SketchUp Interior Design Tutorial — How to Create a Floor Plan (2021 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 (11:48)
7⃣ Style Your Plan for Presentation (14:26)
Next Steps (17:03​)

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[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

[ethangill]

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?)

[kodokraksasa]

- 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

[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?

[rmbruk]

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.

[johndboran]

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

[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.

[khrisramella]

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

[serafinvaleriano]

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

[ghassanjenainaty]

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?

[ArquiLossa]

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

[jobynamcgee]

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.

[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?

[anazenic]

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

[clarissacortez]

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! 😊😊

[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? :-)

[seang]

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.

[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.

[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!