# Concrete Colorful Vases Emma Mcdowall's Handmade Vases Clash Color and Texture Perfectly By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-06-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-vases References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2016/06/21/artistic-concrete-vases-collection/) & [emmamcdowall](http://www.emmamcdowall.co.uk/) Emma McDowall is an artist and designer from Scotland who creates colorful vases using rough concrete as a material. The majority of the vases are coated in pastel paints that give a welcome opposition to the concrete surfaces, working to give the unique irregularities in the rock more attention. Her handmade colorful vases are offered in a vast variety of shapes and sizes, making them suitable to hold plants of any kind. With the [concrete design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancora), the vases are more than durable enough to survive the outdoor elements, however the [pastel tones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation) make them a great complementary piece to home interiors as well. Color palettes are diverse as well, with some taking on more vibrant hues and marble-like patterns, whereas others are simply coated in a single color. With this, consumers are able to pick and choose the style that best suits their home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Concrete Colorful Vases:** Handmade vases utilizing rough concrete and pastel coatings for contrasting textures and colors. - **Outdoor-friendly Home Decor:** Decorative items made with durable materials and aesthetically pleasing designs for outdoor and indoor spaces. - **Bespoke Planters:** Plant pots tailored to customer needs based on size, shape, color, and material preference. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Exploring the use of unconventional materials to create visually appealing decor pieces for indoor and outdoor use. - **Gardening and Landscaping:** Incorporating new materials and unique designs to elevate the aesthetics of gardening and landscaping. - **Customized Products:** Offering bespoke products to customers for tailored solutions based on their individual preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Geometric Ceramic Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barva-vases.md) - [Nature-Inspired Colorful Glass Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anemona.md) - [Exquisite Circular Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-vases.md) - [Sculpturally Provocative Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-sculptural-vase.md) - [Colorful Handmade Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-9-clay.md) - [Anamorphic Fuzzy Glowing Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-vases.md) - [Modern Totem-Like Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totemlike-vases.md) - [Stunning Ceramic Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-vase.md) - [Dynamic Colorful Glass Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilion-set.md)