Redecorating my island - help/suggestions wanted!

[Jyurei]

Hey guys, so I've been playing the game since launch day and up until the start of this year I was pretty okay with the decorating/landscaping that I had done on my island, although it was pretty simple and not too crazy. Recently, however, I realized how much the "meta" for island decoration has changed, and how there are many more amazing options and ideas to work with (aka The Path), so I started do redecorate my island slowly. I always try to keep terraforming to a minimal level as I think that trying to work with the natural layout of my island is more fun to me, but now I am kind of stuck in a rut as to what I should do/where should I place my player house.

My island is mainly divided into four "continents", and my house is currently placed in the main one which also has the Resident Services and the shops. This main continent is also the one I was dissatisfied with the most and the one I'm focusing my redecoration on atm. The left side of it is pretty much done, but the right side (which contains my house) is where I'm stuck at.
I'm mainly looking for ideas and suggestions on what I could do to my house granted that I still would prefer to keep it in this part of the island, but would have no problems moving it. Should I build a cliff and put it there? Should I build cliffs around it? What would still look natural without changing too much of my island's overall structure?

Here is a map of my island for some context, the Dream Address is also updated if you want to have a look yourself (I'm also open to any other feedback and suggestions you may have when visiting the dream version):

Spoiler: Island Map

 

[NeighborNoon]

I mean, I'm still just a baby player with regards to New Horizons, but I saw something cool recently where someone had turned their home interior into a tavern/cafe kind of thing. I thought that could be cool. Since your house is already in the center of town, it could work for you without having to change too much. You could build an elevated outdoor seating area or patio to the side of the house. Having a little "cafe" next to the river would be nice I think~

 

[Jyurei]

I mean, I'm still just a baby player with regards to New Horizons, but I saw something cool recently where someone had turned their home interior into a tavern/cafe kind of thing. I thought that could be cool. Since your house is already in the center of town, it could work for you without having to change too much. You could build an elevated outdoor seating area or patio to the side of the house. Having a little "cafe" next to the river would be nice I think~

That would be interesting! I was actually tempted to make an outdoor cafe with the new Sanrio items, and the elevated area beside the house would look more dynamic as well. Great idea!

 

[deana]

I visited as well and may I say you have a super cute island! I loved exploring the different areas you have. I particularly love the little gnome gathering in the top right. As for the house location, I think your house is totally fine where you have it right now. I think that all you need is to create a bit of separation between resident services and your house. I would suggest a row of trees continuing from the two trees currently behind the stall then a small cliff section similar to the one on the lower left below resident services. I would also maybe suggest moving your house slightly farther south from the river and then planting some trees to obscure the view of the playground. The playground itself is super cute but I think it clashes a little bit with the vibe of your house. Of course an elevated area behind the house would also solve this issue as well! Sorry if these ideas sound super basic. I think your island is just so nice that I don't think it really needs much.

 

[Jyurei]

I visited as well and may I say you have a super cute island! I loved exploring the different areas you have. I particularly love the little gnome gathering in the top right. As for the house location, I think your house is totally fine where you have it right now. I think that all you need is to create a bit of separation between resident services and your house. I would suggest a row of trees continuing from the two trees currently behind the stall then a small cliff section similar to the one on the lower left below resident services. I would also maybe suggest moving your house slightly farther south from the river and then planting some trees to obscure the view of the playground. The playground itself is super cute but I think it clashes a little bit with the vibe of your house. Of course an elevated area behind the house would also solve this issue as well! Sorry if these ideas sound super basic. I think your island is just so nice that I don't think it really needs much.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit and for your feedback! Yes, covering the view of the playground with trees or an elevated area is a great idea too and I had never thought about it. Thank you so much for your ideas as well!