A Decorative Bird House: Attractive and Functional

Quite often when someone is considering building a bird house they only consider the functional aspect of the bird house plan. Others may choose a plan geared towards the specific species of bird they are trying to attract, such as a bluebird house, which requires a more specific design. The more courageous bird house builder, perhaps someone who has more carpentry skills, will choose a decorative bird house so that the bird house is not only functional but is attractive as well.

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Some decorative bird houses are designed to be grouped together, which can be ideal for birds that nest in flocks. Normally this style of bird house takes its design from objects in nature that naturally come in clusters. A few examples include designs of a group of acorns, a bunch of bananas, or a sprig of grapes.

Another type of decorative bird house design that is quite popular is that of a miniature version of an actual house. Some of the designs may even be a replica of the actual house the person lives in, and may go as far as to include a front verandah. To make a decorative bird house you need to make sure you have the carpentry and painting skills to complete the elaborate wood and painting work that is needed in this type of decorative bird house design.

Other designs of decorative bird house make use of different material in the build of the house. For example, some may call for a copper roof on the bird house which adds a unique and decorative feel. If the bird house plan includes mounting the bird house on a pole a decorative bird house plan will utilize this feature to create a house, for example that looks like a castle balanced on top of pole, similar to a real castle balanced on the side of a cliff face. Some plans make the bird house in the design of small country church or school. Whatever design you choose, taking the extra effort to build a decorative bird house adds beauty to a usually purely functional design.