Spring has sprung—and there is truly no better way to welcome the warmer days than with blooming flowers galore! Of course, you've probably got a garden full of spring flowers ready to sprout at any moment (it's also not too late to get digging), but why limit their beauty to your yard?
While raised beds and pots on your porch make for the loveliest seasonal adornments, you can also bring a burst of colorful blooms into your home by using them to fill the prettiest vases. And though we love grand bouquets and oversized arrangements, this season, we're turning to the charming simplicity of bud vases!
The small vessels are trending big in the realm of spring home décor. Here's why: For those who don’t have the space, budget or capability to maintain full-scale florals, a bud vase is the perfect substitute. Or maybe you just love a more minimalistic look! Either way, their delicate design proves that less really is more.
If done incorrectly, large vases can swallow your bouquets, making them look scant and lopsided. And if you want a fuller look, well, that can get really expensive really fast. But with bud vases, you only need a few florals and a little creativity to sprinkle delight throughout your home.
So next time you're cutting stems from your garden or picking up blossoms at your local farmers market, just go with a spray of baby's-breath, a handful of wildflowers, or a single perfect peony. Bud vases are also perfect for housing dried flowers! Arrange a couple of lavender stems or pampas grass reeds to make a subtle but stunning impact on your space.
Don't be afraid to get creative with bud vase placement, too! Because of their smaller size, you can easily add one or two (or eight) pint-sized pieces to your home—and place them practically anywhere. Tabletops are a classic choice, but you can also add a fanciful feel to your bathroom counter by setting a rose next to your sink or brighten your kitchen with herb clippings in the windowsill. Use the dainty vases to spruce up your mantel, dresser, or desk with several sprigs of your favorite blossom, or even to adorn your bookshelves.
What's more, they'll make for great floral centerpieces at all of your spring parties! Place several bud vases together to act as one harmonious arrangement. And when the florals die, you can toss them without any of the buyer's remorse you may feel with a big bouquet—then quickly replace them with a few more florets of your choice. Along with the aforementioned picks, a few other popular bud vase displays are a couple of tulips, an orchid or hydrangea by itself, or a smattering of sunflowers or daisies.
And no matter your décor style, there are bud vases that will fit right in with the rest of your trinkets. You can go with timeless glass options, brightly colored vases, modern ceramic versions, and even bud vases in unique, fun shapes. There are opportunities for a little DIY spring crafting as well. Repurpose your old perfume bottles, coke bottles, mini mason jars or even candles to hold all of those petite petals.
Needless to say, the bud vase trend is one that you'll want to try your hand at! Not only do they exude splendid simplicity and whimsy, but they're easy to maintain and just as cost-effective. We've even found a few of our favorite styles for you to browse below.
Understated arrangements, await!
Decorate Your Home For Spring With These Bud Vases
Melissa Bud Vases
White Ceramic Bud Vases
Mushroom Shaped Glass Bud Vases
Green Glass Mini Bud Vases
Macie Reynolds is the assistant editor of E-Commerce and SEO for The Pioneer Woman.
