7 Ways to Use Vases to Beautify Your Home (This Minimal Investment Reaps Maximum Rewards)

Who knew that a simple flower vase could be such a versatile home décor accessory! Decorative vases are an inexpensive way to instantly change the look and feel of any room in your home. Whether you add a ceramic vase to the center of a dining table, group 2-3 colorful glass vases on an entryway console or display a single daisy in a hydroponic test tube vase on a kitchen windowsill, you can use inexpensive vases to effortlessly bring any space to life.

Decorative vases add color, shape, texture and beauty to all settings. They are the ultimate home accessory, and with vases to suit every style and budget, there’s no reason not to feature vases in every room!  It’s no wonder the vase is an Interior Decorator’s secret weapon for home styling. Vases are relatively inexpensive and are the most popular and versatile of all home accents. Here are a few easy tips for using head-turning vases to spruce up your home.

1. Let the simplicity of a glass flower vase showcase a single stem

A chic glass vase offers an elegant look on a bedside table or bathroom vanity. Never underestimate the power of one pretty accessory to add subtle sophistication to your home.

Try a glass flower vase to bring a stylish touch to a living room side table or office bookshelf. You can elevate the look by placing the vase on a small stack of white books. It gives the vase height while providing a visual base.

2. Use vases in various shapes and sizes to create balance in any setting

Some vases take the eye upward while others can visually fill empty space. Mix vases of different shapes and staggering heights to create a sense of harmony and balance. Try grouping decorative vases on a mantel or flanking a mirror on an entryway table. Decorative vases will add the perfect amount of polish to any space. Create a unique color scheme or opt for a classic black and white palette.

3. Use colorful vases to enhance a color scheme and bring a room to life

Decorating with colorful ceramic vases of different shapes and sizes creates a look that is sure to turn heads. Repeat colors in your room using vases: be inspired by couch or wall art colors, pillow colors or colors in an area rug. Pulling colors from fabrics and window coverings also creates a sense of harmony. 

4. Decorate with themed vases that double as conversation pieces

Fill a collection of themed vases with faux sprays and fresh flowers or leave a few empty and display them on an entryway table as a sculptural centerpiece. Vases work double duty as planters and decorative accents. Face planters, pots and vases are the hottest trend, while elegant shells are stylish and sophisticated. There are vases to please the artist as well as those with more traditional taste. Find the styles that suit you best.

5. Use vases to add texture and style to a room

Textured vases add to a room’s design. Just as luxurious fabric lends an elegant touch to a space, textured cement vases, ribbed vases or smooth, colorful glass vases can add a chic, rustic or modern look to your home, showcasing your individual style.

6. Create a vignette of vases on a coffee or dining table to showcase your artistic side

Create vignettes – simply group an item that has a commonality such a’s the same colors or purpose.  Mix vases with glass bottles, pitchers and other decorative accents.  Mix smooth white porcelain vases with white ceramic accessories like a cactus or plant holder. Try arranging vases and accessories down the center of your dining table or group vases on your coffee table for an elegant display.

7. Use decorative vases to fill an empty space with head-turning beauty

While potted plants are the typical go-to when something is needed to fill a room’s empty corner, consider vases instead. Leave a floor vase empty or fill it with branches, dried flowers or tall faux stems. Let the space dictate the grouping. Use large decorative vases to fill a corner, tall vases on an entry table and short vases in a tablescape. Try changing your vase contents with the seasons: add daffodils to a vase in the spring, sunflowers in the summer, bulrushes in the fall and holly sprigs in the winter. Visit East Olivia for top quality dried Flowers.

When it comes to decorative vases, you can never have too many. Vases are essential for beautifying every inch of your home with minimal time, effort or money. So if you’ve got a collection of vases that you only bring out on special occasions, whether it’s to decorate the center of the dining room table during the holidays or to hold flowers on a birthday or anniversary, you may want to rethink your use of this versatile accessory.

You deserve to enjoy the beauty of flowers every day. You also deserve to surround yourself with exquisite things. Pop flowers from your garden into your favorite vase today and place it on your kitchen counter or windowsill. While you’re at it, add a bit of greenery to the powder room to brighten things up with a vase on the vanity or a wall planter.

Don’t limit vases to indoors during warm seasons. Use a colorful acrylic vase on the patio and add planters and pots to the balcony to make your outdoor space cheery and welcoming. The possibilities are endless when you decorate with vases indoors or out. 

There are so many fabulous tips on how to use vases to enhance your home and a spectacular selection of eye catching planters, vases and garden accessories you’ll want to discover for yourself. There’s no limit to what you can achieve when using vases to decorate your home, cottage or office. So why not start exploring now.

Happy decorating!