{"id":19787,"date":"2023-03-23T11:01:01","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T11:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/homeowner\/?p=19787"},"modified":"2026-01-14T16:04:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T16:04:14","slug":"the-best-free-online-tool-to-visualise-new-paving-in-your-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/homeowner\/blog\/the-best-free-online-tool-to-visualise-new-paving-in-your-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"Picture It: The best FREE online tool to visualise new paving at your home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Struggling to picture how paving would look in your garden, patio or driveway? What if we told you that you can bring your design ideas to life in the palm of your hand?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve decided to revamp your garden patio or driveway this year, you\u2019re probably keen to see how different designs, colours and styles of paving look in your outdoor space.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not an easy thing to do, especially when you want to visualise your new paving in a large space like a driveway or patio.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Want to make your project inspiration and planning even easier? One of our friendly team of Paving & Walling Managers are on hand with a Tobermore Home Consultation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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We visit and tour your outdoor space together, offer advice on bespoke garden and driveway design \u2013 and provide estimated costs so you can plan confidently.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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How to visualise paving in your outdoor space<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You could get a few samples of paving and lay them out to see how they look. The trouble with this is it doesn\u2019t give you a feel for how the area would look fully paved.<\/p>\n

Another option is to go straight to a landscape designer and ask them to draw up some designs for you. This is a great idea if you\u2019re embarking on a major renovation project with a healthy budget. But it might be too costly if all you want is a quick idea of which paving would look best.<\/p>\n

You could also look at a paving brochure, or view some recently completed projects<\/a>. This helps you see all the different paving options in-situ, but it doesn\u2019t give you any idea of how the paving would look at your property. Lighting conditions, nearby features such as trees and planting, and the style of your own property will all have an impact on the look and feel of your new paving.<\/p>\n

So, is there a better way? Is it possible to get an accurate picture of how new paving could look, or do you just have to guess?<\/p>\n

Picture It<\/a>: the quickest and easiest way to visualise new paving<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The answer is – yes! There is an easy way to visualise your new paving \u2013 and the best thing is it\u2019s completely FREE and only takes a couple of minutes!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With Tobermore\u2019s Picture It paving visualisation tool<\/a>, all you need is your mobile phone to get an instant visualisation of your new paving. Using augmented reality, Picture It helps you visualise any Tobermore paving product at your home, and try out different colours and laying patterns too!<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how it works:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. On your mobile phone, launch the Picture It tool and head outside to your driveway or patio.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Take a photo of your existing patio or driveway. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. View the Tobermore range, try different paving styles and colours, and see what looks best at your home.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Check out the video below for more guidance!<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n