Preparing for Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year): How to choose the right flower vase.

According to florist Trang Linh, choosing the right vase will help the flowers reach their maximum beauty and make the arrangement easier for the florist.

Before choosing a vase, you need to consider where it will be placed. Will the flowers be visible from all sides, or only from the front of the vase? If placed on a tea table, the vase will typically be viewed from above. If placed on a dining table, the flowers should be arranged low so as not to interfere with eating.

Next, consider the style. Vases are just like other decorative items in the house. Therefore, we need to choose vases with a style that suits the overall space.

As a general rule, the ratio of flowers to vase should be 1.5:1. For a tall flower arrangement, the flowers should be 1.5 times the height of the vase. Similarly, for a short vase, the height of the vase should be 1.5 times the height of the flowers.

Flower vase

Bud-shaped vases are suitable for single flowers. There are many shapes for bud-shaped vases, such as small milk bottles, glass jars, round vases, or vases with complex shapes.

For a vase with flower buds, only use one stem or a maximum of 2-3 branches. Avoid putting too many flowers in a vase with flower buds as it will create an unbalanced look.

Sắm Tết: Cách chọn bình cắm hoa phù hợp - 1 — A vase shaped like buds is suitable for arranging a small number of stems (Illustration: Pinterest).

Round fish tank-shaped vase

A round, fishbowl-shaped vase offers a classic overall look. This type of vase is suitable for large flowers such as hydrangeas, peonies, and roses.

Generally, a loose arrangement is quite suitable for this type of vase. You can arrange the flowers freely with a small number of flowers. Trim the stems so that the flower heads rest on top of or against the top edge of the vase to create a fuller look.

Sắm Tết: Cách chọn bình cắm hoa phù hợp - 2 — A round vase resembling a fish tank is suitable for a classic style (Illustration: Pinterest).

The bottle has a bottle-like shape.

Bottle-shaped vases are quite popular and generally visually appealing. They come in many different sizes and shapes, allowing florists flexibility in styling and arrangement.

If you prefer a modern style, you can choose a glass vase. If your home has a classic style, consider a ceramic vase.

Sắm Tết: Cách chọn bình cắm hoa phù hợp - 3 — Flower vase in the shape of a bottle (Illustration: Pinterest).

Cube-shaped vase

Square or intricately shaped vases are suitable for short-stemmed arrangements. These vases are often used for densely packed flower arrangements, especially those with large blooms relative to their stems, such as miniature roses, anemones, or peonies.

Sắm Tết: Cách chọn bình cắm hoa phù hợp - 4 — Geometric vase (Illustration: Pinterest).

Posy bottle

Posy vases are ideal for arranging a small bouquet. These vases come in various sizes and have an hourglass shape with an onion-shaped base and a narrow, slightly flared neck. This style allows for flexible flower arrangements while maintaining an overall attractive look.

This type of vase is commonly used for arranging roses, tulips, and other flowers.

Sắm Tết: Cách chọn bình cắm hoa phù hợp - 5 — Posy-style vases are suitable for small bouquets of flowers (Illustration: Pinterest).

Tall column

Tall, columnar vases are used for arranging flowers with long stems. To create a balanced overall look, people often style them with branches, foliage, and twigs to maintain the vase's structure.