Animal Crossing New Horizons (ACNH): Retro Kitchen Design
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Retro Kitchen Design
WHY I STARTED PLAYING ANIMAL CROSSING
When the quarantine was put in place early last year, I had slowed down my life quite a bit. I had my younger son home doing virtual school and my work seemed to screech to a halt.
I needed an outlet while stuck in the house, so I did something I hadn’t done in years… Started playing video games. Well, I should say game, because it was only one.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch was being mentioned A LOT and not from the children in my life but from friends my age. Moms. Women. I had to try it for myself.
REGULAR NINTENDO SWITCH vs NINTENDO SWITCH LITE
The first thing I had to do was buy a Switch. My son had the regular Nintendo Switch
with all the bells and whistles, but I also knew of the Lite version that was a little less scaled down (and comes in really fun colors).
After much consideration, I decided on the Nintendo Switch Lite
in yellow.
Selecting a color wasn’t easy since it comes in SO MANY awesome colors:
Friends, I am obsessed with this game. OBSESSED. I immediately loved it and I am still playing regularly over a year later (and since Nintendo adds fun, free updates to the game, it never gets boring).
What I love the most about Animal Crossings: New Horizons is the design elements, especially when it comes to home and island decorating/designing. There are endless custom designs you can use from other very creative players and the ability to create fresh designs yourself.
I thought I would share some of my favorite designs I’ve created here because why not? Perhaps it will inspire you as other user’s designs have inspired me. Today’s design: Retro Kitchen. I’m really proud of this one.
ACNH RETRO KITCHEN DESIGN
Perfectly vintage with oranges, yellows, and hints of black.
I secretly want to redecorate my kitchen IRL like this.
HOW TO CREATE THE DESIGN
I’m going to break down the design piece by piece below.
Follow by numbers!
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- This isn’t wallpaper, though it looks like it is. Instead, I used the custom design app on my Nookphone to find a solid orange design (MO-T53J-C81D-2MWQ), then clicked “display here” and “wall, as is.” You won’t have any windows after you do this, but don’t worry, I’ve gotcha covered in #3 and #4.
- ORANGE RETRO FLOORING. Found in Nook’s Cranny. You could also do the floor as I did the walls in #1 if you don’t currently have this flooring (or use another retro orange or yellow flooring).
- SIMPLE PANELS (LIGHT GRAY) using custom design: MO-2VSV-15GT-WR14. Found in Nook’s Cranny.
- CUSTOM DESIGN CANVAS x 2 using custom design: MO-1T2D-G3H0-KPHK. Follow the instructions in #1, but use the canvas option to place on walls. You can then move them around as you wish.
- CUSTOM DESIGN CANVAS x 2 using custom design: MO-VKSS-CMTV-LY88. Follow the instructions in #1, but use the canvas option to place on walls. You can then move them around as you wish.
- YELLOW MEDIUM ROUND MAT. Purchased from Saharah.
- TABLE WITH CLOTH w/ CUSTOM CLOTH DESIGN using custom design: MO-VKSS-CMTV-LY88. Found in Nook’s Cranny.
- BOX SOFA (YELLOW/BLACK) x 2. Found in Nook’s Cranny.
- DINER CHAIR (BEIGE/WHITE) x 2. Found in Nook’s Cranny.
- SYSTEM KITCHEN (BLACK). This also comes in yellow/black, which would fit beautifully in this design as well. Found in Nook’s Cranny.
- REFRIGERATOR (YELLOW). Found in Nook’s Cranny.
- REVOLVING SPICE RACK (ORANGE/COLORFUL). Found in Nook’s Cranny.
- DISH-DRYING RACK (BLUE/AQUA). This rack also comes in green/yellow, which would be even better than blue (I just need to find it!). Found in Nook’s Cranny.
- SIMPLE KETTLE (WHITE/RED). Found in Nook’s Cranny.
- BERLINER. Found in Nook’s Cranny during the holiday season (right before New Year’s Eve).
- TURKEY DAY CASSEROLE (WHITE/ORANGE). Found during Cozy Turkey Day from Franklin, DIY recipe, and Nook’s Cranny.
- GAS RANGE (BLACK/WHITE). Found in Nook’s Cranny.
- MINI VAN. Pocket Camp.
- MINI-CACTUS SET. Found in Nook’s Cranny.
- LECTURE-HALL DESK (WHITE/BLACK). This is also available in orange/beige (haven’t found it yet). Found in Nook’s Cranny.
- ROTARY PHONE (ORANGE/BLACK). Yellow would work lovely, too! Found in Nook’s Cranny.
- RATTAN TABLE LAMP (BROWN). Found in Nook’s Cranny.
- FAN PALM (GREEN). Found in Nook’s Cranny.
- CACAO TREE. Found in Nook’s Cranny.
- PANSY TABLE (YELLOW/GREEN). DIY recipe.
- ORANGE LILIES. Picked hybrid orange lilies placed on the pansy table.
- POT RACK (YELLOW/ORANGE). Found in Nook’s Cranny, a balloon, tree, or gifted from a villager.
- WALL FERN (WHITE). DIY recipe.
- COFFEE CUP (WHITE). Found in Nook’s Cranny.
- IMPERIAL CHEST (BROWN/YELLOW). Found in Nook’s Cranny.
- ORANGE WALL-MOUNTED CLOCK (ORANGE). DIY recipe.
- VENTILATION FAN (ORANGE/WHITE). Found in Nook’s Cranny, a balloon, tree, or gifted from a villager.
- seen in image below CUSTOM DESIGN CANVAS x 3 using custom design: MO-2MNV-LFQP-DHFH. Follow the instructions in #1, but use the canvas option to place on walls. You can then move them around as you wish.
- seen in image below CHERRY LAMP (RED/GREEN): DIY recipe.
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*please note that some of these items may come from balloons, shaken trees, or villagers
Have questions about this design? Leave a comment and I’ll get back to you ASAP.
Happy playing and stay tuned for more designs!
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