something like the house you know what the general shade of the background will be and can move part of the way towards it (i suggest a dark, desaturated brown) so that even if you don't know exactly what's there, you know that it will slightly smooth from one direction or the other.
the same can be done, albeit more sparingly, with the sprites.
in general, cuteness and clutter can be dire enemies. I would spread out even just what you have already over two screens.
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