SketchUp Tutorial - How To Create a Floor Plan (2024 Update)

Need to create a floor plan with SketchUp? This SketchUp tutorial walks you through the process in 7 easy steps. Based on the approach we teach in one of our paid courses, watch and you’ll avoid the problems people often run into when learning how to create a professional floor plan with SketchUp. Here's what we cover:
Introduction (00:00)
1⃣ Start in a "2D Template" (0:46)
2⃣ Draw Your floor (01:55)
3⃣ Draw Your Exterior Walls (03:48)
4⃣ Draw Your Interior Walls (05:50)
5⃣ Add Your Windows & Doors (07:37)
6⃣ Import Furniture & Fixtures (11:41)
7⃣ Style Your Plan for Presentation (14:18)
Next Steps (16:55)
And we created some notes to help you remember everything: sketchup.school/82c
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*DID YOU LEARN SOMETHING NEW IN THIS VIDEO?* 😀 Do us a quick favor, and tell us your favorite tip in the comments, or just let us know you liked the video by giving it a like 👍 And, if there's anything you’d like to see us cover in a future video, leave a comment and let us know!

[@sarkawtsaeed6511]

great video mate i enjoy watching you with your clear accent thanks for that

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@eleonoraloi3293]

It is exactly what I would like to learn, I like your method of teaching.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome! Take a look at our other videos here on this channel, or if you're ready for a more comprehensive course then take a look at our Video Course Library: www.sketchupschool.com/video-course-library

[@Kylee_Meera]

I watch your startup video a couple years ago. This week, after throwing the software out of frustration into ether, (to no fault of your video) I finished my first model. Now onto my next overly complicated theme 🤣

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad to hear that you're giving it another shot!

[@bamzapwhoosh]

my future and current self thank you ;)

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You're welcome 😊

[@BlackSideml2023]

yeah I like the video, I learn how to make floor plans, thank you

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You're welcome!

[@InMTVPlus]

Thank you

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You're welcome

[@nataliepasco1000]

Hi I am stuck around 4.32 how do I make the external doors for the right hand side of the plan (to get horizontal guidelines) Thanks

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[@beautyskin8696]

I am having trouble with vray while rendering any animation. For the first 10-15 frames everything is fine frames are taking around 1 minute on average then I start to get a warning on the vray log window saying num samples per thread reduced to 327170, rendering light be slower then next frame reduced to 276348 then on and on until it reaches 32768 and at that point my renders are taking 10-20x as long each frame to complete then the first 10. This is happening when I render using rtx and cuda mode, doesn’t happen when using cpu. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks.

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[@JULIEAHN-wn3zg]

I'm practicing drawing lines in the free version, but I can't type in the measurements box. Should I upgrade to Pro?

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In SketchUp Free, typing measurements while using the Line tool works the same as it does in Pro. Please send a message to [e-mail] and an instructor will try to help you troubleshoot why your measurements box isn't working for you.

[@tang1tang]

thanks very much. I do want to know where can I find your PDF file so I can exercise myself.

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[@vicnicdan3]

I am trying to learn how to draw a line by using the drawing tool and typing in 25'. I click and let go, type in 25' and hit enter and the line is only as long as I have drawn. What am I doing wrong? Its' got to be very simple. Please help, If I cant even draw a line, I stand no chance of drawing a house!!!!

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[@davidbernier5154]

Is there a way to vary lineweights?

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To vary lineweights, you'll want to take your SketchUp model into LayOut. It's the 2D documentation application that is bundled with SketchUp Pro and together with settings in SketchUp, you can set-up different line weights.

[@edwardfitzpatrick1206]

OK I’ve tried to follow your instructions perfectly. You say the group everything and you say the name the group I can’t figure out how to name the group I see that fox shows up on your screen to name the group but on my brand new version of sketch up it doesn’t.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You can make it into a Component and name the Component. So right click and pick the option for Make Component.

[@Jamal.S]

Started by saying "this video isn't for beginners", then went ahead and explained the use of the line and rectangle tools....................................

[@Kelleykeyes]

How can I have my exterior walls fill in black either in sketchUp or LayOut?

[@SketchUpSchool]

If you add a Section Cut in SketchUp, you can then go to your Styles dialog and under the Modeling tab you can set your Section Cut Fill to black.

[@Kelleykeyes]

@@SketchUpSchool Can you please link a video for this?

[@user-mz2xr2fb6j]

hi good good morning sir plz am having difficulty to create my skechup account plz help me 🥺🥺🥺🥺

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