I've found a crib, where I will move soonish. Hence I decided to do some planning. My goal is to use the space as optional as possible, for my liking. First I did draw the apartment using Drawing in VXG Docs (same as Drawing for Google Docs).
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FB2 first drawing, dimensions being completely off. |
Realising that would not do the job I decided to take some measurements and try to model the apartment using a 3D tool. A nice way of learning some new software as well.
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The measurements. |
9th of August
Choosing a 3D software was easy. I installed Trimble SketchUp (formerly known as Google SketchUp). I had looked at this tool one time earlier, back in 2008. Realising that it could be a good idea checking out some tutorial videos I in stead starting modelling right away. Learning by doing, not reading nor watching.
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The name change not being completed yet. |
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Architectural Design, that is me! |
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Spending one hour drawing up the floor in the right dimensions due to not having read the manual. |
After having made the floor I found this handy article on how to use SketchUp for interior design. Learning by doing and reading; the new plan.
12th of August
After a weekend with brilliant weather I found my way to the PC Sunday night, and found out some nifty things to do with SketchUp.
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The box that will become my crib. Not big, but big enough. |
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After some work the box turned into something that started looking like an apartment. |
15th of August
Back to the "drawing board". Struggling using sketch up for exact measurements. Spent a lot of time just adjusting the walls as the model was slightly inaccurate.
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I like it to be correct, all the way down to the millimetre. |
29th of August
After a long period with too nice weather for SketchUp I was back at the computer, just to realise that I don't know enough for making a proper model of my crib. Hence I started watching some tutorial videos.
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SketchUp for dummies, part 1. |
30th of August
Saw part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4, and did learn a lot. Got the motivation for getting back to crib drawing once more. Started all over again to get a new and tidy model.
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Better, much better! This is what the place looks like at the moment, more or less. |
31st of August
Got a hang of it after having seen the tutorials. Sat up late from Thursday till Friday night and kept drawing. Added my desk, projector screen, a cupboard and a murphy bed as well (several items from the 3D Warehouse). Partly blocking the balcony door I do have a solution. No sofa, but maybe I should get a tiny table for brekkie. We'll see.
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The most important elements in place. What looks like secret"rooms will be two cupboards. |
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A big projector screen is a must. A good work desk with plenty of wall cabinets above as well. |
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The projector will be hidden in the cupboard. The bed is a murphy bed that can be stowed away. |
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The cabinet will hide a fridge and a projector. It will be fitted with shelves for other stuff , that I didn't bother drawing in this model. |
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The bathroom is as good as it gets, and will only be fitted with a slim washing machine. Dropped drawing all the other details. A "big" closet for clothes is planned as well. |
Finally, now I do have a plan. It only remains to see if it will be followed. Hopefully I'm conveniently located in my new crib before Christmas (yeah, I keep postponing the move).