Unique Bird House Ideas
I love when I see something that is typically very plain and boring taken to a whole new level because of someone’s creativity. Let’s face it, without creative and artistic minds out there, we would live in a very dull world. Luckily, everyone has their own talents and can offer up their own take and perspective on certain things. One of my new favorite things is bird houses. Not the same old boring ones that you would see at a big box store, but the ones that come from a vivid imagination.
I met the man who runs Porter’s Tavern Woodworks at a local craft fair. His bird house and bird feeder designs are so incredible and range from fancy to almost silly, in a good way of course. There are cedar feeders designed to look like a resort for birdies. There are brightly painted houses with a colorful bouncy ball for the peg. You can even find double-decker bird apartments. How does this guy come up with this stuff? Luckily, Boris Lurie Art Foundation (BLAF) asked so you could know.
BLAF: How did you get started designing houses for birds?
PTWW: Before I began building furniture and homes for birds I worked for a company that designed modular home plans. I got to work with people looking to buy modular homes and customize these houses for people. After I was laid off due to the economy, I decided that I could make some cash by creating houses. Only this time they were for birds. My seven year old son also helps come up with ideas that are really imaginative as well.
BLAF: Where do you get your inspiration?
PTWW: That varies. It could be something as simple as a golf ball, or some kind of house my son drew on a piece of paper. If I find old kitchen cabinet knobs around I can design a house around those. Inspiration is everywhere.
This guy’s work is really phenomenal. Check out some of his houses below or at his website: porterstavernwoodworks.com
Yes, those are little stained glass windows in a bird house! Impressive, right?
Gotta love those bright colors and copper roofs.
Simple and rustic.
