I'd love to get your feedback on my home re-design. I've created a detailed replica of my house using Google SketchUp and have virtually renovated it. While I didn't stick to a budget, I made sure not to modify any exterior walls except for extending bedroom #5 past the fireplace to enlarge the laundry room.
Though this renovation is beyond my financial reach, it's been a fun project to dream about. I'd appreciate any thoughts or suggestions you might have on how I can further improve my design.
Thank you. The SketchUp paint colours don't exactly reflect the colours in VRay. What can I do to elevate my design to the next levels? Note that I've also uploaded higher resolution images: https://postimg.cc/LYsbWsFn , https://postimg.cc/YhxQvzWB
So most of us are blind from years of squinting at computer screens and getting pencil lead shaving in our eyes. Those just looked like blurry blobs of green, brown and black to me
In all seriousness - I wish the OP would provide larger, higher resolution drawings of the project. It's seems well done and I'd be happy to offer constructive input on it.
On thing I'd recommend is to place scale figures (people) in your 3d views. You'll be able to get a better sense of how the 'scale' of your spaces will relate to a person.
I have to agree with Donna, if you're enjoying it and building up some sketchup skills there's no harm. Often we get amateurs coming here that aren't interested in engaging in paid/professional guidance for their projects, but you've mentioned this is just a dream so I am happy to entertain having a look.
If it's a dream, then dream bigger. It looks like you're working with a 90s era house and are stuck in a few of the design trends that were popular back then. Unless it's a house with some heritage charm, get rid of the bay windows. The introduction of round shapes is not quite working either. Start with some elevations and think about the massing and how to get this house out of suburbia.
As for presentation you've got a load of screen shots from the model, but they capture neither the spatial characteristics of the house very well, nor sell me on nice materials or details. Start drawing some sections that tell us why you want a living room ceiling that's so high, or why the staircase is the way it is.
Keep going though. As long as you're not someone with 3x the income of people on this forum yet not wanting to pay a design fee, and want to gain a better appreciation of architecture, then just have some fun.
This home is built in 1992, good eye! What do you mean by "Start with some elevations and think about the massing and how to get this house out of suburbia."? I've updated my images to include isometric views too.
May 22, 24 10:08 am ·
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The high ceilings, and the rounded staircase and coat closet walls are all existing. I tried to round out those elements, but then it made that intersection feel very squishy. I actually only made a few large construction modifications to the home: 1) extended bedroom #5's wall so I can make the laundry room larger, 2) removed kitchen walls so there's a more open flow between the family room, kitchen, and dining room, 3) moved walls between bedroom 2, 3, 4 so each bedroom will have its own ensuite instead of sharing two bathrooms.
Thank you for your responses and advice. I have uploaded higher resolution images including the floorplan, screenshots, and isometric views. Each floor is about 8MB, so you may want to download the image instead of viewing the image from browser: First Floor, Second Floor.
Looks like a highly detailed and nicely done sketchup model! It is tough to constructively criticize without seeing the images at a larger scale and some before and after context. I hope you play a lot of ping pong for it to get the seemingly most public part of the house!!
For a design by someone who may be a non-architect doing this for fun, it is actually one of the better done work that I have seen from those posting on the forum of this kind of stuff. I am not saying it is great. I am not saying it is poorly done, either. I am not grading it and ranking it against professionals. I have not even attempt to make that evaluation.
I had seen some awful garbage that shows up once in awhile over the years.
It's a technical drawings thing used in the actual profession. It is indicators on plans used to convey elevations like the interior elevations. Actually, there are a variety of ways to communicate interior elevations and what drawing/sheet number the interior elevation is and direction you are looking. What nate showed would be something shown on the floor plans and what drawing. The one for interior indicates the sheet and drawing numbers for up to 4 different interior elevations like in a kitchen where that is often depicted which communicates stuff like location on the walls things like cabinets are located. I hope that helps some. Nate could further explain. I've seen the top one used for interior and exterior elevations, actually. I seen also other variations.
Nicely modelled on SketchUp though, seems like you have a good grasp of the software. However, can't really comment on your renovation design as you didn't tell us what's existing and what's being proposed.
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Seeking Feedback on My Dream Home Renovation in Google SketchUp
I'd love to get your feedback on my home re-design. I've created a detailed replica of my house using Google SketchUp and have virtually renovated it. While I didn't stick to a budget, I made sure not to modify any exterior walls except for extending bedroom #5 past the fireplace to enlarge the laundry room.
Though this renovation is beyond my financial reach, it's been a fun project to dream about. I'd appreciate any thoughts or suggestions you might have on how I can further improve my design.
https://imgur.com/a/W2QQ6zm
amazing
Thank you. What parts of my design do you like the most? Anything I can improve on? Note that I've also uploaded higher resolution images: ( https://postimg.cc/LYsbWsFn , https://postimg.cc/LYsbWsFn ).
Sorry, the higher resolution images are at:( https://postimg.cc/LYsbWsFn , https://postimg.cc/YhxQvzWB )
Best I've ever seen.
Thank you
The green paint really ties the rooms together. A+ junior-high student work.
Thank you. The SketchUp paint colours don't exactly reflect the colours in VRay. What can I do to elevate my design to the next levels? Note that I've also uploaded higher resolution images: https://postimg.cc/LYsbWsFn , https://postimg.cc/YhxQvzWB
Oh my goodness, please ignore snarky comments.
If you enjoyed doing it that's all that matters.
Archinect commenters enjoy making snarky comments.
I'm being serious.
Thank you. I really do enjoy doing this work!
So most of us are blind from years of squinting at computer screens and getting pencil lead shaving in our eyes. Those just looked like blurry blobs of green, brown and black to me
Did you type something Almosthip? All I see is some blurry lines that look like mores code.
*morse
That's just a blur to me. What are you trying to say? Are you feeling gloomy?
Yes very hard to read.
In all seriousness - I wish the OP would provide larger, higher resolution drawings of the project. It's seems well done and I'd be happy to offer constructive input on it.
I'd love to get your feedback on my design. I've also uploaded higher resolution images: ( https://postimg.cc/LYsbWsFn , https://postimg.cc/LYsbWsFn ).
I've also uploaded higher resolution images: ( https://postimg.cc/LYsbWsFn , https://postimg.cc/LYsbWsFn ).
Sorry, the higher resolution images are at:( https://postimg.cc/LYsbWsFn , https://postimg.cc/YhxQvzWB )
On thing I'd recommend is to place scale figures (people) in your 3d views. You'll be able to get a better sense of how the 'scale' of your spaces will relate to a person.
DOUBLE HEIGHT PING PONG CHURCH
I have to agree with Donna, if you're enjoying it and building up some sketchup skills there's no harm. Often we get amateurs coming here that aren't interested in engaging in paid/professional guidance for their projects, but you've mentioned this is just a dream so I am happy to entertain having a look.
If it's a dream, then dream bigger. It looks like you're working with a 90s era house and are stuck in a few of the design trends that were popular back then. Unless it's a house with some heritage charm, get rid of the bay windows. The introduction of round shapes is not quite working either. Start with some elevations and think about the massing and how to get this house out of suburbia.
As for presentation you've got a load of screen shots from the model, but they capture neither the spatial characteristics of the house very well, nor sell me on nice materials or details. Start drawing some sections that tell us why you want a living room ceiling that's so high, or why the staircase is the way it is.
Keep going though. As long as you're not someone with 3x the income of people on this forum yet not wanting to pay a design fee, and want to gain a better appreciation of architecture, then just have some fun.
Thank you for looking over my design. I've also uploaded higher resolution images: ( https://postimg.cc/LYsbWsFn , https://postimg.cc/LYsbWsFn ).
This home is built in 1992, good eye! What do you mean by "Start with some elevations and think about the massing and how to get this house out of suburbia."? I've updated my images to include isometric views too.
The high ceilings, and the rounded staircase and coat closet walls are all existing. I tried to round out those elements, but then it made that intersection feel very squishy. I actually only made a few large construction modifications to the home: 1) extended bedroom #5's wall so I can make the laundry room larger, 2) removed kitchen walls so there's a more open flow between the family room, kitchen, and dining room, 3) moved walls between bedroom 2, 3, 4 so each bedroom will have its own ensuite instead of sharing two bathrooms.
Sorry, the higher resolution images are at:( https://postimg.cc/LYsbWsFn , https://postimg.cc/YhxQvzWB )
Thank you. I also appreciate the privacy an ensuite provides :)
Thank you for your responses and advice. I have uploaded higher resolution images including the floorplan, screenshots, and isometric views. Each floor is about 8MB, so you may want to download the image instead of viewing the image from browser: First Floor, Second Floor.
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Looks like a highly detailed and nicely done sketchup model! It is tough to constructively criticize without seeing the images at a larger scale and some before and after context. I hope you play a lot of ping pong for it to get the seemingly most public part of the house!!
I've uploaded higher resolution images: ( https://postimg.cc/LYsbWsFn , https://postimg.cc/LYsbWsFn ).
Sorry, the higher resolution images are at:( https://postimg.cc/LYsbWsFn , https://postimg.cc/YhxQvzWB )
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Thanks Rich!
For a design by someone who may be a non-architect doing this for fun, it is actually one of the better done work that I have seen from those posting on the forum of this kind of stuff. I am not saying it is great. I am not saying it is poorly done, either. I am not grading it and ranking it against professionals. I have not even attempt to make that evaluation.
I had seen some awful garbage that shows up once in awhile over the years.
Thank you. What can I do to elevate my design?
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Sorry, it was too good of an opportunity when you said elevate... I'm not actually bein snarky :)
Sorry, not quite following the illustration. I'm guessing its an architect thing :P
It's a technical drawings thing used in the actual profession. It is indicators on plans used to convey elevations like the interior elevations. Actually, there are a variety of ways to communicate interior elevations and what drawing/sheet number the interior elevation is and direction you are looking. What nate showed would be something shown on the floor plans and what drawing. The one for interior indicates the sheet and drawing numbers for up to 4 different interior elevations like in a kitchen where that is often depicted which communicates stuff like location on the walls things like cabinets are located. I hope that helps some. Nate could further explain. I've seen the top one used for interior and exterior elevations, actually. I seen also other variations.
Y'all are being super nice and helpful!
That's because the OP is being respectful and actually created something we can work with.
Thank you for viewing my work. I hope to learn more and also improve on my project here :)
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Nicely modelled on SketchUp though, seems like you have a good grasp of the software. However, can't really comment on your renovation design as you didn't tell us what's existing and what's being proposed.
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