Introduction
Learn about SketchUp and kitchen design
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What you should know
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1. Sketching the Existing Kitchen
Explore the SketchUp user interface
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Save a custom template
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Assign keyboard shortcuts
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Import a 2D sketch
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Create walls based on a sketch
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Model the existing kitchen
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Demolish with layers
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2. Designing a New Massing Model
Create a massing model of the new kitchen
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Make a massing model of the upper cabinets
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Alter the kitchen walls
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Design an island at an angle
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3. Detailing the Conceptual Design
Create a curved cantilevered counter
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Detail the counter and lower cabinets
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Sweep with the Section and Follow Me tools
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Add detail to the L-shaped base cabinets
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Detail the upper cabinets
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Design materials for the cabinets and counters
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Create geometry for the floor zones and backsplash
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Design additional materials and adjust the texture position
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4. Specifying Real-World Components
Source doors and appliances from the 3D Warehouse
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Add a sink, faucet, and dishwasher
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Insert dynamic base cabinets and interact with them
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Model a countertop with rounded edges
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Add moldings to the top of the upper cabinets
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5. Making It Look Good
First-person navigation
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Save styles and scenes
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Export animation
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Conclusion
What we've learned
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Next steps
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Ex_Files_Sketchup_Pro_Kitchen_Design.zip
(61.2 MB)