5 Ways to Style Your Ceramics at Home: from Practical Tips to Personal Stories
Finding the Perfect Spot
Choose a prominent spot for your ceramics — a dining table, mantelpiece, bookshelf, or favourite cabinet. Be mindful of practicality too: ceramics are fragile, especially if you have children or pets around. To keep your pieces safe, try using museum gel — a clear adhesive used by galleries to secure artworks. I used it for my own exhibition, and it truly saved my vases!
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Think Beyond the Flower Vase
Ceramics are far more versatile than we often imagine. Vases aren’t just for flowers (though dried flowers look beautiful, especially in the colder months — see my Instagram post for styling tips). A shorter vase can double as a holder for stationery, make-up brushes, or pencils. Bowl-like vessels are perfect for fruit and snacks but also for storing jewellery, chunky necklaces, or small keepsakes from your travels — seashells, stones, souvenirs. Each idea creates a unique and meaningful display.
Curious to see versatile ceramics in action? Browse my handmade pieces designed for both function and style. Each piece tells a story waiting to be shared.
LuSee with her oil paintings and handmade ceramics displayed at Euphoria of Colours Exhibition at Espacio Gallery
3. Let Your Ceramics Tell a Story
Your ceramics don’t exist in isolation — connect them with the objects around them to create a narrative. Pair them with books, photographs, postcards, or artworks to reflect your personal journey. Pick out complementary colours so the piece feels harmonious within the space. This not only adds depth and character to your interiors but also helps guests understand your style and story.
4. Play with Texture and Contrast
Ceramics are rich in surface detail, so let their textures shine. Contrast matte, rough bowls against glossy glass or marble tables, or place a shiny, brightly coloured vase on rustic wood or aged wallpaper. The play of opposites will make your ceramics stand out and feel intentional.
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5. Embrace Imperfection
Don’t feel pressured to create a perfectly symmetrical display. A single bespoke ceramic piece can become the start of your art journey. Style it with flowers, photographs, or treasured keepsakes to make it truly yours. Sometimes it’s the imperfect arrangements that feel the most authentic and soulful.
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