There is an item: a cage for keeping birds. But there are no birds and no desire to have them at all. Should I throw away the cage or give it to poultry farmers? Wait to make hasty decisions. If your hands at least a little like to make something, and your head (if you want) can have some really good ideas, you should think about using this empty cage in the interior. And who knows, maybe you won’t even be able to imagine that you ever wanted to get rid of such a wonderful thing! Let's take it in order: sit down and think (turn on the computer and find a topic of interest) what might be more useful for your interior. Perhaps you just need:
- Birdcage Chandelier
- Table lamp
- Vintage candlestick
- A cage as a support for indoor plant
- Cage-decorative element
Let's look at each of the proposed ways to use a birdcage in the interior. And only then will you draw your own conclusion in what form you will use this thing.
Birdcage Chandelier - if you are tired of all these ceiling colossus that clutter up the space above your head, then this option is for you. Lightweight, breathable, transparent... There are many advantages, and besides, the mood is such that you want something unusual. Well, if not in an apartment, then you can certainly experiment at the dacha!
Light, free, easy to breathe... And this cage chandelier only adds even more lightness to the interior.
Look how such a chandelier looks laconic even in toilet room, where there is nothing superfluous.
A birdcage chandelier can be complemented with completely simple objects, even birds made of newsprint!
If your cage has been lying somewhere in the attic or closet for a very long time and belonged to your grandfather, who loved birds, then this is not a reason to be upset, but quite the opposite. Traces of time, namely scuffs, peeling paint and rusty rods, are what you need. Nowadays, old things with traces of “lived days” are in fashion. Of course, you still have to refine these advantages and make some efforts for this. For example, wash off the dust, remove peeling paint, perhaps even coat it with fresh clear varnish. For such an antique cage, select details that match its appearance: an antique-looking incandescent lamp and a twisted electrical wire in a special textile braid.
If you like things with “traces of years gone by,” don’t put too much effort into putting the cage in order. Let its appearance speak for itself that this thing has history.
But the birdcage can be painted. If the cage is metal, you will need paint that matches the material.
If desired, the cage chandelier can be supplemented with chains, with the help of which it will be held on the ceiling, and electrical wire can be hidden under a specially sewn fabric cover, such as burlap. (Of course, after consulting with a competent electrician about safety.) You can also simply cover an already tired small one with a cage. ceiling chandelier with pendants. The interior will change and the mood, perhaps, too!
There are bird cages various shapes: square, rectangular, round, elongated, small, larger - that is, different. That’s why they make wonderful chandeliers!
A birdcage chandelier easily fits into any interior: from the most simple to the luxurious.
This cage chandelier will be able to decorate or . Such a light look will refresh any interior. You can try to make such a chandelier with your own hands. You need a birdcage (or its stylization) and strung on strong threads bugles or transparent beads. Excess partitions around the cage can be removed using special tools. And attach threads with beads to the remaining rods using hot transparent glue. Add artificial flowers for decoration.
This unusual cage chandelier will decorate a bedroom decorated in a shabby chic style. This style is suitable for those who value not only practicality and convenience in the interior, but also the subtle beauty of colors, elegant details and delicate shades.
In a children's room, a birdcage chandelier will become an additional decor and will also support the “feathered” interior created in the room. In addition, you can come up with something else for the children's room that will delight your child, for example, a roach Indian headdress made of feathers.
A cage chandelier can be used in any living space. So, a small cage chandelier can be attached to the ceiling in the hallway, in the pantry or in the dressing room.
An additional accessory to a cage chandelier can be a metal chain.
If you want to place bird cage chandeliers inside, then do not use them for lighting. a simple lamp incandescent to avoid heating and fire of the “inhabitants of the cell”.
Decorating a cage chandelier with “birds” is the most natural and suitable option. The chandelier becomes “lived in,” and birds not only do not spoil the interior, but, on the contrary, add a light and lively touch to it.
Of course, the interior may also have chandeliers stylized as bird cages. These chandeliers are distinguished by the fact that they are more massive and stronger. Can be decorated with anything: forged elements, crystal and even beautiful natural stones.
Table lamp - perhaps there is a table lamp in your home, the lampshade of which only spoils the interior. Here is an option to replace it. You can decorate your new lamp with artificial ivy. To make such a table lamp, you can also use a forged blank, which can become the base.
Watch a master class on how to make a chandelier from a birdcage or table lamp that will decorate your room.
Candlestick cage -just place the candles inside, after placing a ceramic plate on the bottom of the cage.
Cage as a support for a houseplant
- will become a real decoration for a summer balcony or loggia. All you need to do is pour some soil into a tray and plant a few seeds of a beautiful bindweed in it. And in the fall, you can bring the cage into the apartment and transplant your favorite indoor climbing flower into it. 
Cage is a decorative element in the interior — you can come up with many options for using a birdcage in this direction. Here are some of them:
Butterflies, artificial flowers, birds, small toys can be easily mounted on an openwork mesh and hung in the room or placed to decorate it.
Airiness, lightness, weightlessness and, as a result, the same mood of everyone who sees this piece of furniture.
If you are the happy owner of a forged birdcage, it can become an interior decoration in itself. Complement such a thing and somewhat “soften” the rough appearance forged product artificial flowers that completely imitate real ones will help.
For young and sophisticated natures, decorating a birdcage with colorful butterflies is suitable. They will create a summer mood.
Decorative cage may not only be made of metal. Both vine and even paper are suitable for its production. See how to do it:
This decorative cage can decorate any room and even the hallway, if the appropriate interior is created there.
On summer veranda suburban (or country house), on a balcony or loggia, hang stylized small birdcages from the wall or ceiling. Don't forget to fill them with flowers country flower beds. (Flowers can be placed in small jars of water and made so that they are not noticeable).
And if you don’t have a birdcage, but you decide that you need one in your interior, you’ll have to look at markets where they sell old things. You might get lucky.
You can place a composition made of natural or artificial materials in the cage.
To create styles such as country (including Provence) and style, stylized bird cages are used to decorate the interior and add charm.
Birds cut from wood or cast from metal can be an addition to such cages. Scuffs on decorative items are signs of time and will only decorate any country interior.
A decorative birdcage painted white goes well with floral prints on fabrics and beautiful lace. self made.
A birdcage in the interior gives it a sophisticated, graceful and even elegant look. Try it!
And a pink checkered pattern, of course, will help create a romantic atmosphere in the bedroom or
Such compositions can decorate a shabby chic style bedroom.
And this “cage” can be woven with your own hands from rigid wire.
Watch this video for a master class on how to implement this idea.
Choose in what form you will use the birdcage in the interior. Just remember when decorating this item to treat the matter with soul, do this work with good mood. And then everything will work out!
Among the new products that can be used in interior design, it stands out for its special charm and interesting appearance decorative cage. Such a product, be it metal, wood or even paper, will enliven the space of the room and will be indispensable for recreating vintage, romantic styles, such as Provence or English interior. And, best of all, what’s so interesting is that you can make it with wire and wooden skewers yourself.
DIY decorative cage
The need for lessons and master classes that focus on making DIY decorative cage, appeared because the price in the store for such accessories cannot be called low. The cages that collections from well-known companies offer us cost incredible amounts of money, but the mass market will also force you to fork out more. Then how, having bought everything necessary materials and collecting the most simple tools, you can make a craft, the cost of which will be several times less than purchased.
Another advantage of a self-made craft over a purchased one is that you can create your own design ideas, do not repeat with already existing interiors, create completely new images. What can it be used for? decorative cage? Buy or making it means getting a wonderful candlestick or lampshade for a lamp, a flowerpot for a lamp, decorating gifts or interior compositions.
In addition, such weightless and openwork cells will immediately create the necessary romantic, gentle atmosphere. They are very easy to use for a task, for a birthday or other holidays; such decor is often used at outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions in an open space. Can be supplemented metal constructions with fresh flowers, birds made of fabric, or you can hang them on tree branches, putting surprise gifts inside for guests.
options, how to make a decorative cage there are many, everything is determined not only by the task you set for the product, but also by the material with which it will be easiest for you to work. For example, paper crafts are quite simple, I have light weight, which will allow them to be used, for example, for the task, . You can put sweets and flowers in them for a present; besides, even a child can handle paper cages. But, of course, wooden ones, and even more so metal models They look much more presentable. Plus, their size can vary from miniature to huge, almost covering the entire wall, depending on how you see the future interior composition in your imagination.
Let's consider the method of making metal crafts as the most visually attractive. Before you start working with the material (and this will be metal wire), you will need to draw a drawing of the future craft in life size in two projections - side view and bottom. You need the bottom to determine not only the wooden or cardboard bottom itself to which you will attach the wire walls, but also to determine the circumference for the twisted decorative elements that run across the cage.
First, a frame is formed, two circles are made required size, they are attached to pieces of wire that form the arch. You can secure all the elements to each other using more thin wire or by soldering (if you are not afraid of working with blowtorch). Decorative elements are made separately: the wire is cut into small pieces, they are bent according to a template, also drawn in full size, and connected to each other. By applying the resulting tape to the bottom circumference, you can give the element the correct round shape. After all the wires are in place, you need to form a door, if the project requires it, and then cover the entire surface of the frame with paint to hide the joints. We also paint the bottom of the resulting cage or line it with fabric or colored paper. Flowers made from satin ribbons, small felt birds, and so on will help decorate the craft for interior decoration. As a result, you will get a product no worse than designer ones decorative cells, photo which are included, among other things, in our article.
Decorative cells in the interior
Usage decorative cells in the interior may be limited only by the style of the room, but not at all by it functional purpose. Of course, for the laconic modern interior such decor will be inappropriate, but for a romantic style it would be correct to place a cage not only in the bedroom or living room, but also in the kitchen, and even in the bathroom.
Examples that show good options placement of such decor are posted above. However, all the photographs from our material today can be used as a guide for placing such decor in the interior. Wall or tabletop, hanging on a chain or standing on the floor, it will certainly refresh the room and give it the appropriate mood.
Decorative items, and especially those made with your own hands, enliven any interior. Lightness and tenderness in home environment A decorative birdcage will contribute. It can decorate a house decorated in Provence style and will fit perfectly into 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 I will look very beautiful through the bars of the cage
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 Provençal 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 a soft bedding with a gentle floral decor in the style of your room and let your furry friend into the cage.
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
Decorating a decorative cage
Having bought a ready-made birdcage, you can decorate it yourself. You can come up with many options - depending on the style and color design space.
Flowers and herbs
Openwork check white You can decorate it 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. Beautiful scented candle, placed inside the cage, will decorate the interior of a romantic bedroom.
In the kitchen stylish element The decor will be fruits and spices placed under the dome of the cage - for example, garlic heads. Can be planted in a low bowl aromatic herbs. 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
Antique effect
Except metal cage, you can use wooden birdcages - painting them with white paint, creating scuffed effects. Shabby chic, vintage, Provence and others like them will gladly accept such a “gift”. wooden cage can be decorated using decoupage technique, creating a crackle effect - cracks created in a special way- using craquelure varnish - they 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. Eat different types processing that allows you to achieve impressive looking, as if the cage had 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 item English interior, will emphasize the vintage style 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.
With dreams of the sea
The Mediterranean style can be emphasized with a decorative item reminiscent of the sea - place seashells, sand, pebbles brought from the sea in the cage. Place a wide and low pillar candle inside.
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 from 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
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 will transform your room
We create a cage with our own hands
If you love creativity and are interested in how to make a decorative cage with your own hands, pay attention to the following tips. The most common and simple ways making birdcages for home decor - from wooden sticks(you can use kebab skewers) and paper (newspaper) tubes.
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
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 colors 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
Fabric cage
It will not 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.
Home for romantics
A decorative cage can become the basis for creating compositions with porcelain dolls, vintage soft toys. Whatever you come up with - birds, flowers, toys - such a decorative cage, decorated with your own hands in the spirit of a romantic dreamer, will envelop the house in an enchanting atmosphere, take you back to childhood or fill your heart with love.
Video: DIY decorative cage
You can make a decorative birdcage with your own hands from available material- made of wire. You can plant a homemade textile bird or one purchased at a souvenir store in a birdcage.
A wire cage can also be used as a flowerpot for indoor flowers or just as a decorative element for interior decoration. A decorative cage in a vintage or vintage style will look especially good. classic interior. I invite you to watch three master classes on the topic of handmade from wire, on creating cells, as well as several beautiful ideas ready-made cells for your inspiration. Enjoy watching!
Made of wire. Decorative cages
Decorative cage-pot for interior decoration
Decorative bird cages
Decorative birdcage is a handmade wire souvenir.
For work you will need the following materials:
Galvanized wire (the master used 16 gauge)
Soldering iron
Aluminum brazing
Rosin
Pliers
Ruler (cutting and measuring mat)
Glass tumbler
1 toothpick
Aerosol (primer or paint)
Paper or cardboard for the bottom
Ribbon
Making rings for the cage. The cage itself is small, but I think if you take thicker wire and a larger glass, you can make the cage larger.
We should get:
3 parts of a circle
3 main parts of the structure (arched)
1 toothpick
- bird hanger shape.
We bend the loop at the top in this way. We round off the ends.
Insert a toothpick.
Let's assemble our cage.
We solder the parts together.
After soldering, clean the cage with a towel. And we cover our cage with spray paint.
After that we add the bottom for our cage. Cut out from cardboard the right size circle. Next we tie a ribbon and attach a hanger for the bird.
Souvenir decorative birdcage made of wire .
For work we will need:
- Drawing of a cell in two projections and a sketch of a decorative motif.
- Wire. Main (I used aluminum, 2.0 mm) and auxiliary (I used nichrome 0.9 mm). With a cage height of 19cm, 10m of aluminum wire was used.
- Plywood 0.4 cm.
- Needle nose pliers.
- Jigsaw.
- Drill.
We draw the cell in two projections. Find out the circumference of the base
Divide the circumference by 4 and get the length of the motif decorative insert. We draw out the dimensions of the motif and draw a pattern in it, taking into account the pitch of the knitting needles and taking into account that the motif will be repeated, and it is necessary to provide for fastening the motifs together.
We bend two circles from the main wire - this will be the bottom and top of the decorative insert. We firmly clamp the ends together.
Based on the sketch, we bend the elements of the pattern from the wire. When the motif is completely ready, we fasten the elements together with auxiliary wire.
We bend the motif around the circumference of the base. One of four parts is ready.
We bend the second part and similarly make it arched. At this point I became impatient and wanted to quickly attach the motif to the circles.
We complete 2 more motifs and attach them to the bases of the decorative insert.
Bend a small circle to secure the top of the cage spokes. First we attach the four main ones.
We fasten the remaining spokes of the dome in the same way.
Let's start making the base. We draw a circle on the plywood, the radius R of which is equal to the radius of our wire circles. On this circle we mark the centers of the holes, dividing it into required amount(I have 24) equal parts. Make the radius of the base itself R+5 mm. We drill holes for the spokes, select a drill so that the spoke enters the plywood with force
The cage dome is ready, wooden base ready too, it's time to connect them. We measure the knitting needles with a margin according to the sketch. We bend the hook and attach it to the lower base of the decorative element, directing the end of the knitting needle into the hole in the base.
It is more convenient to secure the main knitting needles and then add subsequent ones. Having measured the required distance to the base, we bite off the knitting needle from below with wire cutters and bend it.
We leave a span of 2 links - a door. The door should be curved. We make a loop for fastening at one end of the workpiece and bend the workpiece around the circumference.
The blank turns into a curl - a decorative element. We make two mirror parts.
We connect the loops with a knitting needle. The hinges of the door itself are on the right.
Add the missing spokes in the door and bend the base of the doorway.
To the base of the doorway we add two spokes from below, taking into account the size of the door itself. We also thread these knitting needles into the wooden base and bend them. We secure the door. That's it, the cage is ready!
Vintage bird cages. Ideas for inspiration.
Dear readers, you will be pleased with this selection original ideas on creating decorative birdcages with birds and even several master classes on their creation :)
And we will begin our excursion by watching a master class on creating this cage.
You will need:
Approximately 16 gauge galvanized wire
Soldering iron with solder and soldering
Pliers
1 toothpick
Spray paint in the color of your choice.
Cardboard circle required diameter
Satin ribbons for decoration
Gloves
Let's study the master class:
Note: Wear gloves, and since you will be working without rosin for sealing, place a little paste on the section of wire that will be soldered, then the growths will be very neat :)
Wrap the wire around the glass, and then cut it into half rings, in this way you will get same sizes wire.
Additionally, we cut the wire in size 3 pieces, more elongated, as shown in the picture. And all that remains is to create a perch from a twisted pendant, as shown in the picture.
The long arms are 4 inches long and the rings are 3 inches long. Take a closer look at how to make a perch hanger.
Let's start soldering the wire. Look at the sequence of this process.
When the first xhec is all soldered, it's time to start attaching the second tier.
We do the same with the third tier.
If you have more elongated arms, then you will have a total of 4 levels. the lower level is soldered at the ends of the wire. and then a round cardboard bottom is glued with a hot gun and a pendant with a perch is tied with a bow :)
based on materials from the site-howjoyful.com
If you don’t have a soldering iron or don’t know how to use it, don’t be discouraged, because all these manipulations can be held together using a hot gun, and the very tips can be stuck into through holes in the cardboard, which you will make in advance with an awl. From the wrong side we bend the ends of the twigs and glue them with a hot gun :)
Now look great ideas craftswomen who created bird cages with their own creativity and decorated them in an original way :)
1. Great idea sewn sachet, decorated with a checkered print.
2. even just a perch looks beautiful, decorated with a bird and additionally decorated with flowers and leaves. 
3. How beautifully you can use a ready-made cell for kitchen interior decor :)
4. If there is no wire, then you can imitate a cage with paper string :)
5. Please note - the wire is simply wound onto the arms. Even such negligence has its own charm :)
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7. Birds made of felt :) 
8. From the finished cage they built a base for table lamp:)
9. If you want, you can make a bird out of polymer clay or cold porcelain :)
10. A couple of suitable pictures will definitely not hurt you :)) 
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12. Take it into service :)) This beautiful bird is made from wire :))
13. We will find a use for everything, even bottle caps :))
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16. Why don’t you like a cage? :) To imitate it, we used a wire mesh :) It can easily replace a lampshade for a light bulb in the kitchen or in a nursery or greenhouse :)
How beautiful and romantic!! :)
18. Such breeds have a right to exist:)0
19. As I understand it, they used a baking dish for the bottom :)
20. yummy?:)) Otherwise! :)) 
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26. Paper birdcage :) 
27. Very worthy panel :))
28. By the way, you can not only sew birds, but also knit them :) 
29. Beauty and originality:) 
30. I picked this up during the course of the play:) Decoupage girls will understand me:))