Decorative Trays To Upgrade Your Coffee Table or Dresser
My vintage coffee table is stacked high with Trader Joe's flowers, insta-famous Astrology matches, and everything is kept neat inside a gold tray. Recently, I shared a reel refreshing my living area, and one of my lovely sugar plums asked where they could find a tray similar to mine. Unfortunately for yall, I found mine in my neighbor's trash, so I don't have an exact answer. Still, I've decided to use this as an opportunity to launch a new series #ontheblog called "Imani's Home Favorites"!
Imani's Home Favorites"! What's That?
Dropping every Friday, Imani's Home Favorites will be my place to share home decor pieces that piqued my interest during the week. One week will focus on tabletop accessories, while the next will be all about lighting. Sometimes the list will be a hodgepodge of randomness I threw together after too many gin cocktails; btw, if you want restaurant recommendations, be sure to sign up for my monthly newsletter - The Outside! Anywho, on to this week's favorites.
Decorative Trays
The One! Want something similar to mine? This one from Wayfair is a match and it’s only $59.
Styling tip: jazz up your TJ flowers with a fun vase, like this one from H&M home.
An unexpected shape!Rectangles & circles, not your thing? Okay, what about a leaf? This set from Target is cute & can be used together or in separate rooms. It's a bit pricier at $82, but it's okay to splurge. 😜
A quick note: you can find trays like this at the flea market - click here to get the best price possible.
Tray, but make it silver!This tray is for you if you're a cool-toned sugar plum!Plus, it's on sale for $35.
Styling tip: place this tray at the end of a dresser with this lamp & this book for a neutral look.
Make it round & add marble!World Market is killing the game with this one for just $40. It's perfect for the glam apartment dwellers out there.
A quick note: Jackie Aina would use this to hold perfumes. Be like Jackie!
Patterns! On a Tray?Add a hint of whimsy to your space with this one from CB2!
Styling tip: double up on storage by placing a smaller tray, like this one, inside of your bigger tray!
Do I Need A Tray?
The short answer is yes! Trays are helpful because they help corral your tabletop necessities like keys, earrings, and remotes into one place. In addition, if you have a wood coffee table, a tray can act as a barrier between the surface & your glassware - protecting you from unsightly water rings.
Ok, I bought A Tray! What Do I Put On It?
Anything you want! But here’s a quick list to help you out!
See y’all next week for another round of Imani’s Home Favorites!
xoxo, Imani!
A marble tray looks great on a glass table! Photo by TRUTHIS Studios