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How to decorate with vases


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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 piece 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 spectacular. 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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Vase decor - original decoration ideas (59 photos)

Decor plays an important role in shaping the overall mood of a room. Proper design can emphasize the sophisticated style and create an organic look of the room. Creating a harmonious interior in the house is possible without impressive cash spending. One of the most popular home decorating methods is DIY vase decorating. There are many ideas for decorating, in this article we will look at the basic tips for decorating a flower vase.

Vase can be dyed black with a golden tint

Newspaper can be used as a decorative element by making flowers out of it

Artificial fruits with yellow leaves are great for decorating a vase

Using simple tools from an ordinary vase you can create a unique element of the interior. In order for decoration to bring pleasure and the expected result, it is important to follow your imagination, combining the incongruous and introducing the most unexpected solutions.

Nautical style vases

What do we associate marine style with? With shells, sand, sea knots, waves, ships.

For the easiest way to create a marine style vase you will need:

A vase can be wrapped in beautiful paper, it will look very nice

Vase decor example

Round vase

Prepare twine according to the height of the container. Apply glue. Glue the ends of the rope. Make sure the base of the twine is firmly fixed. Then start weaving a braid (see the figure below), not forgetting to coat the surface with glue as the rope is applied. Cover the remaining seam with a layer of rope with glue, securing them vertically to create a contrast with the weave.

Ribbons can be wrapped around a vase to make it soft

It doesn’t matter how you decorate the vase, the main thing is that the result is beautiful

You can put beads inside the vase

Ombre vase

You can use any vase shape for this aesthetic DIY vase decor. We recommend resorting to a cylindrical vase. Apply glue and start wrapping it with twine from the base to the very top. Wait until the glue firmly fixes the twine. Then place the bottom of the vase into the paint container. Saturation and consistency can be chosen independently. Leave the vase to dry. As soon as the vase dries, you can see the fruits of your efforts. A smooth transition of your favorite color on an exquisite vase.

It's time to run for flowers, isn't it?

Shells can also be used for nautical decor.

Either don't do anything with the look and place nautical elements instead of flowers.

If you have the ability to draw, you can decorate a vase beautifully

You can make covers for a vase, it will look very nice

This type of design is rather complicated in execution, but it gives free rein to imagination and allows you to bring ideas to life.

What you need for painting:

Apply raised dots with paint based on a pre-made pattern or style. Be careful not to touch the already applied layer. The most popular dot painting patterns are ethnic, Indian, tribal patterns. However, the flight of your imagination can take you much further!

Beads are perfect for decorating a vase

An ordinary glass bottle can be wrapped with a bright cloth and get a beautiful vase

An ordinary glass bottle can be made into a beautiful vase

Dressing a vase in your clothes sounds ridiculous, but with this method you can quickly and beautifully decorate a vase.

  1. Sweater decor. If you have an unnecessary knitted sweater, then it is quite possible to decorate a vase with it. With the help of a piece of sweater and glue, you will get an original decor element. Just imagine what comfort you can create with it on a cold winter evening.
  2. Decoration with socks. Prepare a small container. Trim the bottom of the sock or gaiter above the heel. To determine the size of the base, use a sheet of A4 paper, circle the size of the base. According to the size of the bottom - cut a patch from the scraps of the sock. Sew the patch for the base with the sock and voila - the vase cover is ready!

Leaves in a vase will perfectly complement the interior

There are a lot of ways to decorate a vase, choose what is closer to you

Working with floor vases

In interior design, floor models are often used, which give a special charm and fit perfectly into any design - be it minimalism, hi-tech or refined classics.

In order for the floor vase to sparkle with new colors, you need to create an organic decor.

Cover the container with plain paint and decorate the neck with twine or twine.

A feeling of organicity and oneness with nature can be achieved with the help of cut branches carefully glued to the outer surface. Under the cuts, you can place pieces of paper in warm colors.

Floor vases are ideal for indoor decoration with stones, cereals, artificial flowers and other types of fillings.

A vase decorated with beads looks very aesthetically pleasing. In general, a creation created by one's own hands will fill the house with special energy!

You can make simple lines and it will look beautiful

Golden scuffs will give the vase elegance

You can use stickers to decorate the vase

Marble vase

Decorating with acrylic paint will help to achieve the "marble" effect. For this you need a transparent container. The secret of the decor lies in the fact that the coloring will not be carried out on the outer surface, but from the inside.

  1. Rinse the vessel, degrease it.
  2. Prepare several shades of acrylic paints
  3. Do not add water to acrylic! It is necessary to rotate the vessel in a horizontal position, adding paint drop by drop
  4. After spreading a layer of one shade, add a couple of drops of a darker color to create the effect of marbled paint.
  5. Turn the container over and place it on a towel or other cloth to drain excess paint.

Knitted covers for a vase perfectly complement its appearance

Beads can be a very beautiful decoration of a vase

Glasses and stones

Using glass stones, you can decorate the surface of the vase in an unusual way. To do this, you need a glue gun and PVA. You can use elements of different colors to make the decor even more original.

Simple vase decor

We invite you to familiarize yourself with ideas for decorating flower vases.

Coarse threads can be used to create a bright and cozy design for any type of container.

Romance! Fill a vase with wine corks and artificial flowers.

Use pine cones, twine and fake flowers for a chic fall decor. Create a mood in the house!

Painting the can with copper paint. The most unusual vase in the house. Decorating a room can be done with artificial flowers.

Do not throw away broken saucers! Apply a layer of painted gypsum and place the fragments of beautiful dishes in it. You can also use colored or glossy paper.

A vase with golden scuffs will look expensive

You can decorate a vase with improvised means

Variant of decorating a vase with fabric and paints

How to decorate a vase

Below is a table of additional materials used for decoration.

Material

Method of use

Craft paper is required for decoration. PVA glue is required for the design. First of all, it is necessary to paste over the outside with plain paper impregnated with glue. Twist the strips of craft paper into flagella. As soon as the container dries up, start gluing the bundles. The result is a stylish design.

Filling

For filling, you can use cereals, coins, stones, shells, earth, beads. Using the layering method will create a beautiful, unusual contrast.

Sheet music, newspapers

Smear the cut materials with glue and wrap them around the vase. Using a brush, smooth out the formed folds. After drying, fix with varnish.

Sticks, branches

Prepared in advance dry branches can be glued to the surface, creating an interesting design. It is also possible to use cut branches of different sizes for a cylindrical vase

Having chosen the desired pattern and design, start gluing the rhinestones onto the base. Use self-adhesive rhinestones, or purchase glue and ordinary rhinestones in advance.

Twine, twine

Attach the end of the rope to the base of the container using glue. Then the thread is wound around the container. Do not forget to lubricate the vase with glue.

Apply a layer of colored plaster and place any decorative elements in the plaster. The dried version will exceed all your expectations.

Such a vase will harmoniously complement the decor of the room

A black vase will look beautiful against a white wall

Create beauty! Use whatever you see. Buttons, leaves, stones or coins. Let the handmade vase please you and create unforgettable impressions from your interior.

Vases can be a wonderful interior decoration. Some of them can even be made by hand. Vases can be decorated and transformed very quickly, even with your own hands. This will allow you to create more and more distinctive features in the interior.

1. Original vase filling

A great way to fill a vase with wine corks, with which the vase is immediately transformed.

2. Lemon vase


A simple, but at the same time very bright vase decoration with lemon decor, which will be a godsend.

3. Small bottle vases



A beautiful way to create many mini vases with your own hands from ordinary bottles.

4. Vase decorated with beads



It is possible to transform and decorate a vase with the help of beads, which will create a truly beautiful vase in a minimum of time and money.

5. Wooden decor vase



Nice decoration of the vase with the help of branches, which will give lightness and unobtrusiveness to the interior of any room.

6. Stylish and simple vases



Beautiful design of small vases that will decorate any home.

7. Vases decorated with cord



With the help of a thread or a cord it is possible to create unforgettable vases, which will be just an excellent solution for decoration.

8. Plain bottle design


An excellent option to decorate an ordinary bottle in the form of a beautiful vase, which you will definitely like.
9. Bottle makeover

A cute solution to create beautiful vases out of ordinary bottles that will be a godsend.

10. Vase decoration with sparkles



An original solution for decorating vases with gold sequins.

11. Pretty shiny vase


A great option to create an original and cute shiny vase that will decorate any interior.

12. Vase decorated to look like a candlestick


One of the quick and easy options is to create a candlestick from a vase.

13. The perfect match


If you combine several bottles of the same shape, you can get just such a non-standard vase with cells.

14. Vase made of tree branches


A cute and very interesting option to create a vase from tree branches that will transform the interior of any room.

15. Brightly painted bottle decorated to look like a vase


An excellent and very interesting version of painting a bottle, which became a vase very quickly and simply.

16. Original strapped bottles


Bottle decoration is a very interesting and difficult moment that should be taken into account and used to the maximum in practice.

17. Decorating a vase with pencils


An original way to decorate a vase with ordinary colored pencils, which will be a godsend for any interior.

18. Bottle decoration with thread



It's a nice idea to decorate ordinary bottles with thread, which will be a real discovery and will allow you to create original vases.

19. Ordinary transparent vase decoration



A quick and easy decoration for a plain vase that will transform your interior in no time.

20. Wine bottle painting


Hand-painted wine bottle decoration that could be even more attractive than that.

21. Vase decoration with wood


Original decoration of the flower vase with wood, which looks charming and delicate.

22. Custom wire vases



A wonderful and perhaps very original way to create a wire vase that looks very interesting.

23. Excellent table decor


One of the best and easiest table decorations with a pretty vase that you will love.

24. Cute DIY vases



With your own hands it is possible to decorate any of the vases in the most diverse way, which will definitely please and inspire.

25. Successful decoration of the vase


A cute solution to ennoble an ordinary transparent vase with burlap and accessories.

26. Christmas vases


An interesting decoration of vases in the New Year's style that will be just a highlight of any interior.

27. Original glass-bottom vase



Nice and very interesting example of design of a vase with a transparent bottom, which will become a feature of the interior. We paint glass vases. Super idea!

Do you see two blue vases on the fireplace? We will make such ones with you) Any vase or glass vessel can be turned into a magnificent creative vase for flowers and interior decoration. And for work, we need only one component - acrylic paints, but only in different colors. In what tones? It all depends on your taste and interior. Are we watching a master class?

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So, for work we need glassware and acrylic paints

We take a glass vase in our hands and pour a little paint into it, for example, blue. We scroll the vase a little in our hands, then add a few drops of paint of a different color. If the first coat of paint does not spread well on the glass, add a few drops of water to the paint bottle. But, just a little, otherwise the paint layer will be too thin and it will lag behind the glass.


We alternately add different colors of paint and twist the vase in our hands, gradually tilting it down until the entire inner surface is painted over.
You can combine an indefinite number of different colors, it all depends on your preference and taste.
When the whole vase is painted over, turn it over and put it upside down so that all excess paint flows out of it. Remove excess paint with a napkin

Put the vase on its side and wait for complete drying within two days

Voila! Creative decorative vases are ready!

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Decorating a vase with your own hands is quite an exciting hobby. Author's, unique ready-made vases are quite expensive, and a vase decorated with your own hands will definitely suit your interior, because you will select materials according to color and style to an already finished room. Another advantage of decorating a vase on your own is its uniqueness. You will never find exactly the same, even if you use materials from a specific master class.

A vase in the interior is not just a vessel in which you can put a bouquet of flowers. This is a work of art, and a piece of furniture, and a thing that can cover an empty space. And in combination with the bouquet itself, the vase will become an integral part of your interior.

To decorate a vase with your own hands, you may need improvised materials and various tools, but of course, your hands. Decorating a vase with your own hands is a creative process that can be an exciting activity for the whole family. Well, we will give you ideas and tips on how to decorate a vase with your own hands in this article.

There are many ways to decorate, the most popular of them are:

Consider some of them - do-it-yourself vase decor with a photo.

Twine is an excellent material for decorating bottles, glasses and vases. Its flexibility (in the truest sense of the word) allows you to decorate even the most complex forms. Along with twine, you can also use other materials: rhinestones, beads, buttons, threads, fabric, ribbons. As an adhesive, both ordinary PVA and hot-melt adhesive or “moment” are suitable.

Natural materials such as cones, shells, dried leaves, small pebbles or other stones can also be used to complement the twine or rope.

Of course, artistic painting is not for everyone. But on the other hand, a hand-painted vase will look expensive and unique. For painting on glass, use stained glass paints or special acrylics marked "for painting on glass." You can go another, more economical way: first, the vase is covered in two layers with PVA glue, and then a pattern is applied to it with ordinary gouache.

Important! Before starting work, the vase must be well degreased - wiped with either alcohol or an alcohol wipe.

In order not to spoil a large vase, having no painting experience, you can practice on an ordinary glass or a bottle of wine or champagne.

To create a relief outline, use a special acrylic outline on glass.

The fabric can be used for more than just clothing or home textiles. It is also an excellent material for decorating various interior items.

You can decorate a vase with fabric in different ways: sew a cover on it, glue it with pieces of multi-colored fabric, wrap or tie a vase.

You can decorate with a cloth not only a vase, but also any other container, for example, a bottle. This requires the following materials and tools:

Soak a cloth in the glue and wrap it around the bottle. Then glue the decorative elements and paint.

A vase decorated with lace and ribbons is no less beautiful and elegant. To glue materials to the surface of the vase, you can use hot glue, moment, PVA. Combine also with artificial flowers, buttons, rhinestones, beads and beads.

It is quite easy to decorate a vase with lace, and this results in a unique and original pattern.

Any natural, natural materials can act as a decor for a vase with your own hands: wood, twigs, cones, shells, pebbles, dried leaves and flowers, straw.

How to decorate a vase with your own hands using natural materials? As well as other materials for gluing, you can use PVA, hot melt adhesive, moment. Before applying the glue, the vase must be degreased.

One of the original ways to decorate a vase with your own hands is to glue it with pasta of various shapes and sizes. Thanks to the huge selection of pasta in modern supermarkets, vases are unique and original. From above, the entire pattern is covered with paint and varnish for durability.

Old newspapers can be used to decorate a vintage vase. Aged paper or sheet music is also suitable for this purpose. Just cover the vase with pieces of newspaper and decorate with twine or thread.

You can create a beautiful decor without large investments and hand-made skills. There are many ways to decorate: from gluing rhinestones, bows and ribbons to painting the glass surface. Consider the main ways how you can decorate a flower vase with your own hands.

Product forms

Traditional shaped vases are no longer relevant. The shape and size of the product can be changed with homemade decor. Round, cone-shaped, flat - all these types of vases can decorate the interior, become the missing highlight. The shape of the product depends on the imagination of the master and the chosen material. Most often, round or square shapes are used for blanks.

Round vases are clear and concise. They are most often modeled with plastic bottles, papier-mâché, primed and decorated. To make the vase look like a finished decorative element, painted dry branches are inserted into it. Square products are complemented by fashionable details and used in an interior designed in a minimalist style. The vase is coated with a primer or paint, and then decorated.

You can, of course, buy a finished vase in a store. But even the most expensive thing cannot be compared with a unique piece of decor made by oneself.

Vase decor

Stickers

The easiest way to decorate a plain vase with your own hands is to stick a stencil, sticker or paper cut inside with any filler. They will look especially impressive on transparent vases. Additionally, you can paint the surface with metallic acrylic paints.

Tip! You can also stick a strip of rhinestones in the form of a ribbon on a glass vase. This decor can be found in sewing stores.

Vase filling

Decor material can be made with your own hands from cereals. Barley, rice, buckwheat, millet can be used as a filler. Each of them gives its own texture. The result will be even more interesting if you mix different cereals on paper, cover with paint and let dry.

You can decorate such a flower vase not only from the outside, but also from the inside, for example, using the same cereal. To do this, you need to install a glass or other container in a vase, and fill the space between the walls with colored cereals.

Coloring

For this decoration, you need to take a vase and an original bottle. Next, you should cut the surface of the container, apply a pattern on it with paints and blot the surface with a sponge to give it a relief texture. When the paint dries, you need to outline the location of the future drawing with a pencil. Next, with a pen or a toothpick, apply dots of the same size to the drawing.

Clothing decor

You can decorate a vase or glass with your own hands with ordinary socks or stockings. It is necessary to cut off the part of the sock above the heel. Next, put the glass on cardboard or fabric, circle its bottom with a pencil and cut it out along the outlined outline. A similar figure must be cut out of the remnants of the sock. Sew the cut piece and sock together. Lay the fabric on the bottom of the container, and place the cardboard on top.

Important! For this method of decoration, it is better to choose a small container.

Paper decor

A quilling paper application can be placed on a glass or vase. You can prepare a simpler paper decoration with your own hands. To do this, you need parchment, glue and a container for decoration. It is necessary to cut strips from paper and twist them into cords. Next, stick even strips on the vase. When the container dries, you need to glue paper bundles and decorate it with rhinestones or sprinkle with colorless varnish.

You can find another use for newspaper tubes. Glue the cardboard to the bottom, and then wrap the base around the base with bundles, forming the body of the vase. The shape of the product depends on the slope of the tubes. The finished product should be varnished or diluted with PVA to fix the bundles, and then paint the vase in any color.

Decoration with chopsticks

The next time you walk, collect several branches of the same thickness. Then clean the material. Make all branches the same length, paint each with acrylic paint and let dry. When the material is ready, you can start decorating the glass vase with your own hands. Having placed the branches around the perimeter of the circle, you need to fasten the product with ribbons, threads with buttons or other materials.

Other decorations

For decoration, you can also use napkins, tree bark, dry branches, fragments of an old lattice. All these elements will be appreciated by lovers of eco-decor.

Papier mache . The base of the vase is covered with a mixture of marked paper and PVA glue, which gives it an unusual shape and creates a durable product. After the mixture dries, you can continue to decorate the relief with improvised materials, you can clean the surface with sandpaper, or leave nothing to do at all. In any case, using papier-mâché, you can create a unique piece of art.

Twine is a thin thread twisted from fibers. With this item, you can decorate many things, including a flower vase with your own hands. It is enough to glue the twine to the bottom of the container with glue and then wind it up along the product.

Plaster . This material requires the skills of the master. Gypsum in the form of putty is applied to the vase. While the material dries, it is given a relief base with a knife or palette knife.

Twine . Any containers (glass, plastic, porcelain) are wrapped with palm fiber. It is better to fasten the twine with construction glue.

Glass decoration

Ribbon decoration

Materials:

The easiest way to decorate a glass with your own hands is with white and pink ribbons. To do this, you need to fold the strips in one row, wrap the glass with them, cut off the edges and strengthen the decor with glue. Glue a ribbon bow in the same place.

Tip! Tape can also be wrapped around the stem of the glass.

In this case, it is better to use thin tapes, and cut the already pasted strips. The ends of the fabric must be treated with fire so that they do not crumble.

Lace decoration

The lace contains an uncomplicated pattern. This material looks great on glass. In addition to the main decor, the glass can be decorated with rhinestones and flat beads.

Tip! I often use this decor for wedding glasses.

Loose decoration

This option is more suitable for people who work well with a brush. You can decorate the glass with swirls, dot patterns, hearts, bows, etc.

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