How to choose a vase

Whether you're wanting a vase to display flowers or just as a decorative object, our tips will help you choose the right one.

How to decorate your vase

*  You can make a glass vase or the floral display more interesting by lining the vessel with pebbles, shells or broken crockery.

* For a quirky display fill it with candles or a collection of keepsakes like pencils, buttons, photos, balls of string or wooden pegs.

* Selecting a vase as a decorative object is like buying art, entirely down to personal taste. Choose a piece that complements the room's scheme. A small, delicate vase may be lost in a vast space, or overshadowed by heavy furniture or bold textiles. A large vessel can dominate a small area. Use a coloured or textured vase to make a statement.

* Feminine and ornate shapes are popular, with curvy, soft styling. Teardop, marrow and waisted cylinders will be big. White is a key colour for summer. Copper gives a beautiful, warm glow and reflects the room or flowers.

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