Glass vases: types and nuances of choice

Flowers make people happy, bring them happiness and drive away bad thoughts. But it is important not only to provide a beautiful appearance of the bouquet itself, it is supposed to carefully select a worthy vessel for it. Our article is devoted to the features of choosing glass flower vases.

When choosing simple or original vases, for example, with lids, you must first of all build on the style of the room where they are supposed to be used. On the basis of glass, very intricate models, unique in appearance, can be created. Many of them even become an independent part of the decor, turning into one of the leading design elements.

Glass vases can be floor-standing or table-top. They can be vessels with a narrow or wide neck, made of different types of glass, decorated in different colors, decorated, etc.

When it comes to a glass vase, people usually think that manufacturers only vary the geometry and thickness of their product. But if you have sufficient funds, you can buy more original products, sometimes delighting even a sophisticated designer.

Along with the usual transparent, Murano glass can also be used. It is always a handcrafted product. Therefore, each copy has an impressive personality. A vase made of Gutino glass can be no less attractive. Outwardly, it looks like Italian samples.

Czechs place an emphasis on the extraordinary grace of forms and daring, catchy colors. It is in the Czech Republic that vases are made of phosphorescent uranium glass. Both thick and thin materials can be used.

The geometric characteristics of glass vases are very important. Large structures are placed mainly on the floor and can be harmoniously integrated into any interior. There is no need to scrupulously adapt the room to the appearance of a decorative object. As for the shape, the round vase is a classic solution and looks equally good anywhere. But lovers of individuality often choose other shapes, for example, a cylinder.

Such cylindrical products can have different heights, which is dictated primarily by aesthetic considerations. The square configuration is relatively rare. But a rectangular vase can be found more often, the size of the structure shows whether it is designed for 1 flower or for a bouquet. The aesthetic searches do not end there: in many cases, the following will be preferable:

• flasks with a small neck;
• spherical specimens;
• vases on supports in the form of legs.

It is not easy to choose a colored glass vase, you must immediately make a decision: whether to create a contrast with the walls, floor and ceiling, or to maintain their color. In a beige room, a brown color would be an elegant choice, it does not seem gloomy in appearance, as in other cases.

The traditional design approach involves the formation of compositions with pebbles on the basis of vases, which are glued to the surface.This allows you to revive your vacation memories or brighten up the cold season by imagining yourself on the beach. There are also combinations with fabric, coins and other materials. A simple look allows you to set off the beauty of the bouquet. You can show the originality of the composition by using a vase in the form of a block of ice, for example.

More rules:

• if the house is decorated for high-tech, vases with partially chrome surfaces are suitable;
• hand-painted ceramics are harmoniously woven into the classical setting;
• minimalism requires choosing a completely transparent narrow design.

When visiting Ikea stores and other retail outlets, many people are justifiably looking for products made in Italy. After all, it is there that the centuries-old traditions of quality and impeccable style have been accumulated. Products of brands Decotech, Pavone, Ahura and other companies have consistently received approving reviews. Black products with rhinestones, Swarovski crystals, original form of flower storage - all this is done in Italian factories. Czech production does not lag behind them in craftsmanship, which uses first-class Bohemian glass, which also evokes entirely enthusiastic assessments.

But with all the variety of attractive offers, it will be necessary to give preference to one option. Experts recommend starting with determining the appropriate size of the bouquet, which will allow you to estimate the required volume. The more flowers will be put, the wider the throat is needed. A medium-sized vase with an extended base is universal. The height is selected for reasons of harmony with the surrounding space.

To decorate a round vase, use papier-mâché or apply a primer and paint. Dry branches are used to form the finished look of the composition. The simplest option for decorating a monotonously painted surface is stickers on the outside or inside. In the absence of flowers, you can fill the vase with various cereals. To begin with, they are scattered on paper, mixed, dyed, allowed to dry and only then used for decoration.

Additional types of decor can be very different. This can be paper decoration, for example. You can put one vessel in another and fill the gap, use sticks, twigs, etc.

In the absence of ideas or doubts about your aesthetic talents, tastes, you should use ready-made master classes. This video, for example, shows you how to use colored beaded ribbons and fruits.

Professionals are ready to explain how the volumetric painting is performed using acrylic paints.

But in many cases, there is not enough time for complex work. Then the use of scotch tape and stained glass paints helps out.

The photo shows an original candlestick made from a glass vase. Complementing the candle light with white and green elements looks amazing.

But simply transparent designs can be externally graceful. It is enough just to decorate them with bright multi-colored petals and buds. The result is a luxurious, stylish decoration for a modern interior.