How to Draw a Toilet: Easy 10-Step Guide for Kids

Looking for a fun, quirky drawing project? This step-by-step guide is perfect for young artists ages 5+ to practice basic geometric shapes and perspective. Grab your pencil, eraser, and paper, and let’s turn simple lines into a clean, cartoon-style toilet.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Lid

Pencil sketch of an inverted U-shape representing the open lid of a toilet.

Start by drawing an inverted 'U' shape for the open lid. Add a curved line parallel to one side to create depth. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light so you can easily adjust the shape if it looks a bit lopsided.

Step 2: Outlining the Seat

Drawing the toilet seat outline using a curved line connected to the lid.

Draw a straight horizontal line across the base of the lid, then extend a long, curved line to form the seat. Teacher's Tip: Think of this as drawing a large, rounded letter 'C' that connects back to the lid.

Step 3: Creating the Inner Rim

Adding a narrow oval inside the seat to define the toilet bowl opening.

Draw a narrow oval inside the seat to represent the opening. Teacher's Tip: Make sure the oval is centered; this helps the drawing look symmetrical and balanced.

Step 4: Sketching the Tank Lid

Sketching the rectangular lid of the toilet tank behind the seat.

Use straight and curved lines to draw a rectangular shape behind the seat for the tank lid. Teacher's Tip: Imagine you are drawing a small box sitting just behind the seat.

Step 5: Defining the Tank

Drawing the sides of the toilet tank with rounded corners.

Connect the tank lid to the seat area using curved vertical lines. Teacher's Tip: Give the corners a slight roundness to make the porcelain look smooth and realistic.

Step 6: Adding the Handle

Adding the flushing handle detail to the side of the toilet tank.

Draw a small irregular oval on the side of the tank, then add a smaller oval inside it for the handle. Teacher's Tip: Keep this detail small so it doesn't distract from the main shape of the toilet.

Step 7: Drawing the Bowl

Sketching the curved base of the toilet bowl.

Use two curved lines to form the base of the bowl. Teacher's Tip: One line connects to the seat, while the other creates the outer curve of the bowl, giving it a 3D look.

Step 8: Adding the Base

Drawing the pedestal base of the toilet using overlapping curved lines.

Draw two overlapping curved lines at the very bottom to create the pedestal base. Teacher's Tip: This provides a sturdy foundation for your drawing.

Step 9: Finalizing the Outline

Refining the outline and adding contour lines for a finished look.

Go over your lines to ensure they are clean and bold. Add subtle contour lines to the tank and base to emphasize the 3D shape. Teacher's Tip: Use a darker pencil or fine-liner for this step to make your drawing pop.

Step 10: Adding Color

A finished, colored cartoon toilet drawing with soft shading.

Color your toilet using soft whites, creams, or light blues for a clean look. Teacher's Tip: Use a light grey pencil to add a small shadow on one side to give it a realistic, grounded appearance.