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This post is about the best bathroom tray decor ideas.
If you are looking for ways to improve your home look, placing decorated trays in strategic places is a fantastic idea! If you are looking for ideas for tray decor for the whole year, this post can help you.
Decorated trays can really elevate any room decoration, and it is not different for bathroom decor.
The look of your bathroom can really improve just by simply placing a decorated tray on your bathroom counter, bringing beauty and interest to the environment.
Trays are not only useful for decoration but also for organization purposes. You can use a tray for keeping your bathroom accessories, toiletries, or products in order as well, which highly increases the look of your bathroom already, by making it organized.
Now you want to place a decorated tray in your bathroom but don’t know where to start. Don’t worry! In this post, you will find 23 beautiful and practical ideas to help you get inspired to decorate a bathroom tray.
You will see that with only some small details the whole look of your bathroom will completely change!
1. A small vase
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Placing a small vase on a tray is a great idea to add delicate detail to the decor.
It is suitable for both large and small trays. You can put some flowers on the vase if you want to add color to your bathroom and make it even more visually appealing.
If you are planning to put flowers on it, choosing a neutral color for the vase is a good idea. This way the decoration looks more elegant, it does not look too colorful and the attention will be all in the flowers.
2. Keeping the products organized
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Trays are not only great for decor but they also make the whole look of the bathroom more organized, especially if you have them for organization purposes, like in this example.
You can place all your favorite or everyday use products on the tray, creating a special place for them, keeping them all together, and making your life easier.
This idea is not much about a decorated tray, but about organization that helps with the overall look of your bathroom.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found this acrylic tray.
3. Farmhouse style
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If you like farmhouse decor style, this is a great idea for you!
You can make your bathroom get the farmhouse look just by placing a tray or tiered tray on your counter and adding some elements that evoke this style.
Think of small decorative vases with plants and some cups or containers with the farmhouse style.
You can make it even more organized by placing a small basket for towels, like in the picture, and decorating it for seasons or holidays, by placing some element of the season, such as a rabbit for spring or Easter, for example.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found this set of small artificial farmhouse plants,
4. A tray for clean towels
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This idea is fantastic for decoration, and organization purposes.
Use a tray dedicated to hand towels carefully folded. Notice how elegant this makes the bathroom decor look.
It even gives your bathroom some spa vibes – especially if you place some candles on the counter as well, just like in the picture.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found this ceramic tray with a minimalist design.
5. A place for the toiletries
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This is another great idea if you like organized spaces.
Using a tray to place toiletries, such as floss, mouthwash, and cotton tips, stored in containers for each category, is a fantastic way of keeping your bathroom looking organized and beautiful.
It is also very practical because you know exactly where to find each of these items when you need them.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found this set of acrylic apothecary jars and this mouthwash dispenser kit.
6. All in one color
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Placing elements all in one color, such as white, can be a great idea for the tray decoration, to keep the look more monochromatic.
For bathroom trays, items such as hand wash and hand lotion dispensers, and decorative candles are examples of elements that could go really well for both decoration and functional purposes.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found this set of white hand wash/lotion/dish soap dispensers with different labels.
7. Scented candle
Credit: @thriftydiyer
Scented candles are fabulous decorative items for any room of the house, and for the bathroom, it wouldn’t be different.
They are decor elements, and they can help with relaxation during a bath or shower when you are having your “me time”.
You can use them to decorate a tray and place other items on it as well, such as body lotions, bath salts, or a small plate for your jewelry, like in the picture, for example.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found this beautiful scented candle.
8. Rustic tray
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Choosing a tray with a rustic design can be a great idea if you are planning to place a few decor items on it or not too many because the design of the tray already makes it stand out as a decor item.
You can place folded hand towels, a candle, and a green element such as a natural or artificial plant on it to make it look even better, for example.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found this round and simple rustic tray.
9. A bit of green
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Placing a plant or branches in a jar on your tray is a fantastic way of bringing some green and life to your bathroom (even if the branches are artificial).
It is an elegant element that immediately catches our eyes and improves the environment look instantly.
You can place other items on the tray such as a candle or hand wash dispenser, for example, or you can simply let the jar with the branches stand alone on the tray. Both options are great.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found these decorative artificial branches.
10. Jar with eucalyptus
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If you like something a bit more discreet than branches, or if you don’t really have much space for them, but still want some green on your decor, this option is a great one for you.
Small eucalyptus branches in a jar are gorgeous decor elements and can look amazing as part of tray decor.
You can place other items on the tray as well, such as folded hand towels, a container for a specific category of toiletry, a hand wash dispenser, and a candle, like the example in the picture.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found this jar with artificial eucalyptus stems.
11. Artificial flowers
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Artificial flowers or plants are fantastic decor elements especially if you are the type of person who usually forgets about watering your plants or if there are no windows in your bathroom.
They can bring color and beauty to your bathroom and are perfect for tray decoration.
You can put them on small vases or jars and place them on the tray with other elements with functional purposes, such as hand wash, hand lotion, and hand towels.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found these artificial daisies.
12. A space for every category
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You can establish areas in your tray for certain categories to make it look organized and gorgeous.
If your tray comes with the areas already established is even easier. You can use one of the spots for decoration only, such as placing an Orchidea pot on it, one area just for the hand wash dispenser, and one area just for the hand towels.
This can make the whole bathroom look a lot better and more organized.
13. Textures and materials
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A nice way of decorating is to add different materials and textures to what is being decorated.
This is also true for tray decoration, as you can see in this picture.
There are items made of different materials such as ceramic, glass, wood, and a type of natural material such as water hyacinth. The texture of all the elements is also different.
This combination makes a decoration look a lot more interesting and visually appealing.
It is a simple but very effective way of decorating.
14. Nature-inspired decor
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You can bring nature inside by making a nature-inspired type of decoration.
Choose a tray that really evokes nature, such as the one in the picture, and place other elements that also evoke nature, such as decorative branches.
Another detail that can help is to choose earthy colors for the decor elements, such as sage, brown, and grey.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found this set of wood slice trays and this set of artificial branches.
15. Coastal theme
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If you like a coastal theme for decor, decorating a bathroom tray with this theme is a fantastic idea.
You can place sea elements on your tray or around it, such as starfish, shells, and small sailboats, for example.
You can organize your toiletry items in containers or apothecary jars, so the bathroom looks organized, and place a starfish or seashell on the tray among these items.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found this set of apothecary glass jars with lids and this set of artificial starfish.
16. Just the essentials
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This idea is also more on the practical side than the aesthetical one. But again, when a space looks organized, it looks instantly more beautiful.
Use a tray to keep the essential items together, such as a cup for toothbrushes, a soap dish with soap, and a hand wash or lotion dispenser.
This way you establish a specific area for the essentials and keep the bathroom more organized.
17. A flower bouquet
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Flower bouquets are fabulous for decoration because they bring so much color and beauty to spaces.
They can decorate any room of the house, including the bathroom.
You can choose natural or artificial ones to decorate your bathroom tray.
Since they have lots of details and colors you don’t have to place a lot of items on the tray for decorating it.
You can place an apothecary jar with cotton balls and a small jar with bath salts, like in the picture, or you can simply let the flower bouquet stand alone on the tray.
18. Seasonal decor
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Trays are perfect for displaying seasonal decorations and can completely transform the atmosphere of a room.
If you like to decorate every room of your house for different seasons and holidays, a tray can really help.
For spring, you can place small vases with flowers, plants, and birds, for example, like in the picture. For fall, you can place autumn elements, such as branches with red leaves and pumpkins, for example. And so on for the other seasons and holidays.
If you are looking for tray decor ideas for the whole year, you might be interested in this post here.
19. Cups for specific items
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This idea is also more for organization purposes, but with a bit of aesthetics as well.
If you don’t really like glass or plastic jars or containers for storing items such as floss and cotton tips, this idea is for you.
Instead of using jars and containers, you can use cups to store these items. Stainless steel cups can give a nice shiny look to the tray decor and don’t get rusty, which is a big plus.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this set of stainless steel cups.
20. A place for the rubber duck
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Decorating a tray with a rubber duck is a creative and funny way of decorating your bathroom in general.
If you have kids who bathe with a rubber duck, this is also a great idea to keep things more organized, but funny at the same time.
The little rubber duck brings some color and fun to the decoration of the tray and bathroom.
You can place other items that have a functional use on the tray as well, such as hand wash and hand lotion dispensers.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found this set of colorful rubber ducks.
21. Golden details
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Golden details always bring sophistication to room decorations, including the bathroom.
A nice way of making a bathroom look more elegant is by placing golden decor elements on a tray.
It can be small containers, rustic jars, or simply the details of the tray, for example.
22. A pop of color
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If you have all your bathroom decor in monochromatic colors and would like to add a pop of color to it, you can use a decorated tray for it.
Choose one colorful element to give this effect and catch people’s attention, such as a natural or artificial flower for a sophisticated look, like in the picture.
Or if you like funny and creative decor, you can choose an item such as the one of idea number 20, a rubber duck, for example, which will also help give a pop of color to the decor.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found this set of artificial Chrysanthemums.
23. Reed diffusers
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This is an amazing idea for decorating a tray and making your bathroom smell amazing at the same time.
Placing a reed diffuser, especially if it has a nice design, is a fantastic idea for tray decoration and can really upgrade the look of your bathroom.
You can place other items on the tray to make it look more decorated, such as candles and containers with items that have a practical purpose, such as cotton tips and cotton balls.
Placing a small plant, like in the picture is also a great idea to complete the tray decor.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found this reed diffuser with a beautiful design.
Decorating your bathroom tray
When we think about bathroom decor we also have to think about the practical side so whenever it is possible to make it beautiful and organized at the same time.
An easy way of achieving this is by placing a tray on the bathroom counter.
It is incredible how much difference a decorated tray can make in a space. Or a tray where you can simply add same category products together and make the whole bathroom look a lot more organized and beautiful.
It can completely transform the atmosphere of a room, making it ready for seasons and holidays, for example. And in the case of a bathroom, which is usually a smaller room, the difference is huge, because the eyes go straight to the tray.
Decorating trays sometimes can be a bit hard especially bathroom trays, because it might not be obvious the type of decor that would go well with the whole bathroom look.
Some details such as placing hand towels carefully folded, scented candles, small vases with flowers, or jars with big branches on a tray can really make a difference when it comes to bathroom decoration.
Hopefully after reading this post, you are now ready to completely transform the look of your bathroom just by placing a nicely decorated tray on the bathroom counter.
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