Trays, trays and more trays.  They have been the “it” item for designers like throws used to be.  Fortunately trays are useful rather than just fluff.  They come in every price range and are a must for today’s home.

• Create order on a dresser, chest, counter or tabletop
• Serve or transport food or drinks
• Provide hard surface for use on top of ottomans to double as cocktail table
• Decorative wall art

Here is a totally chic tray found online at the Finnish Design Shop.  Love, love the shape and color options.  Useful or decorative, you choose how to use it.

How about galvanized?  Inexpensive and hardy.  These come in all shapes and sizes.  Of course you can personalize for the decor or moment, just add color… placemats do the trick.

Or the fabulously creative Annie Modica trays… available online in different shapes and sizes for any decor.

There are always the old standbys: woven or wood available of course from Crate & Barrel.

Trays are available for any home decor.  What started as a trend is now a staple.  Check out this 2004 installation of a custom leather ottoman with trays from Holly Hunt.

Ottoman from Holly Hunt