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Decorating with vases is a beautiful way to style your home. Whether filled with beautiful fresh flowers or displayed as decorative objects, vases make a lovely finishing touch for any room. 

From dainty bud vases and classic glass designs to vintage jugs and rustic confit pots, there are all sorts of vessels that can be used as vases to display flowers and many can look equally beautiful as stand alone pieces within interior design. 

There's also an array of ways they can be displayed, too, from arranged in groups on a mantelpiece or a side table, to placed alone in the center of a dining table. 

To help you get inspired we've rounded up an array of beautiful decorating ideas for arranging vases as well as some handy tips from the experts about where to place them and what vases to use for certain blooms.

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Decorating with vases – where to start

When it comes to decorating with vases, choosing the right vase is key as it can transform a floral display.

If you are given a large bouquet bursting with blooms you'll want to make sure you have the right shape of vase to show them off, alternatively a well-chosen vase can elevate the humblest of blooms into a beautiful centerpiece or arrangement, so it's worth having a selection of sizes and designs available.

However there's no need to fill vases with flowers for them to look beautiful, statement pieces with sculptural shapes, hand-painted with artisan designs, or made from beautiful materials that showcase fabulous texture, whether rustic or reflective, can look stunning displayed alone or in a curated grouping.

1. Choose the right vase for your flowers

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When it comes to decorating with flowers be sure to have a selection of vases at the ready. Different blooms have different habits, plus, as living things, they change over time causing the shape of the arrangement to evolve.

'I’d recommend having a choice of vases,' explains London-based florist Gail Smith for LSA International . 'A bunch of pink tulips could look amazing in one vase and a dog’s dinner in another. Vases whose neck is narrower than the base of the vase are the easiest to arrange in.'

For an arrangement of soaring spire flowers such as delphiniums or larkspur, try a narrow flared glass vase as pictured and keep it clear in order to let the blooms speak for themselves.

2. Line a mantel with artisan vessels

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Arranging a series of vases in different shapes and heights along is a lovely mantel decor idea. For an artful display with texture and interest choose a selection of organic, handmade ceramic vases such as these designs from The New Craftsman and Be Still Ceramics. 

While they will look beautiful as a permanent display, filling the vases with a few single stems of seasonal blooms will help keep your mantel looking pretty and fresh throughout the year.

3. Create table centerpiece with vintage charm

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There's noting like a beautiful hand-tied bouquet of seasonal blooms to fill a room with color and fragrance, plus they make the perfect accent piece for entertaining guests, whether at a diner party or afternoon tea in the kitchen. When it comes to displaying flowers as a dining table decor idea, don't be afraid to stray from the traditional glass vase. 

Urns and confit jars are brilliant for creating a rustic farmhouse look and are perfect for 'large headed flowers, including double tulips, peonies, garden roses and hydrangea,' explains florist Philippa Craddock . 'The narrower neck helps to hold and support these larger stems, to create bold designs with ease.' 

4. Arrange artisan vases on shelves

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Create a striking display in a modern living room by decorating shelves with an array of ceramic artisan vases in a mix of abstract shapes, painterly finishes and bold colors.

To help the vases stand out, paint the shelves in a muted shade, this will bring enough color to off-set the vases without competing with them.

5. Brighten up a hallway

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As the room into which we welcome guests, the hallway makes a perfect space to display vases fill of fresh flowers as they are guaranteed to bring a joyful and uplifting feel. If you're looking to embrace entry table decor then a console table or sideboard is a must. 

In addition to be a practical, 'a console table will also give you a surface to add some decor so people coming into your home get a sense of your personal style and what to expect,' says Emma Deterding, founder and creative director, Kelling Designs . 'Dress the console with decorative vases and objets, display your best family photos and bring in a touch of nature with plants.'

Decorating with mirrors above a console will make a hallway feel instantly bigger, but is also a lovely way to amplify a vase of flowers making them appear more abundant.

6. Display a series of bud vases

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When it comes to floral displays bigger doesn't necessarily mean better – single stems in little vases can be just as effective as a large centerpiece and really allows each bloom to shine. 'I like to use bud vases for quick, elegant table designs, using simplistic single stems to mixed mini bunches of small stems,' says Philippa Craddock.

These chinoiserie vases are great for adding a pop of pattern and would fit beautifully fully with a blue and white scheme.

7. Cluster bud vases 

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For a delicate yet impactful display for a dining room try popping stems in glass bud vases and arranging them in the middle of the table alongside a series fo glass candlesticks. 

Lightweight, the vases can easily be moved when it's time for serving food and there's no need to worry about large vases falling over. Be sure to choose blooms that aren't too heavy so the vases don't tip over.

8. Use a tall vase for sculptural branches

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Decorating with plants needn't cost a fortune, in fact just a few foraged, leafy branches can make a beautiful sculptural centerpiece in a neutral room as this space proves. 

For best results, display branches in tall vases with a narrow neck to keep them upright. Alternatively, 'apothecary glass vases are superb for wild, whimsical, just picked bunches of longer stems and branches,' suggests florist Philippa Craddock.

9. Display colored glass vases 

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Tinted glass vases have grown in popularity in recent years as more of us are embracing color in our homes. They can be a lovely way to accent colorful blooms or to elevate humble wild flowers, plus they are handy for obscuring messy stems.

For a dazzling display, place a selection along a windowsill where they will shine like jewels in the sunlight. 

10. Pair vases of different heights

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A living room sideboard or console table makes the perfect place to style a decorative display featuring vases. 'If you're wondering how to style a console table try seeking inspiration from nature and think about the heights of the pieces,' says Sue Jones, founder of Oka . ‘A vibrant floral display can really bring a room to life, especially when arranged in a statement vase or pot. '

'For spring and summer, look for ceramics featuring nature-inspired textures and calming shades of blue or cream, and be sure to pair designs of different heights together – contrasting tall and short pieces is pleasing to the eye,’ she adds.

11. Use vintage vessels

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Bold, blowsy blooms like dahlias can be overpowering in a single vase – to make the most of them try splitting the bunch and arranging them across a series of vases. 

If you love decorating with vintage, old metal floristry vases of enamel jugs in green are particularly effective at setting off hot-colored blooms and add lovely character with their time-worn patina.

12. Fill jugs with dried flowers

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While fresh flowers are hard to beat, they only have a limited lifespan, on the other hand, by decorating with dried flowers you can create a beautiful everlasting display.

'By their very nature dried flowers have shrunk in the drying process so you usually need more stems to fill a vase. For this reason, the vase can look messy with lots of stems, so I prefer to use an opaque or colored glass vase to hide the stems,' explains florist Gail Smith for LSA International. 'Dried flowers are often straight and stiff so I include plenty of dried flowers that have a wobble in the stem to add movement.'

You can buy ready-dried flowers but what can be even more special is to dry your own pickings from the garden. Once you have learnt how to dry flowers you can create endless lasting arrangements such as this by Dot and Dandelion displayed in a vintage jug.

13. Arrange sculptural vases on a table

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Arranging shapely vessels on a simple table can be a fabulous way to bring interest to an empty living room corner. 

When arranging decorative objects work in odd numbers and select pieces of different heights to ensure rhythm and balance. If you're planning to keep to a monochrome palette, choose pieces with sculptural forms and materials with plenty of surface texture.  

When it comes to what table to choose, try a simple pedestal table so as not to distract from the artful display.

Can you decorate with empty vases?

Yes, you can decorate with empty vases. Gone are the days when vases are kept in the cupboard and brought only occasionally. Many vases look just as good empty as they do filled, and can make for beautiful displays in their own right, so there's no need to store them away once flowers go over.

There are many vessels used to display flowers that also make lovely decorative objects: urns, confit pots, and vintage jugs all look beautiful arranged in small groups or on their own. in an alcove or windowsill.

Empty vases can make beautiful arrangements, especially if they are in lovely colors and have beautiful sculptural shapes, patterns and textures. Empty vases work well displayed in odd numbers and at different heights. 

Arrange them on a sideboard in a living or dining room, or add interest to a corridor or hallway by displaying them on a console table. They also look brilliant displayed on shelves or in a glazed cabinet.

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How do you display a vase in your house?

There are many ways to display vases in your home. When filled with flowers they make the perfect table centerpiece or can be placed on a console in a hallway as part of your entry table decor ideas. 

Vases bursting with new season blooms are classic spring mantel decor idea for brightening up your home, alternatively, try filling them with dried flowers or rustic branches for a fall mantel display.

When flower vases aren't in use don't hide them away in a cabinet in the utility, consider displaying them on open shelves or in a glazed cabinet – not only will this make for a lovely display, it will allow them to be easily seen and accessed. 

Statement vases with colorful hand-painted designs or striking shapes look lovely displayed alone with no flowers on a mantel, shelf or side table, alternatively, try displaying a collection of vases in different shapes and materials for a quirky display.  

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Pippa is Content Editor on Homes & Gardens online contributing to Period Living and Country Homes & Interiors print issues. A graduate of Art History and formerly Style Editor at Period Living, she is passionate about architecture, creating decorating content, interior styling and writing about craft and historic homes. She enjoys searching out beautiful images and the latest trends to share with the Homes & Gardens audience. A keen gardener, when she’s not writing you’ll find her growing flowers on her village allotment for styling projects.

Ideas for Decorating With Vases + Beautiful Affordable Vases For Any Design Style

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Sharing ideas for decorating with vases in your home plus a collection of beautiful and affordable vases to decorate. These are perfect to add to your collection and go with just about every design style and budget.  

Looking for an easy piece of decor to add to your space to spruce things up? Try a couple of vases! They are such easy, effortless things to add to your home to change the look or to add some color and texture. They’re fun to decorate with and fun to see where in your home you like them best – on a table, countertop, mantle, you name it!

Here are some of my favorite ideas on where to put decorative vases and even how to decorate with empty vases.

Ideas for Decorating With Vases:

  1. With fresh flowers from the grocery store or your yard
  2. Stacked on books on your coffee table
  3. Tucked into a corner on a countertop
  4. Clustered together on your mantle or entryway table
  5. filled with season filler to brighten a bookcase or table

The ideas are endless and these are just a few of my favorites!

How to Select Flowers for Your Vase:

I also wanted to show you a quick video on how I like to select flowers and put them in my vases. I shared this on Instagram a while back and think it is super useful for knowing what flowers to select when you are at the store and how to place them in your vase.

 

 

After you have selected the right flowers and fillers then it is time to pick the perfect vase. 

I’ve been doing lots of home decor shopping and looking for new pieces for spring (and even looking ahead to summer and beyond, too!). So I wanted to share some of the most beautiful, affordable vases I’ve found with you all.

If you’re looking for a new vase, you’re bound to find one or two that you love here! These also make great housewarming gifts too. Happy shopping!

 

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Beautiful Affordable Vases For Any Design Style:

1. Tall Colorblock Vase: this under $50 vase is so springy, different and just so beautiful! I love the simplicity of it.

TALL COLORBLOCK VASE

2. Blue & White Vase: the pleating and hand-painted look to this vase is what drew me to it instantly! It’s something so different and will make a beautiful statement filled with flowers in your home.

BLUE & WHITE VASE

3. Ceramic White Vase: sometimes a simple, white vase is all you need to brighten up your decor! This is so simple and goes with every style, and would make a really great gift idea. I would love the way this would look on an entryway table filled with flowers!

CERAMIC WHITE VASE

4. White & Gold Honeycomb Vase: I’m picturing this being the perfect vase to sit atop your nightstand or on a dresser! It’s the perfect size and is one that looks beautiful just as a piece of decor or with flowers in it.

WHITE & GOLD HONEYCOMB VASE

5. Gray Dipped Vase: this gray dipped vase is the perfect neutral piece and I love that the gray dip has a hint of blue to it! This one comes in a small and large size too.

GRAY DIPPED VASE

6. Contemporary Colorblock Vase: these painted colorblock vases are MUSTS if you are a fresh flower lover! They’re so pretty and come in two sizes. Place one (or both!) of these on your table, a mantle or even in a guest bedroom.

CONTEMPORARY COLORBLOCK VASE

7. Abstract Indigo Vases: while all three of these patterned vases are so beautiful, I couldn’t imagine displaying them any other way than all together! The patterns complement each other SO well and these are true conversation pieces because of how different they are. I love them so much, I may have to fit these into my home somewhere! They are handcrafted in Thailand and are the perfect additions if you’re looking for something in this palette.

ABSTRACT INDIGO VASES

8. White Ceramic Basket Weave Vase: you won’t believe it, but this vase is $28. $28!! I love the basketweave detailing – so different and simplistic without being too much or not enough. This is perfect for every home!

WHITE CERAMIC BASKET WEAVE VASE

9. Criss Cross Table Vase: this is a super simplistic vase that would look perfectly placed on your mantle or even your kitchen counter. It’s neutral enough to match all color palettes and styles but still isn’t too plain. It’s also under $50!

CRISS CROSS TABLE VASE

10. Half-Dipped Stoneware Vases: I absolutely LOVE the look of the half-dip on these vases! The entire collection is beautiful and would look amazing in just about every single home. There are five size varieties, which you can see below, and you can’t go wrong with any of the sizes you choose!

HALF-DIPPED STONEWARE VASES

11. Delicate Floral Printed Vase: this under $100 vase has the prettiest floral design that is so delicate and understated, it’s SO pretty. It comes in small and large size and is made of ceramic.

DELICATE FLORAL PRINTED VASE

12. Woven Bamboo & Glass Vase: isn’t this such a different and fun vase?! I love what the woven bamboo adds to a simple, glass vase. This also comes in two sizes and they’d look so cohesive paired together.

WOVEN BAMBOO AND GLASS VASE

13. Textured Table Vase: how fun is the shape of this vase? It’s so different and under $100!

TEXTURED TABLE VASE

14. Blue Floral Rustic Vases: I think these would look so beautiful filled with big, white flowers in them! They’re statement-makers for sure and the patterns on each vase complement each other SO well.

BLUE FLORAL RUSTIC VASES

15. Woven Grass Vase: this under $30 vase is just the perfect addition to your spring and summer decor! I love the size and the rattan weaving is so different and beautiful!

WOVEN GRASS VASE

16. Recycled Glass Bottle Vase: these gorgeous, natural-looking vases come in two sizes and both are under $50! They’re perfect for a coastal designed home especially, but you really could make these work with any style because they make such a subtle statement.

RECYCLED GLASS BOTTLE VASE

17. Weathered White Stone Vase: here’s another vase that comes in two sizes and is just so pretty! It’s simple but the weathered look of the stone adds so much texture and beauty. I love the idea of using one of these for a floral centerpiece this spring and summer!

WEATHERED WHITE STONE VASE

18. Black Ceramic Vase: this black, ceramic vase comes in three sizes and would look so great paired all together! It’d be pretty filled with flowers, greenery or even as decor with nothing in them.

BLACK CERAMIC VASE

19. Blue Geometric Patterned Vase: I have been eyeing this vase for a while now… It’s so big and I love the hand-painted look to it! Whether you use it as an accent piece or add flowers to it, you can’t go wrong with this piece.

BLUE GEOMETRIC PATTERNED VASE

If you are looking for some new decor for your home, I hope these vases have given you some inspiration to finish up your spring decor!

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How to Decorate a Vase - DIY Stylish Tips by Eli.ru

Many people think that the main purpose of vases is to put flowers in them. And empty accessories are hidden on a shelf in a closet or pantry. But if you show a little imagination, you can create an exclusive item from any, even a nondescript-looking thing, which will decorate the interior, become a gift for a loved one or perform some practical function. For example, by filling an ordinary glass vessel with cereals or bamboo sticks, you will turn it into a knife holder.

Decorating a vase is an exciting and enjoyable process. Author's products are not cheap, and they will certainly harmoniously fit into the interior, because you will select the materials and palette based on the existing style of the room. Their undoubted advantage is uniqueness. You can be sure that you will not find an identical product anywhere else, because they store energy and a part of your soul.

If there are a couple of seemingly completely unnecessary and unsightly vessels lying around in the house, let's consider ideas on how to create a work of art with the help of simple improvised means.

DIY decorative vases are made from a variety of items, and most of them you already have in your home. The main rule is that ready-made options fit the style of the house. So, if you have an ecological design, products with natural materials look harmonious. With a minimalist style, modern dyes will add expressiveness to the vessel.

Use:

The décor can be both simple and elaborate. For example, you can fill the container with multi-colored cereals in layers. Or paint it with zigzags, stripes, circles. For each case, you can create a unique option that will bring notes of freshness and aesthetics to the interior.

How to decorate a flower vase with your own hands - preparation for work: what you need to know

Before you start decorating a vase, you need to take care of some points:

Decorating vases with your own hands - the best ideas for inspiration

Among the wide variety of decor, let's look at some of the most original and simple ones that even a beginner can handle.

With jute thread or rope

Decorating dishes with twine is becoming more and more relevant today, and such accessories can often be seen in the homes of people who are interested in handmade things. This is because the decor in the end turns out to be stylish, and the work does not take much time.

Needed:

The easiest option is to soak the rope in glue and wind it up. Do this carefully so that there are no gaps. At the end of the work, the thread is cut and the end is hidden. If you want something more complicated, you can do weaving, for example, decorate with a pigtail.

Another fairly simple and original way is to wrap the vase with a rope, and then immerse the lower part in the coloring solution. The result is an original design with an ombre effect.

If someone finds the rope decoration too complicated, just tie the thread in one knot over a satin fabric or ribbon.

These vessels will suit almost any design, but will look especially impressive with other rope details. By the way, you can decorate baskets, chairs, hangers with twine, make food coasters and many other household items out of it.

Ribbons and laces

A subtle delicate pattern will add touchingness to the product. You can use old bottles, glasses and other containers that are idle. Cook:

Liquid with alcohol is needed to wipe dishes. Next, measure the required amount of lace, apply glue to it, and attach it to the vessel, smoothing out the folds. Let dry.

Paint can be applied to the container, and only then - lace. Put flowers inside and enjoy the creation of your hands!

With artificial snow

A vase decorated with artificial snow flakes will bring a little bit of winter into your home. To do this, you can purchase loose material or in spray can . You need to work with them differently. So, the snow in the spray is sprayed onto the branches. It seems as if you just brought them from the street, where a blizzard is raging.

There are many ways to use loose snow:

With stones, shells, beads

This decoration is simple, but looks impressive. Just first you need to think about how the objects will be located. You can create an asymmetric pattern, stick colored sand, complementing the composition with sea stones.

If it's too easy for you, glue on pearl beads. Mother-of-pearl shells look unusual. In the same way, you can stick branches, bark on top, gluing them randomly or in a certain order. The photo shows that a lot depends on the imagination.

Floor vase decoration

Very suitable for large plants and bouquets. You need to decorate them in a special way - it is best to select bulky items for this.

Can be used:

Design options for glass vases

For glass containers, all the methods described above, as well as many others, are suitable. They look very original if you arrange them in mosaic or decoupage technique, paint with colored acrylic paints, decorate with glue and various cereals. But the interior filling is especially popular. For example, compositions:

Real herbal compositions can be created in wide vessels. And if you bring sand from every vacation, pour it into a transparent container in layers - it will remind you of travels. In the bathroom, you can use a marine theme, as well as vessels filled with handmade soap.

Decorating glass vases with bulk products, such as coffee beans, multi-colored beans, peas, will not only provide a stylish art object, but also an organizer to store the necessary things, such as knives or makeup brushes.

For more ideas, check out the range of decor and floristry .

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Table decoration with cylindrical vases | Blog Liliya Flowers

Their neat lines and wide range of sizes make glass cylindrical vases a versatile choice for table decoration. Vases with such a simple shape are perfect as a centerpiece for weddings and as an accent on a home dining table. With a set of cylindrical vases and some decorative pieces, anyone can make a beautiful and eye-catching table decoration.

Flower Arrangements

Single flowers in thin cylindrical vases make an eye-catching decoration for a large table, or individual tables at a wedding or party. Large, wide cylindrical vases can form the basis for large flower arrangements. Filling the vase with small stones helps to add stability to the arrangement, or to a single flower. Large vases with compositions are clearly visible at each end of the buffet, along the line of a long table, or on small tables for four to six people.

Submersible flowers or citrus

Durable flowers such as orchids and camellias create amazing beauty when immersed in water in clear glass cylinders. If you remove the leaves from the flower stems and add a flower preservative to the water, the flowers will look great longer. Citrus fruits are also great for this reception. A floating candle on the surface of the water will create a dancing flame and make a bright accent for outdoor parties. And three cylindrical vases with submerged flowers in the center of the table will create a balanced, calm accent.

Candles

Cylindrical glass vases protect surrounding objects from the candle flame. The use of colored candles offers a huge number of possible combinations. Use wide cylindrical candles for a bold accent, and narrow candles for a more subtle accent. Rose petals in cylinders are perfect for a romantic mood, and marble chips around the base of a cylindrical candle will create a beautiful effect for dinner at the table.

Thematic arrangements

Glass cylindrical vases can highlight a variety of objects to match any mood. Items such as peacock feathers, fossils, crystals, sphagnum moss, silk orchids, pine cones, driftwood and river sand bring an element of nature to the table.

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