Choosing a vase to match the interior style
Today you can buy a wide variety of vases - large, small, medium, round, square, asymmetrical and so on. But how to make the right choice? It should be noted that difficulties in choosing may arise when it comes to large or floor vases, since they cannot fit beautifully and harmoniously into every interior. As for the small round vases, they will suit any interior. By decorating such small vases or filling them (with decorative stones, ribbons, twigs, flowers, etc.), you can complement the interior of the room. Such vases are placed on tables, shelves, window sills, cabinets - anywhere.
They look harmonious, beautiful, interesting, which is why they are so popular among buyers.
When choosing a large vase for a room (office), remember that this item is not so much functional as decorative and interior design. Also, do not forget that any piece of furniture, including a vase, can help hide any flaws (if any) and present the interior in the most favorable light. If the room is decorated, for example, in a strict classical style, then the vase should match the interior - a strict shape, no bright paintings or flowers. Today, the Loft style of decorating rooms is very fashionable.
For this style there is a huge variety of vases of various colors, shades and shapes.
Why does a vase break?
Plates and cups that we constantly deal with fall onto the floor quite often. Even esotericists warn that not every case of damage to household dishes can be considered with full confidence a sign: you never know! However, the same cannot be said about vases. Usually they stand to the side and diligently play the role of a beautiful decorative element. They don’t drink tea from a vase, they don’t move it from shelf to shelf, and they only pick it up on days of major holidays and general cleaning. Of course, if you recently got a naughty kitten or the children started a football match in the room without permission, there is nothing to be surprised by the pile of fragments on the floor - there are very real reasons for this. But sometimes the vase inexplicably slips out of your hands. And she even falls off the table, although no one pushed or touched her! Here, willy-nilly, you wonder whether this event threatens unexpected changes?
Fell by itself or due to the fault of the owners
Not every vase breaks due to the influence of higher powers
A vessel that suddenly appears on the floor for no apparent reason is not a cause for concern. Quite the opposite! In contrast to a broken mirror, which predicts 7 years of misfortune for its owner, a vase predicts an equally long period of prosperity and success. True, in some sources you can find the number 6 instead of 7. But, you see, this is also not bad.
If you or someone in your household unwittingly caused the vase to fall, there is also nothing to fear:
- Singles can immediately start looking for white limousine rentals for a trip to the registry office and compiling a list of wedding gifts. Signs promise: the love of your life is nearby, and she will not pass by! It’s a pity that there is no point in deliberately dropping the vase...
- For married people, a broken vase predicts a new addition to the family.
The sign turns for the worse only in one case: if the vase fell to the floor right before the guest arrived at the house. Alas, it is believed that he will either leave with a scandal or later quarrel with the owners.
Empty or full of flowers
There is no direct indication of what should be in a broken vessel for it to bring happiness. Candies, a bouquet, colorful glass balls, cakes or nothing at all - from the point of view of beliefs, it does not matter. However, experts on subtle matters warn owners against the custom of keeping empty vases in visible places, assuring that this has a bad effect on the energy situation at home. And our Slavic ancestors adhered to the same opinion, although they explained it differently: harmful spirits and other evil spirits like to settle in empty vessels. It is clear that such a neighborhood will not bring good things! Therefore, it is better to put a vase that you are not using for its intended purpose in the closet or, at worst, cover it with a linen napkin.
An empty vase is an unpleasant symbol in general. For example, it should never be given as a gift, so as not to bring trouble to the person. If you have already decided to please your friends or family with a beautiful and expensive piece of decor, take care to put a few coins or a symbolic bouquet in it.
Broken glass or ceramic
A broken ceramic vase is an unlucky omen
The most common belief is that the lighter, larger and more expensive the damaged vessel, the better:
- If a vase made of tear-clear crystal or expensive porcelain breaks, joyful changes and growth in the family’s well-being are coming.
- Have you lost a simple ceramic pot or a vase made of cheap cloudy glass? Alas, the sign predicts the loss of something important to you.
Breaks into small or large fragments
When sweeping the remains of the glass “prophetess” onto a scoop, pay attention to the number and size of the shards. The smaller they are, the more joyful events you are promised. And remember that you cannot be upset and regret about a broken vase, otherwise happiness will be upset and will not come.
If the vase is just cracked
By itself, such a sign does not mean anything. But you can no longer keep a cracked vessel in your home.
Esotericists in general and feng shui supporters in particular warn: any object whose integrity has once been violated immediately stops honestly serving its owners and begins to accumulate negative energy. Cracks will lead to quarrels, chips will lead to endless troubles, and luck and prosperity will quickly flow out of the house. Even if you are a jack of all trades and a super-thrifty person, it is better not to try to restore broken dishes - including a vase. It’s better to take it to the trash heap and finally break it “for luck.”
Signs if a vase is broken by a stranger
Coming to someone else's house and breaking an expensive thing is very unpleasant: both the owners are not happy, and the guest does not know where to turn his eyes from awkwardness. However, if we are talking about a vase, there is nothing to be upset about, because the good forecast of seven years of happiness still works, and it remains in the house where the vase stood. So, although the guest caused trouble, he did something pleasant for the hosts - he predicted a wide streak of good luck.
Decoration features
You can decorate a glass vase from a variety of materials, from artificial flowers to pasta. Each type of decoration has its own characteristics, execution technique, and degree of complexity. It is interesting that hand made does not exclude a creative approach, a combination of the most incongruous things. So, you can follow the instructions exactly, or you can add something of your own.
The main thing is that the result brings you pleasure.
Beautiful storage
You don't have to hide the items you need in locked cabinets. Many of them are quite decorative in themselves, especially if placed in a glass vase. Creative materials such as buttons, colored threads, pencils and so on look bright and fun. But cotton pads and sticks in transparent vases in the bathroom will look very nice. Experiment!
What do you need to know about preparation?
Preparing to decorate any vase with your own hands includes several stages.
There are many ideas for decoration.
Choice of technique (painting, beads, fabric, etc.).
DIY vase decor
We will tell you in more detail about the most popular and affordable methods of decorating a vase.
Using simple improvised means, you can create a unique interior element from an ordinary vase.
Vase decor with stickers
This decorating technique is perfect for beginners, as it does not require any special skills. In the store you can choose the stickers you like for decorating glass vases, find pictures on the Internet and design something similar yourself. You can add rhinestones, beads or threads to the stickers.
You can simply follow your imagination without looking at any clues.
Filling the vase
This is also one of the easiest techniques. But accessibility and simplicity are combined with stylish and interesting decor. So, for filling you can take a round vase. Any material can be used for filling - lace, twigs, beads, pebbles, starfish, artificial flowers, etc. By filling a vase with pebbles or twigs and tying it with thick thread or lace on top, you will make an excellent and very unusual vase.
A regular tall glass is also suitable for filling.
Coloring
This is a more complex type of decor. To paint, you will need durable acrylic glass paint. If you decide to paint the product in one color (without drawings, color transitions, etc.), the work must be done from the inside. Take an ordinary glass vase without designs (round, square, small, large - the shape and size do not matter) and paint its walls from the inside. Also for painting you will need a brush, a clean rag or towel, water, newspaper (film, paper), solvent.
Remember that the vase must be perfectly clean and dry.
Otherwise, it may affect the quality of dyeing. Also, before the process, it is necessary to degrease the walls of the vessel using a solvent. After waiting for the solvent to dry completely, you need to pour paint onto the bottom of the vase and shake it in a circular motion. Thus, the paint itself will color the walls of the vessel. Then, without waiting for the paint to dry, you need to fill in the “gaps” with a brush.
Choose a high-quality brush so that it does not leave marks and hairs do not come out.
Decor from clothes
You can dress a vase, no matter how funny and ridiculous it may sound. To “dress”, take an old sweater, jeans, T-shirts, etc. An old knitted or woolen sweater looks very stylish and original. You can complement this decor with a twig or thick thread (twine).
To decorate with clothing, you will need the clothing itself, glue, scissors, and twine.
Decorating with paper
The vase can be wrapped in beautiful paper, making a neat (or, conversely, careless) bow or knot in the middle, or at the neck of the vessel.
Despite the fact that this type of decor is very simple, it looks quite impressive and unusual.
Pique technique
This is the name of the handmade dot painting technique. Moreover, these can be like bright flowers with a detailed rendering of texture and shades. It can also be stylish geometry - straight lines or zigzags, for example. The second option is simpler, so it’s perfect for beginners. You will need masking tape, acrylic paint, or canned paint. By applying masking tape so that the uncovered areas outline the lines you want to paint, you protect the rest of the surface from accidental paint. For such painting, as a rule, black, white, silver or gold paint is used.
Vase decor: 10 best ideas
Have you been given a bouquet or flower, but there was no suitable beautiful vase for it? No problem - you can do it yourself. To do this, you only need a container of suitable size, simple materials and a little imagination. We have prepared a selection for you that will inspire you to decorate your vases. Glass or plastic bottles, glasses - anything can be used. We advise you to look through all the ideas to choose the most interesting one.
Cozy jar
You probably have an old sweater that you won't wear anymore. Or a knitted sock with a worn out sole. Why, even thick tights will do! In short, you can make a textile vase at home from anything.
As a base, you can use a liter jar, a beer glass or a plastic milk bottle - whatever.
The thinner the base chosen, the thinner the fabric can be. For example, for a vase made from a glass jar, it is more reasonable to choose a decor from a knitted sleeve or sock, and for a bottle with a narrow neck - tights or a sleeve from a synthetic shirt.
You can glue the fabric to the vase or use it as a cover. If it “sits” tightly enough on the container, additional fixation is not necessary.
Satin ribbons
Even the most ordinary glass bottle of wine and other alcohol or an old inconspicuous glass can turn into an original flower vase!
Wash and dry the bottles. Measure the tape or unwind it from a continuous spool - it is important that it does not break halfway. It is more convenient to apply the glue to the bottle itself in a thin layer. The tape must be wound at the same time so that it does not move off the intended path.
In this way, you can make several vases from bottles with your own hands at once, and then fasten them into one large structure. The result is a creative flower arrangement.
