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The SketchUp Handbook for Interior Design
The SketchUp Handbook for Interior Design

The SketchUp Handbook for Interior Design: A step-by-step visual approach to planning, designing, and presenting interior spaces

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The SketchUp Handbook for Interior Design

Using Essential Tools and Shortcuts for Space Planning

SketchUp shines as a premier 3D visualization tool embraced across diverse design sectors, from interior design and architecture to construction and landscape design.

It transforms concepts into reality during schematic and design development phases without the headache of switching between different programs.

Authored by two seasoned interior designers, this book is packed with intermediate-to-advanced tips, tricks, and techniques tailored for SketchUp for Desktop users, whether SketchUp Pro or SketchUp Studio. Leveraging your foundational SketchUp skills, we dig into practical applications within the design field while enhancing your modeling proficiency.

By the book’s conclusion, you’ll command SketchUp’s capabilities from a designer’s standpoint, refining your workflow strategies for optimal efficiency. You’ll know how to use SketchUp for your whole project, collaborate seamlessly with your design team, and craft vibrant presentation documents to show off your work.

In this first chapter, we will ease into SketchUp by reviewing the introductory items you should already know, but we will add an interior design spin to make it relatable. You will learn how to effectively use 2D applications, the importance of utilizing inferences, and how to create your own shortcuts. Finally, we will delve into the complexity of components and how they can improve your workflow productivity.

By the end of this chapter, you will probably pick up a tip or two that you didn’t know to make your modeling time more efficient!

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

  • Using camera views for 2D space planning
  • Modeling accurately using SketchUp’s tools and inferences
  • Creating 2D space plan items
  • Mastering components for repeated elements
  • Building information modeling and other data extraction
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Key benefits

  • Expand your SketchUp toolbox and create a seamless 3D modeling workflow specific to interior designers and architects
  • Learn how extensions can enhance the power of SketchUp and boost your productivity
  • Elevate your design presentations with SketchUp LayOut and create photorealistic renders
  • Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

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Design professionals often find it hard to help their clients visualize their unique concepts and visions. Luckily, SketchUp bridges this communication gap with a powerful set of tools for visualizing and presenting your design ideas. This book teaches the approach perfected by two successful interior designers who have mastered SketchUp Pro/Studio to generate a workflow that produces fascinating designs and enables you to communicate them through vivid illustrations. Starting with a review of the basics of creating 3D models, this book introduces Becca’s Hierarchy of Modeling—a ten-step process that establishes a rhythmic pattern in your workflow. As you progress, you’ll build on your SketchUp Pro knowledge by constructing architectural elements of a commercial building and furnishing a residential room with your own furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) from scratch. From infusing photorealism into models to crafting appealing client presentations using SketchUp LayOut, this book has you covered. Each chapter provides step-by-step explanations of essential concepts and practical examples to reinforce learning. By the end of this book, you’ll have an advanced understanding of SketchUp Pro’s capabilities, ensuring you enjoy working on conceptual or full design projects from start to finish and showing off your design prowess.

Who is this book for?

If you know how to navigate SketchUp but are new to applying SketchUp Pro/Studio in the world of interior design, this book is for you. Whether you are an architect, interior designer, or aspiring designer, this book will transform the design process for you and your clients. Basic knowledge of SketchUp Pro or Studio’s toolbars and camera views is assumed.

What you will learn

  • Model accurately with Rebecca's hierarchy of modeling
  • Experiment with colors, materials, and custom textures to enhance design details
  • Explore 3D Warehouse for FFE and build furniture and architectural features using design tools from the Extension Warehouse
  • Model a floor plan from hand drawings, CD sets, AutoCAD files, or Revit files
  • Craft stunning client presentations using SketchUp LayOut
  • Achieve photorealistic rendering using extensions or plugins such as SU Podium
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Table of Contents

22 Chapters
Part 1: Applying the Basics to Interior Design Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Using Essential Tools and Shortcuts for Space Planning Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Becca’s Hierarchy of Modeling and the Designer’s Modeling Approach Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Extruding along Curves and Other Timesavers Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2: Working with Floor Plans Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Importing and Exporting a Drawing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Creating the As-Built Floor Plan Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Building Exterior Elements and Using the Extension Warehouse Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3: Adding Designer Details to a SketchUp Model Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Adding Interior Elements and 3D Warehouse Furnishings Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Modeling Furniture – From the Basics to Intricacy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Applying and Customizing Colors and Materials Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Enhancing a Model with Details for Final Presentation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 4: Presenting SketchUp Designs Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Exporting Images and Animations Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: SketchUp LayOut Part I – The Interface Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: SketchUp LayOut Part II – Paper Space Content Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 14: Photorealistic Rendering with SU Podium Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 5: Bonus Tips for Quicker Modeling Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 15: Tips and Tricks to Up Your SketchUp Game Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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Dewayne Jun 17, 2024
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This book is excellent. It covers a lot of ground in just a little time. The files you can download and work with while working through the book are a perfect thing. I would love to see Packt come out with more books about Sketchup and its uses in other areas, like woodworking and landscaping.
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I highly recommend this great, step by step guide if you're looking to build your sketchup skills. The instructions are clear and supplemented with screen grabs, making it easy for readers to follow allow. There is a good balance of theory and explanation, and will keep this close on the shelf for easy reference.
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Cheyla Marrero Jun 15, 2024
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"The SketchUp Handbook for Interior Design" is an awesome resource for interior designers looking to get good at SketchUp. This book is well-organized, taking you from the basics to advanced techniques in a way that's easy and fun to learn. The best thing about this handbook is its practical approach. It uses step-by-step tutorials, real-world examples, and detailed illustrations to explain even the most complex stuff in a way that's easy to follow. The hands-on exercises are not only really informative but also super inspiring, helping designers create amazing, professional-quality 3D models. The authors did an awesome job of making the content easy to understand with clear, jargon-free language and user-friendly instructions. Plus, the book has many high-quality images and helpful tips to make learning even better.
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Nisreen Jun 25, 2024
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I highly recommend this book for designers and all SketchUp users. It’s well written with examples and details, which allows the reader to quickly learn and adapt new techniques. This book has helped me better use and understand the software tools. I’m excited to apply what I have learned into my upcoming projects.
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This book is a great resource for those who want to improve their SketchUp skills. The authors are incredibly proficient in the program and are great teachers. I highly recommend!
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