Trays make a comeback

We all have those little treasures or random ornaments we love, but we’re just not sure where to display them.

Trays, do you have any? If so, do they ever get used or are they just gathering dust in the back of some cupboard? I say, bring back the trays, as they can be a great accessory in any room in the house.

Here are three key reasons why you should incorporate trays into your home decor:

Decluttering: We’ve all got those surfaces in our homes that are cluttered and messy.

That console in the hall where all sorts gets dumped, your kitchen with all the random tea and coffee paraphernalia, your bedside table or perhaps the bathroom.

Trays can be a great way to get organised and bring order to a space or surface.

Bare surfaces and focal points: Do you have a coffee table or side table that is just too bare and boring, that you’re not sure what to do with? Styling a tray on a coffee table can be an easy, yet effective way to create an interesting focal point for some of your beautiful treasures.

Ground your decor: Do you feel like the way you’ve styled your decor on a particular surface is just missing something? Perhaps the items look a bit lost or give the impression of ‘‘floating’’. A tray used to group objects together can create a great grounding effect.

What to display

But, what should you put on your tray? You might have one already hidden away in one of your kitchen cupboards, you could pick one up at a secondhand store, or perhaps you have a large flat basket you don’t quite know what to do with.

If your purpose is to declutter an area, think about what you will be putting on the tray, and if you need anything to hold these items.

For example, in the kitchen you might have tea, coffee, perhaps some utensils, salt and pepper, or herbs?