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1. Sube la foto del deck

From the back door: deck boards, full railing, stairs if present. Patio for ground; Balcony for rails.

Arrastra y suelta une photo ou elige un fichier

JPG, PNG, HEIC • Máx. 20 MB • PDF no admitido

2. Elige el diseño del deck

Ville ou région principale recomendadoe. Pour plantas adaptées au climat et langue de la liste—zone climatique, pas le nom du lieu.

Calidad de salida

Vista previa rápida de 1 crédito — ideal para probar distribuciones. Sin nombres de plantas en la foto.

Transformation level

How much should the AI change your yard? House and camera angle stay the same.

Diseño IA d'paisajismo

Deck after AI design refresh Residential deck before transformation Antes Después (vista previa rápida · AI Deck Design)

Probar imágenes de ejemplo

¿Sin foto? Elige un exemple ci-dessous.

Listo para generar

Sube une photo ou elige un exemple

Deck generator at a glance

Deck DIY generator facts
Fact For DIY decks
Best for Raised decks—boards, railings, stairs, furniture zones, container accents
Photo Deck boards + full railing line + stairs in frame when you have them
Best quality Planning Sheet + numbered DIY list (add city for climate-fit names)
Quick preview 1 credit (default)—compare layouts before you spend
Not this tool Ground patio → Patio; railed balcony → Balcony; whole backyard → Backyard; pool build → Pool & Spa

This deck generator is layout-first for raised wood or composite platforms: upload one photo showing deck boards, railings, and stairs if present, and compare presets for softwood, composite, multi-level, covered, poolside, entertaining, minimal rail, fire, and furniture refresh. Quick preview (1 credit, default) compares layouts fast; Best quality (2+ credits) adds a compact Planning Sheet with numbered containers, lights, and accents. Sign in for 2 free credits. Not for ground patios (Patio), railed apartment balconies (Balcony), whole backyards (Backyard), or pool structure work (Pool & Spa)—and not joist, ledger, footing, permit, or guard-rail engineering.

DIY weekend scenarios

Pick the story closest to yours—then jump back to the tool above.

Photo tips (60 seconds)

Deck layouts need boards and rails—not a tight plant close-up with no platform.

Illustration: photo from back door showing deck boards and railing line
Good deck shot

Good deck shot

  • From the door—boards and full railing line together
  • Stairs to grade visible if you have them
  • Daylight, in focus; phone is fine

Skip these

  • Ground patio pavers with no raised deck visible
  • Crop that hides the deck edge or rails
  • Night-only or heavy shade across the whole platform

Resurface vs rebuild (visual planning only)

Use this table to set expectations—then confirm structure with a licensed pro.

Resurface vs rebuild decision guide
Path When it fits This tool helps with
Board + rail refresh Sound structure, you want new look or cable rails Surface color, rail style, furniture layout on photo
Layout / furniture only Keep boards, change seating, planters, lights Furniture Layout Refresh, Entertaining presets + notes
Structural rebuild Soft joists, ledger issues, new footprint or levels Early mood visuals only—not engineering or permits

We do not detect rot, spans, or code. Get a site visit before demo.

Furniture zone cheat sheet

Decks feel cramped when grill, table, and lounge compete—sketch zones on site with tape after you preview here.

Deck furniture zone cheat sheet
Zone Typical fit (guide) Tip
Dining 48–60 in table + chair pull-back Keep ~36 in path from door to table edge
Lounge Sectional or 4 chairs + coffee table Note “keep grill corner” in notes before Generate
Grill / fire Grill cart or fire table + clearance Fire Feature preset—verify fire code locally

Guide only—not a survey. Add sizes in notes before you generate.

High-impact weekend moves

What most DIY decks benefit from first:

  1. One main use per run (dining OR lounge OR grill—not all at once)
  2. Clear path from the door (~36 in / 90 cm) before big furniture
  3. Compare two Quick presets (e.g. Composite vs Minimal Rail) before Best
  4. Keep footprint when you can—change rails, color, planters, and lights first

Best quality Planning Sheet (deck)

When you are ready to shop—not just compare layouts—run Best for deck-scale installs:

  • Hero view matched to your uploaded photo
  • Numbered planters, lights, and accents (typically 4–8) on the image
  • DIY list with quantities—climate-fit when you add your city

↑ Back to the tool

Before and after AI front yard design with Best quality planning sheet: numbered plants and localized DIY plant list

Modo de uso

Foto del deck

Desde la puerta: tablas, barandilla, escaleras.

Elige preset

Madera, composite, multinivel, cubierto, piscina, fiesta, rail mínimo, escaleras, fuego, muebles.

Best = lista

Macetas numeradas, luces, tabla DIY.

Verificar pro

Luces, ledger, cimentación, altura barandilla, permisos.

10 layouts—grouped for DIY picks

Quick is default—compare two presets before Best. Ground pavers → use the Patio tool.

Materials & rail

  • Classic Softwood
  • Modern Composite
  • Minimal Rail

Levels & access

  • Multi-Level Deck
  • Stairs & Landing
  • Covered Deck

Live & host

  • Entertaining Deck
  • Fire Feature Zone
  • Furniture Layout Refresh

Context

  • Poolside Deck

Ground-level stone or concrete outdoor rooms → use Patio. Patio’s “Deck & Elevated Terrace” preset is furniture on photo—not structural deck engineering.

What this is not

Not joist sizing, ledger attachment detail, footing depth, guard-rail code drawings, or permit plans. Confirm structure, loads, and ~36 in (914 mm) guards with licensed pros before building.

Preguntas frecuentes — deck DIY

¿Planear el deck un fin de semana con una foto?

Sí—vista en 1–2 min; Best = sheet.

¿Por qué Quick por defecto?

Comparar layouts primero; Best para lista numerada.

¿Deck vs Patio vs Balcony vs Backyard?

Deck elevado; Patio suelo; Balcony balcón; Backyard patio completo.

¿Se mantiene el contorno?

Suele sí—color, barandilla, muebles, macetas.

¿Solo composite o cable?

Presets + notas—visual, no estructural.

¿Recubrir vs reconstruir?

Tabla en la página separa refresh vs pro.

¿Qué foto?

Tablas + barandilla completa + escaleras.

¿Planning Sheet?

Hero, 4–8 ítems, cantidades DIY.

¿Sustituye permisos?

No—sin planos de vigas.

¿Gratis probar?

2 créditos nuevos.