What do we think about when decorating a garden or another outdoor space? First of all, landscaping, second, furniture and only third, decor and small details but the latter are those that can really create an ambience, a mood and inspire. Such little details are textiles: towels, pillows, blankets, tableware if you have tables, rugs and decorations and sometimes such details can be birdhouses, bird feeders and other wildflife attractions to fill your space with birds’ songs or beautiful butterflies.
Birdhouses and feeders are traditional, I can’t name a garden feature that would be older than them. Welcoming birds makes our gardens more inviting, we can enjoy watching and listening to them, and even your pets will enjoy watching birds. DIYin a birdhouse, a feeder or a whole arrangement of these is a great way to personalize your outdoors a lot and make it cozier. We’ve gathered a bunch of beautiful rustic birdhouses and feeders that can easily match a cottage, rustic or even woodland-inspired garden, and some of them can fit a fairytale one, too, take a look!
Wicker Birdhouses
Wicker pieces are my favorites because they look cute and cozy and they can match a modern farmhouse or rustic space. If you take natural materials, the disadvantage may be that they won’t last too long but still will be very sustainable. If you take plastic wicker, this piece will really last for long having a similar to natural look. Go for creative shapes like drops or spheres, or style the birdhouse in a more traditional way, like a real house – it’s up to you and what you like. If you are making a bird feeder, you can just make some wicker cups on stands or again go for smaller drops with food inside.
A whole arrangement of metal acorn bird feeders with leaves are adorable to hang in your garden, they look natural and will double as decor.
An arrangement of woven birdhouses and bird feeders of various shapes is a cool way to attract birds to your outdoor spaces.
A drop-shaped wicker and colorful yarn bird feeder is a lovely idea for a rustic or boho outdoor space, and bright yarn gives interest to it.
An arrangement of wicker birdhouses hanging on chains is a lovely idea for a rustic garden. You can hang them on trees or even in your porch.
Small wicker bird feeders on stands are easy to make and look nice welcoming birds to eat. They won't take much time to DIY.
A large and cool wicker and pinecone bird feeder witha roof and greenery is a natural-looking piece for a rustic or woodland space.
A small rustic wicker bird feeder is a cool addition to a rustic space, and you can make several ones to attract more birds. Such a feeder is very lightweight and can be hung even on thin branches.
Wicker houses covered with moss hanging on the branch are amazing for a natural and cool look, they won't stand out on trees much.
A drop-shaped wicker birdhouse is a lovely idea, it looks natural and won't stand out too much and it lets the birds eat and stay inside.
A small wicker drop-shaped feeder is a cool idea for many spaces, it's very natural and can be hung even on thin branches, and it won't look heavy.
These drop-shaped wicker bird feeders are a perfect idea for a rustic space, they are an integral part of the decor.
A beautiful suspended wicker bird feeder or birdhouse is a gorgeous idea for a rustic or boho garden, it will be a cohesive part of decor.
A wicker heart birdhouse is a very cute idea for a rustic garden or another outdoor space, and it looks extremely cute.
A large wicker birdhouse with a cone-shaped roof placed on a stand will accommodate several birds and can be used as a feeder.
Wood Birdhouses
Wood is the most popular material for building a birdhouse, and there are lots of DIYs on the web that will tell you how to easily make one using just some wood, nails and glue. The main interest here is decorating, I bet, and here the possibilities are endless, you can realize your wildest dreams! Fairy cottages, wood cabins, traditional stained houses, various decor like moss, branches, faux ladybugs and even planted greenery and succulents on the roof – that’s not even all! Choose the look and colors according to the style of your space and hang the house on a tree or even install a whole tiered cottage on a stand. As for pros and cons, wood is very sustainable and natural, not very long-lasting, especially if you are living in warm and humid climates but it looks cozy and cool.
A rustic birch bird feeder is easy to DIY and will accommodate a lot of birds.
A modern meets rustic bird house placed on a stand with succulents is a functional decoration for your garden.
A birdhouse decorated with painted blooms, chamomiles and lilac, is an adorable solution for a cottage garden, this is a real work of art.
A pretty modern bird cottage with succulents and blooms on top looks natural and cool.
A pink birdhouse with a heart is a super cute piece to attract birds and to add cuteness to your cottage house.
A beautiful and cute birdhouse with cutout maple leaves and some carved leaves and pinecones for decor is adorable.
This mini bird cottage is a whole masterpiece with branches, moss, potted blooms, baskets and a broom us amazing.
A bright green birdhouse with painted leaves and blooms, branches and moss looks absolutely cohesive on the tree and its colors are natural.
A red and black shabby chic birdhouse with pinecones and a hood is a lovely idea for a rustic or woodland garden, and its bright color will make it stand out.
A rough birch birdhouse with bark is a cool idea if you prefer all-natural and rustic decor.
A small rustic birdhouse on a stand, with a mini planter and blooms is a perfect solution for a rustic or farmhouse garden.
A yellow birdhouse with branches and moss, ladybugs and a branch roof with moss is a lovely idea for rustic and woodland spaces.
A classic stained wood birdhouse is always a good idea, whatever your garden style is, and making one using wood and nails is easy and won't take much time.
A tiered installation of a bird cottage with bright blooms and a bird feeder is placed on a stand and it looks lovely.
These amazing triangle birdhouses are rich and dark-stained, they are durable and comfortable, and stars add a cute touch.
Such a mini house of a triangle shape, covered with bark and branches, is a lovely idea and you can make one yourself.
A rustic meets woodland birdhouse made of weathered wood, with branches, red shingle and pinecones, is a very cozy and lovely idea.
A weathered wood birdhouse is styled with lush greenery and blooms at the base and on top is a rustic and all-natural decoration.
A white bird cottage on a tall stand is a cool idea for a garden, surround it with blooms and let birds visit the house.
A stained wood birdhouse with branches and branch slices on top is a very natural-looking piece that will easily match any trees and other landscapes.
A small drop-shaped birdhouse covered with branches is a lovely idea for smaller birds, and you can make on using nails and glue.
A dark-stained birdhouse with succulents and greenery on top is a lovely solution for a rustic space, and it will be cohesive part of a cottage garden.
A woodland-inspired birdhouse with branches, pinecones, acorns and moss is a very cool idea for rustic and woodland gardens.
A rich-stained birdhouse with a sloped roof, blooms and pinecones is a cool solution, place it on a stand.
A light-stained birdhouse with a succulent roof is a cute and natural solution and a creative way to show off the succulents.
A weathered wood birdhouse with succulents on top is a very cool and fresh idea, and succulents are very trendy.
Stained box-shaped birdhouses with sloped roofs and greenery planted on top are a modern version of traditional rustic birdhouses.
A rough wood birdhouse with bark, mushrooms, pinecones, moss and branches is a truly forest-like piece, suitable for a fairytale garden, too.
A white and yellow birdhouse with branches, tree slices, moss and bees for decor looks like a bee house, it's bright and cute.
Terracotta Birdhouses
Terracotta planters can be turned into cool bird feeders and even houses. Take some planters and plates to glue them, make holes and hang somewhere you want to create a proper feeder. Terracotta is a unique idea for any garden, and it will stand out, it’s quite durable and can withstand a lot of harsh conditions, though it won’t withstand the frost and can be broken cause of strong wind.
This gorgeous painted terracotta ring is a perfect minimal boho or rustic bird feeder is a cool and lightweight decoration to attract birds.
This two-storey birdhouse is made of terracotta planters and plates, and you can install one yourself using some planters you have at hand.
This lovely bird feeder is made of a terracotta planter and plate, and it looks cool and cute. You can make such a piece yourself drilling some holes and attaching the plate to the planter.
These cool terracotta beehive bird feeders hanging are amazing to style your garden, they look cute, natural and will attract birds.
Small Tips
Remember that if you have cats who can walk in the garden, you shouldn’t install bird feeders and houses too low, hang them high on the trees and make the space around clean for the birds to see who’s approaching. The tree you are choosing shouldn’t have branches that are comfortable for climbing, otherwise the birds can get hurt and your cat, who can fall off this tree, too.