How do I get a usable overhead or front view of my yard for the canvas?

A photo from the street or from a slightly elevated position works best. Even a straight-on front view gives enough context for planning width and direction.

Can I include the planting beds alongside the walkway in my canvas?

Yes. Add photos of plants or mulch as additional canvas elements to plan the full picture, not just the stones.

What walkway width should I plan for?

36 inches is a comfortable single-person width. 48 inches allows two people to walk side by side comfortably.

Can I use this for a driveway border treatment?

Yes. Use it to plan any stone edge or border treatment, including along driveways.

How does this compare to using landscaping design software?

Canvi is faster to start and uses your real photos rather than generic 3D models. It is best for quick visual planning rather than precise measurements.

See Your Stone Walkway Before You Build It

Photograph your stones and arrange them on a photo of your entryway or yard. Work out the layout, spacing, and direction of your walkway without lifting a shovel.

Why people use it

Preview how the walkway will look from the street before committing to a design
Plan the width and curve of the path relative to your actual entry features
Compare different stone options against your home's exterior color and style
Estimate stone quantities for accurate material purchasing
Share the design with a contractor to get an accurate installation quote

How it works

Photograph your stones: Shoot stone samples from above on a clean surface. Multiple stones side by side is fine, or photograph individually.
Get instant cutouts: Upload to Canvi and each stone is isolated from its background automatically.
Load your property photo as the canvas: Take a photo of your yard or entryway from the street or from above and use it as your planning canvas.
Lay out the walkway: Drag stones into position along the walkway route, adjust the width and curve, and refine until the layout looks right.

Use cases

Front entry walkways: Map a path from the sidewalk or driveway to the front door and see whether it will feel welcoming and proportional to the entry.
Back door to patio connections: Connect a back door to a main patio or garden area with a stone walkway planned for function and appearance.
Wide formal walkways: Plan a formal wide walkway with fitted stones and see whether the scale works relative to your home's facade.
Informal stepping walkways: Design a more casual walkway with spaced stones and ground cover between them, visualizing the final look.

Tips

Walkways to front doors typically feel most welcoming at 36 to 48 inches wide, roughly shoulder width
A gentle curve often reads as more inviting than a dead-straight path from the street to the door
Try viewing the canvas at the same scale and perspective as a guest arriving would see it
Add flanking planting beds to the canvas to visualize how the walkway will frame the approach
Use a consistent stone size for formal settings and mix sizes for informal or cottage-style gardens

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a usable overhead or front view of my yard for the canvas?: A photo from the street or from a slightly elevated position works best. Even a straight-on front view gives enough context for planning width and direction.
Can I include the planting beds alongside the walkway in my canvas?: Yes. Add photos of plants or mulch as additional canvas elements to plan the full picture, not just the stones.
What walkway width should I plan for?: 36 inches is a comfortable single-person width. 48 inches allows two people to walk side by side comfortably.
Can I use this for a driveway border treatment?: Yes. Use it to plan any stone edge or border treatment, including along driveways.
How does this compare to using landscaping design software?: Canvi is faster to start and uses your real photos rather than generic 3D models. It is best for quick visual planning rather than precise measurements.