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December 7, 2020

Words by: Karen Meurer

Artful accents can bring new life to a home.

When it comes to design, the way a home feels is all in the accents. As we are spending more time at home, people are looking for ways to change up the look and feel of their favourite rooms. Adding a glamorous accent is an easy way to bring some new beauty to your surroundings. A suggestion: find a unique vase that can become an interesting centerpiece to any room.

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An Alvar Aalto asymmetrical waves vase will not only look fantastic, it can become a great conversational piece. Its design won the 1937 Paris World Fair and has been an icon of Scandinavian interior design ever since. It combines sculpture and function with inspiration found in the many lakes of Aalto’s native Finland. Mouthblown, then hand cut before going through several polishings, the clear decorative glass vase is a versatile, striking addition to any home interior.

When it comes to design, the way a home feels is all in the accents. As we are spending more time at home, people are looking for ways to change up the look and feel of their favourite rooms.

A Benjamin Oswald earthy ceramic or black porcelain vase is a way to enliven a room. A Canadian artist and sculptor, Oswald blurs the lines of art, design and contemporary craft. His vases are an exploration of form, shape, and volume inspired by modernist sculpture and minimalist aesthetics. Incorporating modern decorative and eye catching vases can make any home feel elegant and harmonious at the same time.

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