Hot Under {$40}: Trays for the Home

March 21, 2012
Are you the consummate party host(ess)?Or are you always looking for ways to organize and display your baubles or bites around the house?

I am definitely more of the latter than the former (why must my husband insist on throwing his watch and wallet in different places throughout the apartment every day?!)  and have been looking for fun and functional trays to store and organize around our home.  While trays can of course be used to beautifully present food, they can also be used to group and display items belonging to a certain category (e.g. a small every day tray could hold your watch and jewelry) or group items, like perfumes and beauty products, together.  I like a polished look for the bedroom or bathroom while a sleek look (like the black tray below) could be used in my living/dining area all year round for displaying knicks and knacks elegantly or even treats like cupcakes!  I use our floral Liberty of London tray in our kitchen for holding our breakfast treats and fresh fruit – the print is just too fun!

I’m on the lookout for a few mirrored trays for our bedroom as well as a few whimsical trays for the kitchen/ dining room.  Luckily there are a variety of options at quite a few price points.  Here are my picks for trays under $40:

1. Seashores Serving Collection, Williams Sonoma, $39.95

3. Marimekko Kaiku Tray, Crate & Barrel, $35

4. Marimekko Mini Unikko Black Tray, Crate & Barrel, $35

5. Tiered Serving Tray, Gretel home, $39
6. Mirrored Tray, Willow House, $16.96

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  • MizzJ March 21, 2012 at 06:26

    I so agree, a cute tray is an absolute must for storing things like jewelry and keys! I actually use a fancy soap dish to store my keys haha

  • shooting star March 21, 2012 at 07:29
  • fluff and fripperies March 21, 2012 at 09:10

    Love these – especially that tiered serving tray!

    Emma xo
    http://www.fluffandfripperies.com

  • Fabrizia March 21, 2012 at 11:37

    Such a great post, I really like these home accessories!
    Take a look and if you want we can follow each others: Cosa mi metto???
    Last day to win your favourite jewels from Les Jumelles

  • Johanna March 21, 2012 at 13:04

    I love the tiered black tray for it’s simplicity. Great choices.

  • MosaMuse March 21, 2012 at 13:26

    beautiful!! i like the willow house tray!
    xo
    MosaMuse

    MosaMuse.blogspot.com

  • Kim March 21, 2012 at 13:40

    I love the tiered tray, and these prices are fantastic! Right now I keep my wedding rings in my tiny Paloma’s Nest dish, but these are a fun alternative. Especially for my husband, who, like yours, stashes his watch and ring anywhere he can!

  • {The Perfect Palette} March 21, 2012 at 14:06

    Thanks for sharing!

  • FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION March 21, 2012 at 14:49

    ooh…I love the 3 tiered black one! Fab. xo
    http://www.frankieheartsfashion.com

  • Sam March 21, 2012 at 15:26

    I love clever and functional ideas like this. The last tray has been booked for a special spot on my dresser.

  • Ally Munda March 21, 2012 at 16:18

    I loved it when my mom would surprise me with food on a tray! I need to invest in one of these for my own house

    http://allyisacat.blogspot.com/

  • Heather March 21, 2012 at 17:07

    These are so pretty! I saw a great idea on Pinterest to use a tiered serving tray to organize things in the bathroom. I love the black one you featured!

  • Samantha Elisabeth March 21, 2012 at 19:06

    Oh I love #5! I need something like this for all my stuff. I’m perpetually losing things

  • Fashion-Bridge March 21, 2012 at 19:52

    All pieces are amazing! But the best is the mirrired tray! It looks like antique item.
    Great picks! I think a tray is just a right thing for me to buy next;)

    Xx

    Alexandra

    http://www.fashion-bridge.blogspot.com

  • Rebecca March 21, 2012 at 21:54

    I love the second one! My stuff ends up all over the place, so this is probably a good idea for me

  • Bravoe Runway March 21, 2012 at 23:51

    I really want a tiered tray but the issue I have is where do I store something like this! These are all great options, I don’t entertain often but when I do…I like to go all out!

  • The Dainty Dolls House March 22, 2012 at 11:51

    Gorgeous trays!! x

  • Jessica March 25, 2012 at 13:54

    Great roundup! I have a tray on our living room table to corral our remote controls, but I’m always on the lookout for others. I’m smitten with the seashores one by Williams Sonomoa – it looks like ruffles.

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