How to Draw a House: Step-by-Step for Kids

A cozy house with a peaked roof, chimney, two divided windows, a front door and two garden bushes.

Follow 18 guided strokes, one part or detail at a time. Tap "Draw it live" to follow the on-screen guides, or use the steps below on paper.

How to draw a house, step by step

1. 1Draw the peaked roof

   Draw the peaked roof.

2. 2Draw the left wall

   Draw the left wall.

3. 3Draw the right wall

   Draw the right wall.

4. 4Draw the bottom of the house

   Draw the bottom of the house.

5. 5Draw one chimney side

   Draw one chimney side.

6. 6Draw the other chimney side

   Draw the other chimney side.

7. 7Draw the chimney cap

   Draw the chimney cap.

8. 8Draw the left window

   Draw the left window.

9. 9Divide the left window down the middle

   Divide the left window down the middle.

10. 10Divide the left window across

    Divide the left window across.

11. 11Draw the right window

    Draw the right window.

12. 12Divide the right window down the middle

    Divide the right window down the middle.

13. 13Divide the right window across

    Divide the right window across.

14. 14Draw the front door

    Draw the front door.

15. 15Draw the round door handle

    Draw the round door handle.

16. 16Draw the doorstep

    Draw the doorstep.

17. 17Draw the left bush

    Draw the left bush.

18. 18Draw the right bush

    Draw the right bush.

Frequently asked questions

How do you draw this house?

A cozy house with a peaked roof, chimney, two divided windows, a front door and two garden bushes. The 18 steps separate the outline and details so you can focus on one part at a time.

Can we follow along on paper?

Yes. Use a pencil or crayon and work through the steps at your own pace. You can also follow the guided strokes in the browser.

What colors can I use for the house?

Try cream walls, a coral roof, blue windowpanes, a brown door and green bushes. You can choose your own palette too.

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