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Edit an image with Instant Design

Edit an image with Instant Design

Make changes to the wall material, paint colors, shutters, and more

Updated over 2 weeks ago

When you upload an image using Hover's Instant Design feature, simply select from various pre-loaded design styles, and make additional edits to the image after it's been generated. Prefer to directly customize the original image? You can do that too!

Whether you're designing an image of the property's exterior, or an interior space, this article shows all the changes you can make using Instant Design.

For a refresher on how to access the Instant Design feature and upload a photo, refer to this article.

In the sections below, click the expand arrows to reveal or collapse additional information.

Choose how to edit the image


You can tap Inspire me to browse one of many pre-loaded design styles, and then make additional edits, OR tap Customize if you'd like to edit the original image.

  • Using Inspire me to edit an image:

    • Tap Inspire me

    • Browse the pre-loaded styles and tap the one you want to use

    • Your image will get an instant makeover based on popular trends

  • Customizing the original image:

    • To begin, tap Customize on the original image

    • Tap specific areas in the image directly, OR select an area from the menu

No matter how you choose to get started, you can edit the design as much as you want!

Filter by real colors, brands, and materials from our product catalog, and when you see something you like, click it! It will be applied to your image instantly.
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Edit paint colors for walls or siding


You can add paint to the exterior walls, trim, garage, and shutters. Here's how:

  • Click Paint from the menu

  • Select the areas of the image you want to paint

    • Want to apply the same color to all the walls? Use the All walls toggle as a shortcut!

  • Use the filter button to narrow the selections to match your desired brand or color palette

  • Tap or click on the the paint of your choice and watch as Hover applies it to your design

Click here to see how it looks with an interior space!

  • Select which area to paint - the walls, ceiling, or cabinets, if applicable

  • Use the filter button to narrow the selections to match your desired brand or color palette

  • Tap or click on the the paint of your choice and watch as Hover applies it to your design

Edit the roof color and materials


  • Click Roof from the menu

  • Select areas of the roof you want to change or use the All roof toggle as a shortcut!

  • Select a roof material - Asphalt Shingle, Slate, Metal, or Tile

  • Select your desired roof material color

  • Click the option you like and watch it appear in the design in seconds!

Edit the windows


  • Click Windows from the menu

  • Filter by brand, type, grill pattern, and color

  • Click View to see your options

  • Click to apply

Saving and sharing your design


To save your favorite designs:

  • You can either click Save in the bottom right, or click Save this design from the Next Steps prompt in the bottom left

To share your design:

  • Click Share

  • The "Share Link" will copy to your clipboard so you can:

    • paste it into an email

    • paste it into a text message

To make edits to the trim, walls, garage, etc. the process will look similar, if not exactly the same as what's been shown in the sections above!

Still have questions? Reach out to our support team.

  • Call us (+1.844.754.6837). We're real people and ready to help!

  • Email us ([email protected]). We'll usually reply in about 30 min.

  • Chat with us. We generally answer in less than 3 mins. Click on the blue chat icon at the bottom right of your screen.

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