However cliché it may sound, it’s very true that flowers are an excellent method to add a splash of color to the space. The vase can add elegance, style and sophistication to your home, creating an area pop and add a little Zhuzh.
Humans have been using flowers in vases since the year 3100BC. silver vases believed to be given to the pharaohs from Egypt They were way in advance of the times!
Although we’re not sure what year the bud vase was first introduced as an ornamental vase It is believed that it was popularized in France around the beginning of the 18th century. Since social life was centered in the intimate rooms of Parisian town homes, bouquets and vase sizes were small to be able to accommodate the dimensions that the spaces they could be placed in.
Fun fact to share with you In the nineties, Voltswagen made use of the tagline “a masterpiece with air bags on the sides and the vase for bud”. In the 1950’s VW introduced a bud vase made of ceramic or “Blumenvasen” on their cars. This allowed customers to customize their vehicles using fake or real flowers. It was a nod to the first days of automobiles in the 1800’s when automobile vase was full of fresh blooms that were used as air fresheners during the days before air conditioning! But in the contemporary years of the 1950’s the vase vases for bud were only decorative, adding color and a sense of joy to driving.
Bud vases then became extremely loved in the years that followed – does anyone else with bud vases made of glass scattered around the house? !
Recently however, we’ve observed a surge on their popularity as the vases of bud flooding on our Instagram feeds (if you are following as many accounts for homeware as that we have!). What exactly is the bud vase? And what is the reason they are so in fashion?
What exactly is a bud vase?
For those who aren’t familiar the term “bud vase”, it “is typically a small and narrow container, that is designed to hold one flower”. But, a bud vase can also accommodate a few or a handful of flowers or a tiny bouquet, however, a bud vase was made “to bring out the brilliance of one stem!
The design and shape that a vase is made of can vary however, it is long with a bulbous, base. Bud vases can be designed in interesting geometric shapes or might be more modern like in the instance of a bud vase constructed out of an cylindrical shape.
As far as materials go which are most sought-after today are glass, ceramics and crystal. Ceramic’s advantage over crystal or glass is that it doesn’t let the water get cloudy or get a little muddy which can ruin the appearance, and while it might not be an issue for a small stem of flowers, this could be a problem when you place an unassuming bouquet in your vase.
Ceramic is incredibly versatile and comes in a wide variety of colours and shapes even for small objects ceramics can make an enormous impact in the appearance in your living space.
Bud vase is a must be part of your home decor:
1. Faff-free
The appeal of one stem lies in the fact it requires very little time to arrange and is an effective and simple method of adding a splash of style and colour to your living space with little effort.
Put some flowers that have dried in the vase of your flowers and it will stand all the time and require little or no maintenance needed on your part!
2. Minimal
A bold single stem is a great method to add color and bring nature in and also fill an area that is small. There are times when you do not need the look of a big vase with an impressive bouquet on the windowsill. A muted vase of bud with just one stem will create that peaceful and zen-like feel within your home. Bud vase is fantastic in filling up the space to ensure that it does not look cluttered but without going overboard.
There was a time when a large vessel and a variety of flowers being the only solution to add a splash at home are now over.
3. Flexible
Because of the dimensions of a bud vase, they are suitable on table tops and other surfaces that are of any size. They are also a great centerpiece for the table since they’re easy to glance over and engage with your guests at dinner. there is nothing more irritating than having a gorgeous arrangement and vase sitting in the table’s middle which needs to be moved to another place since nobody can see around the table.
In the case of ceramic vasebuds, there’s an array of shapes and styles to pick from, each with its own design.
4. A beautiful present
The flowers can be a stunning present to be given However, when you’re the receiving end of a gorgeous bouquet from loved ones It’s not uncommon to appear as if you’re in Kew gardens, rather than your home at a celebration.
A bud vase that has some lovely flowers can be placed at a table side table, or on a bookcase and usually will fit in the places larger bouquets will not. In addition, you’ll avoid the plastic wrap bouquets!
5. Helps protect the ecosystem
There is a substantial environmental impact resulting from the cultivation of fresh flowers. This is not just due to use of water but also due to carbon emissions due to the refrigeration process and long-haul transportation. We are not suggesting “you shouldn’t ever purchase another bouquet!” but reducing consumption is an excellent method of helping the environment!
Fill your vase with beautiful flowers from the garden or even just a single stem from a local florist or even a wildflower you found during a walk in the spring.
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