15 Inspiring Gingerbread Houses That Look Almost Too Good to Eat

Talk about edible art! Making a gingerbread house is a quintessential holiday activity and can be tailored to suit any age. Whether you're into classic, modern, or totally unique, check out the following selection of gingerbread houses sure to delight and inspire your own holiday masterpiece.

Tim Burton Would Approve

Tim Burton Would Approve

This slightly off-kilter beauty is gorgeously detailed — if precariously balanced.



Source: Flickr User Ms. Phoenix

Evergreen Goodness

Evergreen Goodness

The shape of the majestic evergreen is subtly echoed in the shape of the windows.



Source: Flickr User daryl_mitchell

Snowman Attacks!

Snowman Attacks!

Looks like the marshmallow snowman had a little too much fun at last night's office party. We'll just tell the lil ones he's taking a rest.



Source: Flickr User John-Morgan

Subtle A-Frame

Subtle A-Frame

This sweetly simple A-Frame shows that gingerbread can, in fact, be the main component in a gingerbread house.



Source: Flickr User jayneandd

Adorable Detailing

Adorable Detailing

The hot pink icing is a nice departure from the traditional Christmas colors of red and green.



Source: Flickr User Roopesh

Classicly Creepy Victorian

Classicly Creepy Victorian

This two-story creation captures the creepy — yet tasty — feeling of classic Victorian architecture.


Source: Flickr User ilovememphis

A Little Religion With Your Sugar

A Little Religion With Your Sugar

Lest we forget that Christmas isn't really all about the presents, this elegant scene will serve as a sweet reminder.



Source: Flickr User moonlightbulb

Gingerbread in the Round

Gingerbread in the Round

A house doesn't have to have four walls. This busy creation is chock-full of holiday trinkets.



Source: Flickr User moonlightbulb

Sweet Snoopy

Sweet Snoopy

This classic Snoopy scene never gets old.


Source: Flickr User Uriel 1998

Spring Awakening

Spring Awakening

A bright, blooming roof reminds us all that Spring is on the way!


Source: Flickr User Tracy Hunter

Beautiful Brick Laying

Beautiful Brick Laying

The brickwork on this house is positively inspired; it adds an entirely different dimension.


Source: Flickr User Uriel 1998

Tick-Tock!

Tick-Tock!

The specificity on this German-inspired creation (check out the attached Biergarten!) will be hard to replicate, but it's such a cute idea.


Source: Flickr User Uriel 1998

The Year of the Penguin

The Year of the Penguin

No law says a gingerbread house must be an actual abode! Let the penguin love continue with this sweet Winter scene.


Source: Flickr User daryl_mitchell

Pagoda Inspired Delicacy

Pagoda Inspired Delicacy

This awesome structure draws inspiration from the classic Japanese Pagoda.



Source: Flickr User moonlightbulb

Good Things Come in Small Packages

Good Things Come in Small Packages

This tiny masterpiece is the perfect size for a personal place setting.


Source: Flickr User Toni Kaarttinen