How to Draw a House (Easy Step by Step)
A house is a great first drawing because it is built from simple shapes you already know. You will use a rectangle for the walls, a triangle for the roof, and small rectangles for the chimney and windows. A curly line of smoke and a winding path make it feel like a real home.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a house step by step
How to Draw a House · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The walls
Draw a tall U shape: a straight line across the bottom, with a line going straight up from each end. Leave the top open for the roof.
Step 2: The roof
Draw a flat line across the top of the walls that sticks out a little on each side. Then draw two slanted lines from the ends up to a point in the middle to make a big triangle.
Step 3: The chimney
On the right side of the roof, draw a small tall rectangle that sits on the slanted line.
Step 4: Puffs of smoke
Above the chimney, draw a wavy squiggle that curls up into the sky like a lazy letter S.
Step 5: The front door
On the left side of the wall, start at the bottom line and draw two straight lines going up. Join them at the top with a round curve like a rainbow.
Step 6: The windows
Draw a square on the left side of the wall and another square on the right side, the same size. Leave the middle empty.
Step 7: Window panes
Inside each window, draw one line straight across and one line straight down so it makes four small panes.
Step 8: The path
Start at the bottom corners of the door and draw two curved lines that sweep outward and down, like a road leading to the house.
Step 9: The doorknob
Add a small round dot on the right side of the door for the doorknob.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your house? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a tent or how to draw a windmill next.
Tips for drawing a house
- Draw the roof line so it sticks out past the walls on both sides. This little overhang makes the house look cozy and finished.
- The chimney sits on a slanted line, so draw the roof first. Then add the chimney as a small box sitting on the slope.
- For the door, draw the two straight sides first and then connect them with one smooth curve. Try tracing the curve in the air before you draw it.
Free house coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this house 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 house drawing
Try a red or blue door, a brown roof, and yellow windows. For a creative twist, color the windows as if it is night and the lights are glowing inside.
House fun fact for kids
Many houses in rainy or snowy places have steep, pointed roofs so that rain and snow slide off instead of piling up on top.
Questions about drawing a house
What shapes do I need to draw a house?
You need a rectangle for the walls, a triangle for the roof, and smaller rectangles for the chimney and windows. The door is a rectangle with a round top.
How do I make my house look cozier?
Add smoke coming from the chimney, a doorknob, and a path leading from the door. Flowers or a tree beside the house also help.
How do I draw a straight roof line?
Draw the flat line across the top of the walls first. Then draw a slanted line from each end up to a point in the middle. Going slowly and practicing with a ruler can help.
