One of my favorite things about New Horizons is how players can decorate their islands pretty much however they want.
The cottagecore theme is one example that’s sweeping through the Animal Crossing community.
If you’ve already seen some of these islands then maybe you want to try this aesthetic for yourself (but just didn’t know how!)
Well I’ve got you covered here with some really incredible cottagecore designs, and even a little insight on how you can re-create some of these for yourself.
This cottagecore-themed hideout is the best relaxation area. Invite your friends over for a much-needed catchup in this adorable little hidden seating space.
You can create this by adding an incline step leading down into a sunken space, and then add some custom brick designs for your flooring.
To start decorating, you can add a series of wooden furniture and piles of books.
Surround the area with tons of yellow and white flowers. You can then add some wedding candles to give it that truly cottage vibe.
I can’t help but notice the wedding cake on the table too. The colors tie in with the theme perfectly. And who doesn’t love cake?
This beautiful design is like something straight out of a postcard. With its winding rivers and cascading waterfalls, it would make a great addition to any island.
You can create this masterpiece by terraforming just a few cliffs and adding waterfalls running through them.
Meet all the waterfalls together in a river flowing through your island.
Fill the rest of the area with a mix of cedar and hardwood trees, and place a wooden bridge across the main cliffs connecting the two together.
Complete the look by adding some plants and rustic items. And don’t forget to add a bike for spontaneous rides through the forest.
This farming area was made for villagers with a green thumb.
If you want to keep your gardening skills fresh, why not create this fantastic farming area for yourself?
All you need are some panels that you can customize to look like a barn. You can also add barrels and a fire oven outside.
The seating area was created with host of log tables and hay beds, with cute little place settings. This area is destined to be a treat with your villagers.
Maybe even design this around one of your villager’s homes. Anyone on your island ever wanted a farm?
This design is super simple to make, but looks amazingly complex!
It’s such a good idea for filling small spaces on your island.
You can get this look by placing a stone arch between two of your cliffs. Make sure you have a winding waterfall coming down the cliffside to tie the whole look together.
Take care to add some custom stone designs to the grass to take your design to the next level.
Finish with some shrubs, log furniture, and leaf piles, and you’ve got yourself the perfect cottagecore waterfall nook.
Channel your inner cottagecore with this super cute Nook’s Cranny design.
A bunch of aesthetically pleasing custom designs have been used on the ground around the store to make it look extra special.
If you’re going to try this design yourself, make sure to add plenty of plants around the store and surrounding area. Different styles. You can also add some flowering shrubs too!
Maybe toss in a barrel and a birdcage to really tie in with that old country theme.
You can also add a cute seating area outside. An iron bench or log bench would be perfect to bring the whole look together.
This sunken library is making all of my cottagecore dreams come true.
Set your house within a cliff side and create your own living space in your front yard.
Add some custom carpet designs and drop a charming seating area on top, with wooden furniture and tree trunk stools. I’m also digging that umbrella stand.
You can add lots of teapots and cakes too, for any visitors that may blow your way. Because who doesn’t love snacks right?
Up on top of the cliff you can add lots of bookshelves to create the ultimate library vibes. You can also prop some art up around the area too.
Use your own custom art, or use some of the fakes you bought from Redd in the past.
This multilevel cliff design looks absolutely amazing.
If you love antique stores, then definitely add this into your island.
Just add a wooden table and chair to the center land mass you dig up. It’s a perfect location to set up a reading area, or maybe even a little painting space.
Fill the cliff edges with a host of antique and wooden items, along with a series of plants too.
You can illuminate the area with some mushroom lamps and it’ll look fantastic in the evening!
The custom flooring here really takes this design to the next level.
Pick your favorite brick flooring design and prepare the groundwork for your office area.
Grab yourself a fireplace and spin it around to create the perfect desk. You can also add stacks of books and scattered papers to really set the scene.
Pick up some simple panels and customize them with designs made to look like file drawers for that creative look.
And don’t forget to add a plant or two, because let’s face it: everyone needs a plant in their office!
Make your island the ultimate place to camp this season with this gorgeous cottagecore space.
Start by creating a custom campsite sign to let your villagers know what this area is all about.
Add a custom design to create your blanket, and place a host of items on top such as books, picnic items, or even a ukulele.
You can add a bunch of mushroom items to tie in with the forest theme, along with a washing line. That way your campers have somewhere to hang their laundry!
Most importantly, don’t forget the campfire and those marshmallow sticks. Can you smell s’mores?
How perfect is this bridge area? Cross over into cottagecore heaven with this gorgeous design idea.
You’ll need custom designs for the stone floorings to make this super cute set up, then add a stone bridge and watch this look come to life before your very eyes.
Don’t forget to add a bunch of fruit trees, and also some evergreen trees mixed in.
You can also add wooden fencing scattered around, no particular order.
Create this ultimate forest bridge area: the perfect addition to your cottage core island.
All you need to do is show off your terraforming skills by building a series of cliffs and waterfalls circling your bridge.
Have your waterfalls running into the river that flows through your island, then you can add a wooden bridge to bring together the central focus point.
Make sure to plant plenty of cedar and hardwood trees, along with some shrubs too.
You can also add some custom paths and a bunch of barrels to complete the area.
And finally, don’t forget to add some old-timey lamp posts to light up the way on a dark evening.
Check out this diner idea locating deep in the forest.
It has everything you need to indulge in a light bite in the middle of a hike.
Here’s how to make it:
Start with an area on your island that’s overrun with trees.
Nestle away a host of items such as coffee machines and fire ovens for any wanderers who may stop by for a snack.
Don’t forget to create a small seating area tucked close together too, and maybe a small sink & cutting board. And of course a wooden signpost to let everyone know where the food is.
