Simple And Creative Ways To Style IKEA Cylinder Vases

Vases are a beloved staple in many people's homes. It's always great to have some on hand for the flowers you couldn't resist buying during a Sunday morning market run or for the thoughtful bouquets from invited dinner guests. When the flowers are long gone, they also make an impact as a decorative accessory that can be displayed around the house.

If you're looking for a great decorating item that won't break the budget, look no further than IKEA's CYLINDER set. Purchased as a trio of different sizes, this clear glass cylinder ensemble offers creative ways to decorate your home, going beyond its initial purpose as flower vases. The vase set comes in two sizes: The first CYLINDER set, priced at $19.99, which features vertical vases with small openings. The second CYLINDER VASE/BOWL set is composed of shorter vases with wider mouths and is slightly more expensive at $27.99. Both can easily be used to add more style and interest to your home.

You may be hesitant to pick up one of these vase sets, especially if you were only in the market for a single vase, but their styling possibilities and affordable price points are enough to justify their purchase. Style these vases in your home by pairing them with other decorative items such as baskets or dust bags, using them as elegant candle holders, or nesting them into each other to create a dramatic and unforgettable table setting.

To style the narrower and taller vase set, also pick up a pack of IKEA's FENOMEN unscented candles ($12.99) and slide them into each vase. Alternatively, fill the vases with water and float HEDERSAM scented tealights ($3.99) in each one for a dramatic effect. Whether they're artfully arranged on a mantlepiece, placed in a row on a shelf, or used as your dining table's centerpiece, these vases-turned-candle holders are guaranteed to set a sophisticated mood for a cozy evening in. 

If the wider-mouth vase/bowls are more your style, fill them with flowers and water and place them inside baskets to create a stylish storage solution. This ensures that your plants are sufficiently watered while hidden inside any textured wicker or metal basket you have around the house. Similarly, pay homage to your favorite designer by slipping your vases inside your favorite designer dust bags. 

Or, if space is a constraint, you can use the vase set's practical nesting feature to your advantage. To do this, use the widest vase of the set as a base and nestle the tallest vase at its center, decorating the space between the two with a smattering of dried baby's breath or other flowers. Then, set the mid-sized vase of the set into the tallest one, filling the gap between these two vases with strands of foxtail, dried weeds, or wild grasses, making sure they go over the vase's lip for a dramatic effect. Finally, fill the central vase with water and add some tea lights to produce an impressive flower and candle combination.