Buying a decorative bowl online – what to look for
Decorative bowls are a lovely way to add a personal touch to your home. With accessories such as candles, sand or flowers, you can restyle them again and again. At Connox, you'll find decorative bowls in a wide range of shapes, materials and colours, so there's a model to suit every design preference.
- Which shape and size for which purpose?
- From glass to wood – beautiful materials
- How to clean decorative bowls
- How to style your new decorative bowl
- The right designer decorative bowl for every budget
Which shape and size for which purpose?
Pay attention to the shape and size of the decorative bowl. Small models are ideal for keeping keys, jewellery or office supplies. Larger decorative bowls can also be used as serving bowls, and flat ones as trays – whether long, rectangular or oval. Tiered bowls, known as étagères, are perfect for decorating the table and presenting pastries or jewellery. Large, round designs in particular, such as the hand-painted Omaggio bowl by Kähler Design, are ideal for fruit.
From glass to wood – beautiful materials
As well as shape and size, the material above all determines how you can use a bowl. Decorative bowls made of glass, stainless steel, porcelain and aluminium are very easy to clean. Porcelain has the advantage of being very classic and understated, while glass goes with everything – as the organically shaped Aalto bowl by Iittala shows. A wooden decorative bowl, on the other hand, looks warm and natural, like the Henning Koppel bonbonniere by Georg Jensen in rustic oak. With a metal decorative bowl, the question is "matt or shiny?" Matt finishes have the advantage that fingerprints don't show, while shiny surfaces reflect light particularly beautifully.
How to clean decorative bowls
The right care depends mainly on the material. With a silver-coloured metal bowl, clean it very gently with a soft cloth to avoid scratches. Wooden bowls are also best cleaned dry, as contact with water can make them brittle. Other models, such as white porcelain or glass decorative bowls, are usually dishwasher-safe. However, please check the information on the relevant product page, as particular care is needed with bright colours and patterns.
How to style your new decorative bowl
Depending on the season, you can restyle your designer decorative bowl again and again with just a few accessories. A bowl filled with baubles and pine cones looks particularly good at Christmas and during winter. In the same way, you can arrange your Easter eggs in a decorative bowl at Easter. Dried flowers bring a fresh touch in spring, while sand and shells instantly create a summery holiday feel.
The right designer decorative bowl for every budget
Our range covers different price levels. It starts with affordable designer bowls by HAY. In the mid-price range, you'll find models such as the Rotary Tray by Vitra, while higher-priced pieces include the Alza marble bowl by Ferm Living, for example.
Connox – your benefits at a glance
- A carefully selected range from top design brands
- High-quality products by well-known designers
- Simple, direct online shopping
- Personal support from our customer service team
- Fair delivery costs
- Secure payment thanks to SSL encryption
- Delivery in just a few working days
Would you like to buy a decorative bowl online but need some help? Our customer service team is always happy to help. We'll support you with advice while you shop, make recommendations and answer your questions quickly. Then simply sit back and have your chosen item delivered straight to your door.
