Vase as a main character
Which flowers will make her stand out?
Floral compositions don't have to attract all the attention, they can also be arranged in such a way as to make the vase from which they rise stand out. Make your favorite vase the main heroine and create the whole arrangement around it. Important is the right choice of flowers and their arrangement, let's walk through how to do it.
Charm with the vase
What kind of flower vase actually deserves a place in the spotlight? These are back in fashion, for example ceramic vases in organic design. In particular, rough textures and irregular chunky shapes that evoke handmade work are very popular. With these vases it is definitely true that the bigger the better. Imagine, in the corner of the room, a meter-high floor vase made out of clay, from which an olive tree grows on a long, narrow caraway — that's just housing accessory!
An undying classic is a glass vase, which is especially popular this year in the variant of stained glass or in the design with ombré effect. You won't miss either with an vintage cut vases that are passed down from generation to generation.
Trees and dried flowers in a vase: Inconspicuous perennials
You have chosen a vase and you can't decide what to do with it? Grab some dried flowers, which will give the vase an elegant and timeless look without drawing attention from each other. Dried flowers will give extra space to your long-lasting beauty without the need for frequent maintenance.
TIP: In curvy clay vases, have a dry a linen bouquet, which fits perfectly with the natural look of the vase, as well as the interior of any style.
In addition to dried flowers flattered by floor vases are trees, especially species with high, narrow trunk and well-groomed bushy crown. For example: Pachira aquatica, Schefflera arboricola or olive and citrus trees meet these parameters.
Cut flowers that flatters your vase
And if after all you want to arrange fresh cut flowers in a vase, choose the ideal species without large colorful flowers.
Eucalyptus
- Eucalyptus fits in any vase. Its green leaves will add elegance to your arrangement and at the same time the smell wills a whole room. Whole bunch looks good, but also a single stem of eucalyptus is perfect.
Gossypium
- If you are looking for something unconventional, cotton is a great option. Its white tufts are simple and yet very decorative. Cotton will especially make the clay vase or the more traditional vases stand out.
Lunaria
- Lunaria, is a beautiful dried flower with translucent, silver seeds. Hers delicate look will make any vase stand out, especially simple glass, which otherwise may seem unobtrusive.
Reeds and grasses
- Dried reeds and ornamental grasses are ideal for floor vases with 100 cm high and more. Creates beautiful decoration and fits especially in a minimalist interior in light colors.
How to Effectively Arrange Flowers in a Vase
In order for your vase under the flowers to really stand out, the correct arrangement of the individual stems is important. Here are some tips on how to arrange flowers in a vase:
Height of flowers
- Make sure the flowers are tall enough to proportionally fit your vase. For a vase 100 cm tall, choose flowers with long stems, for lower and narrow vases, on the contrary, it is undesirable for the bouquet to protrude too high above the edge.
Less is more
- If you have an eccentric vase, make it stand out by using fewer flowers in the arrangement. For example one or two stems of eucalyptus or cotton may be sufficient. Above all, round and wide vases are majestic in their own right and thus stand out better in combination with fewer stems.
Harmony of colors
- Stick to rather all green species and flowers in earthy tones. They complement the look of the vase, not overpower it. Choose natural colors such as green, white or brown.
