If you want to switch lots, then the method above is the way to go. If you want to actually move them into different homes, so for example moving Lucky into Ankha's home, then that isn't possible.
I tend to look on Pinterest and take inspiration for what I think looks nice. But I try and keep it making sense as well. So a main room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen...
Hi my apologies for the delay in my own response, I ended up going to bed myself and am just now getting online. If this trade is still possible, I would be happy to send you the 324 TBT and get you a Dodo code. :)
The best way to get past it is not reading or listening to what others have to say. I prefer the quality of life improvement that comes with laying paths or being able to alter the shape of my island over what NL offered. I make a point of focusing on what I enjoy versus what I don't and I don't...
I will say that land bridges are a thing as mentioned previously and they can look really amazing. I used to have one on my old island leading to my museum. I had lined it with 1 square waterfalls alternating with the mush lamps.
I design a house if I feel like it and there's somebody that I feel like doing. I'm trying not to rush through like I did originally as that's what burned me out before.