Sweet meets chic in choices that range from midcentury modern to coastal cool.
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There's more to the holiday season than picking out the perfect gift for all your special people or watching your favorite festive films: For those with a penchant for home decor, the holidays are a design lover's equivalent to the Super Bowl. But while scanning the web for the very best decorations and dreaming up a well-appointed Christmas tree are status quo for the season, building an immaculate gingerbread house often gets over looked. To be honest, it's not too hard to see why.
While gingerbread houses never fail to give your seasonal setup a tasty touch, most pre-made kits look like something from Candy Land. Cutesy, but not exactly cutting-edge. You could construct an intricate gingerbread house made from scratch as much as the next seasonal savant, but the truth is that not all of us have the time or artistic ability to do it on our own.
The good news is that it's possible to get the best of both worlds. Thanks to a slew of surprisingly chic kits, it's possible to have your gingerbread and eat it too. (Figuratively, that is.) From midcentury modern marvels to a cool camper to a beach-ready surf shack for those holiday-ing in warmer climes, these design-minded gingerbread kits will make your hearts (and style chops) grow three sizes today.
Can't get enough of Barbiecore? You're not alone. With fun sprinkles and lots of pink icing, here's your chance to design your very own delicious Dreamhouse. (Or Mojo Dojo Casa House if that's more your speed.)
Love the modern farmhouse aesthetic? Bring some rustic vibes to your space with this gingerbread barn cookie kit, which comes with gingerbread sheep, cows, pigs, and a rooster. If you ask us, we have a feeling that Chip and Joanna Gaines would love this set. After all, the silo resembles something we might see in Waco!
It's 2023, which means your gingerbreads don't have to be confined to a typical house. Instead, embrace van life with this adorable camper option. (There's even a cut-out grill and picnic table to channel the great outdoors.) If you want to take yours to the next level, try sprinkling some powdered sugar over your camper for a winter wonderland.
Move over, Frank Lloyd Wright, there's a new midcentury architect in town: You! Jazz up the sleek lines of this modern space with pops of colored icing or candy-caned pillars. Once you're done, you'll walk away with your own piece of architectural history.
Pet parents, rejoice! Give a nod to your fuzzy BFF with this gingerbread doghouse set. As if this bone-a-fide abode couldn't get any sweeter, it comes with its very own gingerbread dog.
Found: The perfect gingerbread house for the coastal grandmother in your life. Though a lighthouse might be an unexpected choice for holiday decor, this one proves that it's possible to bring a little holiday magic everywhere.
Take those coastal vibes to the next level with this sugar-coated surf shack. From the predominately blue and green palette to the sweet palm tree, this beach bungalow will feel fun and fresh against your more traditional decor. (Pro tip: Crush a graham cracker to create the illusion of sand!)
Bridge the gap between creative and classic with this fun cuckoo clock. The German timepiece has been around since the mid-17th century, so it's bound to give your holiday home a festive flair akin to your favorite European Christmas market.
Why settle for one design style when you can enjoy a few? From cozy cottages to a trendy townhouse, Handstand Kitchen gives you the power to create a full-fledged villages—and flex their architecture IQ in the process.
The great outdoors are calling--and they're telling you to pick up this treehouse kit. Packed with childhood wonder, this height-defying setup is sure to receive Mother Nature's seal of approval!
Nothing says urban elegance more than a classic row house. And this entire block is decorated for the season.
You could head to Target on Black Friday—or you could spend the day building a gingerbread version of the superstore. We know what the tastier option is.
Paging Taylor Swift! This would be a great gift to bring to the Travis Kelce's family's house for Thanksgiving. Build it, then decide who is Team Elves, and who is Team Reindeer.
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