It’s safe to say that humans have been obsessed with giving and getting flowers as gifts for thousands of years. That’s likely why historians have discovered vases in nearly all developed cultures, from the ancient civilizations of Egypt to Japan!
The humble vase can do a lot for your home decor. Whether you’re showing off a display of flowers or trying to find the perfect way to brighten a shelf, vases are a canvas to which you can add creative style, color, and personality.
If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve got you covered! Here are some vase decor ideas worth trying at home.
1. Add Fillers Inside
If you’re working with a glass or clear crystal vase, adding items to the water can create a unique statement piece. Even better, the right items can conceal the messy look of floral stems while adding some visual appeal.
During the spring or summer, for example, consider adding cut citrus fruit wheels to the water. With a wide-mouth vase, it’s easy to slide these fruit wheels against the glass to create a wall of color. Mixing and matching the color of the fruit and flowers can help warm and brighten your decor.
Natural stones are another great option. Tiny pebbles can create an earthy look, and clear ones can give off a fun nautical vibe.
Floating leaves and fronds are another good way to conceal floral stems in one fell swoop. Larger ferns or wide monstera leaves curving along the inside of the vase add a beautiful touch of natural green.
If you’re hoping to create a rustic vibe, add some driftwood to the vase of your arrangement. The right driftwood also adds a pop of earthy color as well as a unique texture to the look of your bouquet.
When you’re adding filler to vases without live flowers, you’ll have even more options.
Fill springtime vases with painted Easter eggs for some chic pastel flair or timeless elegance. Add split peas or colored beans to prop up the stems of fake flowers. Layer sand and seashells for a beach-friendly look.
2. Mix and Match Vases
When trying to figure out how to display a vase in the living room, consider mixing and matching multiple. A curated arrangement of several vases in complementary styles and colors can add visual interest to the room. Even better, this is a unique way to show off several of your favorite decorative crystal vases at once!
Consider adding vases of varied sizes atop the mantelpiece for a stylish vignette. Place larger vases with fuller floral arrangements beside thin vases with a statement flower. You may also want to line your collection on one or more windowsills to give them a splash of light or add them to a narrow shelf to use the space.
3. Light It Up
To add a touch of magic or holiday warmth to your home decor, light up your vase!
This is easy to do with the right LED or fairy lights. Small, thin strings of lights are easy to stuff or spiral inside of a glass vase as the main attraction. Adding holiday ornaments and other decor can bring some seasonal flair to the piece!
If you prefer a floral arrangement, consider grabbing submersible LED lights to nest around the stems. As long as you keep the battery pack out of the water and concealed behind the flowers at the mouth of the vase, you’ll have a beautiful and glowing centerpiece in no time.
Don’t forget about lighted twig pathway lights, which look like artificial branches with lights at each node. These can be fun to add to a vase alone or to arrange around your bouquet.
Candles are another gorgeous way to light up a room, especially when you’re decorating with glass vases. Choose a wide-mouth vase, add some of the fillers we’ve mentioned above around a lighted candle, and enjoy the glow!
4. Play With Floor Vases
When you’re decorating with a large floor vase, playing with textures and lines can help you add sophistication to the room.
If you have a sleek, smooth vase, for example, consider adding several wavy, curling branches to create a fascinating contrast. Whether you choose faux branches with decorative flowers or real tree branches with interesting shapes, the look can add some fascinating appeal to a room.
For a curving or asymmetrical vase, consider adding straight wooden branches to raise the height profile or lush pampas grass for a narrow, tufted look.
For a taller, elongated vase, add branches or flowers that explode outward to widen the look of the decor. The contrast can create a statement piece in no time!
5. Get Creative With Placement
Adding a vase to your living or dining room table is a tried-and-tested decor idea, but don’t be afraid to branch out.
Jazz up your bedroom with a bouquet on the nightstand, add a small vase in the bathroom with humidity-loving blooms, or put a decorative vase next to the fireplace. You can also use smaller vases to style a bookshelf, brighten a cramped entryway, and much more.
6. Try Alternative Vessels
Vases aren’t the only things you can use for these arrangements! Almost any vessel can be a vase if you try hard enough, so consider grabbing whatever you have around your house to create unique decor.
Use ceramic pitchers, wine bottles, mason jars, watering cans, large bowls, or teapots for your fresh blooms. Even a pickle jar can be perfect in a pinch!
Try These Vase Decor Ideas
No matter the look you’re going for, these vase decor ideas can add a touch of beauty and color to your seasonal decor. Even better, none of these approaches take much work: with the right supplies on hand, you can craft the perfect arrangement in no time! Get creative with your patterns, textures, colors, and styles to create a truly unique look for your home.
If you’ve found these decor ideas helpful, don’t forget to check out the other guides, tips and tricks, and insights in our other posts.
