Plan Where Everything Goes Before Moving a Single Piece

Why people use it

• Avoid the physical effort of moving large furniture just to test an idea
• Try configurations you would never attempt in real life because they seem impractical
• Get a second opinion by sharing the layout image with someone before committing
• Plan around fixed elements like windows, doors, and outlets
• Visualize traffic flow through a room without rearranging anything

How it works

1. Take clear photos of each piece: Photograph furniture individually from the front or at a slight angle. Decent lighting helps the background removal, but it works in most indoor conditions.
2. Upload and auto-remove backgrounds: Canvi strips the background from each photo and gives you a clean cutout. No selection tools, no manual tracing.
3. Set up your room canvas: Start with a blank canvas or upload a photo of your floor or room. Drop your furniture cutouts in and start experimenting.
4. Save and compare layouts: Export each arrangement as an image. Flip between versions to decide what works best before touching anything physical.

Use cases

• Post-renovation replanning: After a renovation changes a room's dimensions or lighting, re-visualize where everything belongs without guessing.
• Blending two households: Two people moving in together can visualize which pieces from each home will coexist without renting storage for the rest.
• Seasonal refresh: Try a new arrangement for winter when you want the room to feel cozier, without committing until you are sure.
• Kids' room planning: Plan layouts for a growing child's room so the bed, desk, and play area all fit and flow without ending up in the wrong corner.

Tips

• Photograph each piece against a wall or door so you have a sense of height in the image
• Take at least one overhead shot if possible to better understand how pieces relate on a floor plan
• Drag your largest piece in first and anchor the layout around it
• Use the canvas grid or a background photo to keep proportions consistent
• If a layout feels off, try rotating a single piece 90 degrees before rearranging everything else

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this for a room I haven't moved into yet?

Yes. As long as you have photos of your furniture, you can lay them out on any canvas, including a blank one or a photo of the new space.

How do I get proportions right between different pieces?

Resize each cutout relative to the others using a known reference, like a standard door height. Canvi gives you free resize handles on every object.

Can I upload floor plan images as a background?

Yes. Any image works as a background canvas, including a scanned floor plan, a photo of the room, or a simple color background.

Is there a limit to how many furniture pieces I can place?

You can add as many objects to the canvas as you like. Free accounts have a limited number of photo scans per month; canvas arrangement is unrestricted.

Can I layer pieces to test arrangements with overlap?

Yes. You can stack, layer, and reorder objects on the canvas freely.