Decorating Ideas For 3 Tier Stand

Add a touch of whimsy to your décor with a styled 3 tiered serving tray. Tiered trays are an easily adaptable and functional way to display seasonal collections and treasured nick-knacks, or to add clever storage to small spaces!

A collage of styled three tier trays decorated for seasons, Christmas, and organizational needs with post title overlay.

Today's post was inspired by two readers' questions about 3-tier serving stands. Where to shop 'em? Can they be DIY'ed? How to style them?

These popular trays are very resourceful in practically any room of your home. Use them in your bathroom, kitchen, craft room, and office.

Or style them for special occasions and serve your favorite foods or beverages with flair. Here are some beautiful ideas to decorate, DIY , and get the best use out of your 3-tier stands. These selections are stylish, functional and will easily transition between design plans.

What can I put in a tiered tray?

Sometimes you just need one final missing piece of the design puzzle. These filler ideas are the perfect finishing touch to bring your inspired creations to life.

Small Pails
Clear apothecary jars for soaps
Fresh or faux greenery (my favorites are eucalyptus or seasonal yard clippings)
Glass or wooden ornaments
Coffee mugs
Potpourri
Fresh or faux greenery
Teacups and saucers
Faux fruit
White dessert plates
Salt & pepper shakers
Petite signs
Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate supplies
String of wood beads
Sweet treats like wrapped candies or chocolates

Organize All The Things

Small on space but big on design ideas? 3-tiered trays are the solution you've been seeking. Keep small items handy without sacrificing critical storage by going vertical.

1. Office or Craft Supply Organization

Metal 3 tiered tray for organizing craft supplies with paints, ribbon spools, tags, clothes pins, and small calendar.

Who couldn't use one of these to keep all the small office supplies organized? This craft supply idea from Mish Mash stores a bevy of craft supplies within arms reach. A home run idea for home school or homework stations!

2. Tiered Tray Organization in the Bathroom

2-tiered Chrome basket tray with assorted bathroom toiletries

These trays are also excellent in the bathroom! Store bathroom toiletries stylishly with this brilliant grouping by Garden Boys & Me.

Rotating makeup organizer with compartments filled with bottles and makeup.

Create a luxe landing spot for a cologne collection or pretty storage for makeup and brushes. This tiered tray even has adjustable sides for large and small bottles!

3. Ideas for in the Kitchen

Farmhouse kitchen with white apron sink, black faucet and farmhouse cottage decor.

Tiered serving tray with white dishes stacked on them as well as utensils and small pumpkins.

Whether creating a resting spot for sponges & soaps or making dessert dishes readily accessible, these kitchen organization ideas knock it out of the park.

Farmhouse kitchen decor on a stacked cupcake stand. — Tiered Trays

3 tiered tray with green glass and faux flowers in a vintage flower market style. — Tiered Trays

A fall farmhouse style tiered tray display is a stylish way to save cabinet space. This spring floral theme from Etsy inspires spring brunch vibes.

Galvanized serving tray with drinks and glasses and snacks on it for a party.

A coffee bar serving tray with cups, cream, k-cups, and coffee supplies for the morning.

Add a touch of elegance to the mundane. 3-tiered trays instantly dress up even common household items. Hosting overnight guests? A well-stocked coffee bar generates morning buzz or this refreshment stand from pottery barn is easy for guests to pick what they need.

4. More Ways To Style Trays for Organizing

Eliminate morning mayhem with a handmade entry way organizer to give keys, chargers and spare change a nesting spot. Think beyond decor; these trays are handy for any household!
Put a new spin on your charcuterie board; serve it on a tiered tray for easy elegance.
Create a cereal bar stocked with spoons, bowls, cups, and small baked goods or fresh fruit.
An easy and accessible jewelry stand on the night stand.

3-Tiered Stand Seasonal Decor Ideas

These stands are perfect backdrops for seasonal decorations. They easily make a beautiful centerpiece, coffee nook, or display for your favorite perennial collector's items.

1. Christmas 3-Tiered Stand Decorating

A cocoa or candy bar is a merry addition to any coffee nook. Greenery and a collection of sparkly ornaments instantly add a touch of holiday cheer to any space.

Santa decorated tray for christmas. — **North Pole inspired tray.**

This farmhouse style displays exude cozy Christmas vibes. I can almost hear the sleigh bells jingling!

2-tiered wooden tray with assorted Christmas tree farm decor items

Who's ready for a trip to the tree farm? Here is another super cute farmhouse inspired tray that is full of nostalgia. Source: Etsy

Winter Wonderland themed 3 tiered metal tray with mini christmas trees, pinecones, ornaments, and silver deer. — **A Winter Wonderland themed tiered tray from my Christmas Dining Room Home Tour.**

A winter wonderland theme is a great idea to keep decor relevant long after the tree is taken down. Snow friends, woodland creatures, and pretty palettes of blues & whites add a dose of winter cheer to any main gathering area.

2. Fall Decorating

Create a fall holiday centerpiece with understated items like white china, pumpkins and bright seasonal blooms. The harvest season is bountiful when it comes to display ideas. It's as easy as well…pie!

3-tiered white tray styled with fall with orange and rust leaf accents, gnome figures and pumpin accents — **A little fall leaf inspiration. The natural elements are my favorite part of this season. Source: Etsy**

2-tiered Thanksgiving tray with eucalyptus sprigs, pumpkins and small gratitude sayings — **A simple and elegant Thanksgiving themed tray. Perfect for your buffet! Source: Etsy**

4. Spring Decorating

Until further notice, celebrate everything! These clever little displays make it oh so simple to swap out seasonal decor.

Transition easily from one season into the next without much fuss. As Valentine's Day heads your way, keep your winter greenery handy. Add sweet treats, hearts, and a few dollar store items. Voila! A brand new motif for a brand new holiday.

3-tiered shabby style cake stand with bright-hued Easter accents and Spring blooms — **Peep the perfect way to display your dyed Easter eggs. Source: @on.walden.home**

5. Summer Decorating

I'm a big fan of dining al fresco during warmer months. Eliminate the need for outdoor counter space by incorporating a tiered tray. Style your tray as a serving bar, or use it as an appetizer tower. Get creative and let your imagination run wild.

2-tiered wooden cupcake stand displaying strawberry plants, fresh strawberries and strawberry dishes — **Fresh strawberries are my jam! These blooms & berries are cheery additions to any kitchen space. Source: @houseonlouismedow**

2-tiered rustic style tray with Americana decor and succulent accents — **Americana rustic-style display for patriotic summer style. Source: Etsy**

2-tiered tray with ice cream vignette. Pastry chef figure, ice cream signs and pastel color theme. — **Is there anything that screams summertime more than ice cream? This vignette inspires a trip to the local ice cream parlor. Source: @designstylebymarci**

Stacked cake stand styled for Cinco De Mayo or margarita bar. Pinata, lime and flamingo accents in vivid color scheme — **In my opinion, margaritas are *the* official drink of the summer season. This is the perfect party tray! Source: Etsy**

But what if you don't have a 3 tier server stand? Never fear, shop our favorites!

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DIY Your Own Tiered Tray

Feeling inspired to design your own 3-tiered tray? For someone who's always budget-conscious and loves a good makeover story, repurposing is the perfect solution!

I'm more than giddy to spend my morning transforming mismatched china plates into a beautiful DIY jewelry stand. How about you?
DIY this 3-tiered stand for mere dollars with the Happy Housie's Dollar Store Tutorial.
An elegant addition for any armoire by Go Make Me
A repurposed rustic chic catchall by Making it in the Mountains

Looking for more beautiful display and organization ideas? Check out these!

Small Bathroom Organization Ideas to Save Space!
Craft Supplies Inspiration and Organization
How to Build a Pegboard Organizer
Clever Ways to Organize a Small Space with Bins

Do you have a tiered serving tray? Do you style it or only use it for parties? I just bought one myself so I would love to hear your ideas!

Weekend DIY project. A pegboard organizer in the craft room above the desk workspace.

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