Home decor works best when it feels collected, not crowded. OZ Design's vases and decor range includes vases, vessels, bowls, trays, sculptures, candle holders, photo frames, bookends and other accents in stone, glass, metal, rattan or wicker and timber. Start with the surface you are styling and the function it still needs to serve, then build an arrangement through different heights, shapes and materials.
Build a simple arrangement
A useful starting point for styling a shelf, console or buffet is to combine one anchor piece, one medium-height piece and one smaller accent, then leave some clear space around the grouping. Rather than filling the entire surface, vary the height and shape of each object so the arrangement feels balanced.
For example, start with a taller vase or vessel, add a lower decorative bowl, tray, sculpture or photo frame, then finish with a smaller candle holder or decorative accent. On shelving, books and bookends can create another level for displaying smaller objects. You do not need to use every type of decor at once; repeating one material, colour or shape can help connect a small group of different pieces.
On a console table, a tall vase or vessel can balance a lamp or artwork. On a coffee table, a low tray can group smaller objects while keeping sightlines open. A dining table centrepiece should be easy to see over and simple to move when meals are served.
Mix materials without making the space feel busy
Stone, glass, metal, rattan, wicker and timber can all work together when there is another detail connecting the arrangement. This might be a repeated colour, similar shape or timber tone.
Try contrasting finishes rather than matching everything exactly. The texture of rattan or wicker can soften glass or metal, while stone can add visual weight alongside warmer timber. If the room already has strong colour or pattern, quieter materials can settle the arrangement. In a neutral room, a coloured vase, textured vessel or sculptural object can add interest without requiring a full restyle.
Scale matters more than the number of objects. One larger sculpture can have more impact than several small pieces spread across a long buffet, while smaller accents often work better when grouped together rather than evenly spaced across a surface.
Check whether your vase is watertight
Not every OZ Design vase or vessel is designed to hold water. Some products are watertight and suitable for fresh flowers, while others are decorative only and should not be filled with water.
Always check the individual product specifications and care instructions to confirm whether a vase is watertight before adding water or fresh flowers. Decorative-only vessels can be styled empty or used with dried or artificial stems where appropriate.
If the product is not specifically identified as watertight, do not assume that it can safely hold water, as porous materials or decorative finishes may allow moisture to pass through or become damaged.
Care for different decor materials
Care requirements vary depending on the material and finish, so always follow the instructions provided with the individual product. As a general guide:
* Stone: Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Wipe spills promptly and avoid abrasive or acidic cleaners, which may affect the surface or finish.
* Glass: Dust with a soft cloth and clean marks gently with an appropriate glass-cleaning method. Avoid abrasive materials that may scratch the surface.
* Metal: Wipe with a soft, dry or lightly damp cloth and dry promptly. Avoid abrasive cleaners and prolonged moisture, which may affect some metal finishes.
* Rattan and wicker: Dust regularly using a soft cloth or brush, including between the woven sections. Avoid soaking the material or leaving it exposed to excess moisture.
* Timber: Dust with a soft, dry cloth and wipe spills promptly. Avoid harsh household cleaners, abrasive products and excessive moisture that may affect the timber or its finish.
Take extra care with mixed-material pieces, as different parts of the same item may have different cleaning requirements. Test any cleaning method on an inconspicuous area first if you are unsure.
OZ Design has shared life with Australian homes since 1979. The pieces on a shelf often carry the most personal stories, from a framed family photo to the bowl where the keys end up every night.
Vases and decor FAQs
How do I style a vase without flowers?
A vase can stand on its own when the shape, colour or texture has enough presence. Use it as the taller anchor in a small grouping, then pair it with one or two lower objects such as a bowl, candle holder or photo frame. Leave some clear space around the arrangement so each piece has room to stand out.
How many decor pieces should I put on a console table?
There is no fixed number. A simple starting point is one larger anchor, one medium-height piece and one smaller accent. For example, combine a vase, photo frame and decorative bowl or candle holder. Odd-number groupings can work well, but scale and clear surface space matter more than sticking to a formula.
How do I style decor on a shelf?
Vary the height and shape of objects from shelf to shelf. Try combining books or bookends with a vase, sculpture, vessel or photo frame, rather than filling every shelf in the same way. Leaving some open space helps prevent the overall arrangement from feeling crowded.
Can every decorative vase hold water?
No. Some OZ Design vases are watertight and suitable for fresh flowers, while others are decorative only. Check the individual product specifications and care instructions before adding water. If a vase is not confirmed as watertight, do not assume it can hold water.
Can I mix timber, stone, glass and metal decor?
Yes. Mixing materials can give a shelf, console or coffee table more depth and interest. Connect different finishes through a repeated colour, shape, texture or timber tone so the arrangement still feels considered.
How should I clean decorative homewares?
Start by checking the care instructions for the individual product, as finishes vary. In general, dust regularly with a soft cloth, clean spills promptly and avoid harsh or abrasive household cleaners. Stone, timber, metal, glass and woven materials each have different care needs, so use a cleaning method suitable for the specific material.
Home decor works best when it feels collected, not crowded. OZ Design's vases and decor range includes vases, vessels, bowls, trays, sculptures, candle holders, photo frames, bookends and other accents in stone, glass, metal, rattan or wicker and timber. Start with the surface you are styling and the function it still needs to serve, then build an arrangement through different heights, shapes and materials.
Build a simple arrangement
A useful starting point for styling a shelf, console or buffet is to combine one anchor piece, one medium-height piece and one smaller accent, then leave some clear space around the grouping. Rather than filling the entire surface, vary the height and shape of each object so the arrangement feels balanced.
For example, start with a taller vase or vessel, add a lower decorative bowl, tray, sculpture or photo frame, then finish with a smaller candle holder or decorative accent. On shelving, books and bookends can create another level for displaying smaller objects. You do not need to use every type of decor at once; repeating one material, colour or shape can help connect a small group of different pieces.
On a console table, a tall vase or vessel can balance a lamp or artwork. On a coffee table, a low tray can group smaller objects while keeping sightlines open. A dining table centrepiece should be easy to see over and simple to move when meals are served.
Mix materials without making the space feel busy
Stone, glass, metal, rattan, wicker and timber can all work together when there is another detail connecting the arrangement. This might be a repeated colour, similar shape or timber tone.
Try contrasting finishes rather than matching everything exactly. The texture of rattan or wicker can soften glass or metal, while stone can add visual weight alongside warmer timber. If the room already has strong colour or pattern, quieter materials can settle the arrangement. In a neutral room, a coloured vase, textured vessel or sculptural object can add interest without requiring a full restyle.
Scale matters more than the number of objects. One larger sculpture can have more impact than several small pieces spread across a long buffet, while smaller accents often work better when grouped together rather than evenly spaced across a surface.
Check whether your vase is watertight
Not every OZ Design vase or vessel is designed to hold water. Some products are watertight and suitable for fresh flowers, while others are decorative only and should not be filled with water.
Always check the individual product specifications and care instructions to confirm whether a vase is watertight before adding water or fresh flowers. Decorative-only vessels can be styled empty or used with dried or artificial stems where appropriate.
If the product is not specifically identified as watertight, do not assume that it can safely hold water, as porous materials or decorative finishes may allow moisture to pass through or become damaged.
Care for different decor materials
Care requirements vary depending on the material and finish, so always follow the instructions provided with the individual product. As a general guide:
* Stone: Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Wipe spills promptly and avoid abrasive or acidic cleaners, which may affect the surface or finish.
* Glass: Dust with a soft cloth and clean marks gently with an appropriate glass-cleaning method. Avoid abrasive materials that may scratch the surface.
* Metal: Wipe with a soft, dry or lightly damp cloth and dry promptly. Avoid abrasive cleaners and prolonged moisture, which may affect some metal finishes.
* Rattan and wicker: Dust regularly using a soft cloth or brush, including between the woven sections. Avoid soaking the material or leaving it exposed to excess moisture.
* Timber: Dust with a soft, dry cloth and wipe spills promptly. Avoid harsh household cleaners, abrasive products and excessive moisture that may affect the timber or its finish.
Take extra care with mixed-material pieces, as different parts of the same item may have different cleaning requirements. Test any cleaning method on an inconspicuous area first if you are unsure.
OZ Design has shared life with Australian homes since 1979. The pieces on a shelf often carry the most personal stories, from a framed family photo to the bowl where the keys end up every night.
Vases and decor FAQs
How do I style a vase without flowers?
A vase can stand on its own when the shape, colour or texture has enough presence. Use it as the taller anchor in a small grouping, then pair it with one or two lower objects such as a bowl, candle holder or photo frame. Leave some clear space around the arrangement so each piece has room to stand out.
How many decor pieces should I put on a console table?
There is no fixed number. A simple starting point is one larger anchor, one medium-height piece and one smaller accent. For example, combine a vase, photo frame and decorative bowl or candle holder. Odd-number groupings can work well, but scale and clear surface space matter more than sticking to a formula.
How do I style decor on a shelf?
Vary the height and shape of objects from shelf to shelf. Try combining books or bookends with a vase, sculpture, vessel or photo frame, rather than filling every shelf in the same way. Leaving some open space helps prevent the overall arrangement from feeling crowded.
Can every decorative vase hold water?
No. Some OZ Design vases are watertight and suitable for fresh flowers, while others are decorative only. Check the individual product specifications and care instructions before adding water. If a vase is not confirmed as watertight, do not assume it can hold water.
Can I mix timber, stone, glass and metal decor?
Yes. Mixing materials can give a shelf, console or coffee table more depth and interest. Connect different finishes through a repeated colour, shape, texture or timber tone so the arrangement still feels considered.
How should I clean decorative homewares?
Start by checking the care instructions for the individual product, as finishes vary. In general, dust regularly with a soft cloth, clean spills promptly and avoid harsh or abrasive household cleaners. Stone, timber, metal, glass and woven materials each have different care needs, so use a cleaning method suitable for the specific material.