While a grand renovation may be off the cards for now, there’s one surefire way to feel great about any room you walk into: when it’s filled with flowers.
A bunch of seasonal blooms offers a serious dose of cheer and spring is the best time to get hold of affordable stems.
It’s also a good time to take stock of what you’re using to hold them. Adding a different type of vessel will only encourage you to step out of your comfort zone when you’re arranging them.
Most people only have one or two tall cylinder vases, but employing a vintage find or a simple bud vase, can make buying a smaller number of flowers have just as much impact.
A nice mix of vases also means you’re prepared for almost any type of flowers or greenery that’s currently available, or that might have popped up in your garden.
Here are six types it’s useful to have on hand and our favourite pieces to shop now:
Cylinder vase
L-R: Ralph Lauren Home Hudson Plaid Vase from Trenzseater; Ivy Vase from McMullin & Co
Tall and straight-sided, a cylinder vase is perfect for long-stemmed flowers like roses, lilies, or tulips.
Bud vase
L-R: Silvio Bud Vase by Matthew Hall; Bud vase by Tony Sly
Small and narrow, a bud or specimen vase is ideal for showcasing just one or two stems or scattering single blooms around the house.
Round, fishbowl or globe vase
L-R: Enzo Vase from Trenzseater; Olwen Vase from nood
With a wide body and narrow neck, these are great for fuller classical arrangements like peonies, dahlias, or hydrangeas.
Jug vase
L-R: Bianca Lorenne Amber Glass Jug; French Country Collections Luna Jug
Casual and rustic, wildflowers or relaxed, countryside-style bunches look perfect sitting in an antique ceramic or enamel vase. They also look just as good sitting on a shelf in the kitchen.
Sculptural/statement vase
L-R: Frill Collar glass vase; Cleo Compote Vase
Something with unusual shape, texture, or colour can also double as a design object even when empty.
Cube or oblong vase
L-R: Mist Vase and Layers Vase from Citta
Modern, low, and square, often used for short-stemmed flowers or compact arrangements.
