SketchUp Interior Tutorial: Measure & Model a Room (9 Steps)

[a2theo]

Do you need to create an accurate model of a room? We've recently published a new SketchUp video tutorial that explains the whole process in nine easy steps using a real-world kitchen. Plus, we show you the most common mistakes people make and how you can avoid them.

Inside the video we cover:

1. How to Orient Your Model To The Space
2. Drawing The Overall Width & Length Of The Space
3. Drawing The Thickness Of The Walls
4. Drawing The Height Of The Walls
5. Creating Window & Door Openings
6. Staying Organized With Groups & Tags
7. Drawing The Floor
8. Drawing The Ceiling
9. Adding The Details

Then be sure to reply with any questions or feedback.

Alex

[gullfo]

also important (maybe included under details) all the electrical outlets, switches, lights, plumbing, hvac, radiators, etc. these are the things which can make or break an update/renovation budget...

[ntxdave]

You give some good tips in the video:

• Use guidelines. Cannot say how many times i have drawn rectangles and they did not come out the way I wanted them to. Drawing the guidelines first eleminates many potential problems later in the process
• Set groups and/or components early in the process rather than going back later in the practice fees and trying to make portions and trying to set them.
• Again, set tags early in the process.
  In particular, these tips are great for beginners. That are also good reminders for experienced users.