SketchUp for Kitchen Design

Learn to prototype kitchen cabinetry in SketchUp by quickly laying out base cabinets and spacing with snap points. Use dynamic components and 3D warehouse to test sizes and openings.

Find and import appliance CAD models in SketchUp using dynamic components and the finger tool to refine cabinet layouts, then use extension warehouse plugins to apply realistic finishes.

Create fridge side panels in SketchUp by drawing a rectangle, painting with cabinet material, and push/pull to size, then explode and regroup to fit 27-inch bases precisely.

Explore creating custom cabinet doors in SketchUp by tracing a society door style, extruding panels, resizing to two and a quarter inches, and applying Follow Me and grouping techniques.

Create kitchen countertops in sketchup by shaping rectangles, applying granite material, aligning edges, and using intersect with model to create a hole for a dynamic under mount sink.

Design a backsplash in SketchUp by aligning upper cabinets with an 18-inch tape measure, drawing flush wall lines, and applying six-inch tiles using texture position and basic material edits.

Learn to place and size a vent hood above the range in SketchUp, using a 30-inch height, centering over the range, and editing scale to preserve proportions.

Design upper wall cabinets in SketchUp by selecting 3-D warehouse wall cabinets, using dynamic components and scale to create glass-fronted doors and precise wall alignment.

Create crown molding for kitchen cabinets in SketchUp by importing a crown profile from the 3D warehouse, then use push pull and Follow Me to extrude and align it.