All you need is a printer, scissors and a glue stick. A paper house template is a flat printable pattern that folds into a little 3D house, perfect for a rainy afternoon, a classroom craft or a holiday village on the mantel.
Here are 11 free paper house templates in PDF: simple houses for young kids, color designs, drawing templates you can decorate yourself, a one-story model and a few more detailed patterns for older kids and hobbyists.
What You’ll Need
- Cardstock or heavy paper (65–110 lb works best)
- Scissors, or a craft knife for adults
- A ruler and a blunt butter knife or empty pen for scoring fold lines
- Glue stick or double-sided tape
- Markers, crayons or paint if you’re decorating a blank design
Paper House Templates to Print
Simple Paper House Template
School Student’s Paper House Design Template
Special Paper House Design PDF Template
Free Printable Paper House Sample
Educational Paper House Design Template
Paper House Craft Template
Paper House Drawing Template
Colorful Paper House PDF Template
Sample Paper House Template for Client
1 Story Paper House Design Example
Paper House Production Template PDF
How to Build Your Paper House
- Print the template at 100% scale on cardstock.
- Color it in now, while it’s still flat. It’s much easier.
- Cut along the solid outer lines.
- Score the dotted fold lines with a ruler so the folds come out crisp.
- Fold everything inward, then glue the tabs one wall at a time, finishing with the roof.
Tip: put a battery tea light inside a house with cut-out windows for a lovely little lantern.
Fun Ways to Use Them
Build a whole street for a model train, make a winter village, or use the houses to teach shapes and nets in math class. Kids can even label rooms and use them in a story.
Love paper crafts? Try our paper bag templates and printable bookmarks. Teachers might also like our human body outlines and timelines for kids.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is a paper house craft good for?
Simple designs work from about age 5 with help cutting. Detailed models suit ages 9 and up.
Can I print on regular printer paper?
You can, but the house will be floppy. Cardstock holds its shape much better.
How do I make the house bigger?
Print on larger paper such as 11 x 17 in, or set the print scale above 100%.
