# Modern Gingerbread House 1950s Style California Housing You Can Eat By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-12-05 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-gingerbread-houses References: [redenvelope](http://www.redenvelope.com/re/gifts/product_display/product_information.jsp?nc=4802&refPg=endeca_srch&N=0&Nr=searchable:0&Ntk=search&Ntt=gingerbread&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&initSrch=search&oid=25401746&nc2=1) The cozy cottage gingerbread house inspired by Hansel & Gretel has long been replaced by the 1950's California modern architecture. It won't be long before that's ready to be torn down too to erect a total Gingerbread McMansion. It's time for the Extreme Makeover Cookie Edition. It's about time the gingerbread house got an extreme makeover. The [Modern Gingerbread House](http://www.redenvelope.com/re/gifts/product_display/product_information.jsp?nc=4802&refPg=endeca_srch&N=0&Nr=searchable%3A0&Ntk=search&Ntt=gingerbread&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&initSrch=search&oid=25401746&nc2=1) ($80) is a 50's-style version of the classic, complete with a garage and rock garden. It comes assembled and ready to eat, but will last up to a full year as decoration. Even better, it can be personalized, making it a great custom addition to your holiday decor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Extreme Makeover Cookie Edition:** Opportunity for businesses to create unique and personalized gingerbread houses with modern architectural designs to cater to the growing demand for customized holiday decor. - **Gingerbread Mcmansion:** Opportunity for businesses to create larger, more luxurious gingerbread houses inspired by modern architectural styles, catering to those who want to make a statement with their holiday decor. - **Edible Decor:** Opportunity for businesses to create edible decorations that are not only visually appealing but also delicious, offering a unique twist on traditional holiday decor. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery:** Opportunity for bakeries to offer customized gingerbread houses and luxurious gingerbread McMansions, tapping into the growing demand for unique holiday decor. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior design firms to collaborate with bakeries, offering custom designs and modern architectural concepts for gingerbread houses, appealing to those who want a stylish and personalized holiday decor. - **Event Planning:** Opportunity for event planning companies to incorporate edible decorations, such as personalized gingerbread houses, into their holiday event designs, providing a memorable and interactive experience for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haunted Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-gingerbread.md) - [Edible Pastry Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-gingerbread-lodge.md) - [Refurnished Concrete Shingle Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-house-1.md) - [Gingerbread Architecture Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-house-kits.md) - [Sweet Roll Holiday Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-house-kit.md) - [Unconventional Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unconventional-holiday-houses.md) - [DIY Pretzel Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snyders-pretzel-cabins.md) - [Festive Meat-Made Holiday Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-chalet-kit.md) - [Festive Cereal Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cingerbread-house-kit.md)