Everything We’re Loving For May

One of the most aesthetic yet practical pieces of homeware you can buy, the humble vase has been subject to a makeover in recent times. No longer a simple glass vessel in which to house your favourite blooms, these days vases are statement objets that can make an impact with or without flowers.

Consider the rise in popularity of tulipieres - a term many of us could’t pretend to be overly familiar with a year or two ago, they’re enjoying a renaissance. Whether you prefer a traditional Delft design or a modern interpretation, it’s the only way to display your tulips (and a quick win to impress design enthusiasts with your vocab). Murano glass bud vases are a wonderful way to delicately inject colour to your table scape, and for open shelving, sculptural ceramics offer a stylish addition. Handpainted vases are all the rage - from wonky stripes to bold checks to character designs, these resemble artworks as much as vases. So the only question that remains - to fill or not to fill?

The joy of an art print is that it doesn’t take itself too seriously. From tongue-in-cheek slogans to feel good mantras, cheerful food still lifes to quirky cocktail designs, art prints offer an affordable option to fill an empty wall space with something that resonates.

Try grouping smaller sizes for a gallery effect - it delivers maximum impact at a budget - and think carefully about framing. You can quickly elevate something simple with the right choice of frame; a colourful lacquered bobbin style is a good option. They’re also a brilliant choice for children’s rooms, giving inspiring quotes, whimsical characters
and pops of colour.