Swish SHAPE

Show off the beauty of fresh blooms in a stylish vase

NATURAL SELECTION

Inspired by tree trunks, this striking and unusual Barkvase (H28cm) by Alessi, £85, is made from steel with a white resin coating and has an inner glass container

CIRCULAR SITTING

Comprising a glass sphere and an ash base, the Axis vase (H22cm), £50 from LSA International, can be rotated for innovative displays

MODERN ART

Habitat’s Starke (H28cm), £25, is a contemporary take on conventional vase forms. In bright white and yellow, it would bring a sunny look to a kitchen

SUBTLE STRIPES

The ceramic Omaggio vase in pale blue (H30.5cm), £49 from Heal’s, combines elegant design with pearlescent colour. Add lots of green foliage for an eyecatching display

TWO TONE

With a beautiful fading effect, Kaleidoscope’s stunning Gold Tone & Clear glass vase (H31cm), £19, is perfect for exotic, long-stemmed flowers

GEOMETRIC EFFECT

Exploring texture and angles, the Geo glass vase (H20cm), £10 from Sainsbury’s, is both affordable and versatile, and would give a modern feel to traditional bouquets

TWISTS AND TURNS

Made from glazed earthenware and in a lovely blue, the sculptural Totem (H36cm), £36 from West Elm, would make a bold statement with or without flowers