How to Make Tatami Mats | ACNH - Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch)｜Game8 (2025)

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.

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

Horizontal Tiles

1	Enlarge Copy an existing tile to use as reference by pressing Y on the design, and selecting Copy.
2	Enlarge We will first create the top half by filling it up with the main green color.
3	Enlarge Draw the tatami edge by using the lower half as a reference.
4	Enlarge Draw vertical lines along the edge.
5	Enlarge Draw thin horizontal lines along the mat using the light green color.
6	Enlarge Eyedrop the color on top and draw a dot on the top part for later use.
7	Enlarge Do the same for the second color.
8	Enlarge Clear the bottom half of the design by filling it with the main green color.
9	Enlarge Continue working on the lower half.
10	Enlarge Draw the vertical lines using the color you eyedropped and saved.
11	Enlarge Do the same for the second color.
12	Enlarge Check if you are satsified, and the third piece is completed!
13	Enlarge Copy the horizontal mat design.
14	Enlarge Draw a horizontal line at the left edge to make a crease.
15	The final and fourth piece is completed!

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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.

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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

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

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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