Interiors: How to choose a vase to suit every room and season

From teapots and wine bottles to vintage vases, we sample ideas to suit every room and every flower or bud

Sculptural vases can stand empty or hold a single branch for an Oriental display. 

Looking for an excuse to assemble an eclectic collection of useful, cheap, everyday things in your wanders around those boot sale fields? Well, I have a blooming good prospect to share this week.

Arranging flowers — whether snagged from the garden, gifted on an occasion, or snapped up as a treat just for yourself at the supermarket — having a choice of vase types doubles the pleasure.