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7-Day SketchUp Bootcamp
for Kitchen Design

Use SketchUp and V-Ray to Create Photorealistic Renders in Just 7 Days!
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Give me 3 hours a day for 7 days, and you’ll be able to use SketchUp and V-Ray to create photorealistic 3D renders of your kitchen designs.

Inside this Bootcamp, I’ll show you how to learn and use SketchUp and V-Ray in the most efficient way possible, all tailored specifically for kitchen design. You’ll create a full kitchen and scullery from scratch using my proprietary FOCUSED Method™ that ensures you will learn  in the most efficient way possible, saving you time and money!

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During the Bootcamp, These Are...

The Renders You Will Create

Starting from scratch, I'll show you how to model this kitchen in SketchUp and use V-Ray to add materials, textures, and lighting to achieve the photorealistic renders you see below.
Kitchen Render 1

Kitchen Render 1

Using SketchUp + V-Ray
Kitchen Render 2

Kitchen Render 2

Using SketchUp + V-Ray
Kitchen Render 3

Kitchen Render 3

Using SketchUp + V-Ray
Kitchen Render 4

Kitchen Render 4

Using SketchUp + V-Ray
Your clients will love

The Design Doc You Will Create

You'll use LayOut to create documentation of your design, just like you see below.
The Kitchen Design Document we create in the Bootcamp
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Lead Instructor John Kaplar
John Kaplar - Founder & Instructor

Why I Created This Bootcamp

I’m an Interior Designer (along with my wife, Megan) for our design firm, Arched Manor, and we also design kitchens for clients around the country. I have been using SketchUp with V-Ray to wow our clients with photorealistic images of our designs. I spent months learning SketchUp from scratch and developed a custom process for modeling and proprietary library of assets that I use to quickly and efficiently create 3D models.

I have a broad knowledge of SketchUp and know exactly what Kitchen and Bath Designers need to know in order to use it – hence the FOCUSED course name. I have created a training package that is FOCUSED on only learning what Kitchen Designers need to know to use SketchUp, which saves time – as an Interior Designer, I know all too well how valuable your time is and don’t want you wasting any of it!

Here is What You Will Learn

How to install and configure SketchUp and V-Ray on your PC or Mac

How to use V-Ray to create photorealistic images of your model

How to create elevations and PDF design packets for clients and contractors

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What tools in SketchUp to use, and which ones to ignore

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AI image search in the 3D Warehouse and Diffusion AI rendering in SketchUp

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How to build a model from measurements, a floorplan, or from a DWG.

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How to add realistic lighting to your models to simulate sunlight and artificial light

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What settings in V-Ray to use to create amazing renders in the least amount of time

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My extensions I use daily and how to use them to save time when modeling

Who Is This Course For?

Interior Designers

Kitchen Designers

Construction Professionals

Bathroom Designers

Architects

Space Planners

Woodworkers

Renovation Companies

Restoration Companies

DIY Enthusiasts

Cabinet Manufacturers

Cabinet Installers

Set Designers

Carpenters

Real Estate Developers

Course
Breakdown

Days
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Lessons
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Hours
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7-Day Course Structure

FOCUSED Core SketchUp Module 1

Day 1 (90 Min)

  • PC/WINDOWS: Installing Sketchup
  • PC/WINDOWS: Setting up Your Workspace
  • PC/WINDOWS: Setup Keyboard Shortcuts
  • MAC: Installing Sketchup
  • MAC: Setting up Your Workspace
  • MAC: Setup Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Intro and Cheat Sheet
  • Mouse and Navigation
  • Using the Keyboard
  • The Select Tool
  • The Move Tool
  • The Line Tool
  • The Rectangle Tool

Day 1 (90 Min)

  • Core SketchUp - PC/WINDOWS: Installing Sketchup [6:07]
  • Core SketchUp - PC/WINDOWS: Setting up Your Workspace [2:55]
  • Core SketchUp - PC/WINDOWS: Setup Keyboard Shortcuts [3:02]
  • Core SketchUp - MAC: Installing Sketchup [9:56]
  • Core SketchUp - MAC: Setting up Your Workspace [9:55]
  • Core SketchUp - MAC: Setup Keyboard Shortcuts [3:56]
  • Core SketchUp - Intro and Cheat Sheet [3:42]
  • Core SketchUp - Mouse and Navigation [9:16]
  • Core SketchUp - Using the Keyboard [4:18]
  • Core SketchUp - The Select Tool [4:33]
  • Core SketchUp - The Move Tool [14:19]
  • Core SketchUp - The Line Tool [11:33]
  • Core SketchUp - The Rectangle Tool [6:35]
FOCUSED Core SketchUp Module 1
FOCUSED Core SketchUp Module 3

Day 2 (154 min)

  • The Circle Tool
  • The Arc Tool
  • The Tape Measure Tool
  • The Offset Tool
  • The Push/Pull Tool
  • The Rotate Tool
  • The Scale Tool
  • The Paint Bucket Tool
  • The Flip Tool
  • Groups
  • Components
  • Outliner
  • Tags
  • Hiding and Unhiding
  • Section Cuts
  • Scenes
  • The Trimble 3D Warehouse
  • Materials in SketchUp
  • Applying SketchUp Styles
  • Component Finder by FlexTools
  • Profile Builder
FOCUSED Core SketchUp Module 3

Day 2 (154 Min)

  • Core SketchUp - The Circle Tool [4:47]
  • Core SketchUp - The Arc Tool [3:30]
  • Core SketchUp - The Tape Measure Tool [5:35]
  • Core SketchUp - The Offset Tool [2:59]
  • Core SketchUp - The Push/Pull Tool [3:56]
  • Core SketchUp - The Rotate Tool [5:11]
  • Core SketchUp - The Scale Tool [6:57]
  • Core SketchUp - The Paint Bucket Tool [4:29]
  • Core SketchUp - The Flip Tool [3:01]
  • Core SketchUp - Groups [11:56]
  • Core SketchUp - Components [7:59]
  • Core SketchUp - Outliner [7:47]
  • Core SketchUp - Tags [7:51]
  • Core SketchUp - Hiding and Unhiding [3:50]
  • Core SketchUp - Section Cuts [8:36]
  • Core SketchUp - Scenes [8:45]
  • Core SketchUp - The Trimble 3D Warehouse [14:19]
  • Core SketchUp - Materials in SketchUp [11:12]
  • Core SketchUp - Applying SketchUp Styles [11:20]
  • Extensions - Component Finder by FlexTools [6:00]
  • Extensions - Profile Builder [14:18]
7-Day SketchUp Bootcamp for Kitchen Design Day 4

Day 3 (292 Min)

  • PC/Windows: Installing V-Ray
  • MacOs: Installing V-Ray
  • Starting from Dimensions
  • Starting from a PDF Floorplan
  • Starting from a DWG Floorplan
  • Creating Scenes
  • Organizing Your Library of Objects
  • Adding Doors & Windows
  • Cabinetry: Kitchen Perimeter
  • Cabinetry: Custom Range Hood
  • Cabinetry: Island
  • Cabinetry: Scullery
  • Countertops and Backsplashes

Day 3 (292 Min)

  • Core V-Ray - PC/Windows: Installing V-Ray [6:53]
  • Core V-Ray - MacOs: Installing V-Ray [8:04]
  • Modeling the Kitchen - Starting from Dimensions [26:12]
  • Modeling the Kitchen - Starting from a PDF Floorplan [24:04]
  • Modeling the Kitchen - Starting from a DWG Floorplan [15:14]
  • Modeling the Kitchen - Creating Scenes [21:34]
  • Modeling the Kitchen - Organizing Your Library of Objects [19:06]
  • Modeling the Kitchen - Adding Doors & Windows [16:24]
  • Modeling the Kitchen - Cabinetry: Kitchen Perimeter [15:42]
  • Modeling the Kitchen - Cabinetry: Custom Range Hood [36:03]
  • Modeling the Kitchen - Cabinetry: Island [34:04]
  • Modeling the Kitchen - Cabinetry: Scullery [38:01]
  • Modeling the Kitchen - Countertops and Backsplashes [31:08]
7-Day SketchUp Bootcamp for Kitchen Design Day 4
7-Day SketchUp Bootcamp for Kitchen Design Day 3 Trim

Day 4 (235 Min)

  • Appliances
  • Sinks and Faucets
  • Trim & Molding
  • Cabinet Hardware
  • Gallery Rails
  • 3D Object Sources
  • Creating an Area Rug
  • Adding Furniture: Stools
  • Adding Pendant Lights
  • Rendering Images with SketchUp
  • Creating AI Renders with Diffusion
7-Day SketchUp Bootcamp for Kitchen Design Day 3 Trim

Day 4 (234 Min)

  • Modeling the Kitchen - Appliances [19:34]
  • Modeling the Kitchen - Sinks and Faucets [18:48]
  • Modeling the Kitchen - Trim & Molding [45:51]
  • Modeling the Kitchen - Cabinet Hardware [44:23]
  • Modeling the Kitchen - Gallery Rails [18:08]
  • Decorating the Kitchen - 3D Object Sources [7:41]
  • Decorating the Kitchen - Creating an Area Rug [8:09]
  • Decorating the Kitchen - Adding Furniture: Stools [3:14]
  • Decorating the Kitchen - Adding Pendant Lights [6:30]
  • SketchUp Rendering - Rendering Images with SketchUp [51:38]
  • SketchUp Rendering - Creating AI Renders with Diffusion [11:12]
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Day 5 (219 Min)

  • V-Ray Toolbars and What They Do
  • The Asset Editor
  • The Frame Buffer
  • Chaos Cosmos
  • Textures and How To Add Them
  • Building a Material Library
  • Where to Find the Best Materials
  • Rectangle Light
  • Sphere Light
  • Spot Light
  • Dome Light
  • HDRI Lighting
  • Sunlight and Sky Controls
  • Camera Settings
  • Render Settings
  • Using the Chaos Cloud

Day 5 (219 Min)

  • Core V-Ray - V-Ray Toolbars and What They Do [5:44]
  • Core V-Ray - The Asset Editor [21:09]
  • Core V-Ray - The Frame Buffer [24:58]
  • Core V-Ray - Chaos Cosmos [17:38]
  • Core V-Ray - Textures and How To Add Them [13:02]
  • Core V-Ray - Building a Material Library [15:32]
  • Core V-Ray - Where to Find the Best Materials [25:22]
  • Core V-Ray - Rectangle Light [14:49]
  • Core V-Ray - Sphere Light [4:00]
  • Core V-Ray - Spot Light [3:58]
  • Core V-Ray - Dome Light [6:22]
  • Core V-Ray - HDRI Lighting [14:38]
  • Core V-Ray - Sunlight and Sky Controls [8:41]
  • Core V-Ray - Camera Settings [17:39]
  • Core V-Ray - Render Settings [8:34]
  • Core V-Ray - Using the Chaos Cloud [17:43]
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SketchUp Bootcamp for Kitchen Design Day 6

Day 6 (237 Min)

  • Applying Textures and Materials
  • Adding V-Ray Lights: Recessed Lights
  • Adding V-Ray Lights: Undercabinet Lights
  • Adding an HDRI Map as a Background
  • Using V-Ray LightMix
  • Adding Decor and Accent Items
  • Final Fixes
  • Rendering Your Design
  • Batch Rendering on Chaos Cloud
  • Post Production Editing
SketchUp Bootcamp for Kitchen Design Day 6

Day 6 (237 Min)

  • Rendering the Kitchen - Applying Textures and Materials [60:12]
  • Rendering the Kitchen - Adding V-Ray Lights: Recessed Lights [14:14]
  • Rendering the Kitchen - Adding V-Ray Lights: Undercabinet Lights [11:37]
  • Rendering the Kitchen with - Adding an HDRI Map as a Background [11:44]
  • Rendering the Kitchen - Using V-Ray LightMix [23:42]
  • Rendering the Kitchen - Adding Decor and Accent Items [39:06]
  • Rendering the Kitchen - Final Fixes [34:31]
  • Rendering the Kitchen - Rendering Your Design [18:23]
  • Rendering the Kitchen with - Batch Rendering on Chaos Cloud [7:10]
  • Rendering the Kitchen - Post Production Editing [17:05]
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Day 7 (50 Min)

  • Templates and Document Setup
  • The LayOut Interface
  • Pages and Viewports
  • Text and Labels
  • Measurements and Dimensions
  • Scrapbooks
  • How to Export in LayOut
  • Presenting Your Document
  • Creating a Client Design Pack
  • Creating Cabinet Elevations

Day 7 (150 Min)

  • Core LayOut - Templates and Document Setup [15:32]
  • Core LayOut - The LayOut Interface [6:11]
  • Core LayOut - Pages and Viewports 16:46]
  • Core LayOut - Text and Labels [8:06]
  • Core LayOut - Measurements and Dimensions [11:45]
  • Core LayOut - Scrapbooks [13:44]
  • Core LayOut - How to Export in LayOut [4:35]
  • Core LayOut - Presenting Your Document [3:45]
  • Documentation with LayOut - Creating a Client Design Pack [40:00]
  • Documentation with LayOut - Creating Cabinet Elevations [30:00]
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You'll also get

3 FREE Bonus Items

200+ Page Printable Course Guide with Lesson Notes from Every Module (pdf)

Private Facebook Group Access for support and help from students (and me)

My Printable SketchUp Cheat Sheet
(2-sided)

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$599$476

$599

...or as low as $39 for 12 months using Afterpay below.

Offer Ends 7/7/25 at 11:59 PM PT

...or as low as $39 for 18 months using Klarna in the checkout.

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Plus, This Bootcamp Comes With

9 Packs of Over 1,700 Downloadable Objects...Absolutely FREE!

Use My 600+ Inset Shaker Cabinets - Watch How Easy It Is:

Range Hood Pack

Includes 336 Range Hoods in five styles: Angled, Box, Curved, Sloped, and Tapered! Multiple sizes and finishes to choose from, and totally customizable.

Kitchen Fixtures Pack

Drop in one of these kitchen fixures easily into your SketchUp model – many styles, finishes, and sizes to choose from including main faucets, prep faucets, bar faucets, and pot fillers!

Interior Door & Trim Pack

300 Doors in 10 styles, 6 sizes, and 5 finishes with 32 matching trim objects in 4 styles also included.

Window & Trim Pack

163 Single Pane and Double-Hung Windows with 100 matching  pre-made trim casings included.

Hardware Pack

264 Hardware Pieces in 8 finishes such as antique brass, polished nickel, matte black, & more.

Recessed Light Pack

Four ready-to-go recessed lights in varying wattages to quickly add recessed lights into your model.

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Benjamin Moore & Sherwin Williams Paint Libraries

Import Benjamín Moore’s 75 most popular colors & Sherwin William’s Top 50 directly into V-Ray.

Shiplap Pack

Four ready-to-go Shiplap Panels in both 5.5″ and 7.25″ width, both horizontal and vertical.

All Designed To Save You Time While Modeling.

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I am so certain you will love this program that I am offering a Risk-Free 14-Day Money Back Guarantee! After 14 days, if you are not satisfied with the bootcamp and decide it’s not for you, I will give you a full refund.

All you have to do is contact me within 14 days of purchasing, and I will give you 100% of your money back.

FAQ's and Answers

FAQ - Course Content and Structure

This bootcamp covers all the core SketchUp and V-Ray concepts. I’ll begin by walking you through how to download, install, and configure SketchUp and V-Ray, and how to load my recommended extensions and keyboard shortcut file. I’ll then go into teaching the basic tools of SketchUp, including the rectangle tool, scale tool, push/pull tool, and many more. You will then learn organizational skills in SketchUp, including grouping objects and making components. From there, you will learn how to create a kitchen from scratch - adding cabinets, sinks, fixtures, trim, décor, lighting, etc. You will then learn how to use V-Ray, how to apply materials and textures, and how to use create renders. Finally, you will learn about the Chaos Cloud and how to enhance your renders with photoshop.

You will be able to use SketchUp and V-Ray to create a kitchen and scullery from start to finish and be able to create amazing renders that are photorealistic! You will also be able to use LayOut to create client design PDFs and spec sheets that show measurements, design details, and elevations of your designs.  You will know where to find the best 3D objects that resemble real-world objects, and know how to create your own if you need to. You will be able to apply materials to 3D objects, paint walls, add flooring, and add realistic lighting.

This course is for beginners and/or those with some SketchUp experience. I walk you through how to download, install, and configure SketchUp and V-Ray, and show you the basic tools included with SketchUp. This bootcamp is also perfect if you know a little bit of SketchUp, but nothing about V-Ray. You will learn my workflow to model a space in SketchUp and render it in V-Ray. 

No, the only prerequisites are that you have a working computer (no iPads) that can handle SketchUp and V-Ray, a three-button mouse (can be purchased easily from amazon if you don’t have one) and are able to carve out 2-3 hours a day during the bootcamp to watch the lessons.

The course syllabus is shown above and highlights each lesson for the seven day program. Once you enroll in the course, the Course Guide is also available to download and print, and it has ample space for you to add your own notes as you go through the lessons.

This bootcamp walks you through how to create a kitchen and scullery from start to finish. There are no additional projects, tests, or quizzes in this bootcamp.

FAQ - Duration and Timing

The course lessons are scheduled so that each day, a certain number of lessons are available to watch. You have access to all the lessons when you purchase the bootcamp, so you can consume the pre-recorded videos at your own pace. However, I recommend sticking to the outlined schedule of the course, and keep in mind that the SketchUp free trial ends after 7 days. 

If you miss a day of lessons, you can watch them the next day, or any day in the future The lessons are sequential though, so I recommend watching them in order.

Yes, you will have access to the lessons for the lifetime of the program, so you can always go back and reference any of the lessons and/or downloads.

FAQ - Delivery and Format

The course is divided into modules – one for each day. Within each module are a series of lessons. The lessons consist of a video, lesson notes, and any associated downloads.  Lessons are pre-recorded and available instantly when you purchase, and it's up to you on when you want to consume them. 

The bootcamp lessons are recorded on SketchUp 2024 with V-Ray version 6.  

The bootcamp comes with over 1,700 downloadable 3D assets, including my inset shaker cabinet pack, range hood pack, kitchen fixtures pack, door pack, window pack, hardware pack, recessed light pack, and shiplap pack. Additionally, the course comes with other downloads such as the printable Course Guide, SketchUp and V-Ray quick reference cards, and my SketchUp cheat sheet.

Yes! When you enroll in the Bootcamp, you will get access to the private Facebook group just for students. This is the preferred way to get support during (and after) the bootcamp. You will retain your access to this group even after the bootcamp ends.

Technically speaking, yes, the course pages are mobile friendly, but I do not recommend viewing the lessons on a mobile device. It would be too small to see what I’m doing in the video, which is why the lessons should be viewed on a standard size screen or monitor.

 

FAQ - Technical Requirements

You will need a desktop or laptop that is fairly new (~5 years) that is capable of running SketchUp and V-Ray. I also recommend a three-button mouse for your computer (left, right, scroll wheel).

No, an iPad will not work for this bootcamp. The app for SketchUp for the iPad does not allow extensions (like V-Ray) and will not work for this course. You can, however, use the iPad to view the bootcamp lessons while you work in parallel on your desktop or laptop (which has SketchUp and V-Ray).

No, both SketchUp and V-Ray have free trials that you can use to take this course. SketchUp's free trial is only 7 days though, so keep that in mind before starting this bootcamp. 

Yes, the course is compatible with any operating system – the lessons are viewed over the web with a browser (Chrome recommended). The lessons are recorded on a system using a Windows operating system. Both SketchUp and V-Ray work on a PC and a Mac.

FAQ - Payment and Pricing

The bootcamp offer above can be purchased for $599 USD.

Yes! I offer payment plans through AfterPay and Klarma. In the checkout section below, select “Pay another way” and select AfterPay or Klarma. Then click the Enroll button and it will complete your checkout and charge the first  payment to your card.

Within the first 14-days of purchasing, if you are not 100% satisfied, simply let me know and I will give you a full refund! This means that anytime within 14 days after purchasing, you can request a full refund. This is a rare thing in virtual learning, but I'm happy to offer this so you have peace of mind when purchasing. Any request past 14 days will not be valid.

You will need a laptop or computer, as well as a three-button mouse. Other than that, you will not need any other software or materials. SketchUp has a 7-Day Free Trial and V-Ray has a 30-Day Free Trial. So as long as you complete the lessons within 7 Days, you will not need to purchase licenses for SketchUp or V-Ray. 
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