Photo, Shay Cochrane.
Lucite trays make an excellent catch-all. Just place on an entranceway console or kitchen counter and keep your miscellaneous items — cell phone, keys and mail — where they'll never go missing again. Bonus: A pretty design, like this gold silhouette pattern, adds a touch of glamour to any foyer.
Gold foil Lucite tray, $45, Le Papier Studio.
Dress up a floral arrangement in the confines of a Lucite tray. Place it on a bureau or coffee table to create a beautiful and elegant centrepiece.
Design, Paloma Contreras.
Indoors and out, you'll be happy to have a multi-purpose tray close by. From breakfast-in-bed to serving condiments at a BBQ, it certainly makes for a handy food and drinks accessory.
Acrylic tray, from $34, West Elm.
Displaying your makeup on a stylish tray will not only keep your products organized and clean — no more makeup-bag residue! — but you'll save time digging through a messy bag of old lipsticks and eyeshadows. Put a couple of glass jars on your tray to hold makeup brushes and tools such as tweezers and eyelash curler.
Chevron Lucite tray, $67, Pretty Smitten.
Note pads, pens and bills aren't always glamorous, but with a pretty and personalized tray, you'll be wishing you had more stationery to fill it with!
Design, Paloma Contreras.
While drawers and cabinets may store your bathroom paraphernalia, everyday basics like face wash, creams and serums mustn't be left astray. Group it all together in a tray for a unified look and to keep your counter tidy. Tip: Forgo the toilet paper stand and opt to stack rolls on a stylish tray instead.
Format tray, $50, CB2.
Give your coffee table decor extra dimension by displaying decorative items, such as candles, books and favourite objects. Tip: To create a cohesive look, stick to the same colour scheme.
Design, Shay Cochrane.
When storing your perfumes on a dresser, vanity or in the bathroom, use a Lucite tray to add elegance to your display. The combination of glass on glass creates an enchanting presentation.
Personalized Lucite Dalmatian tray, $67, Pretty Smitten.
Put your baubles and bling on full display! Turn a Lucite tray into a modern jewellery box where you can easily organize your rings n' things.
His and Hers Lucite Tray, $36, Le Papier Studio.
With a Lucite tray, you also have an amazing transportable bar — enjoy the mobility of taking it from cabinet to outdoor party, easily.
Design, Glamour Nest.
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