Birds of a feather flock together......in design?

Birds and bird motifs can be a significant addition to the design of your home. Aside from the pleasing visual aspect of the silhouette of a bird, many birds also hold significant meanings to many cultures. By adding certain birds or bird inspired patterns, you bolster the Feng Shui of your home. In traditional Feng Shui, birds can symbolize new opportunities even in difficult times, as well as love and commitment, abundance and good luck.

Specific birds can add significant meaning to your designs. Owls signify wisdom and that of protector. Peacocks signify affection, feelings of love, the status that of royalty as well as beauty and protection. Joy, celebration, nesting and happiness are all attributed to the image of magpies; which can also alleviate personal obstacles in career or love.

Lightness, inspiration and good luck are all attributed to incorporating birds in your home environment. There are more and more home décor products coming to the market that afford you the opportunity to bring birds, and the positive effects of birds in design, into your home.

Have some fun by adding a brightly colored bird statue, vase, or even a bank to an empty table top. Or add a throw pillow or throw rug with a playful bird pattern. There are wall appliqués that represent birds sitting on branches or wall decorations of brightly colored birds to hang up on display. Take it one step further with a chair upholstered in a bird-inspired toile from Pier1, or an entire bedspread decorated with branches and bird silhouettes. 

 Finding creative uses for bird cages, or even using patterns inspired by "bird prints" (ie: peacock feathers!) can be a unique way to flavor your home with birds while not quite reverting to statues and physical silhouettes.

There are so many options for home décor pieces representing birds or fabrics with a bird motif, that you can take your time selecting pieces that speak to you emotionally and symbolize the significance you desire, thus opening your home to the Feng Shui affects of the specific bird of your choice. So spread your wings and start designing!