When it comes to decorating a dining table, a marble tray is a must. You can place pretty items on them and whisk them away when you need the table or you can place useful items on them for an everyday look.
Here are three reasons why you’ll love using a marble tray to beautify your kitchen breakfast nook or dining room table:
- Let’s start with the most obvious reason – it looks beautiful! For anyone who loves to dress up all the different areas of their home, a marble decorative tray is the perfect accessory.
- Who doesn’t love displaying our favorite collectibles and other decorative items in our home? Arranging items on a tray anchors in useful items while reducing visual clutter.
- Decorating with table trays is probably one of the most affordable ways to boost your home décor without breaking your budget. What’s more tray options are endless. There are rectangular trays, round trays, and oval-shaped trays and they are available in many materials, from marble to wood to wicker.
Now that we have you convinced of the power of a decorative tray, here are some dos and don’ts when shopping for a marble tray for your home.
Do buy a small tray for a small table. Big and bulky décor on a small dining room table will look out of place. A small tray for grouping a few accessories is more pleasing to the eye and provides a tidier look.
Don’t buy all new décor (unless of course, you want to!) Decorating your table tray can be as easy as adding a small bowl of fruit and a set of candlesticks.
Do consider the shape of your table. To achieve balance, match the shape of the tray to your table. If your table is rectangular, choose a rectangular tray; a round table looks best with a round tray. However, have you ever noticed how visually appealing a round marble tray is on a kitchen island? Decorating rules are not set in stone (or marble!)
Don’t be afraid of being practical. Topping your dining table with a tray is a convenient way to style the table and keep things close at hand. If you’re a family that loves to have friends over on weekends to play Canasta, and the dining room table is where you play, why not add a basket of napkins with a few decks of playing cards?
Do follow the rule of three. In decorating, this rule says that when grouped in threes, decorative items look more natural, harmonious, and visually appealing. Odd numbers tend to draw the eye. In Latin, the phrase “Omne trium perfectum” means “Everything that comes in three is perfect.”
Decorate a marble tray with seasonal charm
For those who love celebrating each season, changing your table décor offers endless styling choices. Plus, it’s a fun way to be creative!
Spring
Decorating the Marcella marble tray for the spring season is easy when you include things like greenery or faux flowers, dishware, and flatware, a small artwork item of themed décor. Birds, bunnies, and flowers or nature are favorite themes for the season.
This dining table will be ready for Sunday brunch with the family. Stacked with bread plates and a set of butter knives, this tray includes an adorable ceramic bird.
Summer
A beach theme is always fun for summer. Driftwood sticks, a brightly colored knobby starfish, and a set of Twig flatware bring a variety of different textures. A nautical napkin adds more visual interest and seaside charm!
Fall
Cooler fall weather makes us want to gather indoors with friends and family. Fall-colored florals and a leaf motif give this fall marble tray its autumnal vibe. A cream and sugar set along with a mix of Ridge and Urban Twisted heart spoons are ready when guests drop by.
Winter
From the Camellia gold flatware to the gold-trimmed plate, and gold-rimmed glassware, this elegant tray is ready to toast the season in Old World wintery charm.
We hope this journey through the seasons has inspired you with marble tray décor ideas of your own.
Decorative trays are available in a variety of materials. You may prefer the warmth and style of a round wooden service tray. Granted when you think of the term “service tray” you probably think of bland school or hospital cafeteria trays. However, the Aria scorched wood serving tray with handles is anything but bland. Crafted from solid mango wood with a rustic burnt finish and black iron handles, this rustic wood table tray is ideal for corralling your dining table must-haves.
In a small dining room, where you need to keep everyday pieces together, this wood service tray is stylish and useful. During the week, it holds napkins and the Brier flatware set. On special occasions, the handles and protective edge are convenient for moving items or food from the kitchen to the dining table.
Conclusion
We encourage you to choose the decorative tray that best complements your dining room. Whether it’s a marble tray with a simple flower arrangement or a wooden service tray for your table essentials, you’ll love decorating with trays.
