How to Draw a Door (Easy Step by Step)
A door is a great first drawing because it is made of just a few rectangles and one rounded top. You will practice straight lines, rounded corners, and spacing, and the finished door looks like you could knock on it.
- Easy
- 8 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a door step by step
How to Draw a Door · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Door outline
Draw two tall straight lines side by side. Join their tops with a flat line and rounded corners, so it looks like an upside-down U. Leave the bottom open.
Step 2: The floor line
Draw a long flat line across the bottom, touching the two bottom ends of the door. Let it stick out a little on both sides.
Step 3: The top window
Near the top of the door, draw a wide rectangle with softly rounded corners. Leave a little space between it and the top edge of the door.
Step 4: The window divider
Draw one short straight line down the middle of the window, from the top edge to the bottom edge. Now you have two small windows side by side.
Step 5: The middle panel
Under the window, draw a big rectangle with rounded corners. Make it taller than the window and keep it toward the left side of the door.
Step 6: The bottom panel
Below the middle panel, draw another rounded rectangle about the same width. Stop it a little above the floor line.
Step 7: The doorknob
On the right side of the door, between the two big panels, draw a small circle. It sits in the gap to the right of the panels, like a round knob.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your door? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a rocket or how to draw a shooting star next.
Tips for drawing a door
- Draw the two tall sides first and look at them together. If they lean in different directions, lightly erase one and try again.
- Rounded corners are the trickiest part. Slow down at each corner and turn the pencil in a gentle curve instead of stopping and starting.
- Keep the two big panels the same width by lining up their left sides, like they are standing on the same invisible line.
Free door coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this door coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your door drawing
Try warm red, deep blue, or sunny yellow for the door and light blue for the window panes. For a creative twist, color the door your favorite color and imagine a magical place waiting behind it.
Door fun fact for kids
Doors have been around for thousands of years. Ancient Egyptians made wooden doors that swung on simple pivots, and some of those doors are still found in tombs today.
Questions about drawing a door
What shapes do I need to draw a door?
You need a tall shape with a rounded top, a few rectangles with rounded corners, and a small circle for the knob. A long straight line makes the floor.
How do I make my door look straight?
Draw the two tall sides first and keep them the same distance apart from top to bottom. A ruler or the edge of a book can help you practice.
How can I make my door look more fun?
Add a welcome mat, a number, or a wreath, and color it in a bright shade. You can also draw a tiny mouse door at the bottom.
