Can I plan a gallery wall with this?

Yes. Photograph your frames and artwork, remove the backgrounds, and arrange them against a photo of your wall. It works well for planning spacing and groupings.

Does it work for smaller decor items like candles and figurines?

Yes. Lay them on a clean surface and photograph them. Canvi handles small objects as easily as large furniture.

Can I see how new decor mixes with existing pieces?

Yes. Photograph both new and existing pieces and place them together on the same canvas to see whether they coexist well.

What if I want to try different wall colors?

Use a photo of your wall as the background, or swap in a solid color background to test how decor looks against different paint shades.

Can I save multiple styling options to compare?

Yes. Export each arrangement as a PNG and compare them side by side outside of Canvi.

Try Every Decor Arrangement Before Hanging a Single Nail

From gallery walls to shelf vignettes, photograph your decor pieces and arrange them digitally. See what works before you drill holes or rearrange your shelves.

Why people use it

Plan gallery walls before drilling any holes in the wall
Experiment with shelf vignettes without disturbing current styling
See how new pieces work with existing decor before buying them
Test seasonal swaps to see whether holiday or seasonal decor actually improves a space
Create a visual reference to recreate an arrangement exactly

How it works

Photograph your decor pieces: Capture vases, frames, plants, candles, books, or any decor item you want to place. Lay smaller items on a clean surface for easiest background removal.
Get clean cutouts instantly: Upload photos and Canvi strips the backgrounds automatically. Each piece becomes a clean object ready to place.
Set up your canvas: Use a photo of the wall, shelf, or surface where you are planning to add decor as the canvas background.
Arrange and refine: Drag pieces into position, resize, rotate, and layer until the arrangement feels balanced and intentional.

Use cases

Gallery wall planning: Photograph frames and artwork and arrange them digitally against your wall photo before touching a hammer.
Shelf styling: Build different shelf vignettes with your books, plants, and objects to find the arrangement with the best balance and visual weight.
Mantel and console styling: Preview how candles, vases, art, and frames will look on a mantel or entryway console before placing anything.
Holiday and seasonal decor: Photograph seasonal pieces and see how they transform a space before unpacking every box from storage.

Tips

Photograph decor items flat on a white piece of paper or cardboard for the cleanest cutout
Use a photo of the actual surface as your background for the most realistic preview
Mix heights and textures in shelf arrangements to create visual rhythm
Try an odd number of objects in vignettes since groups of three or five tend to feel more natural
Export your final arrangement as a reference image to recreate it precisely when placing items for real

Frequently asked questions

Can I plan a gallery wall with this?: Yes. Photograph your frames and artwork, remove the backgrounds, and arrange them against a photo of your wall. It works well for planning spacing and groupings.
Does it work for smaller decor items like candles and figurines?: Yes. Lay them on a clean surface and photograph them. Canvi handles small objects as easily as large furniture.
Can I see how new decor mixes with existing pieces?: Yes. Photograph both new and existing pieces and place them together on the same canvas to see whether they coexist well.
What if I want to try different wall colors?: Use a photo of your wall as the background, or swap in a solid color background to test how decor looks against different paint shades.
Can I save multiple styling options to compare?: Yes. Export each arrangement as a PNG and compare them side by side outside of Canvi.