Improve The Flow Of YOUR Island With These Tips & Tricks | Animal Crossing New Horizons

[@miraculousladybugfan819]

1. Entrance First (1:01) 2. Keep Pathways Open (2:26) 3. Path Around Perimeter (4:06) 4. Design Large Areas First (5:44) 5. Plan Paths Near Buildings (6:46)

[@ley_brab]

Ty

[@zf7898]

Working out the layout is the hardest part for me. Knowing where to put things is so hard.

[@synare149]

I can relate so hard to this. When I look at other people's islands I just think: "How did you know where to put all this stuff!?" XD

[@pokaay3163]

@@synare149 definitely by a lot of thinking, scrapping, and trial-and-error. It takes time to make islands that look this good 😵

[@ChibiChidorii]

same. what worked for me is planning an aesthetically pleasing map, THEN I worked out where to put buildings and with them the furniture and decorations I want to have near them. It's not the best flow, but I start editing form there the places that become bothersome to the game or to the eye. I actually wanted to draw something with the map, so that's why I cared more about the map than the flow of the island. But it is working nicely so far. what makes or breaks the flow for me is actually the position of inclines and bridges. since you gotta think about where you need them to access places, but also about where they are gonna look natural and not so obvious

[@demoniclaylastar]

Same I relate so bad

[@screamsintotheabyss8975]

I feel another good point is to keep in mind structures you can't move, like the private beach, the town square area, dodo airlines, and the river exits.

[@ryle2814]

Okay so you can move nook services and your villagers houses? I started playing 2 days ago and I'm scared that my houses might get in the way of paths and what not

[@TriangeI]

@@ryle2814 yes you can!

[@StarSalt]

@@ryle2814 You can't move Resident Services but you can move your villager's houses

[@Baguettish]

@@ryle2814 yes, it costs a bit to do so, but you can move your house, your villagers’ houses, the shops, the campsite, and the museum by talking to Tom Nook. Sadly your resident services is stuck where it is though.

[@ryle2814]

@@Baguettish Thank you for this late reply because I completely forgot I could move villager houses and tired of where they were

[@Becksnnc]

I hate cluttered paths. I hate it when I go to a dream address and I can't friggin move anywhere.

[@0ctooplush]

I hate it too, the islands are always so well decorated and I want to explore but I have to go around the entire island to get to that one part then it takes forever when I want to leave

[@girlpaintsworld]

The lag is always so bad too

[@Maya-lv2lx]

@@girlpaintsworld yes

[@Maya-lv2lx]

I LITERALLY LEAVE

[@NoiseDay]

I was once "hired" to collect fruit across an entire mess of an island. It was pretty chill, but certainly didn't change my mind on my overly "simple" and accessible decorating methods.

[@ChrissyM]

Thank you! I hate visiting dream addresses that have so many dead ends and random things blocking paths (usually behind a tree or a cliff so you don't know why you are even stuck!)

[@ChibiChidorii]

personally I only have things blocking paths and trees when I am mid-building so I don't have enough storage or definitive places for my objects yet :( I have way too many things

[@hermionegranger1030]

Still can’t get over how pretty the poppy field is✨

[@consolecaito]

Thank you!! 🥺

[@Ggyhhggtyyy]

@@consolecaito Yeah, I Especially love the use of the bench swings to create the illusion of a fence. I’m really considering integrating that on my island when I find a good opportunity :D

[@pokaay3163]

Ik. It inspired a sizeable portion of my island that I want to just be overlooking a flower field intersected with some saline agriculture.

[@samu8939]

As a pearson who is creating an Island using the in-game-path, YES, it helps a lot the flow! It will be easier fot who visits your Island in a DA! The paths will be shown on the map and ur visitors will not get lost! If I could add any tip, I would love to share with u guys the fact that, if u use the in-game-path, u have to keep in mind to don't change the direction too many times, it will helps and it will look more clear. So, thank you Caito! Have a good one!

[@maggiehazy1039]

What I did, I really don’t like the in-game paths but wanted for my paths to come up on my map, so I put my custom paths on top of the in-game paths..just what I didi

[@pokaay3163]

@@maggiehazy1039 woah, does it really work to just layer custom paths on top of the in-game paths? It looks okay?

[@princessjello]

@@pokaay3163 it works, but you lose the unique footfall sounds

[@zandercoffman8298]

who else just makes their island as they go along?

[@girlpaintsworld]

meee, I find it easier and less overwhelming to just work on one side and part of my island at a time

[@mariothemii]

Wait was I meant to start designing after getting everything?

[@alexispaigerevilla]

Yes!! If i get an idea i just do it

[@queenxtaco]

me!! im trying to find stuff to fill empty space but it’s rlly hard xd

[@Wineoclockbookworm]

Me. In fact, I got overwhelmed by all the terraforming so I reset my island and now I want to spend a year with it's starting map before I change anything.

[@reallifefairy]

I flattened my island months ago and never really got around to start implementing my ideas because I was so overwhelmed with where to to start. This video will definitely help me, tysm!!

[@lucasdude]

my philosophy so far has just been "can i get through? yes? then its good" so as long as there someone can walk the path im good. there is a part on my island however that i myself get tripped up on a lot so im planning on moving some stuff around. the perspective is really the culprit & you can only barely see the item blocking part of the walkway so its causing some flow issues a tiny bit

[@Viridious2]

Tbh i agree with your first point about how important the entrance to the island is, and IMO I think it also emphasises part of the importance of moving certain buildings because my resident services is right at my entrance so I don't have much room to do anything with and it's really frustrating : (

[@ceruleanvibess8821]

ALSO THE SAILOR MOON MUSIC OMG LOVE IT

[@1cherryp0p1]

^^^

[@sodiumandspite8880]

I COULDNT PLACE IT OMG THANK YOU

[@zane3348]

You are talking about nonsense

[@janeendegrave5074]

Came here to say this

[@Isaiahunderwood]

my island is called serenity from sailor moon

[@merpmerp7220]

I just visited an island and it was the first time I actually found the way all around. They had used in game paths and layered with a custom design (by doing this the phat is still shown on the map, but it will mess with the edges of the design (personally I like it cuz it isn’t so harsh))

[@bonacca1971]

I really like the path around the island. I don't know why that never occurred to me. I've only been playing for 3 weeks and still have a lot to learn but I'm addicted. Also, love your content. Great job!

[@sashacorrigan7399]

i never thought of making a focal point on the island or a main area but i feel that’s so important!! i just restarted my island and want to make sure i get the most out of my design so i’ll definitely be doing that ☺️

[@idkag00dname]

What I’m doing (this is just how I do it personally as it’s easiest for me) is that I’m going from the airport and building to the town centre and then spreading out from there. This helps me plan out space easier as I struggle with building separate areas and then connecting them without it being awkward

[@Justin-eu1me]

The perimeter loop is the best tip! I'm working on this on my island but wish I dedicated time to a larger area first - also a great point you made!!

[@CoorieDoon]

Some really cool concepts here! I’ve never thought about having the perimeter loop but that’s very smart! Definitely something for me to consider

[@oliver11235]

Coorie Doon!😍

[@books-on-a-wire]

The perimeter path is such a good idea for those who play the game ie fish - the fish run away if you have to move an item! I love decorating my beaches and water areas but running around the island is much easier with a clear path. I also leave my beaches pretty clear until the very end. Digging for Gulliver or trying to find fish bait is a mess when the beaches are done lol.

[@team_todd]

Gotta have the flow, yo

[@pattyhabegger3073]

I’m so glad that you made a video about the flow. I would hope that people still want to play the game even after it’s decorated and getting around is important.

[@lauryn8750]

the in-game path definitely sounds like a helpful tip, so I’m debating incorporating it into my island. None of the in game paths really fit with my island’s theme is my only true problem, I’ve seen people put their custom pathing overtop of in game pathing so I might try that.

[@clairemack2750]

Despite being a veteran decorator, I think I still need to rewatch this video.

[@ceruleanwonder]

It's like you read my disorganized mind, thank you I needed this!

[@ChaoticGrip]

Not only are your tips and ideas very useful but also a huge THANK YOU for including all the creator codes in the description 😭♥️you're a star!!

[@foxgrove]

Perfect timing!! I needed this one 😭

[@heatherboney1552]

I seriously can’t get enough of your videos!!! Thanks Queen Tato!

[@FaunoDufaux]

For better advice: Step 1: Make your paths more than 2 tiles wide

[@mariahenriquez2714]

Thank you! This is what I am struggling with the most. I have lots of random big areas that look weird even after decorating them and there is no flow.

[@ceruleanvibess8821]

Anyone else thinks they have such a soothing voice??

[@clairemack2750]

Caito has a very pleasant, calm voice :) It's one of the things that first drew me to her channel.

[@QueenNoTeetha151]

She really does have a lovely voice. Its why I keep coming back because I often have headaches and her voice doesn't make them worse!

[@warmfridge856]

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[@bullymaguire9156]

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[@matineeman3038]

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[@JJBabbles]

You made me realise I have hardly any paths of any kind on my island & that any visitor would get lost instantly lol 😂 I'm only just starting to try & organise my island so these tips were really great - tysm! I'm still trying to decide where to put all the villager houses - I can't find a layout I like

[@Nyctea_OvO]

In retrospective, I got very lucky with the island I chose first because my Town Hall was a bit far from the airport. I didn't know back then, but I've been to many many islands where the Town Hall is right in front of the airport, and most of the times not even lined up properly! 😮 In the long run, I wouldn't have been able to live with something like that, lol. Anyway, this initial layout helped me build a nice flow around the entire island. Nothing too special in terms of decoration, but I really like the natural feel I've tried to achieve.

[@deeowl2016]

I like the idea of the perimeter path and also how on your island you can move freely around with no obstacles. Thanks for doing this video, lots of inspiration. Time to rethink things for my island.

[@pattallant2398]

I like how you have all your paths open. 👍 Thanks for the inspiration!

[@alextbt2605]

The video we all needed! Thanks Caito 🤗 Love this, super helpful 🥰

[@sharonwong5688]

With the new update I'm actually willing to finally make my dream island. It's always overwhelming for me esp figuring out layout so this helps!

[@gene1331]

This is super helpful! I just started terraforming last night and I’m doing a flower field view similar to your poppy farm first :•)

[@beastchurger]

i’m resetting (for the 3rd time) and this really helps thank yuo

[@wilbert3799]

Am I the only one who barley changed their cliffs and rivers? I’ve made some tweaks here and there, the two biggest changes are probably dropping a river from the 2nd level to the first, and flattening part of the 3rd level. I like to keep the hills in the back and not changing the rivers too much

[@emmadm826]

Thank youuuu! I'm about to start my 2nd island so this will be super helpful since I've been thinking about how to improve the flow.

[@britnijohnston605]

YOU ARE MY HERO! I have been wanting a video like this for so long and could never find one! Thank you thank you thank you! Instantly subscribed to your channel!

[@consolecaito]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!! Thank you so much!

[@maeoglee4271]

You’re island is an inspiration

[@NotesNNotes]

When I toured your island this stood out for me! Mine is so choppyyy

[@roxy__1]

Very helpful! How do you recommend I decide where to add different levels of my island? I often find that when I make new levels it seems too random and not as soft as the transitions between levels on your islands and ones I've seen

[@malicahamilton]

I have that same issue .... most of my island is flat

[@misskudou]

Thank you so much, this really helped me out! And I love listening to your voice, it's very calming! Thank you so much for your hard work. 💙

[@CreatePerform]

I’m really enjoying your videos :) I love this! I visited an amazing urban Japanese island the other day and I literally gave up after 10 minutes because I couldn’t go anywhere without being stuck. It was so frustrating because the island itself was so great x

[@Gamster_007]

Beautiful places 😊 I just started ACNH for my second run and these tips are really valuable for planning. Thank you a lot for this video 😊

[@pinegrey7632]

I’m way too slow for this. I can’t imagine still liking my entrance after I’ve made the whole rest of my island lol

[@luiza7222]

Island insipration? No, no... CAITO insipiration!

[@nikkid7963]

This is a great video, and very helpful! I have both in game path and some custom, I think in game path is much easier for visitors. So, I used it around important areas like my shop area.

[@EmmelyReads]

I’ve been waiting for a video like this for ages!

[@suphomies2661]

My island is going to be set up from the town hall for dream addresses like new leaf and the plaza because my island is going to have a story behind it and like a little flow you can follow

[@frostspetshops4993]

your flower field looks amazing 😍

[@consolecaito]

Thank you so much!!!

[@madisontaylor3048]

I desperately needed this. Thanks. 😊

[@Bookperks]

I do trades on nookazon but I started an IG after lots of requests since my island is different to me than most. I 100% recommend these tips because ive subconsciously used them on my island. I dont like getting lost on islands and I make sure to kind of have that circle so nobody has to backtrack. I should add that I stay away from long paths because I dont like my island feeling repetitive. So I add turns and curves to keep the pathing interesting. Too straight and long and it will feel too structured.

[@abilicious16]

THE SAILOR MOON TUNE IN THE BACKGROUND!!!!

[@samu8939]

This is pretty useful! Thank u so much! Your tips are always super useful! P.S. (the kind of remixed sailor moon music theme in the background is such a good choice!)

[@yari.lololol]

You need more ATTENTION!!! Like, 40k subs? You should need MORE THAN THAT!!💕

[@faithwiltse7542]

Putting buildings on the beach first is a great idea! Time to design my island!

[@lynnscarb]

I didn’t know you could put buildings on the beach.... so I could move a house or store onto the beach, I just ask to relocate it?

[@faithwiltse7542]

@@lynnscarb In the new leaf and stuff you couldn't put anything on the beach, this one you can which I love! I was annoying with the other games.

[@lynnscarb]

@@faithwiltse7542 I hadn’t played animal crossing until ACNH. I had no idea that you could put buildings on the beach. Guess I can relocate some to the beach while I change some things around. Starting to try some terraforming and that might be useful while I work on a section at a time. Am also curious about when I hear people say their other islands. Does that mean they designed something then basically tore it all down and re-terraformed and redesigned?

[@faithwiltse7542]

@@lynnscarb When ACNH came out I saw videos of people with buildings on their beaches, that's how I knew... When I hear someone say that I assume that they have multiple switches and have an Island on each one. So not nessisarily tore it completely down, I would say that when the say "When I restarted..." that would mean they deleted their island and started over. Hope I could help!

[@lotte_theil]

Hiya! I love your videos and your islands 😊 May I request a video with tips on how to decorate the areas close to the beach? One way or another I can't quite get it right and I really dislike the sand with my cottage-core island...

[@consolecaito]

Thanks for the video request! I’ll add it to my list. My biggest tip is to extend areas from your mainland onto the beach. For example if you have a garden, farm or even a sitting area. Continue that same area right onto the beach next to it. This helps to make it all feel more cohesive. ❤️

[@lotte_theil]

@@consolecaito that's really helpful, thanks a bunch!

[@BlingBlingDubuLove]

Omg as one of the many people who asked about flow, thank you for this video!!!

[@hersheykiss373]

Love the sailor moon background music! 🎶

[@mitsuko006]

This seems very helpful i need to try this out! Also, thank you KZbin for recomending these videos! and thank you for helping peoples out! 😊

[@cannedcorn7978]

Your voice is super calming and it’s really nice

[@sammyylamb]

Caito your islands are so pretty and inspiring

[@jennifersterken4869]

Thank you for the info. I've been trying to figure out how to do paths on my island. This was helpful.🙂💜

[@dylankirk450]

im bad at terraforming but im really good at designing especially cluttered one!

[@peanut3159]

OMG i loved this i am definitely taking these tips into my island! also huge fan i love your content!! 🥰

[@Handsofthephoenix]

Thank you for this video, it is motivating me to redo my paths!

[@911loveyou]

FINALLY YAY!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Caito 🥺

[@WildRose7988]

I love this video I will use the path idea more. Can we please have more tips and tricks about “flow” and “different spaces and inbetween spaces ..

[@ethanHEART1]

OMG IS IT HER TOWN TUNE THAT IS THE SAILOR MOON THEME SONG OR IT A BACKING TRACK?! I need to know!

[@consolecaito]

It’s the background music 💛 it’s by demongummies!

[@woolypuffin392]

I never get people who clutter their island. Like how do you even play when it takes you 5min to get from one side to the other?

[@rachelpederson9688]

really helpful tips ty!

[@elizabethk-pop8764]

CONGRATS ON 40K

[@AndrewGinTV]

I LVOE THE SAILOR MOON MUSIC IN THE BACKGROUND

[@AydenRose04]

this is so helpful omg thank u

[@inuyasha366113]

Omg is that sailor moon. I almost cried 😢. But, yeah I love this video.

[@soph2701]

This is just a vid idea but cud u do one on a dream adresss for every popular island theme? I dunno what theme to do and need some inspiration

[@avabrown60]

I love the sailor moon music!

[@ashlynj8434]

your voice is so soothing!

[@Nerdfighter958]

Okay but your islands are gorgeous

[@Coachsteff]

Gurl almost 40k!

[@consolecaito]

🥺🥺🥺 unreal

[@cocostar319]

I always create a custom design temporary path on the 2nd or 3rd day to help with planning out the island

[@skywise8]

My resident services is right next to the airport, and I'm struggling to decorate around it for an entrance

[@malicahamilton]

Same mine is pretty close which is what I wanted when I was picking my map ! I wanted a really subtle entrance. I’ve got my shops , houses & museum all at the front of my island but now I’ve got so much empty space at top 😂

[@skywise8]

@@malicahamilton I thought it would be nice when I picked my map, but now there is so little space. I didn't realize how limiting it was going to be. xD

[@naomibousson]

I've got the same problem. When I first started the game, I thought it was a smart move to pick the island with the RS right at the airport. Turns out it is not. It's right in front of it, 4 tiles removed. 4 TILES! There are videos about "how to decorate an entrance that is close to RS" but even in those videos I've never seen a RS that is as close to the airport as mine. No clue what to do with it. :O :D

[@skywise8]

@@naomibousson Mine is 5 tiles from the airport. :O Mistakes were made, and I really wish we could move resident services.

[@seiryuu3413]

Same mine is 2 blocks away from the airport lol

[@janetmcnutt4994]

How does this work during the winter when the snow balls need to be rolled and finding the fossils? Do you have a special place set up for these activities?

[@theundertaker5791]

I like how the Sailor Moon theme song is playing in the background

[@foamy111111]

Yooooo love the sailor moon remix so good lol

[@mopbucket4307]

your voice is so soft and calm nice voice

[@18purplepitbull]

ALMOST AT 40K CAITO❤️😍

[@consolecaito]

🥺🥺🥺 it’s unreal. Thank you ❤️

[@18purplepitbull]

Of course💕 so excited for you

[@ZombieGaming8888]

any tips on making a city/jungle island? I’m gonna make one but I don’t know what to do

[@oli_s.09]

Entrance: Amazing looking. Her: A little bit FLAT

[@JMWilliams14]

#SpudSquad

[@Struff-drone]

Who else noticed that the background music was the sailor moon theme 👇

[@laurenm1059]

How did you get your trees to be at the edge of the cliffs? I didn't think that was possible. Thank you for this video!!

[@Luna-ii4mx]

I feel like other peoples islands look so big, while mine look so small :c I also notice people put ALOT of things together and have it very cramped, I kinda wanna do that but I have no idea what items to put together and where >.

[@baukjeh]

YES I needed this badly

[@reephn6196]

Lol the layout in the thumbnail looks a lot like mine, I guess I have some things to learn!

[@NoiseDay]

Meanwhile my paths are just roads on a grid system. One huge road straight from the airport to the back, another from Redd's to the front, and one in front of res services and crossing both. I don't have to feel bad about my overly organized island because I built it so I could run from one end to the other without tripping on things

[@BeccaJoL]

hey ! i’m trying to find the stone circle you have (one of them is right near your entrance) but the one in your description box doesn’t appear to be the same, do you have a code for that one ?

[@consolecaito]

Do you have a time stamp so I can check it out in the video? :)

[@BeccaJoL]

@@consolecaito yes ! at 1:45 is the one by the entrance, it’s to the left with the papers and stool on top of it🥰

[@consolecaito]

Thank you!! Yeah that one is from my fall island. I think it’s this code MA-2017-7064-0536 If that one isn’t it please let me know!!! I’ll look again! (Sometimes I can’t remember what I named things)

[@BeccaJoL]

@@consolecaito yes i finally was able to get on and look up the code and that was the one ! thank you🎮