Choosing A Decorative Bird House
Birdhouses are often used to decorate a home as well as to house some birds. A decorative bird house can actually be just a decoration. Many people who like the country style of decorating may use a decorative bird house for this even if they have no intention of getting birds.
Designs Of A Decorative Bird House
A decorative bird house can be of any design except a functional one. In many cases, these kinds of bird houses which are used to decorate are very lavish and are made from different materials and mediums. There are some decorative bird houses that are mansions made from plaster or plastic while others are made from wood. The consumer will be the one to choose what bird house design to purchase since it will be decorating his home.
There are also some decorative bird house designs that look like candy houses while others mimic items such as a shoe, a canteen or anything under the sun. The key to choosing the right kind of decorative bird house is to initially assess where you will put it.
Most bird houses, whether decorative or functional, are usually placed outdoors but some people also place them indoors. For outdoor bird houses, you can choose any designs you want since there is nothing that you need to complement it with. If you do want to have a decorative bird house that complements your outdoor furniture or terrace or porch, then you need to be careful when choosing the color and theme of the bird house.
You can choose to place the decorative bird house near a bird feeder to catch the attention of birds but you can also just leave it as a decoration. Many of these kinds of bird houses are brightly colored and not hollow at all. If you wish to have the bird house function as a real bird house, make sure that it is hollow enough for birds to go in. Otherwise, the birds will never go in it if it is not for the birds' use but only for decorative purposes.
Having a decorative bird house positioned outdoors can be interesting because you can see if the birds will use it or not. The key to having the birds use your decorative bird house is to place it near a bird feeder and not to constantly touch or move the bird house. Disturbing the bird house will also disturb any birds who have made it their home.
