The Ultimate Way to Learn Home Design with SketchUp & CAD
Ready to bring your home design ideas to life?
Our upcoming course teaches you how to design custom homes using the same professional tools we use, SketchUp and CAD. Whether you're dreaming of designing your own barndominium, farmhouse, or rural retreat, this course will guide you through the full process, from rough concept to polished 3D renderings.
You’ll learn how to:
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Build and visualize floor plans in 2D and 3D
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Use SketchUp tools with confidence—even if you're a complete beginner
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Design functional, buildable spaces that reflect your own personal style
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Build Real‑World Homes in 3D
Learn to use SketchUp and CAD side‑by‑side to create complete farmhouse and barndominium designs. From floor plan layout to fully rendered 3D visuals. You’ll follow along with real-world examples that speak directly to your build goals.
No Experience Required
New to SketchUp or CAD? No problem. Our course guides you step by step. Introducing tools gradually, using beginner-friendly explanations so you can start modeling confidently even with no prior experience.
Build-to-Plan Workflow
Just like in professional practice, you’ll work through sketching, drafting, and refining to full-build outputs. This course teaches you practical workflows, from 2D plans to 3D models and layout revisions, so you end up with build-ready drawings.
Course Ready to Launch Soon
We're finalizing modules now, but you can join our waitlist to be the first to know when the course opens. Early subscribers will gain exclusive introductory pricing, bonuses, and direct access to our private community.
Who Am I
Hi, I’m Ricky. I’m a home designer, a husband, and a proud dad. I’ve been helping people design custom homes, especially for rural living, where every property and family is a little different.
I started Modern Homesteads to focus on meaningful design. Over time, more and more people began asking how they could learn to do what I do. That’s why I'm creating this course. It’s a step-by-step guide to designing homes like barndominiums and farmhouses using SketchUp and CAD, built on real-world experience, not just theory.
I'm excited to help you get started and show you that designing your own home is absolutely possible.
