Exterior & Outdoor Visualizer Tools

Change the look of the house

The Exterior Renovation Visualizer covers a whole facade makeover, while the Exterior Paint Visualizer, Siding Visualizer, Roof Visualizer and Garage Door Visualizer each focus on one surface. Change one thing at a time so you can tell which choice improved the picture.

Plan fences, decks and driveways

Boundaries and surfaces change how a property feels. Try the Fence Visualizer for height and material, the Deck Visualizer for boards and railings, and the Driveway Visualizer for paving. Check local rules on height and setbacks before you build.

Design a patio, pool or garden

Outdoor rooms start with a photo of the empty space. The Patio Visualizer, Pool Design Visualizer, Backyard Design AI and Garden Design AI add seating, water, planting and paths, with buttons for common extras under Add to your result.

1. Take the photo in even daylight with the whole area in view.
2. Open the visualizer for the element you want to change.
3. Choose a look, then add extras or your own instruction.
4. Compare the result with the original and try a second option.

Use the preview in conversations

A picture makes a conversation with a contractor, a landscaper or a neighbor much quicker. Save the options you like and share them with the original photo beside them. The preview is an idea, so measurements, materials and permits still need to be confirmed with the people doing the work.

Photograph the property in even daylight

Overcast or early morning light gives the cleanest base photo, because hard shadows make new surfaces harder to place. Stand far enough back to show the whole facade or yard, keep the camera level and avoid cars or bins that hide the edges. A good base photo lets the preview change one surface without disturbing the rest.

Think about the neighborhood and the seasons

A fence, a roof color or a deck should suit the street it sits on. Look at neighboring homes before you choose, and remember that planting and light change through the year. A garden previewed in full leaf will look different in winter, so treat the picture as a starting point for a conversation with a landscaper.

Before you start an outdoor project

• Check local rules on height, setbacks and permits.
• Ask for material samples.
• Confirm costs and timelines in writing.
• Keep the original photo for comparison.