Browse Real Backyard Starter Layouts
See a backyard laid out to scale with patio, lawn and planting zones in place, then open it and redraw it around your own boundaries.
How the Backyard Designer Works
Test furniture and hardscape placement before any real construction starts, so a layout mistake costs nothing but a few clicks.
Outline Your Yard
Sketch the boundary of your backyard to scale, including the house wall it backs onto and any fence lines you need to work within.
Place Patio & Furniture
Add a patio or deck, a table, bench and BBQ from the symbol library, then check there's enough clearance to move around comfortably between them.
Export the Layout
Download the finished backyard plan as a PNG or PDF to share with a contractor before any paving or decking actually gets built.
What This Backyard Designer Can Do
Built around entertaining and hardscape, not just planting.
Patio, Deck & Furniture Symbols
Patios, decks, garden tables, benches and a BBQ are all in the symbol library, so you can rearrange an entertaining setup without hunting for extra assets.
Browse Symbols
Check Real Clearances
Once you set your scale, the patio and furniture keep their true size, so you can check there's enough room to move around before anything is built.
Check My Layout
Plan for Large Groups
Add multiple tables and seating areas and check that there's still enough circulation space for guests to move around comfortably during a gathering.
Plan for Guests
Export for a Contractor
Download the finished backyard plan as a PNG image or a PDF to send to a landscaper or contractor before any real work begins.
Export a Plan
Plan Fence Lines & Boundaries
Draw the fence lines and boundary of your backyard first, so new furniture and hardscape get placed accurately within the actual space you have to work with.
Draw My YardBackyard Designer FAQ
Plan Your Backyard Today
Lay out your patio and furniture before you commit to a backyard build, free, with nothing to install or sign up for, and no limit on how many versions you try.
✨ Free · No sign-up · Real patio & furniture symbols · Export anytime