SketchUp Pro: Interior Design Detailing

Learn to use SketchUp Pro to improve your interior design detailing.

Introduction

• Create interior designs with SketchUp Pro

1. Project Setup and Organization

• Import AutoCAD drawings
• Import photos as drawing references
• Create walls
• Tags (formerly Layers)
• Import other SketchUp models
• Create door and window openings
• Set the scene

2. Create and Import Objects

• Create a basic kitchen
• The 3D Warehouse
• Place objects in a model
• Model a basic sofa from scratch
• Use extensions to add realistic details
• 3D model websites
• Create ceiling elements

3. Add Lighting and Materials

• Place light fixtures
• Add background images
• Import images as textures
• Material Replacer and Component Replacer
• Add realism

4. Create 2D Drawings

• Floor plan view
• Furniture plan view
• Reflected ceiling plan
• Export drawings to scale

Conclusion

• Next steps