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    Home » Holidays » Christmas » 100 Best Gingerbread House Ideas

    100 Best Gingerbread House Ideas

    Published: Nov 11, 2023 · Modified: Sep 25, 2024 by Stephy 5 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Embark on a sweet adventure this holiday season with this treasure trove of gingerbread house ideas for 2023.

    100 Best Gingerbread Houses

    Skip the boring gingerbread house kits and make your own creative creations with this festive roundup of gingerbread houses that will allow you to step into a winter wonderland of cinnamon, spice, and everything nice.

    From classic cottages decorated with icing icicles to modern gingerbread skyscrapers, there are over a hundred designs for inspiration – the possibilities are endlessly scrumptious. Whether you’re an expert baker or a baking newbie, there are plenty of creations, ranging from simple to complex, that will inspire some sweet architectural feats and bring some Christmas magic to your holiday activities.

    You will find decorating ideas for all ages, skill levels, and preferences. These gingerbread houses make fun Christmas crafts for adults and kids alike. Whether you want to host a Gingerbread house decorating party, a family crafting night, or a friendly competition with friends, these ideas will help you transform your sweet visions into an edible reality.

    You will find step-by-step tutorials and tips and tricks to make the perfect gingerbread house! There are also ideas for making individual elements of a gingerbread house, like roof shingles, doors, windows, walkways, and much more, to help you customize your designs!

    If you are designing houses with your kids, pair these ideas with these gingerbread house coloring pages for extra fun!

    Jump to:
    • Unique Gingerbread House Ideas
    • Traditional Gingerbread House Ideas
    • Quick and Easy Ideas
    •  Tips, Tricks & Other Gingerbread House Ideas
    • Gingerbread House FAQ
    • More Christmas Activities

    Unique Gingerbread House Ideas

    Gingerbread Victorian Store Front

    Victorian Store Front from Vintage Kitty

    Stone Gingerbread House

    Stone House from Worth Pinning

    Gingerbread Rustic Log Cabin

    Rustic Log Cabin from Vikalinka

    Cottage Gingerbread House Idea

    Cozy Cottage (source unknown)

    Bavarian Gingerbread House idea

    Gingerbread House from Sprinkle Bakes

    Gingerbread Log Cabin

    Log Cabin from Three Pixie Lane

    Gingerbread Church

    Church with Stained Glass Windows from Sweetopia

    Pretzel Gingerbread Cabin

    Pretzel Sticks Cabin from Worth Pinning

    Hogwarts Gingerbread Castle

    Hogwarts Castle from Not Quite Nigella

    Gower Street Gingerbread House Idea

    Gower Street Christmas Homes from Rock Recipes

    Vermont Gingerbread House

    Vermont Farmhouse from King Arthur Flour

    Gingerbread Birdhouse

    Birdhouse from Amelie’s House

    Mini Gingerbread Houses

    Mini Houses from Lily Ardor

    Gingerbread Tipi

    Tipi from Baking Magique

    Gingerbread House with Pecan Roof

    House with Pecan Roof from The First Year

    Gingerbread Skyscraper

    Skyscraper (source unknown)

    Three Story Gingerbread House

    Three-Story Mansion (source unknown)

    Mini Gingerbread for Mug

    Mini House for Mug from Not Martha

    Gingerbread Camper

    Camper from Sugar and Cloth

    Palm Springs Gingerbread House

    Palm Springs from A Beautiful Mess

    Gingerbread Nativity

    Nativity from Roti n Rice

    Doctor Who Tardis

    Doctor Who Tardis from Youtube

    Gingerbread Lighthouse

    Lighthouse from Parsley Sage Sweet

    Modern Gingerbread House

    Modern House from Oh Happy Day

    Two Story Gingerbread House

    Two Story House from How to Cook That

    Pretzel Chimney

    Pretzel Chimney from The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie

    Gingerbread Village

    Christmas Village from Wilton

    Cozy Gingerbread House

    Cozy Cottage from How to Cook That

    Two Story Gingerbread House idea

    Two Story House (source unknown)

    Gingerbread Farm

    Gingerbread Farm from My Name is Yeh

    Gingerbread Barn

    Farmhouse Barn from Taste of Home

    Enchanted Victorian Chalet

    Enchanted Victorian Chalet (source unknown)

    Up on the Rooftop Gingerbread House idea

    Up on the Rooftop from Worth Pinning

    Gingerbread Lodge

    Lodge from Taste of Home

    Gingerbread English Cottage

    English Cottage from Rambling Renovations

    Traditional Gingerbread House Ideas

    Gingerbread Icicle House

    Icicle Decorated House from Goodies by Anna

    Grand Gingerbread House idea

    Grand Gingerbread House from Wilton

    White and Red Gingerbread House

    White and Red Houses from Sweetopia 

    Candy Cane Gingerbread House

    Candy Cane Designed House from Brit + Co

    Gingerbread Christmas Cottage

    Christmas Cottage from Taste of Home

    Gumdrop Roof Gingerbread House

    Gumdrop Roof from Flickr

    Chocolate Gingerbread House idea

    Chocolate Houses from Wilton

    Funfetti Gingerbread House

    Funfetti House from Studio DIY

    Pink Gingerbread House idea

    Pink House from Sweetopia

    Gingerbread Valentine House

    Valentine House from With Love and Confection

    Professional Gingerbread House

    Professionally Designed House from Frog Prince Paperie

    Gingerbread Fairy House

    Fairy House from Will Cook for Friends

    Frosty Christmas Gingerbread House idea

    Frosty Winter Houses from Something…

    Gingerbread House recipe

    Gingerbread House from How to Cook That

    Royal Icing Gingerbread House

    Royal Icing Gingerbread House from Youtube

    Sprinkle Gingerbread House

    Sprinkles House from Wilton (via Youtube)

    Candy Gingerbread House

    Candy Roof Houses from My Taste Hobby with Passion and Love

    Beautiful Gingerbread House

    Beautiful Frosting Design with a Hard Candy Roof  (source unknown)

    Festive red and green Gingerbread House Idea

    Festive Gingerbread House Idea (source unknown)

    Simple Gingerbread House

    Simple Gingerbread House from My Name is Snickerdoodle

    Creative Gingerbread House

    Creative Gingerbread House (source unknown)

    Chocolate Gingerbread House idea

    Chocolate House from Cookies, Cupcakes and Cardio

    Gorgeous Gingerbread House Idea

    Festive House (source unknown)

    Gingerbread Candy House

    Candy House with Wafers Roof (source unknown)

    Quick and Easy Ideas

    No Bake Mini Gingerbread Houses for kids

    No Bake Mini Houses for Kids from Red Ted Art

    Easy Graham Cracker Gingerbread House

    Easy Graham Cracker Houses from Our Best Bites

    Easy DIY Gingerbread House

    Easy DIY Gingerbread House from Living Locurto

    No Bake Gingerbread House

    No Bake Gingerbread House from Life Made Sweeter

    Candy Cane Sugar House

    Peppermint Candy Houses from Food Network (via Facebook)

    Easy Gingerbread House

    Easy Gingerbread House from Flickr

    Graham Cracker Gingerbread House Votive

    Graham Cracker Votive from The View from Great Island

    Patriotic Gingerbread House idea

    Patriotic Gingerbread House from Whipperberry

     Tips, Tricks & Other Gingerbread House Ideas

    Candy Bricks

    Candy Bricks (source unknown)

    Gingerbread Decorating Organization Idea

    Organization Ideas from She Wears Flowers

    Seven Ways to Make a Gingerbread House with Graham Crackers

    Seven Ways to Make a House with Graham Crackers from Tinkerlab

    Best Gingerbread House Glue

    Best Gingerbread House Glue from Kids Activities Blog

    How to Host a Gingerbread House Party

    How to Host a Decorating Party from Eat This Up

    Candy Fire

    Candy Fire (source unknown)

    Candy Snails

    Candy Snails (source unknown)

    Skiing Marshmallow Snowman

    Skiing Marshmallow Snowman (source unknown)

    Candy Tree

    Candy Tree (source unknown)

    Pretzel Window shutters

    Pretzel Window Shutters  (source unknown)

    Gingerbread House FAQ

    How do you make a gingerbread house unique?

    Making your gingerbread house unique is all about letting your creativity shine and adding personal touches. Here are some tips to create a gingerbread house that stands out:
    Theme It Up: Choose a unique theme and design. This could be anything from a winter wonderland to more unconventional themes like a beach house, a barn, or a skyscraper. Also, instead of the classic house shape, try different architectural styles.
    Color Palette: Break away from the traditional red and green. Your color choices can make a big difference in the overall look.
    Candy Variety: Go beyond the usual candies like gumdrops and peppermints. Experiment with candies like licorice, lollipops, jolly ranchers, or even savory snacks.
    Personal Touches: Incorporate elements that are meaningful to you. For instance, if you love gardening, create a mini gingerbread garden with green frosting and candy flowers.
    Texture and Patterns: Use various techniques to add texture. You can create a brick or wood effect with icing, use shredded coconut for snow, or make patterns with different types of candy.
    Edible Decorations: Try making edible decorations like sugar glass windows or pretzel fences.

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    Comments

    1. Amy Freudigman says

      December 13, 2023 at 11:07 am

      Do you have templates for the sample houses? Specifically the 3-story Victorian Mansion.
      I really want to try to make it. I’m using my phone as I don’t have a computer right now, so it male’s measuring a little difficult.
      Any help is greatly appreciated.
      Thanks, and Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
      Amy Freudigman

      Reply
      • Stephy says

        December 15, 2023 at 8:16 am

        Hi Amy,
        If you are referring to the “Three-Story Mansion” one, then I could not find details or a tutorial link for that one! I’m sorry that I couldn’t be more help!
        Merry Christmas!

        Reply
    2. Maddie jones says

      December 14, 2022 at 5:18 pm

      I love all of these ideas!!!!! They are SOOO cute!!!!!

      Reply
    3. Darlene Turenne says

      December 02, 2021 at 1:25 pm

      Hi Are these books for sale?

      Reply
      • prudentpennypincher.com says

        December 03, 2021 at 7:03 am

        Hi Darlene, No, sorry — these are not books for sale. They are just free ideas. You can click the link for the one you want and they will give you a tutorial for how to make it.

        Reply

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