50 Inspiring Kitchen Drawing Ideas You’ll Want to Sketch Tonight (With Everyday Objects!)

Ever looked around your kitchen and thought, “There’s nothing to draw”? Maybe, because you love your kitchen, or your living space is so small that you’re in your kitchen, even if you’re in your living room.

In this post, you’ll get 50 easy-to-follow kitchen drawing ideas. Whether you want to practice shapes, shadows, or perspective, these everyday items are the ideal starting point.

Let’s open the fridge, grab a pencil, and sketch what we see!

50 Kitchen Drawing Ideas

Below are 50 drawing prompts you can try right at home. You don’t need fancy tools, just a pencil, paper, and a bit of curiosity.

Appliances & Large Objects

1. Fridge (closed, open, or inside)
   Focus on straight vertical lines and perspective. Practice depth by drawing shelves and items inside.
   → See 20 Fridge Drawing References (added July 25th!)
2. Oven or stove
   Practice symmetry and metal textures. Try reflections on the oven door.
3. Microwave (front view or side view)
   Work on basic shapes and shadows in the door window.
4. Dishwasher
   Try showing the open door and stacked dishes – focus on overlap and depth.
5. Kitchen sink with faucet
   Practice curved lines and water reflections in the basin.
6. Coffee machine
   Focus on small, detailed elements, such as buttons and glass elements.
7. Toaster
   Study its shiny surface and the subtle curve of the top.
8. Blender
   Draw the transparent container, focusing on clean, symmetrical lines.
   → Blender Drawing Ideas (coming soon!)

Kitchen Tools & Utensils

9. Wooden spoon
   Simple shape – use it to practice texture and wood grain.
10. Metal whisk
    Great for line practice and symmetry. Try using light pencil strokes.
11. Kitchen knife
    Focus on sharp, straight edges and contrast between handle and blade.
12. Grater
    Practice repeating holes and metal shine – use light and shadow.
13. Ladle
    Study round forms and how the scoop reflects light.
14. Rolling pin
    Draw from different angles to explore cylinder forms.
15. Tongs
    Practice drawing overlapping arms and reflective surfaces.
16. Measuring cups
    Work on different sizes and stacked perspectives.

Cooking & Baking Items

17. Saucepan with lid
    Draw the reflections and handles – practice ellipses for the top.
18. Frying pan with handle
    Focus on the round shape and side view depth.
19. Cutting board with vegetables
    Good for practicing composition and organic shapes (e.g. onions, carrots).
20. Mixing bowl
    Use shading to show depth inside the bowl.
21. Cooking pot with steam
    Add soft, curving steam lines – work on contrast and movement.
    → 15 Cooking Pot Drawing Ideas (coming soon!)
22. Baking tray with cookies
    Draw repeating shapes and tray reflections.
23. Teapot and mug
    Work on curved forms and how they sit together in space.
24. Opened cookbook on a stand
    Focus on page folds and text lines for a storytelling feel.

Food & Ingredients

25. Loaf of bread
    Practice round edges, rough texture, and crust shading.
26. Fruit bowl (apples, bananas, oranges)
    Draw overlapping forms and soft shadows.
27. Bottle of olive oil
    Use light and transparency – play with reflections.
28. Salt and pepper shakers
    Practice cylindrical forms and glass texture. Or draw some made out of wood. Then you’ll find these Wood Drawing References helpful.
29. Butter dish
    Show the smooth, shiny surface and lid details.
30. Jar of honey
    Use curved glass and dripping honey lines for realism.
31. Can of soup
    Great for label practice – combine lettering and shape.
32. A Bag of flour is spilling out
    Work on soft shapes and flowing powder for dynamic detail.

Daily Life Scenes

33. Someone making coffee
    Draw hands in action and kitchen tools together – adds life to your sketch.
34. Hand stirring a bowl
    Practice movement and how objects interact.
35. Stack of dirty dishes in the sink
    Focus on composition, perspective, and chaos.
36. A filled breakfast tray
    Good for practicing variety and arrangement – toast, eggs, mugs.
37. Kitchen table with chairs
    Try drawing from different angles – work on furniture perspective.
    → Kitchen Table Drawing References (coming soon!)
38. A steaming cup on the countertop
    Draw rising steam and light-shadow play on the mug.
39. Morning light coming through a kitchen window
    Use soft shadows and lighting direction for mood.
40. Shadows on tiled floor
    Practice patterns and light distortion.

Details & Decor

41. Tiled backsplash
    Repeat patterns and work on perspective grid lines.
42. Hanging oven mitts
    Good for fabric texture and shadow under soft shapes.
43. Dish towel on hook
    Draw natural folds and fabric lines.
44. Opened cabinet with plates
    Practice stacking, ellipses, and depth.
45. Window with curtains
    Add gentle fabric folds and light coming through.
46. Refrigerator magnets
    Use simple shapes and lettering practice.
47. Kitchen clock
    Draw circles and clock hands – great for symmetry.
48. Vase with herbs on the sill
    Focus on fine plant details and natural shapes.
49. Light fixture over the table
    Work on perspective and soft light reflection.
50. Chalkboard with grocery list
    Use handwritten fonts and contrast of black vs. white.

Tips to Draw Your Kitchen Drawings Even Better

• Use natural light: Sketch in the morning or afternoon for cool shadows.
• Start simple: Focus on the basic shapes first (circles, cubes, lines).
• Use real references: Draw what’s in front of you – not from memory.
• Try different angles: Draw from above, side, or even inside!
• Mix objects: Combine several small items into one still life.

Still no idea how to start? Try one of these Kitchen Drawing Ideas for a creative flow:

• Draw 3 kitchen tools with only 5 lines each.
• Sketch one object from 3 different angles.
• Time yourself: Draw as many kitchen objects as you can in 10 minutes.

FAQ – Kitchen Drawing Ideas

Ready to Sketch Your Kitchen?

Let your kitchen be your art studio! These 50 kitchen drawing ideas are just the beginning.
Start small, be consistent, and most of all – have fun.

👉 Follow me on Pinterest for more drawing inspiration.
👉 Check out my other object drawing guides (links coming soon!)
👉 Got your own kitchen sketch? Share your ideas in the comments!
👉 Get into my Newsletter to get weekly drawing inspiration. Free of charge, but with a lot of creativity.