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Tall accent vases are a bit of a design headache. They’re stunning pieces that add charm and personality to your space, but when they’re not filled with flowers, what should you do with them? There’s no fun in putting beautiful vases away into storage every time you run out of fresh flowers, but leaving them out in the open and empty looks a bit awkward. So, why not beautifully fill tall vases with other things like pampas grass, branches, twigs, or greenery? 

You may love to keep fresh flowers at home all year long, but alternating with other options can also mean less upkeep for you. If you’re travelling a lot and don’t want flowers to die, or if you’re just tired of having to purchase new bouquets and changing their water all the time, these alternatives offer a stylish solution. They look great in all seasons and can be adapted to tons of interior design styles. This is especially helpful for tall or large vases that you style in your home as part of home décor. Whether they’re floor vases for your living room or accent pieces on a table or kitchen island, they deserve to be seen and highlighted even when you’re out of flowers. This works for stone, glass, and clay vases of any shape.

To fill a tall vase, consider playing with height and using some decorative twigs. They’re simple and elegant, and can really complement your vase. This works especially well with narrow vases that have a small opening, which will keep the twigs upright and gathered. Consider some simple dried birch twigs from Koceko, or dried mulberry twigs from Uniquewise. 

An alternative to twigs is to go with full branches instead, which can bring a bit of color, life, and foliage into your home. For example, buy pink or white cherry blossom branches or eucalyptus branches directly from a flower shop. You can also upcycle some tree branches from your backyard and place them in a vase to bring some outdoor charm inside. The best part about these is that they not only look good, but they also smell great. 

Finally, look for pampas grass bouquets to complement your vase. The term pampas grass actually refers to more than two dozen species, so you can choose between tall and fluffy ones or smaller and more compact options to perfectly match the style of your home and vase. Not only that, but you can find dyed pampas grass and even dye it yourself to truly create the décor of your dreams. You can keep these for a long time, but make sure they’re not sitting directly in the sun.