Top 7 Floor Vase Filler Ideas - Décors Véronneau (2024)

Not sure how to decorate your large floor vases? While flower bouquets are the first thing we think of, there are other options available to you, whether it’s with decorative twigs, pampas, dried flowers or fir stems. So here are our top 7 ideas to decorate a tall vase, from the simplest arrangement to the most elaborate one.

1- Use artificial flowers

As we mentioned, flowers are one of the most obvious decorations for a vase. But did you know that there are different types of flowers that are best suited for large vases? Consider artificial flowers like hydrangeas, dahlias, orchids as well as ranunculus to create a large, visually appealing floral arrangement. Play with different colors and sizes (small flowers mixed with larger ones) to increase visual interest. Refer to our article on how to compose a bouquet in 3 steps.

A successful flower bouquet is more than just a simple faux flower arrangement. A touch of bright color or unusual details can also make a big difference. That being said, pay special attention to the color choice of your vase. Going for a painted vase can help you bring out the colors of the flowers inside. For yellow flowers, a contrasting gray vase or a blue vase is best. As for the more classic white flowers, they will go wonderfully with a large golden vase or a green vase.

2- Decorate your vase with a simple flower

Instead of a large bouquet of flowers, try using just one realistic fake flower in your vase for a minimalist look. Even inside a clear vase, pour decorative sand, gravel or pebbles. For a vacation feel, you can also fill your vase with seashells. Artificial succulents and cactus can even be added to the vase for a touch of greenery.

3- Go for decorative vases without flowers

The vase is not always intended to be just a flower vase, it can also act as a decorative vase. Pottery style vases, for example, are beautiful without them. They can also be paired with lanterns and floor candles to create a cozy atmosphere. You can even make your vase a lantern holder by placing an LED votive candle in the bottom of an amber glass vase. Once the sun goes down, your house will be transformed into a real resting place.

4- Add some pampas grass

Pampas grass are great for decorating vases, because they are easy to find and their colors blend perfectly with those of the flowers. So you can add pampas in a vase here and there, through your flower arrangement, or use them directly in a ceramic vase. Pair with: orchids, hibiscus, dried flowers or gypsophila.

5- Decorate with colorful flowers

Colorful flowers are the perfect option to decorate tall vases while achieving a boho look. They come in all sizes, textures and colors, and you can use them in a variety of ways, from filling the entire vase to adding them as a decorative accent in a bouquet. Did you know that you can find many colorful artificial flowers on the market? This way, you won’t end up with flowers that fall apart over time.

6- Decorate with greenery and spruce

Spruce such as cypress branches are ideal for large vases during the winter season, as their color blends well with almost anything. You can choose a different variety of fir, but cypress and pine fruit are still safe choices even after the holidays. Dare to pair them with flowers for a seasonal winter arrangement that will last until spring.

Foliage, on the other hand, can be incorporated into flower arrangements, as well as in a bouquet alone in a vase. Eucalyptus is an example of greenery that you can use without other fillers. This is also the case with banana leaves that will make your vase a very modern tropical arrangement.

7- Decorate with twigs

Decorative twigs are generally inexpensive and easy to find, and they can be used in a variety of ways. Cherry blossom or artificial plum twigs are a must-have as soon as spring rolls around. The yellow plum tree will offer a good dose of color, as a foretaste of the summer sunny days. Wooden branches can bring a natural touch to the rest of your interior decoration.