2. A Mossy Cobblestone Market Square
Every village needs a heart, and mine is the market square. I laid down mossy cobblestone in a wide circle, put a little fountain in the middle, and suddenly villagers and friends alike had somewhere to wander to.
What really sells it, though, are the stalls. One for bread, one for flowers, one that is honestly just for show. Add some lanterns, a few barrels, and you have got a place that feels busy even when it is just you and a couple of wandering traders.