A vase is the canvas of your floral look. Whether you go for a minimalist style with one floral stem and a sculptural vase, or go a bit wilder with branches in a statement vase, getting confident with combining vases and florals is easy - and fun!
Header images: Tanza Plant Chair by Chris Wolston.
We see artificial flowers as play. Floral decor brings movement into a room that might otherwise seem quiet. It achieves something that few other decoration pieces can.
A single stem in your favourite vase, placed just right. Others build through repetition - several of the same stems creating rhythm without feeling strict. And sometimes, mixing different stems shifts everything. A bit looser, more relaxed, slightly unexpected. We like floral looks that are not overly arranged, but sculptural, a little wild. When florals are too perfectly arranged, a room can quickly feel overdone, almost studied. There are no fixed rules here. It’s all about finding combinations that feel right to you.
What vase do you choose - or, when you already have beautiful vases at home, what flowers work well with different forms, shapes, and materials?
Different vases naturally lead to different styles. A slim, minimalist vase keeps things focused and calm, often working best with one or two stems. A heavier, more sculptural vase can stand on its own, even before adding florals, and pairs easily with fuller arrangements. Statement vases, with wider openings or bold shapes, invite more volume - branches, layers, a bit more freedom in how stems fall and move.
And sometimes, it’s the smallest adjustments that change the whole look. Stems can be bent slightly to sit higher or lower in the vase, or to shift the overall shape of the arrangement. Even the height inside the vase can be played with, depending on how you want the florals to show up.
In this article, we share the most exciting looks and vases with you – regardless of style or budget.
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Design and Art Vases
Modern Vases
Budget Vases
Vincent van Duysen for Zara Home
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From minimal to voluminous. Click on the image to go to the product. Photos from Pinterest.
