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How to Decorate With Cobalt Glassware

The intense blue of cobalt glassware has appealed to artisans for thousands of years. Examples have been discovered in Mesopotamia that date from 2000 B.C. In ancient times, the cobalt glass was used to craft beads and vessels. Centuries ago it became an important element in stained glass windows. During the Victorian Era in the 1880s, the glass was used to produce decorative items that were displayed in households. These pieces are sought after by many collectors. Modern cobalt glass is readily available in retail stores and is highly decorative in your home. Enjoy using your glassware and displaying your pieces where they can be enjoyed.

Things You'll Need

  • Blue and white china
  • White tablecloth
  • Blue napkins
  • Fresh flowers or herbs
  • White paint
  • Paint supplies
  • Faux hydrangeas
  • Fresh fruit
  • Vintage china cabinet
  • Accent pieces of china
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Instructions

    • 1

      Combine cobalt drinking glasses with blue and white patterned china on your dining table. A crisp white tablecloth with deep blue fabric napkins will present a stunning table for your guests.

    • 2

      Fill a cobalt glass pitcher with flowers to create a simple yet impressive centerpiece for your table. Sunflowers combined with cobalt will reflect French country decor. Blue or white hydrangeas will accent a traditional, vintage or cottage-style table.

    • 3

      Display tall cobalt glass jars or vases in a window where the intense blue will reflect the sunlight. Set them in a row across the sill with a sprig of herbs or a wildflower in each.

    • 4

      Paint your kitchen cabinets white. Arrange larger pieces of cobalt glassware on top of the cabinets, below the ceiling. Scatter faux blooms of hydrangeas at the base of random pieces. Accent your white cabinets and glassware with a cobalt glass tile backsplash.

    • 5

      Group a few bowls on your countertop. Fill them with lemons, apples, oranges or pears. The bright colors of the fruit will enhance the brilliance of the cobalt glassware.

    • 6

      Paint a vintage china cabinet with glossy white paint. Display your collection of glass on the shelves. Add accent pieces of collectible blue and white patterned china among the glass.