Which Vase Matches Your Style?

When we’re talking about decorative objects, vases are some of the most versatile. With very little effort and money they can give any room a touch of charm. Flower-filled vases have been a decorating staple for hundreds of years for a reason. However, one or more empty or miscellaneously-filled vases, can also transform the smallest corner into an eye-catching feature.

60s Flair: Vases With a Retro Style

  • Style:
    – subtle colors (think beige or dusty blue), no bright primary colors
    – thick glazes with a color gradient, graphic prints
    – hand-blown glass (think bubbles, streaking, smoke effect)
  • Shape:
    – oval, roung, cylindrical, bulbous
    – amphorae, calabashes, jugs
  • Material: ceramic, hand blown glass, polished crystal
  • Tip: Tall, cylindrical vases made of clay, filled with one long, decorative branch look great on low tables.

Pastel and Bright: Country Style Vases

  • Style:
    – transparent, pastels or white
    – classical (british) or playful prints taken from nature
    – vintage look, shabby chic
  • Shape:
    – oval, roung, cylindrical, bulbous
    – goblets, jars, bottles (Bocksbeutel)
  • Material: glass, tin, zinc, porcelain
  • Tip: An enamelled vase or flowerpot in a vintage style together with fresh flowers is a classic way to brighten a room. Decorative tip: Fill your vase in a tradtional country house style with seasonal flowers like a christmas rose in spring or a dahlia in autumn.

Clean With Charm: Vases in a Scandinavian Style

  • Style:
    – straightforward and practical
    – white or bright colors (Marimekko)
    – graphic prints and patterns
    – matte glazing
  • Shape:
    – organic
    – asymmetrical
  • Material: porcelain, glass, stoneware
  • Tip: Vases can be filled with flowers, but this is not a necessity. Heavy, hand-blown glass dishes filled with shells, stones, or other seasonal items (think of Easter eggs or Christmas ornaments) brighten up every dining room table.

Vases in groups of three or five make a great decoration without needing to be filled. Combine different sizes, shapes, and heights together.

The ultimate decorative solution: vases add style to your home.

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