Creating gingerbread houses is a favourite Christmas tradition for many and is one of the most fun activities which really does make the festive season so special. Whether you are a complete beginner who hasn’t made a gingerbread home before or consider yourself an expert after years of creating annual gingerbread houses as part of a tradition, I’ve included a real range of gingerbread home designs so that there is something suitable for you regardless of your level of expertise.
Let’s begin with all the cutest and coolest gingerbread house designs to inspire your gingerbread house for Christmas 2024! I’ve quickly answered a few frequently asked questions below before jumping into all the best gingerbread house designs to use for your Christmas 2024 gingerbread house.
What can you put on a gingerbread house?
There are lot of things you can put on a gingerbread house including icing – which is typically used to add decorative details to the house – as well as candies, candy canes, chocolates or any other sweet of your choosing. A lot of people like to add sugar glass windows to their houses which you can make with sugar, water, and corn syrup.
What is the best way to stick gingerbread houses together?
Icing is the best way to stick your gingerbread house together while also keeping it edible, but be sure to choose a strong icing such as royal icing to ensure that your home is sturdy enough to be decorated and remain standing throughout the holiday season.
How long do gingerbread houses last?
It depends on the food you use when creating your gingerbread house (check expiry dates before making your house) and how you store the gingerbread house to determine how long your gingerbread house may be edible. If you are planning on displaying your gingerbread home it will pick up air particles & dust so it may not be desirable to eat after a few days.
Here are all the cutest gingerbread house ideas to use for Christmas 2024:
1. Cute Pink Gingerbread House (Beginner Friendly)
For those of you who are new to (or just not skilled at) making gingerbread houses, this is a really cute and simple one which is totally achievable.
If you are a fan of the TikTok and Pinterest ‘pinkmas’ trend, then this is the perfect gingerbread house design to replicate!
2. Gingerbread Greenhouse
Ok… this is truly a dream gingerbread house which I would not recommend recreating if this is your first time making a gingerbread house.
The beauty of this gingerbread house lies in the sugar glass windows which you can find tutorials on how to make on YouTube and all you need to use is a mixture of sugar, water, & corn syrup.
3. Rainbow Candies/M&Ms House
Candies are such a cool way to decorate your gingerbread house and really make it your own.
The cute gummy bear village in this design is such a cute idea! 🥹🫶
4. Gingerbread Car
If you fancy doing something a little different than a gingerbread house, then this is a really cool idea.
This makes for such a cool piece of Christmas decor for your Christmas table setting and is sure to impress any guests you have this Christmas.
5. Minimalistic White Gingerbread House
For those of you that are maybe hosting a gingerbread making party and want to make a house a little different to everyone else, this is a really great gingerbread house design to recreate which is sure to stand out.
The minimalist aesthetic is a lifestyle for many and not a trend, so if you’re someone who falls into this category and want to incorporate the aesthetic into your Christmas decor then this design is perfect.
6. Faux Gingerbread Houses
For many the idea of making a beautiful gingerbread home only for it to last a short time is very off putting, so if you are one of these people then look no further than this TikTok tutorial which shows you how you can get all the fun of DIYing your gingerbread house while still be able to display it for years to come!
7. Gingerbread Family House With Names On Roof
This is a really cute gingerbread house design which is perfect for families.
If you are a perfectionist parent and want to make a gingerbread home that will truly stun your guests, this is a great house design that your kids can still get involved with as you can give them the job of decorating the gingerbread men while you create your ideal gingerbread house. 😌💅
8. Green Gingerbread House With Peppermint Swirls Roof
This gingerbread house design has the ultimate festive colour scheme with an all red and green house design.
The peppermint swirls roof is such a cool look for a gingerbread home.
9. Gingerbread Snow Cabin
Does it get more stunning than this gingerbread snow cabin? 🤭
Of course, this is a gingerbread house design that will require some expertise to recreate but if you have a gingerbread house competition or just fancy going all out for your gingerbread house then this design is definitely worth spending the time making.
10. DIY Cardboard Box Gingerbread Homes
Cardboard gingerbread houses make for such a pretty display for around your home and are also a super easy DIY.
All you need to create these gingerbread homes is a cardboard box, a pen and a bow for the finishing touch.
11. Classic Christmas Movie House
This is another stunning but definitely not beginner friendly gingerbread house (although it is not impossible if you are up for the challenge) that will take quite some time to create but is so worth investing the time.
12. Candy Wonderland Gingerbread House
This is such a great simple yet also extremely aesthetically pleasing gingerbread house that makes for such a fun and rewarding DIY.
The lollipops are such a nice finishing touch to this gingerbread house design which just give is such an elevated sense of whimsy.
13. DIY (Non-Gingerbread) Christmas Houses
I know this isn’t technically a gingerbread house design idea but this is another DIY which you can do at Christmastime which is just as pretty and fun.
The great thing about these houses is that you can buy them at just about any craft store and all you need to do is the fun part which is decorating them how you like.
14. Heart Window & Candy Cane Ledges Gingerbread House
This is a really cute and elegant gingerbread house design to finish off this list.
The heart window and candy cane ledges are such simple additions which make such a difference to the look of this gingerbread house and are perfect for incorporating into your own gingerbread house design!
Hope you liked these gingerbread house design ideas and have landed on a design for your Christmas 2024 gingerbread house! Thanks for reading! 🙂
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