Decorating with Birds

A bluejay zooms between two trees, a slant of light catching the azure shade of its wing. From high above you hear the plaintive coo of the mourning dove. Pretty to look at, delightful to hear, birds can bring life and whimsy to a woodland decorating scheme.

Fabric Bird Patterns Look for small patterns that don't overwhelm and use them as throw pillows, valances or place mats.

Wall Art Birds have long been a favored subject of artists. Look for prints and paintings of birds or woodland scenes where birds figure prominently. Wall hangings of birds are also desirable.

Bird Wallpaper Wallpaper borders can be a good way to incorporate a bird motif in the room. If papering the walls, make sure the bird design is small and subtle so as not to overwhelm the room.

Bird Figurines Bird figurines look pretty on side tables, mantels and hall trees. They can be found in a variety of media, such as intricately carved wooden figures, delicately painted porcelain or wrought iron garden statues.

Furniture with Birds Keep your eyes open for furnishings that incorporate birds. A lamp with a bird in the pedestal,birds carved into table legs or chair backs, or birds depicted in chair upholstery are just a few possibilities.

Feathers A few colorful feathers arranged fetchingly in a vase, a plumed hat hanging from a coatrack or perhaps a pen with a plume resting on a desk can be attractive.

Decorating with Birds Nests and Bird Houses Use the bird's home as part of your woodland decorating scheme. Faux or real bird nests look fetching displayed on a mantel or coffee table, perhaps with a few imitation robin eggs inside. Birdhouses add a quaint touch, whether they're simple wooden boxes with a hole or elaborate bird mansions. Old fashioned, empty iron birdcages can add an aura of yesteryear to your room design.

Bird Feeders Attract real birds to your woodland designed home by hang a birdfeeder on a branch outside your window. Suet attracts pretty woodpeckers and other colorful birds, and hummingbird feeders are always a favorite. The key to using birds in your décor is to refrain from overdoing it. Birds everywhere overwhelm, but subtle touches here and there will add the ideal accents to your woodland décor.