Let’s take a look at how to do tiered tray decorating the easy way! There are so many reasons to use a tiered tray when decorating, and tiered trays are so fun and easy to create! Tiered trays are versatile and functional, and they can be used to add visual interest and personality to any room in your home.
Why should you decorate with a tiered tray?
- Use your creativity and imagination to add personality and interest to your home decor. There is no right or wrong when creating a tiered tray display!
- Use vertical space and layers to display more items in a smaller footprint. If you are short on surface space to use for decor, a tiered tray is a great solution!
- Change up your tiered-tray for different seasons and holidays. Easily swap out focal points and other display items to create a unique display any time you want to refresh your space.
- Shop your house and use things you already have on hand in a new way.
- Leverage their versatility! Use them year-round in any area of your home. They can be used for organization in the bathroom or to store coffee items within easy reach on your coffee bar. They are just as functional as they are decorative.
- Easy to store. Most tiered trays can be disassembled for easy storage, but why would you put them away?? See the point about versatility above… use them everywhere!!
Where can you use a tiered tray?
Tiered trays make a great addition to any room and are so versatile! Use them:
- In the kitchen on a counter or an island. It can be a fun piece of decor or it can hold spices and tools you reach for often.
- In the bathroom to hold extra towels or grooming necessities.
- On a buffet in the dining room to serve appetizers or desserts. They can even hold plates, napkins and utensils for easy access when entertaining.
- As a centerpiece for your table.
- In your entryway to welcome guests and set the tone for your home decor.
- In your office to hold sentimental items like photos or keep office supplies handy.
Tips for Creating a Tiered Tray:
- Find a tiered tray that goes with your decorating style. You can also use a flat tray or a set of small shelves if you already have those on hand. There are so many styles to choose from, and there’s no rule that says you can only have one!
- Pick a theme like a color or a holiday, but you can definitely use them for every day decor. For every day decorating, choose a couple of your favorite decor items to use as focal points and create around them.
- Shop your house.
- Gather things you already have around the house that go with your theme or focal points.
- Look for things with varying heights, sizes, and textures. Stands, vases, and cups make great additions and can help vary the height of your items as well.
- Grab some items in neutral colors which give the eye a place to rest and help focal pieces stand out.
- Gather more things than you can use so that you have lots of items to work with. You’ll naturally add and remove items as you build your tiered tray, so having plenty of items to choose from will make this much easier.
- Find some greenery and ornaments as they make great fillers.
- Place your items on your tray. Start with your focal points or with bigger items. Fill in the space with smaller pieces or fillers as you look to balance height and color.
- Step back and assess your creation. Make any adjustments and enjoy!
Tiered Tray Decorating the Easy Way with Chalk Couture
If you are searching for a tiered tray or for cute decor items to add to a tiered tray, Chalk Couture has options that you can customize to fit your theme and your style. Check out these great surface options:
- Tiered Tray: The Chalk Couture Tiered Tray has two tiers made of wood. You can sand or paint the tiers to fit your home decor style. Stencil designs created specifically for the tiers of the tray give you a great option you can use to make your tray even more special.
- Tiered Tray Essentials: The Tiered Tray Essentials is a six piece set of mini decor items you can customize and add to your tiered tray. The set includes a mini book stack, a mini board and base, a mini cutting board, a mini box frame (4” x 2”) and a mini rolling pin.
- Slim Cuts: Slim Cuts are slim pieces of wood available in the following shapes:
- Valentine’s – a 3-pack including an arrow, a heart and the word love,
- XO’s – a 10-pack of Xs and Os,
- Farmhouse – a 3-pack including a pig, a milkcan and a chicken.
- Cutouts: Chunky wood cutouts that can easily stand on a tray. They are available in the following shapes:
- Bird Cutouts – a set of 2 wooden bird cutouts with attachable wings,
- House Cutouts – a set of 3 different house shapes with attachable door and window pieces,
- Jar Cutouts – a set of 2 5″ x 8″ mason jar shapes.
- Double Sided Box Frames (3” x 3” & 5” x 5” are perfect sizes for tiered trays): These frames are whitewashed on one side, stained on the other, and stand on their own.
- Board & Base: The board & base comes in white or black and is an extremely versatile surface. It is double-sided and reusable. It can also be used vertically or horizontally.
- Block Set: A set of three blocks that are double sided and make a great addition to any tray. They can be stacked or used individually. They can be sanded and painted to coordinate with any decor.
- Simple Shapes: Simple shapes are slim cuts of wood that are double-sided and can be sanded and painted to match your decor. They can be used with the Simple Shapes Base or on their own. They are available in the following shapes:
- Square/Round – a 4-pack including 2 square and 2 round shapes for endless versatility and creativity,
- Rectangle – a 2-pack with a little more room to create..
- Pallet Sign (5 ½” x 7 ½”): Add a little touch of farmhouse style that fits perfectly on a tiered tray.
Some of these surfaces have stencils designed specifically for them, but the great thing about Chalk Couture is that everything is versatile! You can use any stencil design you love on any surface! Sometimes it just takes a bit of ingenuity!
Check out the Surface Guide and the Stencil Guide for more information on these products. If you’re ready to shop all these great tiered tray items, head on over to my chalk site. I can also help create a cart link to make your shopping easy! Just leave a comment or send me an email with the items you are interested in.
A tiered tray is one of the easiest things to change up when you want to refresh your home decor. They allow you to exercise your creativity, maximize your space and use things from all around your house. These are just a few things to love about using tiered trays. I hope this article helps make tiered tray decorating easy and inspires you to stye a tray or two for your home.
I can’t wait to see what you create! Come check out all the ways to join our creative community where we love to share ideas and cheer each other on!
Luana