Vases: a variety of materials and shapes in the interior

The attitude to the vase, as to the philistine relic of the past, is fundamentally wrong. Irritates a vessel on the shelf, which means you need another, and in the right place. A large floor vase will add volume to an empty corner. Bright designer pieces, combined with a different decor, will refresh plain interiors. An earthenware jug with wildflowers on the dining table will add mood and appetite.

The primary task of a vase is to serve as a container for flowers, but they are also important for interior decoration. Original, elite vessels of various shapes and sizes, with and without legs, will satisfy any design needs. The countless variety of vases can be divided into types:

• floor and table;
• indoor and outdoor;
• for bouquets and one flower;
• floral and decorative (which do not hold water);
• by material;
• by form;
• to size.

The material from which the vase is made not only influences the styling of the interior. It also determines how long the flowers will remain fresh in the vessel. Ceramic containers made of clay are able to "breathe" and let air through. This property helps flowers maintain their vitality longer. Metal and plastic act exactly the opposite; plants die very quickly. Such items are good for interior decoration, but not very suitable for living flora.

Ceramic options captivate flooring. Gzhel painting is popular for light airy interiors. Clay is easy to sculpt, takes any shape and stains well. Glass vases are the most common. The abundance of shapes and colors allows you to choose them for all occasions. They are also very good as a gift.

Our grandmothers and great-grandmothers also loved porcelain vases. They adorn many museums. There are amazing varieties of blue clay, from which the finest porcelain is made. If you bring such a product to a bright light, you can evaluate its transparency.

Every Soviet family tried to get a crystal vase. The presence of lead in the glass makes it tinkling and especially transparent. The thick carved walls of the vessel refract light beautifully. It goes well with crystal glasses on the festive table.

Metal items are needed for certain styles, yellow aged metal with beautiful carvings can suit oriental themes. Chinese vases, painted with colored dragons, look beautiful. Silver vessels look expensive, but they need periodic maintenance as the silver darkens. The same applies to bronze, brass, copper. Wrought iron vases will support the Gothic interior and chalet. And chrome is necessary for minimalism, techno, hi-tech.

Plastic models are lightweight and durable, are inexpensive and have a large selection. Some types of plastic, especially transparent ones, quickly lose their original appearance. Such vases are unlikely to be passed on from generation to generation.

Chamotte clay vessels resemble ancient products, but they are preferred by modern styles, although such products can often be found in classic interiors. Plaster vases are inexpensive. Those who love to be creative can easily cast plaster into a homemade mold, and then paint the finished product. Concrete options are designed to decorate facade areas, courtyards and landscape areas.

Village destinations (country, provence), eco and ethno styles cannot do without products made from natural gifts. And nature is generous with beautiful, original, environmentally friendly materials. Wooden vases are good in carved design, but the smooth walls of the product with an unusual pattern of natural wood look attractive. Unfortunately, wood is afraid of moisture and dries up at high ambient temperatures.

Vases are weaved from rattan and vines, they turn out to be cozy, light, but suitable only for dried flowers. Sometimes glass jars are braided with natural material, in such products, fresh flowers will remain fresh and look organic.

Bamboo vases are lightweight and durable. They will decorate the interior of the traveler, support the marine and eco style. Vases made of natural stone look richly, royally. Onyx, agate, malachite, topaz have unique colors and patterns, looking at them, you understand that nature is an unsurpassed artist.

Contemplating flowers, one wonders what sizes and shapes nature has not come up with, creating these beautiful, but short-lived masterpieces. Vases should also match them: beautiful and varied. You cannot put a flower into any vessel that comes to hand. These wonderful components must necessarily be combined into a single whole, that is, suitable in shape, size and other parameters.

Miniature primroses will decorate small rounded jugs or vases in the form of glasses. The longer the stem of the flower, the higher the vase should be. A narrow one is suitable for single plants, a wide one for a bouquet. Daffodil stems look good in glassware. Field flowers (sainfoin, sweet clover, chamomile) need simple, uncomplicated options - jugs, ceramic pots. Delicate meadow bouquets will be uncomfortable in expensive prim vases.

A glass vessel that goes to expand, like a glass, is well suited for tulips, daffodils, and irises. For flowers with long stems, you should not choose a transparent vase, a porcelain vase is more suitable. Gladioli, delphiniums and Dutch roses look great in a tall ceramic container. Bright vases made of simple glass with meadow bouquets will decorate the interior in Provence and country style. To please every flower, the vase shapes come in a wide variety.

• The cylindrical ones look great in both ceramic and clear glass. Suitable for tall plants.
• Round models are plentiful, from large stone floor options to miniature beads adorning the elegant glass shelves. In group collections, round vases go well with elongated items that match in color or material.
• Square and rectangular containers are necessary for modern urban trends (minimalism, techno, loft).
• The unusual, irregular shape of the vessel is the most attractive. It breaks stereotypes and attracts attention, so there should not be a lot of flowers in such a vase, but just enough to carry out the designer's plan. For example, for a torch-shaped vessel, a scarlet rose, symbolizing a flame, is suitable. Sometimes a vase of irregular shape is combined with a flower that continues its geometry.

A vase is a decor that complements the interior, and its color is important, especially in combination with plants. It can either blend in with the setting or be an accent. Beautiful expensive furniture wins in the absence of bright spots of decor, in such cases the vases repeat the color of the furniture, but the flowers in them can be catchy active tones. And, conversely, with an accent vessel of an unusual shape and in a pronounced color, the plants should be invisible.

Sometimes a model is selected in the color of the walls, it creates volume in empty space, especially for floor options. Contrasting vessels are played well in two-tone interiors, for example, in extravagant black and white, when a black vase is displayed on a white background and vice versa.The same techniques work with colored interiors. You can use another interesting technique: put next to two vases of the same size and texture, but one will repeat the color of the setting, and the second will be accent. Bright products are so good because they can be placed at different levels: on the floor, table and wall shelf.

Each color has its own effect on the decor in the room.

• The glossy black vessel underlines the particular elegance. For him, only bright flowers are needed: crimson, scarlet, yellow, orange.
• Silver products will complement oriental and urban interiors.
• A brown vessel benefits from the presence of beige walls or furniture.
• The gray tone needs a bright addition, the plants should be catchy, energetically active.
• Blue - you shouldn't overload the atmosphere with this color, a few modest vases will be enough.
• The green color of the vessel will suit eco-style and lovers of green interiors.

There are no styles that categorically reject vases as decor. Even ascetic minimalism will adequately treat a chrome-plated specimen of simple, understandable forms. Avant-garde and loft will order an exclusive in the form of a piece of downpipe. Pop art will decorate the shelves with containers made from branded Pepsi-Cola cans. Each apartment has its own special vase. Classic interiors prefer traditional materials - glass, porcelain, crystal with soft streamlined shapes.

Modern styles (hi-tech, minimalism) are characterized by transparent and reflective textures; glass and metal products are suitable for them. They play with light, attract with brilliance, but at the same time they look simple, no frills. If there is a need for color, the vase is selected according to the setting, but kept in the same tone. Vases made of plaster, concrete, chrome-plated metal can be introduced into the interior of the loft.

The ethnic styles are characterized by vessels made of natural materials with folk ornaments from the thematic countries. On vases there may be images of the Greek meander, totem animals, hieroglyphs. The Chinese interior will be decorated with porcelain vases depicting mythical animals, as well as bamboo products. The oriental theme will be supported by mosaic vessels that embody the flavor of Arabian fairy tales. Chamotte vases are suitable for the Greek style.

Vases of all variants can be ordered in Ikea stores; transparent glass products from their collections surprise with a variety of geometric shapes. Judging by the reviews, the following companies have proven themselves well:

• "Era of Composite" - offers vases made of plastic and glass;
• "Profservice - Czech Crystal" - you can buy crystal products from the Czech Republic itself;
• India-shop - models from India;
• "Kislovodsk Porcelain - Phoenix" - handmade porcelain vases.

How to choose a vase to be beautiful and modern? First, the goal is determined, for what it is needed. If we are looking for a pair of a red round-shaped lamp, then the vase should also be red and round. You can fill the void with a large floor vessel. A colorful group of glass products will be able to create the mood. Chrome-plated pieces will help to support the mirror theme in the interior.

Meadow flowers are always appropriate in the kitchen, which means vases made of natural materials, with the exception of cold minimalist dining rooms, where tall bulbs made of tempered glass can play the role of a vase. The bedroom is characterized by vases-lamps or warm calm vessels for flowers in pastel colors. Shades can match with pillows and other types of decor.

Vessels for children's rooms are chosen bright, made of unbreakable materials. In them, children can store pencils or use under small objects.Ceramic and chrome models are selected for the bathroom. Dried flowers are used as a filler.

The vases are designed for both living bouquets and compositions from artificial plants. But they are quite self-sufficient to do without filling. A beautiful example of a sculptural vase. Handmade product in ethnic style (Africa). Banana vase for one flower.

Subject version - "Lady's Handbag", hand-painted. Glass vase "Garden". In conclusion, we can say that vases are quite a useful item. They smooth corners, highlight accents. They need to be of different shapes and sizes to match any gift bouquets.

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