Blender Beginner Tutorial | 3D Living Room Course (2025 Version) | 3dgreenhorn

Introduction

In this Blender beginner tutorial, you will learn how to create a stylized modern living room from scratch. This tutorial is designed for individuals with no prior experience in Blender, making it accessible and straightforward. By the end, you will have a better understanding of Blender's interface and basic modeling skills.

Step 1: Navigating the Viewport and Object Control

• Open Blender: Download and install Blender from blender.org.

Viewport Navigation

• Use the mouse scroll wheel to zoom in and out.
• Hold the middle mouse button to pan around the scene.
• Press the right mouse button to select objects.

Object Control

• Use G to grab and move objects.
• Use R to rotate objects.
• Use S to scale objects.

Step 2: Setting Up Your Workspace

Adjust Workspace

• Go to the top menu and select the “Layout” workspace for modeling.
• Ensure that your side panel and properties panel are visible for ease of access.

Save Your Project

• Click on “File” and select “Save As” to name your project and choose a save location.

Step 3: Modeling the Basic Room

Create the Room Structure

• Add a new cube by pressing Shift + A and selecting “Mesh” > “Cube”.
• Scale the cube to form the walls of your room using S followed by the axis you want to scale on (e.g., S, X to scale on the X-axis).

Add Windows and Doors

• Use additional cubes to create windows and doors.
• Use the Boolean modifier to subtract shapes from the walls, creating openings.

Step 4: Setting Up the Camera

Add Camera

• Press Shift + A and select “Camera”.
• Position the camera by using G to move it and R to rotate it for the best angle.

Set Camera View

• Press Numpad 0 to switch to camera view and adjust the framing.

Step 5: Splitting View and Saving the Project

Split the View

• Right-click on the edge of the viewport and select “Split Area” to create a new view.
• Choose to view your scene in different modes, such as Shading or Wireframe.

Save Your Progress

• Regularly save your project by pressing Ctrl + S.

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing your first Blender tutorial! You have learned how to navigate the interface, model a basic room, set up a camera, and save your project. For further learning, explore more advanced modeling techniques or consider enrolling in beginner courses like Blender Launch Pad or Become a 3D Illustrator. Keep practicing, and don’t hesitate to share your creations with the community!