33 Coastal Tray Decor & Styling Ideas for Effortless Beachy Vignettes

Elevate your space with a beautifully coastal styled tray.

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Bring breezy, coastal charm into your home with these creative tray decorating and styling ideas. Whether you’re working with a classic wooden tray, a woven rattan base, or a multi-tiered display stand, a well-styled tray can instantly elevate any surface with a touch of seaside elegance. 

Use your tray to create a beautiful coastal vignette by grouping your favorite decorative items -like seashells, driftwood, coral pieces, candles, or mini sculptures- into a neat, cohesive arrangement. These ideas will help you curate a stylish, harmonious look that feels both relaxed and intentional. A tray display isn't just visually appealing -it’s practical too. You can easily move your vignette from the coffee table to a dining table, kitchen island, or even an entryway console. Depending on your theme, a coastal tray can make the perfect centerpiece or a charming accent for any room. Let these coastal tray decor ideas inspire your next styling project with fresh coastal style at your fingertips.




A whimsical Brass Octopus Figurine is part of this vintage style tray styling idea. Adding seasonal flowers for a splash of color is always a lovely touch.


Woven Tray Decor for Coastal Styling

A textured Woven Tray sets the stage for an elegant coastal styling that includes an Anchor Figurine.


Coastal Styles Tray with Beach Reads
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Nautical touches such as a Blue Net Vase and some favorite beach reads are on this coastal styled tray. 



"Adding shell-shaped accessories automatically takes you to a day at the beach."



Coastal Coffee Table Styling with Trays

A colorful Flower Bouquet is the focal point on this wooden tray and a fun little Block Beach Sign spells out a Beachy Saying.

 

coastal vignette on black tray
When decorating a tray, you can use the same tips as Decorating & Styling a Console Table. Display items on your tray with different heights, stack books to elevate an item, and the like. This is a great example of a coastal decorated tray making for a stunning focal point on an Ottoman Coffee Table, styled by Garrison Hullinger Interiors. Also check out How to Style a Coffee Table Coastal for more ideas.




tray chic coastal decorations
A striking yet simple coastal tray featured here.



beach tray chic
A coastal decorated tray with nautical cleat handles and a Beach Sign in a Martha's Vineyard Home.



coastal wood tray
Blue painted wood box tray in a suburban ranch home. Via the DIY Play Book.



Shell Embellished Wood Tray Decor
Shell Embellished wood tray decor by Simple Nature Decor.

 

mirror tray on coffee table
Set up a lovely coastal tray vignette out on the Porch. Seen on Kiki's List.



Metal Tray with Rope Handles
A reflective tray, be it a mirror tray or metal tray, brings a dose of glamour to the space. Flowers and shells are all you need! Plus the rope handles add that nod to nautical. Seen at Better Homes & Gardens.



wood box tray
Another vintage wood box that's used as a tray by A Beach Cottage, featured here.


collection displayed on tray
Display mementos from vacations or special occasions on a tray. Via BHG. Coastal tray decorating can vary with the seasons and be easily styled for all kinds of occasions. 


Patriotic Coastal Summer Table Centerpiece
Patriotic tray idea by Sunny Side Design for a celebratory coastal theme summer vibe.


Coffee Table Top Decor with Coastal Beach Tray
A beachy tray vignette by Simple Nature Decor



woven basket tray
Large round basket tray from Pottery Barn. A simple way to Display your Shell Collections.



Coastal Coffee Table Vignette Idea with Woven Wicker Tray
Coastal coffee table vignette with woven tray by Williams Sonoma, featured on their unique Travertine coffee table. 



Wicker Tray Coastal Style Vignette Decorating Idea
A fun and eclectic coastal tray decor idea by Jean via Flickr, set on a wicker tray.



Tray Styling with Beach Sand and Shell Candles
Fill a tray with sand and top it off with lovely DIY Shell Candles for a reaxing beachy ambiance. Seen at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia.






tray with seaglass and planters
Tray with mini planters and seaglass. Via BHG.



beachy candles on tray
Tray with a grouping of beachy candles via Mom It, featured on Coastal Beach Candle Holder Ideas.


Lazy Susan Tray Decor
Using a Sand Dollar Lazy Susan Tray for a simple lovely display of flowers and a few scattered beach shells. This tray is also featured on Coastal Serveware Ideas for Cocktail Snacks.


red tray with coastal display
A colorful tray that holds a couple of books, coral and a brass Clam Shell that opens. Seen at Sweet Something.


Tray Decor with Coastal Lamp
Tray chic decorative display includes a Fillable Table Lamp. Via Caron's Beach House Blog.


Tiered Tray Coastal Beach Decor
The sky is the limit when it comes to creating a decorative display with a tiered tray. Seen at Dining Delight.



Tiered Beach Tray Ideas



Tiered Tray Shell Filled Tabletop Centerpiece Idea
Fill a tiered tray with shells for a great Coastal Table Centerpiece. Featured on Best Coastal Tabletop Decor Ideas.


Tiered Christmas Tray Blue Ornaments
Add Blue Ornaments and Accents to your Coastal Christmas with a tiered tray display on the kitchen counter or elsewhere. 


Christmas Tray Vignette with Tabletop Cone Christmas Trees

A beautifully coastal styled tray for the Christmas season by Cailini Coastal, featuring Coastal Cone Christmas Trees