Creating a beautiful outdoor space starts with thoughtful planning—and that means getting your hardscape right. From patios and pathways to retaining walls and firepits, these features define how you use your yard. With iScape, you can visualize, design, and refine your hardscape layout before spending a single dollar on materials.
Here's how to do it step by step.
1. Open iScape and Choose How You'll start
Launch the iScape app and choose how you want to begin your project. You can:
- Use AR mode to scan your yard and design directly in your real space.
- Upload a photo from your camera roll.
- Take a new picture within the app.
- Choose from iScape's sample library of outdoor images.
- Pull an image from Google Street View for front-yard projects.
This flexibility allows you to start from any setting—perfect for both homeowners and professionals designing for clients.
iScape app home screen showing options to start a new landscape project from an image or using augmented reality design tools
2. Lay Out Your Hardscape Foundation
Once your yard appears on screen, start placing your patio or hardscape elements. Drag and drop pavers, walls, and paths right where you want them. You can adjust the shape, size, and orientation with a tap until the layout matches your vision.
iScape scales every object to your yard's dimensions, so what you design is what you can actually build.
3. Experiment with Materials and Styles
Try different looks instantly. Swap between natural stone, brick, or stamped concrete. Test out color variations, textures, and patterns. See how each material blends with your home's exterior and surrounding landscaping.
Unlike static sketches or AI mockups, iScape shows exactly how materials look under natural light and in your actual yard.
4. Add Functional Features
Enhance your design with built-in seating, lighting, planters, or firepits. Move elements around to test traffic flow and seating arrangements. With iScape's drag-and-drop library, you can design for real life—ensuring comfort, balance, and purpose in every inch of your space.
5. Refine and Clean Up with Magic Eraser
Before finalizing, clean up your design photo with iScape's Magic Eraser. Remove old patio furniture, tools, or clutter so your design stands out clearly. The tool seamlessly blends backgrounds, giving you a professional, presentation-ready look in seconds.
6. Save, Share, and Build with Confidence
Once you're satisfied with your design, save your project and share it instantly. Homeowners can send it to contractors for quotes. Landscapers can show clients a realistic preview during consultations. Either way, iScape helps everyone visualize the same vision—accurate, scaled, and ready to build.
Turn Vision into Reality
Hardscapes are the foundation of great outdoor living spaces, and iScape makes planning them simple. By combining AR visualization, real-world scale, and easy editing tools, you can turn any idea into a detailed, build-ready plan—without the guesswork.
Download iScape today on the App Store or Google Play Store and start designing your perfect patio with confidence.
