Decorative items, and especially those made with your own hands, enliven any interior. A decorative bird cage will bring lightness and tenderness to your home environment. It can decorate a house decorated in Provence style and will fit perfectly into a vintage interior. You can buy a ready-made cage, or you can make it yourself.
A cage-candlestick will create an atmosphere of comfort and romance in your home
Wall decor will look much better with such a cage
Bright beautiful flowers will look very beautiful through the bars of the cage
Provence style decor
For the French provincial village style, flowers and birds are characteristic motifs. It is not surprising that a cage with a songbird or decorative bird looks harmonious in such an interior. What if you don’t want to be woken up by chirping in the morning? It is enough to leave a cage or its imitation in the interior of the house.
Bird cages can be of different types:
- round, semicircular, square;
- white metal or forged;
- deliberately new or artificially aged;
- wooden.
A cage as a kind of planter for succulents or other plants
The cage will harmoniously complement the design of the room, even if it is empty
The main requirement for cages is a spherical top. In any form, they can decorate a room - a bedroom or living room, decorated in the spirit of a Provencal village. They can be used for their intended purpose, housing feathered friends, or as a decorative element:
- candlestick;
- unusual flower vase;
- an aquarium for sea souvenirs - shells, unusual stones.
Even a house for a kitten can be made from such a cage of the appropriate size, placed on the floor. Lay down soft bedding with a subtle floral decor to match the room's decor and let your furry friend into the crate.
There are never too many flowers. Don't hold back your imagination and don't limit yourself
Hanging cages will complement the interior and will not take up much space at all
Bird houses look beautiful anywhere
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Walls in Cages!
Using a birdcage as a decoration does not at all mean running to the market for one or expelling your pet from your home. Modern designers offer a lot of options.
This could be wallpaper or wall decals with birdcage prints, with the possibility of adding birds nearby. There is plenty to choose from, it all depends on which room you need to choose the perfect option for.
Flowers and herbs
An openwork white cage can be decorated with a composition of artificial flowers entwined around the outside of the cage. You can place large artificial flowers inside.
Modern technologies make it possible to produce artificial imitations of roses, chrysanthemums, and orchids that are in no way different from the real ones. Even one or three roses, beautifully placed on the lattice or dome of a birdcage, will enliven the interior, fill it with romance and comfort.
A composition of dried flowers will look beautiful and fill the house with the aroma of meadow and mountain flowers. There is a place for it in a shabby chic, Provence interior.
A small cage can be decorated with flowers made of foamiran - a plastic sheet material that has the ability to “remember” the shapes given to it, due to which flowers made from it look realistic. A beautiful scented candle placed inside a cage will decorate the interior of a romantic bedroom.
In the kitchen, a stylish element of decor will be fruits and spices placed under the dome of the cage - for example, garlic heads. You can plant aromatic herbs in a low bowl. The Provence style decor is ready.
Dishes in a cage will definitely catch the guest's eye
An artificial bird on a cage will radiate joy and pleasant emotions
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How to use and where to place
Interior decor will look more elegant if you place a special cage in the room. In such a decorative element, anything can be installed inside. Stacks of books, candles, and flowers are placed in the cages. Sometimes you can see glass slippers, newspaper clippings, balls and figurines of various animals. The effect of such decor is simply amazing. The main thing is to choose the color of the cage and its contents correctly.
In the bedroom, this item can be placed on the bedside table, making a small lamp inside. In the living room, living and artificial flowers, figurines and photographs look great in cages.
In the bathroom, the cage must be decorated with candles. It can also serve as a non-trivial shelf for small towels and bath accessories.
In the hallway, such an item can be decorated with ribbons and hooks, making it look like a key holder. And on the loggia, bird figurines are “planted” in a cage to create the impression of their eternal presence.
You can also place bird decor outdoors. For example, above the front door, on the veranda, in the garden on a tree or near a lamp post. Any vacation spot can be decorated in this way. Some lovers of interior decorations manage to hang them even in offices.
You can also decorate your personal car with a small cage, and put an air freshener inside the product. It will turn out quite original. The main thing is to correctly calculate the size so that the decoration does not interfere with driving.
What interior styles are these products used in? They are used in the following areas:
- Modern;
- Shabby chic;
- Neo-Gothic;
- Provence;
- Art Deco;
- Classic style.
If desired, the corresponding model can be combined with any direction in the interior. In minimalism, for example, cages are not used, but a small and laconic product with a fake bird inside will add zest to the direction.
Antique effect
In addition to a metal cage, you can use wooden bird cages - paint them with white paint, creating scuffed effects. Shabby chic, vintage, Provence and others like them will gladly accept such a “gift”. A wooden cage can be decorated using the decoupage technique, creating a crackle effect - cracks created in a special way - using craquelure varnish - will create a convincing imitation of wood that has cracked over the years.
You can create an imitation of an antique cage using the tinning method. There are different types of processing that allow you to achieve a spectacular look, as if the cell has retained a touch of antiquity:
- Prime the metal parts of the cage with red lead;
- cover with drying oil or oil-based varnish;
- Apply beeswax and polish.
You can create a patina effect, this will enhance the decorative effect of a stylish piece of English interior design and emphasize the vintage styling of the house. Supplement the cage with lighting - just a small LED “twig”, and a romantic atmosphere is created.
A cage with a flowerpot will harmoniously complement the interior of the room.
Black check will be a great addition to the decor anywhere
This option of cages with candles will add variety to any room.
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Home for a friend
If you decide to place a feathered friend inside the cage, you can also create an appropriate surroundings for him - elegant thin rods, decorations in the form of leaves and twigs look impressive on the outside, and inside you can hang an openwork feeder or a mirror in an elegant frame. You can decorate the cage inside and out using thin satin ribbons in delicate shades.
Cells with mirrors will look unusual and original
Place the cage anywhere and it will immediately update the environment
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Candlestick cage
A cage-candlestick looks very romantic in the interior. It's easy to do. Candles of the desired shade, height and thickness are placed inside the rods. Having this cage in the room you can enjoy its light in the evening.
When using candles for decoration, do not forget about safety precautions. The height of the cage should be such that the candle flame does not touch the dome of the product. Paper, fabric and similar decorations should also not be used here. The ban applies to anything that is flammable.
A candle holder cage should always be made of metal. Other materials will not be able to withstand the heat of the candles and will melt.
When summer turns to autumn
If you don’t want to care for a living bird, put a dummy in the cage. You can create a whole composition - a nest with bird eggs-models, a fruit-floral arrangement from twigs, flowers and models of berries and fruits. A bright autumn red-orange palette will decorate the room and bring into it the warmth of an autumn garden.
In spring it can be replaced with delicate green-blue or yellow tones. In winter, create a New Year's entourage - coniferous branches, cones, snowflakes and bright or snow-white Christmas tree balls will bring the fairy-tale night of wish fulfillment closer and fill the house with New Year's mood.
It will be difficult not to pay attention to such a creation
Such a decorative element will evoke only positive emotions in you.
A small decorative cage is what will transform your room
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Wooden cage
In order to make a decorative cage, you will need 2 square flat pieces of polystyrene foam measuring 10*10 or 15*15 cm, and wooden skewers. Along the edge of the foam, at the same distance from each other, you need to make several small holes (not through holes), pour glue into them and insert skewers. Do the same with the second piece of foam, putting it on the upper ends of the skewer. The result is a cell.
The roof is made from cardboard; it can be painted or covered with scrapbooking paper to suit your taste. Glue the roof to the base of the cage and decorate as desired.
During the holidays, cages will be very appropriate, the main thing is to decorate them correctly
By placing the cage on the floor or on the windowsill, it will immediately transform the entire room
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paper cage
Roll a lot of thin tubes from newspaper. From them you can weave the base - the bottom of the cage, the rods and the roof. Paint and decorate the cage with flowers. If you choose the colors of natural materials - create an imitation of tree branches, you can decorate the cage with flowers made of flax, burlap, natural materials - branches, berries, pine cones. She will decorate the house in a rustic style.
A cage made of branches is in no way inferior to durable metal ones.
Different shapes will complement the design differently
Use your imagination, even the worst ideas can pleasantly surprise you
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Fabric cage
It won’t be difficult for a needlewoman to make a cage from scrap materials. Take a round box (for example, Raffaello chocolates or similar). The upper and lower parts must be covered separately with fabric. Take a fabric with a small floral pattern. “Rods” can be made from skewers or paper tubes, sewing fabric covers for them or wrapping them with satin ribbon. You can also make a roof by connecting the elements in the center. Place a bird on the dome or decorate it with flowers, feathers, and ribbons.
Hanging cages above the table would be a great idea.
A cage with flowers will look very harmonious in a Provence style room.
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Master class: Decorative cage with flowers
The idea of using a birdcage in wedding decor is not new. However, this is the case when an accessory is so universal that it quietly becomes a classic. The composition, which florist Anastasia Ilyushina offers to create in just 20 minutes, is suitable for a celebration in the style of shabby chic and Provence. Or maybe just decorate the interior of a house or garden. Keeping in mind the upcoming holiday, we suggest considering this beauty as a gift idea, for example, for your mother.
What you will need to create a decorative cage with flowers:
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Master class: Decorative cage with flowers
Master class: Decorative cage with flowers
A decorative cage with flowers has a perfect place in the decor of the photo zone and the design of the registration arch. Although recently, designers have been using this romantic accessory even on guest tables: in this case, the flowers should not be artificial. The technology for working with live plants can be found in the master class on making a floral box.
As for the main component of the composition that we propose to assemble: the cage can be of any size, depending on your wishes and the Ikea assortment. By the way, you can buy it at a flower shop, but it’s a little more expensive. The cheapest way is to order online.
1. Using a utility knife, cut a piece of foam into a square shape that will fit on the bottom of your cage.
To make the rods look more aged, you can go over them with coarse sandpaper before you start decorating. After this, wipe the cage with a damp cloth.
Master class: Decorative cage with flowers
Master class: Decorative cage with flowers
2. We begin to lay out the floral arrangement. Place the largest buds at the bottom of the cage. It’s easy to secure them - just pierce the foam with the tip of the barrel.
Make sure that each flower has a pair: if you used one rose, then find a place for the second. This way the composition will look harmonious.
Master class: Decorative cage with flowers
Master class: Decorative cage with flowers
Master class: Decorative cage with flowers
3. The lower part of the flower bouquet should extend beyond the cage, and its shape should resemble a triangle. Balance the large buds at the bottom with several large flowers at the top.
Master class: Decorative cage with flowers
Master class: Decorative cage with flowers
To decorate the finished cage, you can also use ribbons, beads, and imitation pearl threads. If you are creating it as a present, then bows will come in handy. Choose the one that suits your color scheme.
Photo: Gennady Guryev
Anastasia Ilyushina , head of the Creative Workshop of Anastasia Ilyushina
Expert commentary
As for wedding decor, vintage cages are most often placed in the photo zone. I recommend trying something unusual: for example, for an outdoor summer wedding, you can hang several options of different sizes directly on the branches of trees, if your banquet area has them. The idea for the hall is to place small cages on the guests’ tables and add functionality to them: as an option, you can stick cards with numbers on them. In this case, the flowers must be fresh, of course.
