When I first learned how to draw a haunted house, I remember sitting by my sketchbook on a chilly October evening, sipping a cup of chai, and letting my imagination run wild. There’s something so magical about transforming a blank page into a spooky little world — complete with crooked roofs, glowing windows, and a curious ghost floating by.
If you love cozy, creative projects (and maybe a touch of Halloween fun), this tutorial is for you. Even if you’ve never drawn a haunted house before, I’ll walk you through each step so you can enjoy the process from start to finish.
Let’s grab your pencil or stylus, find a comfy spot, and start this haunted house drawing adventure together!
Why I Love Drawing Haunted Houses
There’s something uniquely satisfying about drawing spooky scenes — they’re playful, imperfect, and full of personality.
I especially love that a haunted house drawing doesn’t have to look “perfect.” In fact, the charm lies in the wonky angles, the slightly tilted towers, and the cute little ghost peeking around the corner.
Whether you’re sketching for Halloween decorations, journaling, or just relaxing after a long day, this project is simple, creative, and incredibly fun.
Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Draw a Haunted House
These are all my original drawings — feel free to follow along and tag your version on Pinterest or Instagram @digitaldrawingideas so I can see your spooky masterpiece!
Below are all 15 easy steps — from a simple ground line to a fully colored haunted house scene.
Step 1: Draw the Ground Line
Let’s start with a simple base! Draw a straight horizontal line near the bottom of your paper — this will be the ground where your spooky haunted house and the creepy trees will stand.
Keep it nice and even, as it’ll help anchor everything you draw next.
Step 2: Sketch the Roof Shapes
Now, draw three triangle shapes for the haunted house roofs. The biggest one will be in the middle, with two smaller ones on each side.
Don’t close the bottom line of the left triangle — that roof will have a window later and sit slightly in front of the others!
Step 3: Add the Side Walls
Draw two slightly slanted vertical lines going down from the outer roofs to the ground. These will form the side walls of your haunted house.
Keep them tilted just a bit to make the house look tall and slightly spooky — like it’s leaning in the moonlight!
Step 4: Connect the Towers
Next, draw a horizontal line connecting the two side roofs — this will form the top edge of the center section of your haunted house.
Then, add a short vertical line down from the right roof to start the wall of the middle tower.
You’re beginning to see the spooky structure take shape!
Step 5: Draw the Middle Roof Base
Now, add a horizontal line to form the bottom edge of the middle roof section. This connects the towers and helps define the front part of your haunted house.
Then, draw a short vertical line on the left side of the right tower — this will make the structure look layered and more three-dimensional.
Step 6: Build the Center Tower Walls
Draw two slightly curved vertical lines going down from the largest roof — these form the tall middle tower. Keep them a little tilted inward for that fun, spooky look!
This will be the tallest part of your haunted house, so make sure it stands proudly above the rest.
Step 7: Draw the Front Door
Let’s give your haunted house an entrance! In the center of the main building, draw a tall, rounded arch shape for the front door.
This will be where all the ghosts sneak in and out — make it big enough to look mysterious and inviting at the same time!
Step 8: Add the Windows
Time to make your haunted house come alive! Draw arched windows on each tower and one in the center tower above the door.
Keep the window shapes similar to the door — tall and rounded at the top.
These glowing windows will soon make your spooky house look warm and mysterious at night.
Step 9: Add Window Frames
Draw a simple cross inside each window to create the windowpanes. These small details make your haunted house look more realistic — and maybe even a little creepier!
Soon, we’ll add the final spooky touches to bring this place to life.
Step 10: Draw the Spooky Trees
Add two spooky, leafless trees on each side of your haunted house. Make their trunks thick and their branches twisty and uneven — the creepier, the better!
These trees will help frame your haunted house and give it that eerie Halloween atmosphere.
Step 11: Add the Moon and Stars
Let’s set the spooky nighttime scene! Draw a crescent moon and a few twinkling stars above your haunted house.
Place them wherever you like — they’ll make your drawing feel more magical and complete.
Your haunted house is starting to look ready for Halloween night!
Step 12: Draw a Friendly Ghost
What’s a haunted house without a ghost? Draw a small floating ghost shape on one side of the house. Make it wavy at the bottom and rounded at the top — like it’s gently drifting through the night sky. Don’t worry, this ghost is more cute than scary!
Step 13: Add the Ghost’s Face
Give your little ghost some personality! Draw two small circles for the eyes and an open oval mouth in the middle.
Now it looks like it’s letting out a tiny “boo!” as it floats beside your haunted house.
Step 14: Trace Your Final Lines
Go over your entire drawing with clean, confident lines to finalize your haunted house. Erase any extra sketch marks so everything looks neat and bold.
Now your spooky scene is ready for color — or you can keep it as a simple black-and-white illustration for a classic Halloween look!
Step 15: Add Color to Complete Your Haunted House
Now it’s time to bring your spooky masterpiece to life with color! Use deep purples for the house, glowing yellows for the windows, and dark browns for the trees and door.
Don’t forget to make the moon and stars shine bright, and keep your little ghost white and cheerful.
Great job — your haunted house drawing is complete!
More Halloween Drawing Ideas You’ll Love
If you enjoyed this tutorial, I think you’ll also love these other Halloween-themed drawings on my blog:
- How to Draw a Skeleton (Cute Skeleton Drawing)
- How to Draw a Mummy (Halloween Mummy Drawing Tutorial)
- How to Draw a Halloween Pumpkin (Cute Halloween Pumpkin Drawing)
Each of these is beginner-friendly and filled with easy step-by-step pictures — perfect for kids, cozy hobbyists, or anyone who just loves getting into the Halloween spirit.
Final Thoughts: Your Turn to Create!
I hope this how to draw a haunted house tutorial inspires you to pick up your pencil (or tablet) and draw something spooky, fun, and totally your own.
Remember — your haunted house doesn’t have to look exactly like mine. Maybe yours has bats flying around, a witch peeking out a window, or even a black cat on the roof!
If you try this drawing, I’d love to see it!
Share your version on Pinterest or tag me on Instagram @digitaldrawingideas so we can celebrate your creativity together.
Keep drawing, keep creating, and most importantly — keep having fun with your art!
