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Bedroom, Home Decor · June 19, 2024

21 Cute Bed Tray Decor Ideas You Can Copy Today

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Elevate your bedroom with these 21 easy but stunning bed tray decor ideas!

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It’s amazing how simple touches can transform your bedroom, or any room really. One such simple yet impactful addition is a bed tray.

I find bed trays just instantly bring a luxurious vibe to your bedroom without much effort. Plus, they’re not just pretty; they’re incredibly functional too.

Imagine having a cup of coffee and breakfast in bed on a lazy Sunday morning. Or think about impressing your guests with a beautifully styled and personalized tray. Sounds great, right?

In this blog post, I’m going to share with you 21 aesthetic bed tray decor ideas that you can easily replicate.

From rustic wooden trays to chic mirrored trays, you’ll find the perfect idea to match your style.

Let’s dive into these beautiful ideas!

21 Cute Bed Tray Decor Ideas

1. Use a Throw Underneath

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An easy way to instantly upgrade your bed tray setup is by laying a cozy throw underneath it that complements your bed and tray.

This adds texture to your setting and makes it look cozy and aesthetic.

You can keep it simple with just a vase and fresh flowers, but faux flowers work just as well!

2. Where to Put the Tray Before I Go to Bed?

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You might be wondering what to do with your bed tray when it’s time to sleep. It’s simple!

Before bed, just put the tray on the floor, your bedside table, or any other free spot you have. 

And in the morning, when you make your bed, place the tray back, and voila – you get that luxurious vibe all over again during the day.

3. Bed Tray Decor Ideas for the Guest Bedroom

Want to impress your guests and be the best host ever? Using a bed tray in the guest room is the way to go!

Just set it up with some water bottles, a few snacks, a vase of flowers, and a candle. Trust me, they’ll be blown away!

But here are a few more ideas to make them feel extra welcome:

  • Add a cute handwritten note for a sweet personal touch.
  • Don’t forget to include a card with the WiFi password.
  • Frame a meaningful picture and place it on the tray.
  • Toss in a book or magazine they might enjoy.

These thoughtful touches will definitely make your guests feel special and well looked after during their stay.

4. Make it Romantic

The great thing about bed trays is you can style them any way you like for any occasion you want.

Want to add a touch of romance to your bedroom? Just place some candles on the tray, and add a couple of cute signs. A meaningful picture of you two and a few rose buds would also be adorable additions to complete the setup.

I think this is just a super cute setup that brings a bit of love and warmth to your space.

5. Functional Tray

This tray is really handy if you’re a book lover who enjoys reading in bed in the mornings. You can store some of your favorite books on the sides of the tray for easy access.

To make it look more aesthetic, create a nice setup on top of the tray that looks great all day long.

Think about adding coffee table books, small vases with greenery or flowers, and other decorative items that reflect your style.

6. Chic Tray Decor Idea

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The tray you pick can change the atmosphere of your bed instantly. Think about the atmosphere you want to create. Do you want it to be cozy and warm or more elegant and luxurious?

If you’re going for cozy, opt for a woven or wood tray – they add a nice touch of warmth and texture to the bed.

If, on the other hand, you prefer an upscale, chic look, you might want to choose a silver, mirror or porcelain.

7. Modern Tray Decor

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You can easily spruce up your decorative tray by adding some gold elements. Think about a gold knot like she used here, or maybe a gold candle holder or vase.

If you love a touch of glam, gold is a great choice to make your tray pop.

8. Keep Things Simple

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I absolutely love how she decorated her wicker tray! She added some unique decor items, like a seashell candle and a uniquely shaped vase, and it totally spruced up the whole look.

9. All White

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I really love the clean, all-white vibe she created with that white wooden tray. She just placed some white faux pampas grass and a tea light in it, and it looks so fresh and inviting.

10. Morning Coffee in Bed

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Wooden breakfast trays are so handy for enjoying a lazy Sunday morning with a cup of coffee. 

It’s super convenient to have everything right there on the tray. Plus, you can easily add a nice touch by placing a cute vase with flowers on it. 

11. Farmhouse Decor

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If you’re into farmhouse style, you’ll definitely dig this idea. Just grab a wooden tray and layer it with some vintage books.

Then, add a candle and a little wood bead garland on top to spice things up visually. Don’t forget a small vase with faux flowers. It really pulls the whole look together.

12. Use a Cutting Board

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Whether you use a cutting board just for breakfast in bed or as a decor piece, it’s a great way to mix things up.

Who says a tray has to be traditional? You can turn practically anything into a tray and give it a stylish makeover.

13. Use Coffee Table Books

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An easy way to make your bed tray look super aesthetic is by using a coffee table book or a stack of them. And then placing a smaller item on top, like a candle.

It really makes the smaller decor item pop and just looks way more visually appealing overall.

14. Cute Mini Tray

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It doesn’t always have to be extravagant. A small tray works perfectly fine on your bed. Plus, it’s super easy to put away.

Just like she did here, you can place small items like a vase with faux flowers and maybe add a diffuser. 

15. Simple & Clean

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For a clean and airy look, a white bed tray is a great idea.

You can add white decor items like a coffee table book, a mug, and a sleek vase with white tulips to spruce it up.

Simple yet elegant and creates a fresh, inviting vibe.

16. Use a Wooden Stand

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A wooden stand is another great option to make your bed look even more aesthetic during the day.

Place vases with greenery that match the overall vibe to create a cohesive, fresh look.

17. Go for a Bark Tray

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With a bark tray, you can instantly bring in all those cozy vibes. And to make it feel even cozier, consider placing a tea light on top.

18. Go for a Silver Tray

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A silver tray with a vase of white roses adds so much elegance, don’t you think? It’s probably the easiest way to brighten up the bedroom and give it that extra touch of sophistication.

19. Neutral Bed Tray Decor Ideas

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If you like neutral colors as much as I do, you’ll love this idea! Simply take a woven tray and fill it with other neutral decor items – think candles, vases and maybe a wooden knot.

20. Consider a Mirrored Tray

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Looking to add a bit of elegance to your bed? A mirrored tray might be exactly what you need.

Especially if you have other mirrored furniture in your bedroom. It all comes together nicely and looks really put together.

I love how she decorated her tray in the picture above. It looks so cute with the heart-patterned cup and the eye sleeping mask.

21. Seasonal Decor

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Like I mentioned before, trays are fantastic because you can change them up so easily, especially with the seasons.

For instance, just toss some pumpkins and candles onto the tray for fall. It instantly adds to the cozy vibes of the season.

Now that we’ve explored all those aesthetic bed tray decor ideas, I hope they’ve sparked some inspiration for styling your own! They can truly elevate your bedroom in no time. Have fun experimenting with different decorative elements to find the look that suits you best.

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