The size of a personalised vase is given as two figures: diameter by height. A 15×23 cm vase is 15 cm wide and 23 cm tall. That pair of numbers decides whether the piece works or gets in the way. Spain's INE has been recording a steady fall in average household size. In smaller flats, choosing the wrong size shows straight away. After these six steps you will have a specific measurement and a model from the catalogue. The starting point is the collection of personalised vases and flower vases.
What you need
The decision is made with two measurements of the furniture and one proportion rule. This is the complete list.
- 1 tape measure or flexible measuring tape.
- The height of the furniture from the floor, in centimetres.
- The free width and depth of the space, in centimetres.
- 1 reference flower or stem, if you already know what you will put in it.
- 1 glass tube or inner glass, essential if you will use fresh flowers.
- 5 minutes and the size table further down.
Step 1: Measure the furniture where the piece will live
Start with the surface, never with the flower. Note two figures: the height of the furniture from the floor and the free width of the space. A hallway console table is around 80 cm high. A dining table is 75 cm. A low shelf can be at 40 cm. That figure decides the angle from which you will see the piece every day.
Expert tip. Photograph the empty space with your phone and save the image. When you are torn between two sizes, the photo settles it faster than your memory.
Second tip. Measure the depth as well. A vase 20 cm in diameter on an 18 cm shelf sticks out and gets in the way when you walk past.
Step 2: Set the maximum height based on eye level
Every piece of furniture has a height ceiling worth respecting. At a dining table, eye lines cross at about 110 cm from the floor. With the table at 75 cm, the piece should not exceed 25 cm including its contents. On an 80 cm console the margin rises: up to 35 cm reads well. On a shelf, the reference is the gap between shelves minus three fingers. Houzz has been recording the growing weight of layered arrangements in the living room.
Expert tip. The piece should not hide the face of the person sitting opposite.
Second tip. On the floor, next to a sofa, the usable height rises to 40 cm. The silhouettes in that range are in designer decorative vases.
Step 3: Choose the opening for the type of flower
The opening decides how many flowers you need and how the bouquet spreads. An inner diameter of 3 to 6 cm holds three to five stems. With 8 to 10 cm the bouquet needs to arrive already arranged. Interflora and florist associations have been pointing out the strong seasonality of cut flowers. With dried material that seasonality disappears and the opening matters less.
Expert tip. For pampas grass, prioritise a wide base over a wide opening. The weight of the plumes is at the top and the piece tends to tip over.
Second tip. With fresh flowers, measure the inner diameter before buying the glass tube. The tube should go in loosely and come out without forcing.
Step 4: Work out the stem length with the 1.5 ratio
Floral styling works with a stable proportion that is quick to apply. The bouquet measures between one and a half and two times the height of the container. With a 20 cm vase, the stems reach 30 or 40 cm. Add that height to the vase's height to get the final volume. A 20 cm body with a 35 cm bouquet takes up 55 cm in total. That is the number to compare with the limit from step 2.
Expert tip. Cut diagonally and a little at a time: the stem does not grow back.
Second tip. If the arrangement ends up too tall, trim the stems instead of changing the vase. Proportions by silhouette are covered in this vase styling guide.
Step 5: Turn the measurement into a catalogue model
Now convert the theoretical measurement into a specific product. Each silhouette comes in three sizes and not all of them cover the same range. The Classic personalised vase with name and stone texture goes from 8×12 to 15×24 cm. The Personalised monolithic design vase starts where the previous one ends, at 19×19 cm. The Personalised sinuous silhouette vase is the slimmest, from 7×20 to 11×30 cm.
Expert tip. If you are unsure between two sizes, choose the smaller one. A small piece blends in; a large one dominates and there is no going back.
Second tip. Compare the measurement with an ordinary drinking glass, which is around 7 cm in diameter.
Step 6: Decide colour and text before ordering
The size is now fixed and only the finishing decisions remain. The catalogue offers Grass Green, Desert Sand, Ivory White, Ash Grey, Caramel, Latte Brown and Dark Blue. Pantone chose Cloud Dancer, a soft white, as its colour of the year for 2026. Ivory White is the equivalent available and works as a neutral base. The text is raised, built into the body as the piece is made. Check the model's character limit before ordering.
Expert tip. On a small size, use initials. A full name loses letter height and is harder to read.
Second tip. Production is made to order in 24-48 hours, with delivery in 3 to 5 working days. The ordering steps are in this guide to personalising a vase.
Table of real sizes by model
All sizes are given as diameter by height, in centimetres. Double-check sizes and prices in the shop before placing the order.
| Model | Small size | Medium size | Large size | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic vase, stone texture | 8×12 | 12×19 | 15×24 | €5.99 |
| Geometric vase | 13×17 (one size) | — | — | €14.99 |
| Ribbed Japandi vase | 10×15 | 15×23 | 20×31 | €15.99 |
| Japandi vase, text on the base | 10×15 | 15×23 | 20×31 | €15.99 |
| Sinuous silhouette vase | 7×20 | 9×25 | 11×30 | €18.99 |
| Ribbed bulbous vase | 12×15 | 16×20 | 20×25 | €19.99 |
| Monolithic vase | 19×19 | 24×24 | 30×30 | €34.99 |
Five common mistakes and how to fix them
1. Buying from the photo rather than the measurement. A catalogue image does not give real scale. The same silhouette changes character between 12 and 30 cm tall. Solution: mark the height on the furniture with painter's tape before buying. You will see the space it takes up without spending anything.
2. Choosing a wide opening for loose-bought flowers. Three stems in a 10 cm opening droop and spread apart. The piece looks empty all the time. Solution: if you buy a few stems each week, choose an opening of 3 to 6 cm. Save wide openings for ready-made bouquets.
3. Pouring water straight into the body. A vase made layer by layer is not watertight by default. Constant moisture seeps through the joins between layers. Solution: always use a glass tube or inner glass for fresh flowers. The water stays inside the tube and the outer body stays dry.
4. Placing the piece next to a heat source. PLA starts to soften at around 60 °C according to its technical data sheets. A radiator that is on or a car in the sun will warp the silhouette. Solution: leave half a metre of space from the radiator. With personalised lamps made of the same material, use an LED bulb.
5. Putting two tall pieces on the same level. Two 30 cm pieces at the same height compete and cancel each other out. The corner looks cluttered without gaining presence. Solution: alternate heights with a difference of at least a third. A low cache-pot from personalised planters finishes the base well. Sizing criteria for plants are in this guide to personalised planters.
Frequently asked questions
What size of personalised vase works on a dining table?
Between 12 and 20 cm tall, keeping the total with the bouquet under 25 cm. At a table, eye lines cross at about 110 cm from the floor. Above that line the piece cuts across the conversation. The 12×19 and 15×23 cm sizes in the catalogue cover that range comfortably.
How do you work out the height of the bouquet relative to the vase?
The bouquet measures between one and a half and two times the height of the container. With a 20 cm body, the stems reach 30 or 40 cm. Add both figures to get the final volume of the arrangement. If the result exceeds the furniture's limit, trim the stems before changing the piece.
What opening diameter do I need for a bouquet of flowers?
3 to 6 cm for three to five stems bought loose. 8 to 10 cm for a bouquet already arranged by a florist. A wide opening with few flowers leaves the arrangement open and droopy. For pampas grass, the wide base matters more than the opening, because the weight is at the top.
Can I put water straight into a personalised vase made layer by layer?
It is not advisable: a piece made layer by layer is not watertight by default. The solution is a glass tube or inner glass placed inside. The water is held in the tube, which is filled and changed separately. With dried or preserved flowers that accessory is not needed.
Which size should I choose if I am torn between two?
The smaller one. A small piece blends into the arrangement and allows company. A large one dominates and leaves no room. If you want more presence later, add a second piece of a different height. Sizing down later means redoing the whole corner.
To sum up
Choosing a size is a short calculation: furniture height, eye-level limit, opening and stem ratio. With those four figures the decision is no longer a hunch. The table above turns the result into a specific catalogue model. For fresh flowers, use an inner glass tube in every case. The seven silhouettes with their three sizes are in personalised vases and flower vases. The green layer of the same corner lives in personalised planters.
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