There’s so much freedom inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. Players can create just about any type of island and customize their home to their leisure, provided they have the right materials, of course. With so much furniture available andcustom designs, there’s really no real limit to just how creative people can get.
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That said, this abundance of ideas can result in not knowing which theme to go for in the first place. The best way to get inspired is to just look at what other players are doing with their homes orislands. Here’s just a few incredible house designs by talented players with a strong vision.
1080s Retro
The whole 80s retro style has definitely been making a come back in recent years, and Netflix series likeStranger Thingsare definitely proof of that trend. Reddit userjinglethecatwas also heavily inspired by this era when creating this awesome throwback room.
Inspired byE.T.main character Elliot’s room in particular, they were able to bring to life that bright, vibrant 80s vibe with all the right objects. It definitely looks like the room from the movie!
9Night Glow
Is the idea of having a darkened room with tons of cool lights tempting? Well, it’s actually much easier to achieve than one would imagine. With all sorts of shiny items in the game, the perfect glowing room is possible, as shown by Reddit userempresscornbread.
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Inspired by the idea of making a rave room, the house is filled with little blue star fragments, lava lamps, and the moon lamp. Make sure to speak toCelesteon clear nights to earn the recipe for night sky themed items.
8Detective’s Den
For those wanting to tell a story or to have a very clear, almost movie-like theme, why not turn the house into a full on detective’s den and dress up as one? This investigation room was brilliantly furnished and designed by Reddit usermypotbelly.
Many of the items here are really easy to get from the shop, since they’re mostly common items and have a low price tag. Sky’s the limit with this concept, but the best part has to be the photos of the suspiciousvillagersat the top.
7Mermaid Cave
Many of the recipes that utilize shells are pretty nice and somewhat underrated. Thankfully, with summer around, more and more players have been showcasing their maritime themed houses, like this one by Reddit userbizzybeefleas.
Almost everything here belongs to the samecollection, which is why it looks so gorgeous. It really does seem like the cave or castle of a mermaid living at the bottom of the sea.
6Modern Brick
If themed houses are a bit too much work or just flashy & fantastical, there are some regular themes that are definitely worth pursuing as well. One of the best ones has to be this modern brick theme, showcased byPinkBananaBlue.
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The player started off with a simple concept: a studio apartment. From there on, they were able to create a really nice and consistent theme that looks believable while filled with small, cool details.
5Minimalist White
For a brighter, modern, cleaner theme,user001414picked a few central colors to complete their house and did a fantastic job at it. This girly minimalist white house theme is both cosy and bright.
It also uses some cool hacks such as putting two desks side by side to create the illusion of a longer desk. Plus, it’s nice to see the log furniture actually being used to their full potential while actually looking good.
4Traditional Japanese
Although it’s a pretty popular theme, it’s always very impressive to see detailed and well-made houses that stick firmly to the traditional Japanese aesthetic. This house in particular byacnh.sidneyis just such a pleasure to look at, with all its detail.
Everything is simple and zen in their house, so much so that some of thefurniturehas been customized to better fit the neutral color scheme of the home. This might be a popular concept, but it’s clearly for a good reason.
3Dark Panel
It might be tempting to go for a bright look when it comes to a house, but some of the darker themes look quite breathtaking.Lazyqueeniefor instance wanted to go for a more boho, hipster style aesthetic.
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This living room uses the garden chairs and tables in a very believable manner, incorporating modern decoration with older, antique style furniture seamlessly. The lesson here is to never hesitate mixing different eras together.
2Pastel And Silver
Pastel themes are another popular niche for players, and the mermaid set is absolutely fantastic for it.Lara Crossingshowcases it well in her exceptionally pink and cute bedroom where everything abides by the same color rules.
There’s also a few items that seem to belong to the winter collection coming up later this year, which gives the room a silvery, pastel sheen. For the ultimate princess themedhouse, this is just perfection embodied.
1Bubblegum K. K.
Sometimes abiding by the rule of having a sole color for a single room might feel too stifling. Not to worry, because mixing things up confidently can be the very thing that really brings the look of a room together, as seen in this design byac_island.
All things cute and colorful are located in this room, but they don’t all necessarily have to be pink, which is why this room is so good in the first place.
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