Decorative Bird Cages

Decorative Bird Cages

Decorative bird cages are all the rage.  I can't open a Home and Garden magazine without seeing one decorative bird cage somewhere in an "after" shot of a room.  Even Martha Stewart featured them as wedding décor.  She used it as a wedding cardholder for guests to drop through the slots of the bird cage.   This way if someone has money included in the card, and it is dropped through the bar spacing, then you cannot remove it.  And it comes across a being at the forefront of style.

These cages come in various colors and materials making it adaptable for whatever the occasion.  Some are painted white to appear like an old antique but truly is brand new, while others are built like an elaborate Moroccan style structure.  At first glance, it may be mistaken for a prop found on a Bollywood set.  They are used universally, in all cultural looks, and is able to be included in any room.

There is also a wide array of uses for a bird cage.  You may use it to hold plants, flowers, or paint it black and hang in the corner of an edgy bedroom.  Alternatively, if you have a girl teen in the house who loves black and pink, then paint it hot pink making her room pop with color.

In addition, avoid using it to hold a real live bird.  It is not recommended.  The paint may be too toxic for a live animal to live in it.  Also, it may not be sturdy enough.  It is strongly suggested to be used as decoration only.  If you must have a bird inside of it, then get a model bird or a kid's doll bird.  It could add a bit of quirkiness to the entire overall look.  And think about it.  There would be no bird mess to clean up afterwards.  You don't have to feed it.  No need to refill the water area.  No money spent on bird feed.  You don't have to buy any bird perches, bird toys or anything else that is needed for a bird to live a fit life.  Instead, you just have a fake bird, and a bird cage making the room look its very best.

But what style should you get?  Think about the type of home fashion you prefer.  Do you lean more towards a clean line, South Beach modern hotel look with white furniture?  If so, then look for a bird cage with a square or rectangular shape.  Avoid the dome shapes.  Put some thought into it and choose accordingly.

If you like the French cottage, choose a light, gentle green bird cage to sit on top of a table or on top of a hutch.  Make sure the actual shape of it matches the rest of the room and is proportionate to the furniture, room, and table it sits upon.

Decorative bird cages can be used in different means, various looks, and put an exclamation point upon your home design.  Just choose the right one to relay what you wish regarding interior design.  You can't go wrong with a decorative bird cage.