Any tips for a nice entrance and terraforming?

[IslaYuka]

So my airport and resident services are very close together. This makes it hard for me to think of a nice entrance that gives a good first impression. It seems I’m not that creative in ACNH and my island is garbage when compared to most others. If the resident services weren’t so close I wouldn’t be struggling lol and actually be able to think of something nice. Also my airport and entrance to resident services aren’t lined up (1 space though). Does anyone have some ideas how to make a nice entrance while having RS and airport so near eachother?

Also how people start with terraforming? This is the hardest part for me. I can decorate it all but I just can’t seem to terraform properly. Everytime I try it ends up in being a mess.

Any tips or help would be appreciated!

 

[Lotusblossom]

When u say it's not lined up [1 space though] what do you mean??

 

[IslaYuka]

Sorry English is not my first language. I mean that the airport and the plaza is not centred. Meaning that if you come from the airport and walk in a straight line to the plaza, it’s not the middle of the plaza. (1 space/tile difference) They are not alligned. Not that it’s disastrous but you can see it clearly since the airport and plaza are so close to each other.

 

[InstantNoodles]

I would suggest separating the areas using cliffs. It's more hassle going to and from the airport but the 1 tile difference won't be noticeable then!

 

[Sharksheep]

I think it's kinda nice if they are not perfectly align because you can just make a simple front with a bench and some trees, bushes, and flowers. You don't need a straight path from the airport to RS

 

[Imaginetheday]

My RS is also close and not perfectly aligned. I haven't done it yet (need to move Nook's first), but I plan to put enough trees and maybe a small waterfall so you don't even see RS when you exit the airport. I think if you can get past the entry point without seeing RS, it won't really matter.

 

[Squinish]

After I learned I could not move the resident center. I had to think long and hard how to work with what I have. So I decided not work with them linked together, but as separate areas to design. I did like many and made a drop off/trade area in front of the airport. The rocks around the airport also made it hard to get an even design all around.

I will be on for another 20 minutes or so. If you would like to come see what I have done. I am not finished but the layout is the way I want to keep it.

NVM that line. Going to bed.
Have Gamming To You!

 

[Bk1234]

The fact the airport and RS don't line up doesn't really bother me. What I have done is create two mini-cliffs with waterfalls on either side of the RS entrance. Then I have exactly two squares separating RS entrance and the airport where I put a horizontal path. I left space between the two mini-cliffs for a vertical two-time path leading into the plaza.