SketchUp Interior Design Tutorial - How to Create a Floor Plan (2021 Update)

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[@paulbryan3757]

Is there a way to print in scale to A3? This maybe a stupid question....

[@garfieldorangecat8081]

I facepalmed when I learned about the offset tool. Its going to save me a lot of time next time I do a floor plan in my tech class. Thank you! Your videos have a lot of great content by the way!

[@nuvisionmedia-3dcreativeco722]

Its been quite valuable thanks. However I am stuck on the doors! Im unable to select the door I create. It does not allow me to select only the components I drew? Any ideas? I have not used sketch up since 2009!

[@kitv2845]

This reference so valuable to me…manay thanks

[@serafinvaleriano6856]

It is the feeling we seek: a comfortable, cosy is a home for us all, our families, friends, and need to feel at home is the reason I am designe

[@SketchUpSchool]

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[@panditreuvers]

In the past i tried sketchup many times, but didn't understand it. The use of it is different then other programs. Now I understand the choices the makers made. Thank you for this excellence tutorial.

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You're very welcome!

[@clarissacortez2820]

Wow thank you so much for the video. I usually watch the videos on 1.75 speed... but that one I had to slow it down because it is so full of details and useful information. You are awesome! 😊😊

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[@kodokraksasa6564]

- Start from 2D - Create exterior walls - Create interior walls - Create Fixtures - Insert furnitures - Create a style - Convert into a plan - Export - Delete tape measure guidelines using edit > delete guides - ALWAYS make group after making a certain step - Use components to save time when doing multiple similar items - Make unique a component If you want to edit separately

[@SketchUpSchool]

Great summary of the main points of the video!

[@astrospeedcuber]

Yes nice one

[@nwbgn]

I am so grateful for you & these videos. You helped me way more than my professor!

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You are so welcome!

[@njwaskow]

I completely missed the "flip along" command while learning Sketchup, and have been using the scale tool for mirroring. This will be a big time saver for me, thanks

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Glad to hear that tip was helpful!

[@bloatedninja]

These videos are fantastic. So easy to follow!

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Glad you like them!

[@RyanBetts]

Wow - what an amazing help in learning sketchUp. Thank you so much for the time you spent making this - you're a great explainer!

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You're very welcome!

[@irab8743]

The import furniture is the best tip in my opinion :)

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Glad you liked that tip!

[@gabrielaturkie5665]

TNice tutorials was an amazing tutorial. You are a great teacher

[@kunjbhardwaj2859]

Thanks for sharing such a detailed for beginners

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[@juangarcia4716]

Tus vídeos son súper útiles!!! Muchas gracias 👌🏻

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De nada!

[@jahweh]

Thanks for this my man. Much appreciated!

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[@ActinOut]

Great and helpful info. About half way through things started to move really fast and kind if left the free version in the dust, and my mistakes/errors started showing up, along with his predicted frustrations, despite replaying parts of the video several times. I'll keep Watchung though because I need to learn it.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Hopefully you're able to work your way through the lesson after rewatching. But if you need more help, please send a message to [e-mail] and an instructor will try to help.

[@i_am_sam_arthur]

This is such an amazing work for us learners. I am so grateful. Cheers.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Lanochiguy]

Thank you so much. Just getting started. wondering best way to watch your videos? I am trying to do a split screen on Mac. and sketchup. I learn by doing and I am trying to work as you explain. Is this the best way to learn sketchup?

[@SketchUpSchool]

Yeah, a split screen would work. Also, you can pause the video at key points and try to go work on what you've seen - you'll forget some things, then you can rewind and rewatch... the process of testing what you remember and reviewing what you didn't will actually strengthen your recall over time.

[@andreatroyer6136]

Thank you for this fantastic tutorial! I'm trying to use 2D furniture symbols from your helpful starter pack library, but I'm unclear on how to separate them from one another. (When I import, the whole set of symbols appears in my Sketchup file.) Thanks for any help you can give me!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Right-click on the symbols and pick the option for Edit Group, then inside the Group you can now select one of the symbols and copy it. Then right click outside the Group and pick Close Group. And now you can paste the copy wherever you like. If you run into any other issues, please send a message to [e-mail] and an instructor will be happy to help!

[@Onalenna_Thobega]

This is very timely and relevant. Thank you

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@debbiebutler4341]

Will there be a tutorial for sketchup pro for the ipad?

[@SketchUpSchool]

It's on our list for possible future videos!

[@alpinehillsvideo]

Just found your channel... it's awesome! How about a tutorial on layers? Counterintuitive to me, love to hear your simple explanation on how it's done!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Great suggestion! We'll add it to our list of potential future video topics.

[@jobynamcgee8563]

Yes Alex, I did learn something new. I learned that I have not been taking advantage of the guides. That had just not been part of my work flow. I would love to get the library sample you offered? Any specific details you have regarding format or management for component Library would be appreciated. Regards, J.B.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Hi Jobyna - the notes for the video can be found here (and inside there is a link to the library of 2D symbols): www.sketchupschool.com/create-a-floor-plan-in-sketchup-2021/notes?

[@johng423]

@@SketchUpSchool I followed the link, but the button there doesn't do anything. Did the offer have an expiration date? Are they not available for Sketchup Free users? Did I miss something?

[@sakeenazaid7886]

Yes of course it is very useful, and thank you 😍

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome 😊

[@2020Vision-o1i]

Hi, I enjoyed your video, it was very helpful. I have a question. I created a floorplan, now I would like to take that floorplan and create it in 3D - but now the push pull tool does not work. I created groups and tags, is there a way to unlock them so I can raise the walls now. Thanks in advance.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Yes, you can right-click on the Group and pick the option for Edit Group. That will allow you to Push Pull the surfaces. Or, if you want to leave the 2D Group unedited, you can draw on top of the Group and Push Pull those new surfaces.

[@2020Vision-o1i]

@@SketchUpSchool Thank you. I will try that.

[@officialpoa3171]

*his official NEW stage name is "THUMBS".*

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[@futuredesign8633]

so helpful😎

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad it helped!

[@PureZoo]

Love your tutorials!!!! Forgive me if I'm being dumb. But, van you direct me to the "link below" for the starter Library and instructions to use them please?

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you love the tutorials! You can get the notes and link to the starter library here: sketchup.school/qgv

[@johndboran]

The SketchUp Free that I'm using doesn't look like the one you're working in. Is there a 2023 video?

[@SketchUpSchool]

This video (where you added the comment) is for SketchUp Pro. We have a similar video for SketchUp Free here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iImmaoeAeb2MpK8 One difference in that video is that some of the tools are now located where the three dots are, rather than by clicking on a tool to reveal more tools underneath. We will be updating with a new video to reflect that (and any other changes) in the future.

[@ghassanjenainaty4212]

Thanks for your efforts to make this tutorial project but i am looking for a youtube tutorial which is similar to this one but starts from 2d autocad scratch till the completion of 3d building using sketchup and rendering. Do you have it please?

[@SketchUpSchool]

Because it's more than we can teach in one KZbin video, we cover all of the steps for creating a 3D building in our Video Course Library. You can learn more about it and sign up on our website: www.sketchupschool.com/video-course-library

[@nahidghadiri2636]

Thank you so much Alex. I am a very beginner to Sketch up and theses videos are a great help! one question , not sure how to add entity info? It seems my dialog box is different with the one in the video!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome! As for your question, it will be easier for an instructor to help you if you email your question to us at [e-mail].

[@fredjeb6132]

I've learned so much today just by watching a few of your tutorial! I have a question about assigning different tags to external & internal walls... As can be seen in your floor plan towards the end, where internal walls connect to external ones, the walls are not "connected" as is the standard where I am from. Would you simply assign all these walls a shared tag or is there a different (read: smarter) way?

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Really happy to hear you've learned a lot from our tutorials! Please send this question to [e-mail] and one of our instructors can help.

[@majidaarnaout2980]

Thank u!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@filmingfletcher7739]

Do you have a tutorial series for hobbyist just wanting to DIY their own home? Is the free version sufficient?

[@SketchUpSchool]

SketchUp Free could be sufficient for a hobbyist modeling aspects of their own home remodel. We will be releasing some KZbin videos soon that showcase some of the things to know when you are getting started with SketchUp Free, so be sure to subscribe to the channel to be notified when those come out.

[@vidakodre3027]

Hi, I would just need some clarification on editing component > make unique. Once you complete editing, how do you save this unique component. Is it saved automatically in components tray? Thank you for creating a simplified version on Sketchup. All the best!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Yes, when you make the component unique, it is considered a new component and you can find it in your Components browser as a separate component from the original instance.

[@69ingleton60]

@@SketchUpSchool Sorry perhaps I am not understanding. As I slide backwards on the red head slider it takes me back to the beginning of that section rather than back to a a couple of seconds or the point that I want.

[@suchdevelopments]

It easier in metric and I use PlusSpec Pro 2021. I design and construct CLT and Passive House buildings. We have project in Toowoomba Qld that has 1750m2 of roofs were installing Traclile PV roofs and 4.0MW of Batteries. That will power the 268 residence of retirement village and surrounding community . We will create a minco-grid if will for 340 homes. It is important to go back the basics even for of me, to remind you some basics. Other software I use in designing V-Ray for Sketchup and I get PlusDesignBuild this for BIM and Take-off in July/August 2021. We do projects on East Coast Australia. The latest in Toowoomba Qld five building that part of Retirement Village. We have projects to last for the 2025.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ArquiLossa]

Iam speaking spanish, but I undesrtand, wth subtitles, thanks

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You're welcome!

[@ethangill8674]

HELP! I've searched everywhere I can think of within the application and essentially everywhere I can think via google...how on earth do you pull up the "Components Browser" or "Components Window" on Make 2017? Everything I've looked at seems to show options that don't exist (anymore?)

[@SketchUpSchool]

Please send this message to [e-mail] and we'll try to help

[@seang2012]

Do you have any videos about creating an office floor plan with cubicals? I work in an opera house so the floor layout is curved with cubicals, offices, rooms around the curve.

[@SketchUpSchool]

We don't have a video covering the exact kind of project you described, but the process would be very similar only you would use SketchUp's Arc tools along the curves. If you run into trouble and need to ask for more help, just email us at [e-mail] and we'll try to answer any specific issues that come up for you.

[@ewelinawingham1981]

I started learning sketchup but my view is slightly different. The option bar on the right it’s not showing as yours . Any idea?

[@SketchUpSchool]

Send us a message at [e-mail] and one of our instructors can try to help you troubleshoot the issue.

[@anazenic5066]

Great stuff. However, I missed if you entered the wall group in order to add windows or doors or do you group them separately?

[@SketchUpSchool]

I recommend that you Group them separately so that they don't get stuck to the walls if/when you need to edit things later.

[@jobynamcgee8563]

Hey Alex: You mention "cards" and libraries of 2D symbols. Where can I find and download? Thanks, JB

[@SketchUpSchool]

Hi Jobyna 👋, you can find the 2D symbols file on the 3D Warehouse here: 3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/786f8852-ff9b-4848-9625-e9047efc99da/2D-Interior-Symbols-for-Floor-Plans

[@michaelgibson5638]

Mac and Windows is set up different. How do you add tags to groups? Just doing the floor and exterior walls, I highlight and make the floor and walls a group, then click add tag but there is already a tag that is (uneditable?) Haha that tag is attached to the floor, but not the walls, and I can't seem to attach the floor and the walls into one tag.... Do you have a windows version tutorial? Your tags section is different, with more options. I have no drop downs in my "tags" tab (Sketch up pro 2021)

[@SketchUpSchool]

Can you send this message to [e-mail]? One of our instructors will reply and try to help you get it sorted out.

[@mrkliscalling1988]

you are great sifu....i always look forwards to your video ..keep it up..sketchup sifu

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thank you so much 😀

[@astrospeedcuber]

Its 师父 or shifu

[@vanessamorrison6280]

This is an extremely helpful video! I have one question I'm hoping someone can answer! How do I draw dashed lines to represent things underneath, or above, counters?

[@SketchUpSchool]

If you add a Tag to the Group or Component that you need to have dashed lines for, then in the Tags dialog you can set the display to Dashed lines.

[@gbh1922]

Where do I find the "Sketch up for Interiors" tutorial to learn to extend this to 3D?

[@SketchUpSchool]

The full set of SketchUp for Interiors courses are available in our Video Course Library. You can learn more about the Video Course Library on our website here: www.sketchupschool.com/video-course-library

[@kendrickbarnes91]

After I draw my floor and go to add the exterior walls, I am told my object isn't solid. I've read elsewhere that it needs to be a group or component in order for it to be a solid. But even after making my floor rectangle a group or component, I'm still being told it isn't solid so I can't use the offset tool. What gives?

[@SketchUpSchool]

You don't need to have a solid in order to use the offset tool. The offset tool won't work outside of the Group - you need to use it directly on the face (if that face is inside a group, then you need to be in Edit Group mode). If you continue to have trouble, send us a message at [e-mail] and an instructor will try to help.

[@nancykaur4572]

Hey, I’m wondering how the floor plan is put into the layout for the 1.20 scale rule? I couldn’t find helpful in myself

[@SketchUpSchool]

If you need to create a floor plan at a specific scale, you would want to bring your SketchUp flooor plan into LayOut - the 2D documentation tool that is included with SketchUp Pro. In LayOut, you can set the scale for your drawings.

[@euniceadekunle4757]

Please i can't seem to be able to download the 2d products on the 3d warehouse. It keeps showing " it's empty" "try adjusting your search parameters or reset your filter" I clicked "reset filter" but still no improvement

[@SketchUpSchool]

You can find the 2D symbols on the 3D Warehouse here: 3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/786f8852-ff9b-4848-9625-e9047efc99da/2D-Interior-Symbols-for-Floor-Plans

[@euniceadekunle4757]

@@SketchUpSchool ok thanks 😊

[@mr.gardengreenliving9874]

I used license sketchup with perpetual v-ray.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Sounds like a good combination!

[@rodriguescarvalhocac]

On the time: 3:15 - i want to erase an area or use the subtract tool. But its not working. Can some one help me? :-)

[@SketchUpSchool]

To erase a face or surface, you right click on it and pick the option for Erase.

[@marjurihoney2728]

Please make a getting started with vray 5 Video 😊

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thanks for the suggestion - we'll add it to the list!

[@Philadelphia19147]

How can we save it with all the dimensions listed?

[@SketchUpSchool]

The best way to add dimensions to a floor plan and then save it to a file format like a PDF would be to use LayOut (which comes with SketchUp Pro) to add the dimensions and export the PDF.

[@Philadelphia19147]

@@SketchUpSchool thank you

[@dboss3029]

Thumbs up

[@SketchUpSchool]

😁

[@robertestinozo1207]

How can i print my floor plan to scale? I hope you’ll reply. Thank you!

[@SketchUpSchool]

The easiest way to do this is to take your floor plan into LayOut (which is the 2D documentation tool that comes with SketchUp Pro). There you can set your drawing scale and your paper size so that you can print out the proper scale.

[@lorianderson4999]

Is there an offset tool in the free web version? I don't see one. Thank you!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Yes, the Offset tool is "hidden" - you need to click on the Push Pull icon and you will see the Offset icon.

[@ferdieserrano7538]

How do you label them rooms?

[@SketchUpSchool]

If you are using SketchUp Pro, the best way is to send your SketchUp model to LayOut and label your rooms there.

[@rmbru2k]

These are 2 years ago videos. Basic functions remain the same, but how to get to them and use them constantly change. That will continue to be the most difficult part of Sketchup, the useless changes. There is no need or better use for the silverware drawer to be moved.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Yes, we aim to create as timeless of videos as possible, but do have the need to update them when SketchUp changes something about the user interface so that we try to help new users avoid confusion.

[@cattleprods911]

solid tutorial, thank you!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@roeroemyboat]

At 5:39 of this video, how can I create the entity info to appear on that side?

[@SketchUpSchool]

Right click on the entity in SketchUp and pick the menu option Entity Info.

[@Morberis]

So here are 2 questions. When working in 2d moving a group or a component often the color of the floor will try to bleed through. Is there any way to correct this without working in 3 dimensions? In other software I would change the layer order. When I have a surface completely encapsulated by lines, like being surrounded by other rooms, sometimes sketchup will not make that area an entity/surface. I can weld all the lines together and that does not seem to fix the issue and just creates others. I often am left with manually dividing the space up with lines into smaller spaces until the whole thing is filled. Then I delete all the lines and that surface sometimes stays. Is there a better way of doing this?

[@SketchUpSchool]

We are happy to try to help. There are enough details in these questions that the best way for us to help is if you send us an email at [e-mail] and then one of our instructors will try to help.

[@VV-bp9hq]

Make a group or component and try

[@Morberis]

@@VV-bp9hq I mean I did and didn't see one. Which is why I thought to ask

[@ScottElliott888]

this looks like it's tuned to Mac users or at least a different version to mine, groups don't come up the way as stated & what are components & how do I get the toolbar down the side. looks like it's all going downhill since Trimble bought it out!

[@SketchUpSchool]

While the Mac and PC interfaces differ, the Groups menu should work pretty similarly. Also, if you don't have the tools on the side, that's a setting that can be turned on in your top menu under View > Toolbars... then check on the Large Toolset. If you have any other trouble following along, send us a message at [e-mail] and an instructor will be happy to help!

[@ScottElliott888]

@@SketchUpSchool Thanks, frustrating to start with, slowly learning. Biggest annoyance is my habit of trying to move the view with the centre mouse button. 😉

[@mycrazybeautifulmessylife]

@@SketchUpSchool First of all, fantastic video! Thank you! I am a Mac user and also have the problem with not seeing the entire menu which you used to label your groups in this video. The top half of the window is there but the bottom half where you typed the group name is not. I also cannot change the group from untagged since there is nowhere to enter a name. Is this a feature that the free version does not have perhaps?

[@letuspraythen]

I learned so much. What app is this because I can't find it in the Apple Store.

[@SketchUpSchool]

SketchUp isn't in the Apple Store. You can find it on their website here: sketchup.com/

[@khrisramella5766]

Can't see any of your comments. Looking for the startup library.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You can find the 2D symbols file here: 3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/786f8852-ff9b-4848-9625-e9047efc99da/2D-Interior-Symbols-for-Floor-Plans

[@pellymujuni5315]

wahat about the line graphics

[@roeroemyboat]

I was drawing a 12' x 12' square using the rectangle tool. When I type in 12',12' it results to a dot. I just bought the Pro today, 12/3/2021.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You are probably zoomed far away from it. So roll your mouse wheel forward to zoom-in and you should see you have a square... you were just really far away from it.

[@dylanthomas2502]

How do you get page numbers to start from the second page and not include the cover page?

[@SketchUpSchool]

Assuming that you are talking about page numbers in LayOut... So in LayOut, in your top menu go to File > Document setup > Auto-text > Page number, Start page and you can set it to start numbering from the second page.

[@Mokkel73]

Is it just me and my newbie brain that find it odd to start measuring the whole floorpans interior dimensions and afterwards adding interior walls? I find it if not hard then impractical to measure an apartments total dimensions because of all interior walls.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You can certainly approach it the way that you are most comfortable. It is easier to learn SketchUp when you start with the whole floor first because you can start with two simple guidelines and then start to add more detail from there. But I suggest you go with the approach that makes more sense for you as SketchUp is flexible to work however you do.

[@jkq2a]

Where is the library of 2d items you made?

[@SketchUpSchool]

You'll find them in the 3D Warehouse at this link: 3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/786f8852-ff9b-4848-9625-e9047efc99da/2D-Interior-Symbols-for-Floor-Plans

[@ayatk9796]

❤❤

[@SketchUpSchool]

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[@padurariustefan1023]

So what you are saying is do not use layouts for 2d drafting. Just use sketchup because whatever!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Not exactly: We would recommend using SketchUp and LayOut together for the best 2D drafting experience. However, there are a number of people who just want to get something done in SketchUp quickly without having to involve LayOut - so we wanted to show how that is possible.

[@d.7489]

mukamu rada tidak bersahabat kak

[@TheShomare]

The rectangle tool does NOT work as in the video. It ONLY worked on the left side of the 2D floorplan's measurements (far left wall), NOT on the right side where the window was to be placed. Why would it act so stupid like that, and only allow use on ONE WALL!?!? Another fun one...at 8:37, it is IMPOSSIBLE to move jack shit..why??...hate to say it, but you cluelessly left out that you GROUPED the window! Sucky video that leaves out some key stuff unfortunately, adding to the frustration that you supposedly are trying to remove.

[@SketchUpSchool]

If the rectangle tool is defaulting to drawing from the center, it just means that you've accidentally hit the Control key (on a PC) or the Option key (on a Mac) which turns on the function to draw from center. Just press that key again when you have the Rectangle tool and it should go back to the original default. Once you have that working, the rectangle tool does work both when you are drawing from the left side and from the right side.