We drew another rectangle on top to create the lip and used the line tool to add the groves along the sides. Then, we used the scale tool to get it to the right size. We started by drawing a rectangle and using the push/pull tool to create the basic block. Then, we copy and pasted the shape down until we had all three slats. We used the push/pull tool to add thickness and the scale tool to adjust the size. We moved the shape to align with the top slat and set it back slightly. To make the wood slats, we traced the front face of the wall below the slats. We used the rectangle tool to draw the base of the steps and the push/pull tool to extrude them. Then, we used the same method to create doors and windows.Īdd Steps. Using a similar process to creating the roof, we traced the exterior wall cutouts and extruded them back.

We used the offset tool to offset the roofline shape and then extruded it inward to create the overhang.

In cases like this, it’s best to maintain symmetry and settle for a “close enough” photo match. We could certainly get the lines to match up but lose the symmetry. That’s okay, it’s in the ballpark, you just need to use your judgment on this one. You can see that the perspective lines don’t match up 100%. Then, we extruded each triangular face to the back of the house. We mirrored it on the opposite side to make sure the angle was symmetrical. We used the line tool to trace the roofline on one side. We used the rectangle tool to draw a rectangle on the ground floor then used the push/pull tool to extrude it up.Ĭutout Roofline. The easiest way to model from an image in Sketchup is by creating blocks for the basic shapes and then carving out, or adding the details from there. Make sure the red and green lines are on two perpendicular planes.īlock it Out. Move the perspective lines to align them with those in the image. Go to “file” > “import.” Choose the image you want to import and make sure “new matched photo” is selected.Īlign Perspective.

Sketchup house