Just like setting up a Christmas tree for the holidays, making gingerbread houses is also considered a tradition for a lot of families. They dedicate time to bake the dough, make the icing, and assemble their gingerbread houses before putting them on display.
Unfortunately, making gingerbread houses isn’t that easy. It requires patience, skills, and creativity. You need ideas, too.
Now, to help you with that, here are 75 of the most beautiful gingerbread houses you can use as inspiration when making your own.
1. Festive gingerbread house
This is a fun gingerbread house. The roof is lined with small and big candy balls. Plus, there’s a gingerbread man to greet you at the front door!
2. Neighbors
I love the details of each house. Instead of designing them the same way, each house was given a different character. They even got matching stairs!
3. The white gingerbread house
The fun thing about gingerbread houses is that there are no rules when it comes to colors. You can go as vibrant as you like or as plain as this one. Now, even though this gingerbread house only uses one color, it doesn’t make it dull or boring. The white icing actually made it look cute and elegant.
4. Imperfectly perfect
Don’t feel down just because your gingerbread house isn’t perfect. You see, being imperfect is what makes a gingerbread house unique and special. Just take a look at this one. It’s not perfect but it’s awesome!
5. Great details
The details of this house are nothing short of amusing. Just take a look at the pattern on the roof!
6. Very detailed
This is one of the most detailed gingerbread houses around. You can see smoke coming out of the chimney. You can even see a deer waiting patiently outside.
7. Gluten-free
Having allergies to gluten isn’t an excuse to not make your own gingerbread house. This one here was made without gluten. Honestly, it doesn’t look any different from other gingerbread houses.
8. Not a gingerbread house
Technically, this isn’t a house. It’s a gingerbread carousel and it looks super pretty. Every home needs to get one!
9. A very detailed house
At first, you might think that this is just a simple gingerbread house. However, once you take a closer look at it, you’d realize that it took more work than your regular gingerbread house. The details on the roof were meticulously done. Even the design on the chimney and the exterior walls are spot on!
10. A rainbow on the roof
The Christmas season is filled with hope and joy. That’s exactly the vibe I’m getting from this gingerbread house. The rainbow and snowflakes on the roof reflect the Christmas spirit!
11. The gingerbread castle
Why make a house when you can make a castle? This one looks like it’s been taken out of a fairy tale book.
12. For the neighbors
Gingerbread houses aren’t just great to use as decors for Christmas day. They’re also great to use as gifts!
13. Gingerbread house in a jar
This house is a bit unique. It’s so small that it can fit inside a mason jar. It’s mesmerizing to look at.
14. Just proud
Making gingerbread houses is a fun activity for the kids. It’s also one way to boost their confidence and enthusiasm to do DIY projects. Take it from this boy and his colorful gingerbread house.
15. Complete gingerbread house
What’s not to love about this house? It’s colorful and it has a heart. It even has its own Christmas tree and snowman.
16. The extra effect
The gingerbread men look too happy with their house. Well, who wouldn’t feel that way? The gingerbread house is colorful and well-decorated. It even lights up!
17. A gingerbread castle
This person felt the need to go out of her comfort zone and made this gingerbread castle. Looking at how it turned out, it’s safe to say that all her hard work paid off.
18. Merry and bright
This gingerbread house radiates fun, joy, and positive vibes. The colors used were perfect. Even the extra details are on-point. Just take a look at that Christmas tree!
19. A yummy gingerbread construction
With chocolate tiled roof and fondant decor, this certainly looks like a yummy gingerbread house. You’d be torn between dreaming of living in it and actually eating the entire house.
20. A first try
This is too good for someone who’s making a gingerbread house for the first time. The fact that she made it from scratch is amazing. Just see those intricate details!
21. Pretzels
Not a fan of icing and candles? No need to stress out. You can still make a gingerbread house with pretzels!
22. No candies
You don’t really need candies to make gingerbread houses. Sometimes, having icing is enough. You can use it to outline your gingerbread house and add the details, like this one.
23. A product of hard work
From missing the baking paper to burning parts of this house, the amount of work done just to complete this gingerbread house is unbelievable. However, believe it or not, the mistakes made the process so much fun. It was all worth it.
24. A gingerbread village
What’s better than a gingerbread house? A gingerbread village!
25. Stained glass windows
This is a gingerbread house of dreams. It’s complete with stained glass windows and a chimney.
26. The gummy bears in the front yard
This house is so nice. Apart from the candies on the roof, it also has gummy bears lining the front yard.
27. A sweet castle
Making a gingerbread house is like designing your own home. You do what you feel is comfortable for you. This sweet gingerbread house is an excellent example.
28. Different but sweet
Well, this isn’t a real gingerbread house. It’s made with chocolate bars which means it’s a chocolate house. If you’re looking for something unique to add to your Christmas table setup, consider making one like this. It’s nice to be different from time to time.
29. The family’s gingerbread house
Clearly, this was a project the entire family enjoyed making. There’s a gingerbread man to represent each member of the family.
30. Beyond traditional
Tired of traditional gingerbread houses? Well, consider making something similar to this. It’s not as bright and colorful as other houses but it looks amazing. In fact, it’s a show stopper. Your guests wouldn’t be able to stop talking about it.
31. Christmas decoration
Gingerbread houses are excellent Christmas decorations. You can set them up anywhere around your house. You can even put one next to your Christmas tree!
32. Very detailed
This is one of the most detailed gingerbread houses I’ve seen. I wonder how many hours was spent decorating it. For sure, it wasn’t that easy.
33. Celebrating the holidays
This gingerbread house speaks a lot about the holidays. It’s festive, fun, and bright. That’s how we should all spend Christmas, particularly during these trying times.
34. On a cake
If you don’t want to feature a big gingerbread house on your table for Christmas, then consider making a cake. You can just put a tiny gingerbread house on top of it to achieve the same effect.
35. The horse and the gingerbread house
Most gingerbread houses come with reindeer. This one is a bit different because it features a horse. Considering that, it’s probably more like a barn than a house.
36. Marshmallows
Not having great piping skills shouldn’t stop you from making a really beautiful gingerbread house. You can use marshmallows instead of icing and you’ll still get the same awesome results.
37. Beyond perfection
At first glance, you’d think that this gingerbread house isn’t real. With those lovely colors, it looks more like a toy set than an actual gingerbread house. Such awesome skills!
38. A sweet Christmas
Christmas is indeed sweet when you have a gingerbread house as colorful as this one. It’s colorful and very festive.
39. 3-year-old vs 5-year-old
One of these gingerbread houses was made by a 3-year-old kid. The other was made by a 5-year-old child. Both kids certainly showed intense concentration in making these gingerbread treats.
40. Third attempt
It took this person three times to perfect the gingerbread house. I guess what other people say is true. The third time’s a charm.
41. A happy family
This is quite a jolly family. All of its members are ready to welcome visitors with a smile.
42. A pink gingerbread house
Pink is such a great color so there’s no reason why you shouldn’t use it for your gingerbread house. The color actually made this piece quite stunning. It looks fun and elegant at the same time.
43. A holiday gingerbread house
This truly represents Christmas. From the colors to the details, it’s clearly sending out the spirit of Christmas.
44. Unicorns and rainbows
This gingerbread house doesn’t have too many intricate details and that’s totally fine. The unicorns and rainbows on the roof are enough to make it stand out.
45. The extra challenge
The person who made this gingerbread house experienced an additional challenge during the process. She had to explain and convince the kids that the chocolates and candies aren’t for eating yet. Well, it’s something a lot of parents can relate to.
46. The hamsters and their gingerbread house
What a tiny gingerbread house! The hamsters look humongous next to it.
47. Too cute
Santa and his reindeer look extra adorable next to this gingerbread house. The face on the Christmas tree’s super funny, too!
48. Just perfect
This gingerbread house took 6 hours to make. Well, looking at the results, the hard work’s clearly worth it. It looks unique and perfect.
49. A bright and vibrant gingerbread house
This gingerbread house looks super fun! It’s hard to imagine yourself playing with all the treats inside it.
50. Santa’s face
Dreaming of a white Christmas? This gingerbread house can make that dream somehow come true. Plus, with Santa’s face, celebrating with this on your table will be extra memorable.
51. Soft and sparkly
Sprinkles and marshmallows make a nice gingerbread house. The result looks delicate but pretty. It’s something you’d find hard to eat because it looks so beautiful
52. Tempting
Looking at all the marshmallows, it’s hard not to feel tempted to eat this gingerbread house right away. It looks sweet and delicious.
53. The cat
A cat completes a gingerbread house. A kid knows that so he made sure to make that cat biscuit for her aunt’s piece.
54. A child’s gingerbread house
A 3.5-year-old kid made this gingerbread house. Clearly, he’s one really creative kid.
55. When you see it…
The roof and the walls aren’t the only things that make this gingerbread house great. It’s Santa and how he’s stuck in the chimney that makes this a really interesting piece.
56. From scratch
Instead of buying a kit, this person made this gingerbread from scratch. She made the dough and the cream. She printed the shapes and cut the dough from them.
57. Unicorns
Candies and unicorns. This gingerbread house looks like it’s been taken out of a dream.
58. So bright
It’s so bright inside this gingerbread house. It looks like someone’s having a party there.
59. A healthy gingerbread house
The roof tiles were made with healthy ingredients. It has dried bananas, cranberries, raisins, cashew nuts, and even pumpkin seeds.
60. A reflection
When making a gingerbread house, the goal isn’t to make the most perfect and beautiful one. Instead, it’s about making something that reflects you. Even if this gingerbread house doesn’t look exceptional for most people, it’s still beautiful since it represents the person who made it.
61. Gold
If you’re not sure how to present your gingerbread house, just put in on something gold. It’ll look festive in an instant.
62. Icicles
Usually, icicles on a roof is considered bad. Well, in this case, they’re actually nice. They made this gingerbread’s roof look more realistic.
63. A dreamy gingerbread house
Look at all those stars! It’s like this gingerbread house was patterned from the night sky.
64. Those windows
This gingerbread house is extraordinary. Every part is super detailed. It even has stained glass windows.
65. A gingerbread caravan
This gingerbread caravan looks so festive. With all the bright colors, it’s hard not to notice it right away.
66. Before it got eaten
Stopping people from eating your gingerbread house, particularly the kids, isn’t that easy. So before they break down your masterpiece, take a picture right away! That’s exactly what this person did. And because of that, we’re able to see how gorgeous her piece was.
67. For the pet
Of course, if you can make a gingerbread house for yourself, you have to make one for your pet, too. This is such a cute gingerbread dog house!
68. In snow
This gingerbread house looks like it’s actually in a snowy area. Its yard is white. Its roof and chimney are covered in snow!
69. The Grinch and the snowman
Creativity isn’t the only thing you need to make a unique gingerbread house. Having a good sense of humor helps, too.
70. Pretty in pink
Pink and white. These two colors look really good together. It made this gingerbread house look like it’s created for a princess.
71. Simply gorgeous
As they say: the simpler, the better. Even without too many colors, this gingerbread house still looks stunning. It’s also nice that faux plants were added here.
72. Charming gingerbread houses
These gingerbread houses are smaller than usual. However, their size doesn’t make them look any less than perfect. In fact, they look super cute. The snowflake was a nice touch!
73. The icing
The icing was made perfectly. It’s not too thick or too runny. It really looks like snow here.
74. Surfer Santa
Apparently, Santa is quite a busy guy. Apart from making a list of who’s naughty and nice, he also likes to surf.
75. Tiny gingerbread house on a cup
This is perfect to serve when you’re having a gingerbread house tea party at home. It looks super cute and tasty!
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