Hey, I’m Mary, a tiered tray decorator who believes that your home should feel elegant, comfortable, and filled with warmth, no matter your budget. I love helping people find simple ways to decorate without stress, especially around the holidays.
If you’re searching for ideas to add festive touches to your home or want inspiration to create cozy, stylish arrangements, you’re in the right place.
Today I’m sharing a few of my favorite tray setups and simple DIYs that bring holiday charm into any space. These ideas are easy to recreate and flexible enough to fit your style. So let’s start decorating.
Modern Gold and Green
Start with a dark metal tray and balance it with lighter accents. You can add a white vase filled with cedar stems for height and texture.
A pair of reindeer figures looks lovely together on one side. Try wrapping a gold ribbon around one and attaching a tiny bell for a touch of sparkle.
To bring warmth to the arrangement, place a small candle dish in gold and add a white candle to echo the vase color.
Mix in a few ornaments in green, silver, gold, and shimmery white to tie everything together. You can use a bit of filler to steady larger ornaments and twist smaller ones into clusters with floral wire for a polished finish.
This setup looks beautiful on a console, kitchen island, or dining table. The mix of metal, greenery, and gold accents keeps it elegant but relaxed.
Warm Wood and Candlelight
A wooden tray is a perfect base for this design. You can nestle a spare wreath inside and add candle holders in warm tones.
If you have older holders, a little Rub ’n Buff in aged gold gives them new life.
Group ornaments in small clusters, mixing textures and colors like matte gold and red. Secure them with floral wire or gently tuck them into the wreath branches.
To fill the space, add gold picks or stems, placing them in the same direction as the wreath for a natural look.
Once your candles are in place, pull a few branches forward to soften the edges. The soft glow against the gold creates a warm and festive centerpiece that works well for both dining and entry tables.
Copper and Cedar Glow
A rectangular metal tray with handles adds a modern touch. You can layer two Norfolk pine stems and a few mixed evergreens with pinecones for depth. In the center, place a small cedar wreath and a clear glass vase with gold pebbles and a pillar candle.
Add a few iridescent ornaments in copper and rose gold. Tuck them gently between the greenery and adjust the branches so they curve slightly around the candle. You can fill any open spaces with pinecones or extra stems for fullness.
This arrangement looks lovely from every angle, making it perfect for a dining centerpiece or coffee table. The candlelight reflects beautifully off the metallic tones, giving your space a soft holiday glow.
Rustic Pine and Garland Charm
If you prefer a cozy, rustic look, a deep wooden tray filled with garland is a great option. You can use a thick garland or layer thinner ones together for fullness.
Place two glass vases inside and use pillar candles for warmth. If one vase is shorter, you can raise it slightly by placing a small bowl or coaster underneath. Add pinecones around the edges to fill the gaps and add texture.
To bring in a bit of sparkle, tuck gold picks or ornaments between the branches. Let a few trails over the side of the tray to keep it casual and natural. This style fits beautifully on a kitchen island or dining table and instantly feels festive without being overdone.
Bottle Brush and Velvet Details
For something soft and simple, try layering faux pine across your tray as a base. Lift some branches slightly to create dimension and movement.
Add a velvet ribbon in a warm tone and let it drape gently off the edge. Bottle brush trees in different sizes work perfectly for height and texture. You can add a few small ornaments or pinecones to fill any open spots.
This look feels calm and elegant, ideal for smaller tables or a quiet corner that needs a holiday touch.
Whimsical Cheese Dome Display
A cheese dome can easily become a beautiful holiday piece. You can add fairy lights inside the base, then layer green moss over them so the lights glow softly through.
Place a few small pinecones, berries, or mini ornaments inside and finish with a flameless candle. When you turn it on, it gives a warm, whimsical feel, perfect for side tables or nightstands. It’s a simple way to bring a little sparkle into your decor.
Final Thoughts
I hope these ideas inspire you to create your own elegant holiday trays and small festive touches around your home. Decorating doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. It’s about layering textures, balancing tones, and letting your creativity lead the way.
Each of these trays adds a different mood, from soft golds to rustic pine, and each one tells a little story of the season. The best part is that they can be adjusted easily with pieces you already have.
Which one would you try in your home? Let me know in the comments which design feels most like your style. I can’t wait to share more easy decorating ideas with you soon. Thank you for joining me, and happy decorating.
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