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:

How to Orient Your Model To The Space
Drawing The Overall Width & Length Of The Space
Drawing The Thickness Of The Walls
Drawing The Height Of The Walls
Creating Window & Door Openings
Staying Organized With Groups & Tags
Drawing The Floor
Drawing The Ceiling
Adding The Details

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC64TxPq_QA

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.