Creating Your First Design
Create your first landscape design in SimplyScapes. Start from a photo of your own property, and learn what makes a great background image.
Ready to create your first design? Every design starts with a photo of the space — upload your own, or pick one from our stock library.
In This Section
- Start from a Photo — Pick or upload a photo of your property to begin designing.
- What Makes a Good Background Image? — Tips for choosing the best photo for your design.
Looking for ready-made design styles? Once your design is open, the AI tab offers styles and templates you can apply to your photo — see AI styles and templates.
How do I navigate the dashboard?
Find your way around the SimplyScapes dashboard. A guide to the top bar, sidebar, search, grid and list views, sorting, and the People area for Professional teams.
How do I start a design from a photo?
Turn a photo of your yard into a landscape design. Pick or upload a photo, add a few details, and open it in the Visual Designer.