How to Draw a Bookshelf – Easy Home Object Drawing for Kids
Apr 14, 2026
How to draw a book shelf: step-by-step drawing instructions
Step 1: Draw a thin, long horizontal rectangle to cover the top of the bookcase.
Step 2: Draw the left leg by putting in two vertical lines that run down from the top.
Step 3: Draw the right leg using two horizontal lines along the opposite side.
Step 4: The first shelf should be drawn in the middle using two horizontal lines.
Step 5: Draw the second shelf beneath the first with two horizontal lines.
Step 6: Create the 3rd shelf from the bottom by drawing two horizontal lines.
Step 7: Draw the line from the bottom of the shelf across the bottom of the bookshelf.
Step 8: Draw a horizontal line across the lower portion to divide the cupboard doors.
Step 9: Create two small round knobs for the cabinet doors.
Step 10: Create a few books in a standing position at the very top of your shelf.
Step 11: Draw the sides and back edges of the top shelf.
Step 12: Draw an array of books standing on the other shelf.
Step 13: Create a few books that lean in addition to that book on the shelf to the left.
Step 14: Make a pencil holder by placing pencils on another shelf.
Step 15: Draw the sides and back edges of the second shelf.
Step 16: Create the books in a row that are on the top shelf.
Step 17: Draw the shelf's corners and the bottom base to finish the structure.
Step 18: Your book shelf drawing is finished.color it as you wish to make the drawing more beautiful!
