Decorate Your House with Beautiful Vases

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Vases So Pretty That Flowers Are Optional

Tulips, lilacs, and peonies are in season every spring in my backyard. After cutting a few fine specimens, I find myself searching for a beautiful vase to display them in. Up until now, I had not thought to decorate using beautiful vases in my home. I had my vases hidden away because they were rather drab and boring. Simple unadorned clear glass vases that only look nice when the flowers are added and even then no one notices the vase.

For me that is all about to change because I have decided that a vase can be a piece of art and a part of my interior design all on its own. Flowers will become optional and will only add to the beauty of my display.

Many of the lovely vases that I have showcased in this article came from some of my favorite online shopping sites, including Amazon, Siopa Irish Online Giftstore, and other sites.

I hope you can find your own piece of beautiful art here as well as some ideas for how to display them. I'll be adding great new vases as I find them.

Image Credit: Tulip Field

Ceramic Vases

Ceramic Vase In Lattice DesignDecorate your house, apartment, or office with ceramic vases in a variety of forms. The Lattice Design Vase shown at the right can be purchased from Linens n Things for less than $60. The rectangular vase stands 15 inches tall and is a product of CC Home Furnishings.








The unique ceramic vase below done in white brings a bit of whimsy to the display of flowers you choose to arrange in it.


Three Guns Table Vase Under $55 At Amazon

Terramoto Ceramic Polka Dots 6-Inch Vase, White on Yellow

Amazon Price: $15.00 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $15.00

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Porcelain Vases

Belleek Irish Porcelain VaseWhen decorating with porcelain you achieve a more delicate and refined look in your interior design. A lovely choice for any room in the house is the Belleek Porcelain Vaseicon shown at the right. This contemporary style vase stands 12 inches tall and is made in Ireland with the same techniques that have been used for generations to make very fine china (porcelain) wares.

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery - What's the Difference?

They may sometimes look the same, but there is a difference between ceramic, porcelain, pottery (also called earthenware) or stoneware. Some of it has to do with the material that goes into the vase - earthware tends to be clay, porcelain kaolin. Some of it has to do with the process used in the making - amount of heat, use of potters wheel, etc.

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Fill vases with interesting items when you aren't filling them with flowers. 

Glass Vases

Decorating your house with glass vases can really create an interesting effect. Glass vases do not have to be clear glass anymore. Rich reds, ambers, browns, greens, and just about any color in the rainbow can be found in today's glass vases for our home decor.

Evolution by Waterford 11-Inch Red & Amber Ginger Vase

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Use vases as bookends. Just make sure you weight them down first to keep them from sliding! 

Crystal Vases

Galway Crystal Glass VaseMade of crystal glass which is a more refined glass, vases can define a table with elegance. You can make a dramatic statement with a simple and elegant vase like the Galway Crystal Vase
icon shown at the right. It stands about 10 inches tall and is a perfect size to arrange long stemmed flowers like Tulips in.

Waterford I Love Lismore Bud Vase

Amazon Price: $101.25 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $135.00

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Celebrations by Mikasa Blossom Vase

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Evolution by Waterford Reef Waters 8-Inch Vase

Amazon Price: $149.95 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now
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Not your typical crystal vase - look at those colors!! Beautiful thing! 8 inches tall.

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Looking To Fit a Particular Style?


Vases and other accent pieces serve to either complete or create a stylistic direction in a room. For example, a plain room can be given an Asian flavor with some of the vases here or taken in a shabby chic direction with the Fringe vases. Other vases are equally at home in a traditional or modern setting, while some of the ones featured here would only be at home within a specific style.




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Wood Vases

Mahogany Wood VaseFor an earthy feel to your decor, use a wood vase for your flowers or even just as an interesting statement. A Handmade Tall Mango Wood Decorative Vase is dramatic yet simple in a design statement. The vase at the right is crafted by Thai artisans out of mango wood. It stands 12 inches tall. Wouldn't it look lovely on a dining room table, a buffet, or even the mantle in the living room?

About the vase

vase of flowersA vase is an open container typically used to hold cut flowers. It can be made from a number of materials including ceramics,glass, metal, wood, and other materials. Often times the vase is decorated and used to enhance the beauty of the contents it holds.

Vases are defined as having a certain form. The foot is the lowest portion giving a distinguishable base to the piece. The design of the base may be bulbous, flat, or different shape. The body forms the main and often largest portion of the piece. Above the body is the shoulder, where the body curves inward. Then the neck, where the vase is given more height. Lastly, the lip, where the vase flares back out at the top. Many vases are also have handles.

Art Glass Vases

Peacock Fantasy Art Glass VaseArt Glass vases are typically hand blown by an artisan, therefore being uniquely different with each vase made. Although they may look similar due to the process there are no two that will look identical.

At the right you see the Peacock Fantasy vase. Imitating the magnificent colors in the feathers of a peacock's tail, we find a fusion of color and shape adding life to this art glass vase. A theatrical piece that can transform any room into an elegant gallery of contemporary art! Decorative purposes only. This beautiful vase stands 17 inches tall.

Cobalt Blue Art Glass Vase X452

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Hand Blown Purple, Blue, & Green Sommerso Oval Art Glass Vase 10" tall

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Create an interesting grouping. No matching necessary! 

Stoneware Vases

Decorate your house with a beautiful stoneware vase. The choices are endless. You can go with a primitive look or a country look when it comes to a vase made from earthen ware.

Wide Tribal Stoneware Decorative Flower Vase Safari

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Big chunky vases can help fill in spaces in bookshelves and cabinets. 

Metal Vases

For something really different and very modern try a vase made from a metal material. You might be surprised at the options with this look.

Designer Gold N Brown Metal Flower Vase 37'' H

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Brilliant Stainless Steel Flower Vase - Fine Stainless Steel Gardening Product for Your Home

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Whimsical Vases

brush vase by Harry AllenThis Brush Vase
icon by Harry Allen adds whimsy to your office, den, or wherever you decide to place it.

Real artist's paintbrushes are used to handcast this unusual and whimsical vase. Materials are marble and resin creating a very unique look whether filled with flowers or not. Priced around $110.

Looking for Something Special?

Let me know if you're looking for a particular type of vase and I'll see what I can find for you. Or just leave me a note with comments about the lens. I'd love to hear from you!!!

  • Lenses_For_Sale Apr 13, 2012 @ 10:09 am | delete
    I love vases!! These are beautiful :)
  • daria369 Aug 28, 2011 @ 10:23 am | delete
    What a wonderful collection of vases - I very much enjoyed the images. Blessed! :)
  • SandyPeaks Apr 3, 2011 @ 10:06 am | delete
    Very unusual! who'sd ghave thought of Guns'N'Roses...blessed by a SquidAngel.
  • glamorous-glass Feb 20, 2011 @ 11:38 am | delete
    Vases are excellent, and often inexpensive home accessories which can change your home decor. But still, I feel that they are underutilized.
  • scar4 Oct 13, 2010 @ 10:07 pm | delete
    pretty and unique vases. Like the pictures very much.
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