Advice on how to make an organized, pretty town?

[jujmeyer]

I wanna play!! Can you open your gate?

 

[Keystone]

Sometimes when planning on where I?m going to place a public works project, tree, etc I will place some patterns on the ground so I can see how much space it would take up, and make paths around it. For example if I want to place a bench but don?t have the pwp I will place two patterns on the ground next to each other to resemble the space taken. If you are going for a nature theme remember there are mushrooms, 4-leaf clovers, and that you can sit on tree stumps

 

[Imbri]

There's a lot of great advice here, but I just want to put in a word for natural paths. I've seen a lot of great patterns, and dirt paths do take more time and effort, but depending on your theme, might be a better option than patterns.

All part of what makes AC such fun and customizable.

 

[Magpiecrossing]

I would say place your paths first. Then fill in he gaps! And maybe line your paths wih flowers and bushes? Good luck with your town!