Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Happy Home Paradise DLC introduces an all-new island for you to design vacation homes and relax. However, building the perfect paradise does take some work. This guide will show you how to utilize all the new tools, features, crafting options, and collectibles to create scenic getaways that any villager would love. With the right ACNH items, bells, and Nook Mile Tickets, you'll have Happy Home Paradise up and running in no time.

Getting Started in Happy Home Paradise

When you first arrive at the Happy Home Paradise island via airplane, you'll meet Lottie the alligator. She runs the Paradise Planning Office and will give you your first client—a sea lion named Wade. Wade asks for a beachside vacation home, so you can get started on your home design career. Lottie will explain the basics of constructing rooms, choosing furniture, and utilizing the new terraforming tools exclusive to this DLC. She'll also introduce you to the concept of resident representatives, and clients who can help drive business and recognition on the island.

One of the most important parts of designing homes is earning ACNH Bells and ACNH Nook Mile Tickets. Bells let you purchase new ACNH items and customize your paradise, while ACNH Nook Mile Tickets give access to mystery island tours for extra resources and crafting materials. You'll earn these rewards based on how well your clients respond to the vacation homes you design for them. Pay attention to their specific requests and score high on client satisfaction to maximize your payout each time.

Customization and Crafting Options

When designing vacation homes in Happy Home Paradise, you have unprecedented customization options compared to the main game. You can fully remodel and decorate rooms with new wallpapers, floors, and lighting. Exterior terrain can also be molded and shaped however you like using tools like cliff construction and waterscape. This level of freedom allows for truly unique builds.

In addition, extensive new crafting recipes let you construct special vacation home items that aren't available elsewhere. Fans of the series will recognize classic sets like the cloud flooring and server-room wall. High-ranking employees at the Paradise Planning Office can even craft elaborate greeting room décor and outdoor statues. With practice and experience points, you'll gain access to these advanced recipes that make any home truly shine.

Client Requests and Reward Tiers

As mentioned before, paying close attention to your clients and their requests is key. The quality of home design directly impacts your earnings. Lottie will receive clients with a variety of hobbies, lifestyles, and preferences. Their individual profiles describe what items and themes they enjoy most. Translating these details into a home's furnishings and decor is a surefire way to satisfy them. Higher satisfaction scores net greater rewards of bells, Nook Miles, and even special crafting recipes.

Certain reward tiers also correspond to different clientele. The more clients you please, the higher your Paradise Planning rank will climb, from Beginner to Pro to decorating guests like Kapp'n himself. Some rare clients only debut at the highest tiers, giving dedicated home designers fresh challenges to tackle. With patience and experience, every player can develop into an expert home decorator with access to Happy Home Paradise's most luxurious builds.

Enhanced Island Customization

Outside the homes you design, the entire Happy Home Paradise getaway is also highly customizable. With enough time and bells invested, you can sculpt cliffs, waterfalls, and shores into masterful natural landscapes. Place carefully arranged flowers, trees, and decor pieces to build immersive environments. You're also given an assortment of facility buildings to adorn the island with, like cafes, schools, and studios, making it feel alive. These communal areas give the community a sense of place.

New terraforming activities also open up, such as pruning trees and bushes into intricate topiaries or constructing elaborate outdoor lighting displays. The island feels like a living, breathing destination with attention to fine detail in its placement of scenery. With practice and creativity, any player can fully transform the wilderness into their own tropical paradise filled with activities and charm for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Resident Representatives

Another main feature of Happy Home Paradise is resident representatives—animal villagers who have taken a special interest in your home designs and the developing island community. Each rep is tied to a different facility and will request you construct sample homes within to attract new clients and residents. For example, Wardell the monkey representative of The Roost café may ask for a cozy coffee-themed apartment above the store.

Keeping your reps happy grants bonuses like a higher client invitation star rating or access to exclusive crafting recipes. It's a good idea to check in with them regularly and prioritize their special home requests. Resident reps play a vital supporting role, bringing new business and helping your island grow into the thriving Happy Home paradise it's destined to become. With some kind words, donated crafts, and thoughtful sample designs for each facility, they'll become steadfast partners in your home design endeavor.

Ongoing Growth and Changes

The best part is that Happy Home Paradise is an ever-evolving location. As your island welcomes more long-term residents and repeat visitors, Lottie and the reps will introduce new buildings, facilities, and areas for you to customize each time you return. Events may pop up such as firework shows or outdoor markets to decorate for. The number of home and landscape design options expands exponentially the deeper you delve into this relaxing side of Animal Crossing. There will always be more clients to satisfy and scenery to craft, keeping players engaged and finding joy even after conquering every initial challenge.

With dedication to your home designs and island community, any diligent player can transform the rugged paradise into a thriving tropical getaway worthy of five-star reviews. Prioritizing client satisfaction, making use of all new customization options, and staying on good terms with helpful reps add up to paradise in Happy Home Paradise. Now get out there and start planning resorts with your bounty of ACNH Bells, Nook Mile Tickets, and unlocked crafting recipes! The possibilities are endless in this Animal Crossing DLC.