Decoration & Interiors

Choosing decorative objects for a home doesn't just mean filling a shelf or occupying an empty wall. It means finding shapes, colors, and materials capable of interacting with the space and with those who live in it.

A vase, a ceramic piece, a sculpture, or a painting can change the perception of a room much more than their size suggests. They can introduce color, create a focal point, break up an overly regular composition, or connect seemingly distant elements.

Artisan decoration works when the object doesn't appear to be an afterthought, but seems to have found its natural place.

Start from the space, not the object

It's easy to fall in love with a piece when observing it in isolation. The choice becomes more complex when it has to coexist with furniture, a lamp, an existing artwork, or a specific material palette.

Before purchasing, it's useful to consider three aspects: the size of the available surface, the distance from which the object will be viewed, and its relationship with other elements in the room.

Vases and ceramics: pay attention to proportions

A 35-centimeter tall vase doesn't have the same visual weight as a small bowl, even when it occupies a similar surface area. Height, width, color, and finish determine the object's presence much more than its mere size.

On a long sideboard, it's often preferable to avoid a single, too-small element. You can choose a substantial vase or create a composition of two or three objects of different heights, while still leaving enough empty space.

A highly decorated ceramic piece finds greater balance alongside simple elements. Conversely, a monochromatic or textured surface can support a dialogue with books, glass, wood, or metal.

To learn more about measurements, placement, and combinations, you can read our guide to ceramics in interior decoration.

The collection of design vases and ceramics includes artisanal pieces, vintage objects, and sculptural forms selected for contemporary environments.

Paintings and sculptures: creating a focal point

A work of art does not necessarily have to dominate the entire room. It can be discreet and still maintain a strong presence, as long as its scale is consistent with the wall and surrounding furnishings.

Above a sideboard, for example, the painting should have a discernible relationship with the width of the furniture. A work that is too small and placed without other elements can appear isolated; a composition of multiple works, on the other hand, requires regular spacing and a common criterion.

Sculptures work particularly well in places where they can be observed from multiple angles: a console, a central table, a niche, or the end of a bookshelf.

The artworks available in the Paintings and Art collection can be used as a focal point or incorporated into compositions with ceramics, books, and objects.

Different materials can coexist

An interesting interior rarely comes from using only one material. Glazed ceramic, raw clay, glass, metal, and wood can coexist, as long as they don't all compete with the same intensity.

In an environment already rich in textures, it is often useful to introduce quieter surfaces. In a minimalist space, on the other hand, an irregular ceramic piece or a highly textured object can add depth.

Personalized objects and limited editions

Personalization has value when it arises from a concrete relationship with the person or the space. A name, a word, a date, or a color can transform a small object into a familiar presence, without necessarily making it conspicuous.

In children's rooms, for example, a personalized ceramic piece can accompany growth without following the temporary aesthetic of children's products. In an entrance hall or a library, a limited-edition piece can instead become a recognizable mark of the home.

Limited editions are not only interesting because they are rare. They become so when they preserve a precise design idea, a particular technique, or the recognizable mark of the author.

Decorating a studio or professional space

Artisanal decoration can also play an important role in offices, professional studios, showrooms, and hospitality establishments.

In these environments, objects help communicate the way of working and welcoming. A painting in the meeting room, a sculpture in the reception, or a ceramic piece chosen for a bookshelf can make the space less impersonal without compromising its functionality.

For professionals, it is also important to consider viewing distance, maintenance, object stability, and the relationship with artificial lighting.

Architects and interior designers can explore dedicated selections, quotes, and project support in the Vicode Professional Area.

How to tell if an object is the right one

Before choosing, try to answer these questions:

A home doesn't have to look perfect

The most personal interiors are not necessarily those where every element is perfectly coordinated. Often, they are those where objects from different times, places, and authors manage to coexist.

Artisanal ceramics, artworks, and vintage pieces introduce differences, small irregularities, and variations that make the space less impersonal.

The result should not resemble a set built once and for all. A home continues to change, and its decoration can grow slowly with those who live in it.

Elena & Lorenzo — Vicode