Decorative Ottoman Tray
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!
Rattan Tray with Metal Handles
$134.99
Rattan Tray with Metal Handles
Kelly Clarkson Home
$134.99
Perfect For: Versatile home décor and serving options
What We Like: The stylish rattan design and convenience of metal handles
Upgrade your space with this chic rattan tray, perfect for a variety of home décor and serving purposes. Place it on your cocktail ottoman to hold snacks and drinks or use it to showcase candlesticks and family photos on your console table. The tray features two sturdy metal handles on each side, making it easy to carry and transport around the house. Hand-curated by Kelly Clarkson, this tray adds a touch of sophistication and functionality to any room.
Designer Advice:
To enhance its visual appeal, try pairing it with some fresh flowers or a decorative candle arrangement to create an inviting centerpiece for any surface.
Boho Rattan Decorative Tray
$65.99
Boho Rattan Decorative Tray
Mistana™
$65.99
Perfect For: Adding a touch of boho elegance to sideboards or coffee tables
What We Like: Versatile as a holder for various items and a display space
This hand-crafted boho rattan decorative tray features a circular shape with a flat bottom surface and a lip around the edge, sporting an organic spiraled design. The classic wicker construction adds a natural touch to your space while providing functionality as a holder for keys, houseplants, or a display for your favorite decor. Its versatile nature makes this decorative tray a delightful addition to any boho-inspired interior.
Designer Advice:
Place this tray on a sideboard or coffee table and pair it with a mix of earth-toned decor, candles, or small potted plants for a complete boho look.
Industrial Ladder Bookshelf with Drawers
$68
Industrial Ladder Bookshelf with Drawers
Birch Lane™
$68
Perfect For: Organizing and displaying items in a stylish manner
What We Like: Versatility and storage capacity
This industrial ladder bookshelf features a unique design that combines open shelves for displaying books, decor, and accessories, along with drawers for additional storage. The sturdy metal frame and wood shelves ensure durability and stability while giving your space a rustic, industrial touch. Ideal for any room in your home, its practical design maximizes vertical storage making it perfect for small spaces or adding a focal point to larger rooms.
Designer Advice:
To create an organized and cohesive look, use matching storage bins on the open shelves and style with a mix of books, plants, and decorative accessories.
Round tray for ottoman
$59.99 $68.99
Round tray for ottoman
Willa Arlo™ Interiors
$59.99 $68.99
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.
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.
Rectangular Glass and Wood Mirror Tray
$132.99
Rectangular Glass and Wood Mirror Tray
Willa Arlo™ Interiors
$132.99
Perfect For: Adding a touch of glam to your interior decor
What We Like: Versatile usage as a serving or decor tray
Embrace the warmth of glass, wood, and glam style with this rectangular mirror tray. Its elegant design makes it ideal for displaying on an accent table, either as a sophisticated serving tray or a stunning decor tray that showcases your fancy decorations and embellishments. Please note that this tray is for decorative purposes only and not food safe. Crafted from MDF, this glamorous tray makes a thoughtful gift for any occasion and is intended for indoor use only.
Designer Advice:
Arrange a few candles, a vase of flowers, or a decorative sculpture on this tray to create a stylish centerpiece that easily elevates the look of any room.
Solid wood tray on ottoman
$62.99 $68.99
Solid wood tray on ottoman
Langley Street®
$62.99 $68.99
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.
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.
Marble Textured Multi-Purpose Tray
$50
Marble Textured Multi-Purpose Tray
Ivy Bronx
$50
Perfect For: Stylish and practical display or serving needs
What We Like: Exquisitely veined marble texture
This tray showcases the natural beauty of marble with its visually impressive veined texture, adding an elegant touch to any setting. Its raised sides keep contents in place, while the ample space allows for versatile use, from serving appetizers to organizing decorative items. The marriage of style and functionality makes this tray an indispensable addition to your home.
Designer Advice:
Elevate your coffee table display by placing this tray on top and arranging a mix of candles, books, and decorative items. The marbled surface will enhance the overall look.
Glamorous Decorative Ottoman Tray
$61.99 $81.99
Glamorous Decorative Ottoman Tray
Willa Arlo™ Interiors
$61.99 $81.99
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.
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.
Golden Cast Aluminum Serving Tray
$72.99
Golden Cast Aluminum Serving Tray
Etta Avenue™
$72.99
Perfect For: Contemporary homes and stylish living spaces
What We Like: Sleek design and metal handles for easy lifting
This elegant golden serving tray is crafted from cast aluminum, making it a sophisticated addition to modern interiors. Measuring 24'' W x 8'' D, it's perfect for use on ottomans or coffee tables to display candles or as a catch-all in the entryway. The metal handles on each end allow for easy lifting while adding a touch of glam. Its versatile design and eye-catching appeal make it a must-have for contemporary homes.
Designer Advice:
To maintain its shine, clean the tray regularly with a soft, dry cloth, and pair it with monochromatic or jewel-toned accessories for a cohesive and chic look.
Hand-Woven Rattan Tray Set
$115
Hand-Woven Rattan Tray Set
Birch Lane™
$115
Perfect For: Stylish and versatile home decor accents
What We Like: Sleek black color and multiple display options
Our Hand-Woven Rattan Tray Set includes two trays crafted from high-quality rattan material, presenting a sleek, black finish while boasting unique texture. These versatile pieces make excellent additions to coffee tables, walls, or entryways, offering both style and function to your living space. The versatile design makes these trays ideal for showcasing decorative accents, organizing small everyday items, or serving guests when entertaining.
Designer Advice:
Pair these trays with a mix of natural and contemporary decorative elements to create a sophisticated, modern display with an organic touch.
Woven ottoman tray table
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.
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.
Decorative French Country Ottoman Tray
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.
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.
Carved Decorative Ottoman Tray
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.
Elegant Multipurpose Serving Tray
Elegant Multipurpose Serving Tray
Joss & Main
Perfect For: Display, storage, and serving during various occasions
What We Like: Versatility in design and function
This elegant multipurpose serving tray is perfect for everyday use as well as family activities, parties, and gatherings. Designed for both display and storage, it can double as a decorative tray, essentials tray, or entertainment accessory. Place it on an ottoman, bed, coffee table, or couch, and the tray's stylish design will effortlessly elevate your tabletops or counters.
Designer Advice:
To create a stunning centerpiece, accessorize the tray with a mix of candles, small potted plants, and decorative objects that complement your interior decor.
Oval Decorative Ottoman Tray
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.
Made to Order Decorative Ottoman Tray
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
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.
Buying Guide
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Ottoman trays for home decor are a creative way to elevate the look of your living room. There are plenty of items you can put on your ottoman tray, from your morning coffee mug and newspaper to your work laptop, daily journal, and cell phone. Try to pick a tray with a gloss finish as this type of surface is easy to wipe down and clean. You should also pick a model that has built-in handles. This design feature allows you to move the tray off your ottoman whenever you want to put your feet up or use the cushion as an extra seat for a guest.
Style your ottoman tray so that it becomes a focal point of your living room. If you’re adding books to the tray, choose 3 or 5 and stack them from largest to smallest because an odd number generates visual interest.
Try to mix smaller accessories like mason jars, miniature picture frames, or fancy calligraphic pens with larger items like house plants or hardback travel books. Varying the size, material, and shape of the elements on your tray creates a diverse, stimulating, and attractive aesthetic.
Your ottoman tray should be square or rectangular. These two shapes for ottoman trays as home decor offer a larger display surface plus more functionality. Oval or round trays are fashionable but fit fewer items.
A square or rectangular shape also allows you to use the four-quadrant rule to display items easily. For this, you divide the tray into four equal quadrants, add a natural, practical, scented, and structural item to create a unified look.
If your ottoman is round, however, you may want to consider using a round tray. Less can be added to a round or oval tray, so keep it uncluttered by adding a stylish vase with flowers in the center.
Absolutely! Having two of them is a great way of using ottoman trays for home decor, making your living room truly unique.
For example, a practical option would be to place two identical ones next to your coffee table instead of adding more chairs. This will result in a stylish but more casual vibe, preventing two backrests from inspiring a busier or cluttered feel.
In fact, having two ottomans is a clever space-saving choice, especially in smaller living rooms!
