Ceramics shapes and colors for every style of decoration
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Alvar Ceramics
Nov 7, 2024
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Ceramics in decoration can elevate interior design as they combine functionality with beauty. Here’s a guide to the most popular decoration styles and which types of vases and decorative ceramics fit best into each.
1. Minimalist Style
- Characteristics: Neutral colors, clean lines, and few decorative elements. Each piece is intended to serve a purpose.
- Recommended Vases:
- Shapes: Vases with simple geometric forms like cylinders or spheres.
- Colors: White, black, gray, and neutral or pastel tones.
- Finish: Matte or slightly glossy, without patterns or embellishments.
- Decoration Tip: Place only one or two vases, preferably in different sizes, to add variety without losing the essence of minimalism.
2. Boho (Bohemian) Style
- Characteristics: Colorful, eclectic, and relaxed. Uses natural elements and varied patterns.
- Recommended Vases:
- Shapes: Asymmetrical or with organic lines, such as wide-mouth vases or long-necked bottles.
- Colors: Terracotta, turquoise, green, and warm tones, combined with geometric or natural patterns.
- Finish: Textured, rough, or glazed with ethnic or floral motifs.
- Decoration Tip: Group vases of different heights and shapes to create a colorful corner full of personality.
3. Rustic Style
- Characteristics: Emphasis on natural materials and aged finishes. Seeks a cozy, countryside aesthetic.
- Recommended Vases:
- Shapes: Large vases, such as pitchers or water jars, with rounded and sturdy forms.
- Colors: Terracotta, beige, browns, and muted greens.
- Finish: Unglazed or with an aged finish that mimics ancient clay.
- Decoration Tip: Place these vases on wooden shelves or tables. You can add dry branches or wildflowers to complete the rustic look.
4. Industrial Style
- Characteristics: Inspired by factories and urban lofts, with metallic materials, concrete, and wood.
- Recommended Vases:
- Shapes: Angular lines or designs inspired by pipes and cylinders.
- Colors: Grays, black, and metallics, with a touch of rust or bronze.
- Finish: Matte, with a raw or even worn appearance.
- Decoration Tip: A large vase in unglazed concrete or stoneware will look amazing. You can combine it with transparent glass or metallic vases to maintain industrial coherence.
5. Classic Style
- Characteristics: Elegant and formal, with a preference for ornate details.
- Recommended Vases:
- Shapes: Greek or Roman-style vases, with relief details or curved edges.
- Colors: White, cobalt blue, gold, and black.
- Finish: Glazed, with gold detailing or floral patterns.
- Decoration Tip: Place tall and elegant vases in entryways or dining tables. Pair them with lush floral arrangements to emphasize classic luxury.
6. Mediterranean Style
- Characteristics: Relaxed, bright, and natural, referencing life by the sea.
- Recommended Vases:
- Shapes: Large vases, like amphorae or water jars.
- Colors: White, navy blue, terracotta, and olive green.
- Finish: Glazed or slightly textured; crackled finishes also work well.
- Decoration Tip: Place vases near windows or on terraces, ideally with Mediterranean plants like olive trees or lavender, or simply with dried olive branches.
7. Scandinavian Style
- Characteristics: Simplicity, functionality, and comfort. Uses light colors and natural materials.
- Recommended Vases:
- Shapes: Soft, rounded silhouettes, with minimal detailing.
- Colors: White, light gray, pastel tones, and natural wood.
- Finish: Matte, with no shine, or slightly textured.
- Decoration Tip: Place individual vases on shelves or side tables. Choose one or two neutral tones and add flowers or green branches to highlight nature.
8. Japandi Style (Japan + Scandinavia)
- Characteristics: Combines the Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetic with Scandinavian minimalism, emphasizing simplicity and natural materials.
- Recommended Vases:
- Shapes: Irregular and organic, inspired by nature.
- Colors: Earth tones, grays, beige, and muted whites.
- Finish: Matte, with visible textures or a handmade appearance.
- Decoration Tip: Place a single medium-sized vase on a shelf or low table. You can add a twig or a single stem to complete the simplicity and elegance.
Each style has its charm and offers opportunities to integrate ceramics in a way that complements and enhances the decoration of the space. Vases are not only functional; when well-selected, they become artistic pieces that transform an environment.
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