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A vase is a peculiar piece of home décor. It is complimentary, acting as the container for a series of flowers, or other natural accessories. While they can be beautiful and stylish on their own, the purpose of the piece is always obvious, to hold something. Without that, they can seem empty.

There are two major ways to deal with vases in a decorative setting. On the one hand you can make them occasional pieces that adorn the insides of cabinets when they aren’t being put to a specific purpose. In this method, you will have to make a space for the vase when flowers are present, rearranging your home to accommodate its presence. This can make a vase arrangement look stuffed or cluttered, and can cause chaos in your home.

The other method involves leaving a vase out, whether it is adorned or not, and using it as a part of the decorative whole. The key to this strategy is to find a vase which can stand on its own, which is attractive and stylish enough that it doesn’t look empty when there are not flowers in it.

In this method, a simply glass vase will not be enough. If the vase is too plain, it will look empty and hollow. You have to find a piece which has its own personality, its own style, and which can stand on its own without flowers.

The other option is to keep a steady supply of flowers in the home. This has the added benefit of adding life and vibrancy to your home, keeping the atmosphere of the place fresh. You can also adorn the vase with fake flowers, or use feathers or other pieces that don’t wilt in order to keep it looking attractive and full.

Another way to keep your vases looking interesting is to arrange several of them in decorative patterns. You can have a series of vases, each smaller than the other, in a trailing line. You can also mix and match colors to create contrast. Finally, you can use the vase as part of a larger decorative arrangement, on a mantel, or a centerpiece design.

The vase is a piece which is designed to act in accord with flowers, or some other piece. It is a container in essence. However it is possible to find pieces which are attractive all on their own. You have to decide if you want the vase to be a permanent part of the home environment, or a temporary piece which is cycled in whenever it is specifically needed.

This article was written by Jim Slate on behalf of PebbleZ’s line of natural marble flower vases. These beautiful pieces are crafted from real pieces of mountain born onyx, polished to a smooth and glistening perfection that can add style and elegance to any setting.