How to Decorate With Large Vases

Select the vase, or group of vases, that work with your decorating style and the color scheme in the room. Use a single vase or a group of three vases in different sizes or shapes that share a common element, such as the color or a hand-painted design. Intricate hand-painted floral designs will work for traditional or formal rooms, while sleek black or white vases will work with contemporary decor.

Place the vases where they will make the largest impact. This can be next to a sweeping staircase, in the front foyer of your home, in architectural cutouts above the staircase or on large sofa tables in a hallway.

Fill the vase with decorative items if you want to add more to them. Curly willow or large dried flowers are common fillers. Spray-paint branches and add faux gems, rhinestones, silk flowers, feathers or anything you desire for a different approach.

Frame the vases by placing them in front of a mirror, window or hanging fabric, such as draperies.