How to Use Containers as Decorations in Your Home

A vase is just one way to use a decorative container.

Americans seem to love layering, and what better way to honor this tradition than to layer your containers with objects that will liven up your digs. Read on to learn how to use containers as decorations in your home.

Things You'll Need

• Vases
• <br>Fish bowl
• <br>Glass bowls of various sizes
• <br> Short, round candle holders
• <br> Items to put in the containers, such as flowers, goldfish, sand and seashells

Instructions

1. Look for vases, jars and other decorative bowls and containers at discount stores like the 99 Cent Store, TJ Maxx and Marshalls.

2. Go to a craft store like Michael's or JoAnn's and find various objects to place in these containers. Look for items like potpourri, candy with decorative or holiday wrappers, seashells or fancy hand soaps.

3. Find a spot for two or three vases in your home. Place them in spots such as the entryway, dining room table and family room.

4. Determine what types of flowers would look best in these various rooms and vases.

5. Place a candy bowl with colorful candy in it on display in the family room on a side table or another spot that is welcoming and easy to see.

6. Fill a tall vase or decorative container halfway with sand. Set a few strategically placed seashells ton top of the sand. Place the vase in a room that has a lot of light or white/light-colored walls.

7. Fill a small container with potpourri and place it in a guest bedroom. Put fancy hand soaps in the guest room's bathroom.

8. Fill other tall vases or containers with objects that will complement or room, add color to it or express a holiday theme. You could add red and green marbles or stones for a Christmas decoration or wine corks for a fun, wood-colored look in your kitchen.

9. Add fruits and vegetables of various shapes and sizes to a large bowl or container to display in your kitchen.

Tips & Warnings

• Though bowls, containers and vases can be cheaply and easily bought, you may find that you already have everything you need in your cabinets, so take inventory of what containers you already have before buying additional ones.