This is a companion piece to my first post on blue in 2026 home decor. As I am excited to see blue making a big impact in home decor. I have always found blue to be soothing and intense depending on the hue. I love blue in all of its hues. As blue and wood have always been a natural pairing with wood. Now the combination is having a major moment.
As homes decor pictures are showing a shift toward warmer, more grounded materials—oak, walnut, pine, and reclaimed woods. Not that home decor is completely moving away from the neutral coastal look in wood. Blue is just stepping in as the perfect counterbalance. It cools, calms, and elevates, creating interiors that feel timeless and fresh.
Classic Blue Pots with wood tones
Have you ever seen an image just a this? A blue Japanese-style large planter on a dark wood pedestal. I am sure that you have as it creates a serene, elegant focal point. Often used in upscale hotels, offices or classic home interiors. The deep cobalt, celadon, or patterned glazes contrast beautifully with wood stands or the wood flooring.
In my last post, I showed a variety of price ranges on jars. This is going to be a variety of price ranges for vases and planters from collections from Pottery Barn to Target. Target has some great new finds for a good price for this blue decor. I will call it the look for less They, of course, are not complete dupes, but gorgeous alternatives.
The one shown above, is from Wayfair Prunty Handmade Ceramic Cachepot for $158.99 (on sale). They have a full collection.
How does it compare to Pottery Barn’s Montrose Terracotta Vase Collection, large vase $179 and medium $129.00.
If I had the budget for these stunning vases or just one of these vases. I would probably spend the extra for the Pottery Barn. The raised motif on these vases are unique. Not as hyped about the crackled paint underneath. However, these look superior to the Wayfair ceramic. I prefer the middle PB vase to the larger. Wayfair has more of a variety of sizes in their collection. So you may find one that fits your space better. However, the medium one in their collection is $91.00 and the medium is Pottery Barn is $129.00. That is a $40.00 different. In my opinion, worth the extra.
Target moves in to the Cobalt blue vase
What if you only have around a $40.00 to $60.00 budget total? Target has got you covered.
This is the Large Blue Painted Ceramic Vase – Threshold™ for $40.00. It is 3 inches or so shorter in height to the other. That is a significant different. The motif is not as special as the others. However, it will fit in with most any decor style.
This one to the left, is not staying with me. I will be returning it to Target. Although it is beautiful and pairs great with dark wood and neutral tones. I believe I do prefer the smaller ceramic vase motif (shown below). You may not which is why I am showing many different styles.
Medium Blue Painted Ceramic Vase – Threshold™ is the one that I am going to go back to purchase for $22.00. It is only about 7 inches tall.
For reference, it is about
Or I may get the bud vase. This bud vase is so cute. It is $15.00 and about 7 inches tall as well. I haven’t seen the Blue Painted Ceramic Bud Vase – Threshold™, in person. As it hasn’t made it to my store yet. That may change my mind.
I am doubt it though as I like the lovely heart design at the top of the vase. That shape is different that most of the others I typically see. However, Pottery Barn (PB) has small vase that looks like it would be love with some of their Faux Elevated Cherry Blossom Bundle for $149.00. PB, I love you. But that is a hell of price. These are handcrafted which is an excellent quality. They are made of polyester. Not soft touch. The pink in the center is delicate and soft looking. Just as a spring blossom should be. Still, a shocking price. 4 stems. That is $37.25 a stem.
Are you going to pair with motif or do you prefer a different look?
Blue works so beautifully with wood. How are you going to how to pair it in different rooms? Which shades of blue bring out the best in your natural finishes?
Wood brings warmth, texture, and organic richness to a space. Blue brings cooling to that warmth, creating a balanced palette that feels grounded rather than heavy. Especially mid‑tone and deeper shades. Different hues of blue prevents wood from feeling too rustic in a space or can bring the rustic feel together. Wood softens blue so it never feels cold or sterile. It is the yin and yang of interior design.
Solid Blue with wood
The solid blue pairs beautifully with the lighter wood. Bring in balance that we spoke of before. It also is right at home with the earth tones of green. This is the Emery Handcrafted Ceramics Collection by Pottery Barn. I can’t find the dark blue on their website. So, if you can’t get your hands on it and want something similar. I have what you need.
Pottery Barn Boatright Vase
Pottery Barn has this stunning Boatright vase. I can’t tell you how much I like this vase. The color is beautiful. As it starts out a deep dark cobalt blue and then fades in to a lighter but equally as beautiful hue. With that ceramic Tuscany feel of brown at the bottom. This vase is 12 in and $149.00 It can pair well with other vases in the blue. Great with the vase first shown or a beautiful organic feel. The only problem is $149.00 is out of my budget at this time for a vase. It doesn’t have the interest raised design as their others. I am forced to look for an alternative. Luckily, I found it.
Target alternative to Pottery Barn
As an alternative, this is gorgeous. it also come in a collection of 3 different sizes. This large vase is a little over 12 inches. At $50.00 it is a steal. Of course, it doesn’t have the handles as Pottery Barn. I do like that style. I haven’t seen this deep of blue vase at Hobby Lobby. Which I know a lot of you look there for your vases.
The XL Vase doesn’t have the handles for the water jug look as the Pottery Barn. But the other two in the collection do. Just two handles not the three. The Large vase by Threshold by Target is 12 inches high. Very close to the height of the XL vase. It is $40.00.
The medium for $25.00 has two handles as well. This is a gorgeous collection. So, happy that Target brought this offering to us in home decor. But what hues of blue work better with which wood tones.
Did you do a comparison glance? If you like the Pottery Barn version but can’t afford it. This is an amazing alternative and it will go fast. Get it now. Nobody is going to know the difference. I don’t care if you tell them you got it at Pottery Barn.
Blue hue to wood tones
Honey oak, espresso walnut, or pale pine, blue makes the grain pop. The contrast of the blue hues with the wood draws attention to the texture and warmth of the wood. Navy plus walnut brings in rich, moody, sophisticated look. Slate blue a pine is more of an old world feel. Sky blue and reclaimed wood can be anywhere from lived-in to relaxed to coastal. Dusty blue and oak may bring in more of an airy, Scandinavian-inspired feel. Depending on the decor you are pairing together.
Other high end stores with similar blue vase
- Birch Lane
- Perigold – They have some amazing out of the box vases for as low at $57.00
- Ballard Designs
- Williams-Sonoma – different style than shown in this post.
So, are you going to add some grounding blue to your decor to bring out the wood tones? If you do tag us on Instagram. I would love to see what you do and it will inspire many.
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