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How to Make Tatami Mats
Learn how to make tatami mats using the Custom Design Editor in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH). See different types of tatami mats as well as how to place them indoors and outdoors.
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How to Create Tatami Mats
Resulting Look
Now you can recreate tatami mats using the Custom Design Editor. Take note that this design takes up 4 custom design slots.
Steps to Create Tatami Mats
Vertical Tiles
| 1 |  EnlargeWe will use the default palette. Fill the whole canvas with red. |
|---|---|
| 2 |  EnlargeUse orange to draw the tatami mat edges. They are 4 pixels wide. |
| 3 |  EnlargeUse yellow to a 2-pixel wide line inside the edge. |
| 4 |  EnlargeUse light green to and draw thin vertical lines. |
| 5 |  EnlargeUse the dark green to draw thin horizontal lines. |
| 6 |  EnlargeUse light blue and draw lines below the dark green lines to soften the mesh. |
| 7 |  EnlargeWith the darker blue color, make horizontal lines on the mat edges. |
| 8 |  EnlargeChange the red color to the main green color. Hue: 7th from the left Vividness: 7th from the left Brightness: 3rd from the right |
| 9 |  EnlargeChange orange to a dark green color. Hue: 8th from the left Vividness: 2nd from the right Brightness: 6th from the left |
| 10 |  EnlargeChange yellow to a green color. Hue: 8th from the left Vividness: 2nd from the right Brightness: 7th from the right |
| 11 |  EnlargeChange the light green color. Hue: 8th from the left Vividness: 8th from the left Brightness: 2nd from the right |
| 12 |  EnlargeHue: 8th from the left Vividness: 6th from the left Brightness: 2nd from the right |
| 13 |  EnlargeChange the light blue color. Hue: 8th from the left Vividness: 6th from the left Brightness: 4th from the right |
| 14 |  EnlargeChange the dark blue color. Hue: 8th from the left Vividness: 7th from the left Brightness: 7th from the right |
| 15 |  EnlargeCheck if you are satisfied, and the first tile is finished! |
| 16 |  Enlarge |
| 17 |  EnlargeUse the dark blue to draw a thin line at the bottom to make a crease. |
| 18 |  EnlargeChange the color. Hue: 8th from the left Vividness: 5th from the right Brightness: 7th from the right |
| 19 |  EnlargeThe second tile is now completed! |
Horizontal Tiles
| 1 |  EnlargeCopy an existing tile to use as reference by pressing Y on the design, and selecting Copy. |
|---|---|
| 2 |  EnlargeWe will first create the top half by filling it up with the main green color. |
| 3 |  EnlargeDraw the tatami edge by using the lower half as a reference. |
| 4 |  EnlargeDraw vertical lines along the edge. |
| 5 |  EnlargeDraw thin horizontal lines along the mat using the light green color. |
| 6 |  EnlargeEyedrop the color on top and draw a dot on the top part for later use. |
| 7 |  EnlargeDo the same for the second color. |
| 8 |  EnlargeClear the bottom half of the design by filling it with the main green color. |
| 9 |  EnlargeContinue working on the lower half. |
| 10 |  EnlargeDraw the vertical lines using the color you eyedropped and saved. |
| 11 |  EnlargeDo the same for the second color. |
| 12 |  EnlargeCheck if you are satsified, and the third piece is completed! |
| 13 |  EnlargeCopy the horizontal mat design. |
| 14 |  EnlargeDraw a horizontal line at the left edge to make a crease. |
| 15 |  The final and fourth piece is completed! |
How to Change Colors on a Palette
| 1 | In the tools section, select Change Color. |
|---|---|
| 2 | Select a color with the L and R button and adjust the sliders as needed. |
How to Create Custom Designs & Use the Custom Design Pro Editor
How to Lay Out Tatami Mats
Tatami Mat Layout Sample
| Tatami mat layout image from Itou Tatami Store. |
This is an example of how to lay out tatami mats. You can use this as reference when placing your tatami mat designs on the ground.
You Can Use 2 Custom Design Slots Indoors
When placing the tatami mats inside rooms, you can use only 2 design slots, since custom designs placed as mats can be rotated using Designer Mode. You can use the 2 horizontal tiles, or the 2 vertical tiles, and just rotate them as needed.
You Need to use 4 Custom Design Slots Outdoors
If you want to place the mats outside, you will need to use the 4 design slots that we created in the section above, since you cannot rotate designs outside.
Feel Luxurious with Wide Tatami Mats
This tatami mat design is created by Micho-san. It has a fresh look, and you can lay out 4 to 6 tiles as a single tatami mat, giving you a luxurious feeling.
Micho's Links
| Creator ID | MA-4725-8779-3689 |
|---|---|
| @hanaanaru | |
| Blog | Micho-san's Blog |
How to Create Tatami Mats (Advanced)
Draw More Intricate Designs
The edges and the weave patterns are more complicated and give off a 3D appearance. If you want realistic-looking tatami mats, try drawing more intricate designs.
Custom Design Editor Drawing
| Tatami Mat with Crease |
|---|
 Enlarge |
You can click Enlarge to view the whole image.
The design may look complicated at first, but they are just dots in a repeating pattern. Add more variations of colors to make it look realistic.
Design the Tatami Mat Border
A realistic tatami mat design that has firm weaves. The edges have gorgeous patterns, which we recommend for people who want to make flashy tatami mats.
Custom Design Editor Drawing
| Tatami Mat with Crease |
|---|
 Enlarge |
You can click Enlarge to view the whole image.
Most of the dots are placed in fixed areas, but the bright dots are placed randomly. You can refer to the image above when creating this.
Tatami Mat Layout Examples
Basic Tatami Mats Outdoors
Even with this basic design, you can combine this with Japanese-style furniture to instantly upgrade your area.
Basic Tatami Mats Indoors
By placing a kotatsu and a zen cushion, you can mimic a Japanese writer's room. This is recommended for those who want a Japanese-style architecture in their homes.
Elegant Tatami Mats
Just by using a different design of tatami mats, you can give off a royal vibe. Pair this up with large Japanese furniture such as the Kimono Stand to create an elegant room.
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