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10 Pretty and Functional Chicken Coops That Will Inspire

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Are you looking for beautiful inspiration for your own chicken coop? Check out my top 10 Pretty and Functional Chicken Coops right now!

Do you have a chicken coop that you'd like to update? Maybe you need a little help in the inspiration department? Then, you're in luck my friend! Today's post is the one for you! :) #diychickencoops #chickencoop #chickencoopdesigns #chickencoopideas

My husband and I have wanted chickens for a while now, but just haven’t had the time to build a chicken coop quite yet. However, this past weekend we decided it was high time we jumped aboard this bandwagon and hitched a ride to crazy town!

{Updated Chicken Coop with DIY Wood Sign}

The biggest discrepancy that we (always) seem to have is my “pretty factor” versus his “functional” one. I mean, come on. You can have both! He wasn’t quite certain that both could be accomplished so I was on a mission to show him that it could definitely be accomplished.

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    So, check out this amazing list of 10 pretty and functional chicken coops that will have you wanting a few backyard chickens of your own!

    First of all, I have to admit that this first one is by far my favorite. I love the simplicity!

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    {Williams Sonoma}

    {Trevor Made}

    While I can only imagine the pretty penny they must’ve spent on this coop maybe one day when I’m rich and famous. Wink, wink!

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    {Tone on Tone}

    Are you looking for beautiful inspiration for your own chicken coop? Check out my top 10 Pretty and Functional Chicken Coops right now!

    I’m pretty sure we are all on the same page with this one… wow.. it’s absolutely breathtaking. Mike (however) was definitely not on board with this one. Men. Sigh.

    {The Fancy Farmgirl}

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    {Tilly’s Nest}

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     {Backyard Chickens}

    There’s just something about this one that just attracts me like a bee to honey. It’s probably the red, but all of the plant life is simply stunning as well!

    Are you looking for beautiful inspiration for your own chicken coop? Check out my top 10 Pretty and Functional Chicken Coops right now!

    {BHG}

    Did you know that I typically watch (or at least have on) one of the Lord of the Rings or Hobbit movies every week? Yea… I’m a little obsessed. Kinda. Sorta. Ok, really, really.

    Therefore, I needlessly love this little thing!

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     {Source}

    Sigh… how perfect is this beauty?! This gorgeous combination of farmhouse white and endless amounts of plant life has me swooning! The post below is definitely worth visiting!

    {Heather Bullard}

    Finally, this reclaimed wood variation is absolutely stunning in all its industrial and rustic goodness!

    Are you looking for beautiful inspiration for your own chicken coop? Check out my top 10 Pretty and Functional Chicken Coops right now!

    {The Garden Coop}

    10 Pretty and Functional Chicken Coops

    Have you ever built a chicken coop? I’d love to see pictures of yours! Send them on over if you do 😉

    If you loved these ideas then you’ll definitely want to browse some of my other DIY projects that are full of step-by-step tutorials as well as freebies galore! Can’t wait to see you again! – LZ

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    This post was originally created in May 2015, and then updated in May 2020.


    About LZ Cathcart

    LZ is an artist who loves creating illustrations, custom hand lettering and patterns for gifts, home decor, fabric, and wallpaper. She is also the creative mind behind The Summery Umbrella where she shows you how to make handmade signs, various DIY projects and gorgeous home decor.

    When she’s not dreaming up new projects and designs you can typically find her drinking her fair share of coffee, hanging out with her super handy husband and her sweet and sassy daughter. They all have a hard time sitting sit so this family is constantly on the go!

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    Comments

    1. Our Home Of Many Blessings says

      July 1, 2015 at 12:28 pm

      So cute! I didnt even know chicken coops could look so cute!!! Followed you over here from wonderful wednesday hop and a new follower!Thank you for sharing!

      • LZ Cathcart says

        July 2, 2015 at 7:48 am

        I’m so happy you stopped by, and that you’re finding so much to be inspired by! I’m definitely going to head on over to your site to say hello 🙂

        • Our Home Of Many Blessings says

          July 2, 2015 at 2:41 pm

          Yay!! Come on over!:)

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