Types of Vases

When it comes to home interior decoration with vases, it's a good idea to know all of the types of vases before starting decorating. In this way, you will know what's the best option for your home or even office decoration.

Here you can check out all of types of vases that can be purchased and used in your home or office:

Glass Vases

The glass vases are probably the most popular choice when it comes to using of both vase fillers and flowers. They can bring a classical look to almost every home interior decoration.

The glass vases can be decorated with roses and tulips in case that you prefer flower decoration. Keep in mind that the number of flowers in the vase is also important. The general rule is to avoid using too many of them. In most of the case, using three or five is a great idea.

These vases can be filled with things from the nature. For example, you can fill your glass vase with black and white stone, or with shells.

If you plan to use vase fillers for such type of vases, you should know that all of the filler's details will be able to be seen when they are put in the vase. If you have items that you want to be seen, you can always put them into a glass vase. However, if you to decorate you glass vase with items that have little details such as a colorful ball, you'd better choose some of the other types of vases. The reason is that if you use such items as vase filler the decorative combination between them and your vase could look a little bit simple.

Crystal Vases

The crystal vases are similar to the glass ones. However, they could look more elegant than them. Keep in mind that the crystal vases usually cost more than the glass ones, so if you want to purchase such vase, you probably will have to spend more than the glass one.

About the vase filling of such vases, keep in mind that most of them have some crystal pattern represented on them, so the filler in them probably won't be as easy to be seen as if it's put into a glass one. It can be both advantage and disadvantages, depending of the filler and if you prefer its details to be able to be seen easily.

The beauty of the crystal makes to vases that are made up of it to be very suitable to be place on a sunlight places in your home or office. In this way, you and your guests will be able to admire its sparkle.

If you plan to decorate your crystal vases with flowers, keep in mind that the most suitable ones are the long-stem roses as well as all of the elegant flowers will look great when they are put in such vase type.

Clay Vases

The clay vases are a popular choice for flowers container since ancient times. Nowadays, you can find them in different sizes such as tall, think, short or wide. They can be colored in different variants as well. If you have enough free time, you can even paint you clay vase in the desired pattern and color.

Unfortunately, there aren't many available options for vase fillers of the clay ones, because of the opaqueness of the made up materials. Of course, you can put flower in such vases, but if you fill them with something it won't be able to be seen if it's not taller than the vase height.

If you intend to paint you clay vase, make sure to use acrylic latex paint, because it's the most suitable one for such purposes. Of course, you shouldn't forget to paint your vase in a way that you really like and make you feel really happy. Instead of copying an existing pattern for your vase, you'd better try to add your own personal flair. In most of the cases, it will make you vase to look really beautiful in a way that express yourself.

Beaded Vases

One of the most popular options if you intend to buy a funky vase is the beaded one. They usually are made up of wired frame and bead added around it. Unfortunately, there not many types of beaded vases that can be found at the market. However, if you are handy enough, you can even make your own beaded vase with a size, shape, and colors that you really like and that are considered with your home interior decoration.

About using of fillers for such type of vase, it's not a good idea to use too bright fillers, because the vases could very bright as well and it could make their combination to look too colorful. For example, you can fill your beaded vases with fruits, vegetables, and even stones. You can always fill them with flowers and even artificial ones. Unfortunately, the beaded vases cannot store water, so you'd better use artificial flowers for them.

Metal Vases

If you are looking for a vase that has really antique look, you should choose one that is made up of metal. They usually have detailed design that in engraved on them. Most of the details are made up of silver or gold, that's why the metal vases are more expensive than the other types of vases. You can buy a metal vase from decor stores, estate sales, and antique stores.

Despite of most of the other vase types, if you drop your metal vase, you don't need to worry that it may break up.

About using of vase fillers for such vases, you are limited to use flowers and items that are taller than your metal vases. So, if you plan to use different vase fillers for your vase, you'd better purchase one that is made up of transparent material. However, if you look for an antique looking item for your home, one of the best options is the metal vase.

In conclusion, if you are not sure about which of the types of vases is the most suitable one for your home or office, keep in mind that the made up material is not the only one important parameter that should be considered. For example, it's a good idea to choose carefully the color, size, and shape as well.

This page was last modified on 19 June 2011 at 16:17.