Although decorative trays aren’t new on the scene, they seem to be showing up more and more in design magazines and on Pinterest boards. They’re a simple design that adds so much to your styling — both practically and decoratively. Trays come in different sizes, colors and materials and, when placed on an upholstered ottoman, give you a hard surface on which to set drinks that won’t tip over. Whether you use them for corralling your remotes, setting out drinks and snacks or as a base to create a pretty vignette. Here are six tray ideas that are sure to suit a wide variety of ottoman styles and sizes!
9 Recommendations and 131 Ideas
Round tray for ottoman
Willa Arlo™ Interiors
Perfect For: A modern minimalist living room
What We Like: It’s available in various finishes
Not So Good For: An ultra-traditional space
Add personality and style to your living room with this manufactured wood ottoman tray with a smooth, glossy finish and polished metal handles. It measures 15.5 inches by 1.75 inches and is lightweight, too, weighing just 3.4 lb.
$55.99
$68.99
Designer Advice:
This would look great in a contemporary living room with a sleek metallic coffee table and neutral colors. It’s available in different finishes like navy and gold, black and gold, as well as white and silver, to name a few. Decorate it with accessories like candles, vases, decorative books, or small sculptures for some visual interest.
What Users Say:
Love, love, love, it. Looks nice on my end table and prevents water stains. I have taught my grandchildren to place their cups on the tray. The bonus is that it looks great too.
Woven ottoman tray table
Bayou Breeze
Perfect For: A neutral or boho-style home
What We Like: Exceptional craftsmanship
Ground your space with this lightweight tray table. Hand-woven from rattan wicker with a circular design, it measures 21.5'' W X 21.5'' D X 3'' H.
$39.99
$96.99
Designer Advice:
This tray’s handwoven design lends itself well to boho chic design with warm, earthy tones. Style it with accessories in shades of brown, gold, and rust, and mix in different styles and textures such as a modern glass vase to create a unique and eclectic look.
What Users Say:
Bigger than I thought but in the best way. It inspired me to paint my wall and hang it as a wall centerpiece.
Solid wood tray on ottoman
Dakota Fields
Perfect For: A Mediterranean-themed living room or kitchen
What We Like: Its visually impressive design
Finely crafted from solid wood, this ottoman tray features an eye-catching floral design and cutout handles on the sides for easy handling. It measures 11.8'' W X 15'' D X 1.8'' H.
$47.99
$68.99
Designer Advice:
This tray can be a fun and easy way to inject some personality and style into a neutral space with natural materials. If incorporating it into a wabi-sabi-style space, decorate it with quirky accessories in earthy colors like beige, brown, and green to complement the natural elements. Add a few potted plants or a vase with fresh flowers for an organic finishing touch.
What Users Say:
Beautiful, artsy, and strong. Perfect size for serving and pretty enough to display on a shelf.
Decorative French Country Ottoman Tray
Kelly Clarkson Home
This ottoman tray features a square silhouette with cutout handles that make it easy to move from room to room. It is 20.1'' square with a lip that sits almost two inches from the bottom of the tray. The two handles are cut into opposite sides of the two tray lips.
$92.99
$109.86
Designer Advice:
Made from mirrored glass, this square tray is perfect for holding your decorative accessories. The glass has a silver patterned finish with a weathered, chinoiserie-inspired pattern embossed onto the bottom of the tray. This gives it the look of something you picked up the last time you were in France at a local flea market. Keep the tray relatively uncluttered to let the pretty pattern show through your decor items.
Glamorous Decorative Ottoman Tray
Willa Arlo™ Interiors
Crafted from manufactured wood, this decorative tray has a high gloss finish and polished metal handles. It is sturdy enough to support stemmed glasses without them tipping over and measures 24” long by 10” wide. This tray comes with pads added to the bottom to protect your wood or fabric ottoman.
$64.99
$81.99
Designer Advice:
This decorative ottoman tray's narrow and long shape is unusual enough to spark some interesting vignette design ideas. It comes in 11 different color options with either gold or silver handles. We especially love the gold tray with gold handles for a Hollywood glam look, and the blush pink tray with gold handles for a light and fresh look.
Carved Decorative Ottoman Tray
Bungalow Rose
Intricately carved, this large decorative tray is perfect for use on any padded and upholstered ottoman or footstool. It measures 28” round and has two carrying handles cut into the 2.25” high tray lip. The tray weighs 10 pounds and is carved from mango wood that’s been sealed to protect it from scratches.
Oval Decorative Ottoman Tray
Maitland-Smith
The natural finished walnut on this veneered decorative ottoman tray has a marquetry motif embossed on the bottom. The tray lip is made with an intricate brass rim on decorative posts, while the brass handles are curved for comfort. This tray measures 23” long by 14'' wide and weighs a solid 12 lbs. Rated food safe.
$1323
$1890
Made to Order Decorative Ottoman Tray
Square Feathers
Perfect for setting on top of an upholstered ottoman or footstool, this decorative tray features a flat bottom to ensure it can be placed on even a padded surface without wobbling. The tray measures 20” wide by 30” long and has a 2” high side lip.
Designer Advice:
This acrylic tray features a fun green and navy striped pattern on its vinyl bottom. Each tray is handmade, made to order and weighs a sturdy 8.2 lbs. The clear acrylic and vinyl can be cleaned by wiping with a soft cloth. Layer your decorating with more of the same colors and stripe patterns in accent cushions or throws that sit over the edge of your sofa.
Decorative Country Style Ottoman Tray
Gracie Oaks
This decorative ottoman tray is a handy 12” wide by 15.5” long and sports a helpful 2.25” high lip. It weighs just over one pound and is made with manufactured wood. Lightweight and easy to carry between rooms.
Designer Advice:
We totally agree with the sentiment scripted on the bottom of this decorative ottoman tray! The lower-case cursive text is black and, along with two black iron handles, contrasts perfectly with the warm tones of this wood tray. If your decor style is country casual or modern farmhouse or any other similar style, this tray will fit right into your decor and be useful whether you use it as a serving tray or to gather and display accessories.
A wooden tray for the ottoman constitutes a practical, yet stylish addition to one's decor. Ideal to serve drinks or small meals, it enchants with its distressed gray paint.
At first glance, it is a universal and timeless ottoman tray home decor, so it is suitable for any interior or garden. Made of optical glamour glass and stainless steel, it looks good in pairs - as seen from the bird's eye view on this photo.
Tobi Fairley - Love the large stripped ottoman as well as the color combo.
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Rustic industrial tray wooden tray
Original tray made of wood and fitted with metal handles. Perfect for serving breakfasts, snacks, drinks and more. Suitable for residential and commercial premises. It is very well appreciated by the customers.
Marrakesh Laquered Tray | Ballard Designs. How hard could this be to make?? Tray ( build?) pretty paper or material in bottom, lacquer or mod poge?
Welcoming September And HGTV's Color Of The Month; Apple Green, a playful color that's perfect for your living room. Complementary colors are grey, navy, tangerine and white.
An Organized Nest - love the oversized sectional!!!
Ottoman trays traditional-home-decor
A functional product made of durable and wear resistant materials. This is a rattan serving tray that has got handles made of bamboo wood. Its black color looks nice in any decor. This tray is perfect for serving snacks and drinks.
Rectangular, wooden tray suitable for ottomans. It allows for serving snacks and drinks. It can also be used as a base for decorations. Simple shape of this tray matches any decor and its durable construction is long lasting.
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tray. i wanted to get this and never did. if anyone sees this anywhere please let me know! or if u have one i will be willing to buy it from u!
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