How to Style a Travertine Tray: Vanity, Coffee Table and Kitchen

A travertine tray is the decorator's shortcut: it gathers small objects into one calm composition and adds natural texture. Here is how to use one around the home.

On a bathroom vanity

Group a soap dispenser, a perfume bottle and a small plant on an 8" x 12" rectangular tray. Keeping everything on stone protects the countertop from drips and makes cleaning faster.

On a coffee table

Use a 14"–16" round or footed tray. Stack two books, add a candle and something sculptural — a brass and travertine sculpture or a small pedestal bowl — and leave some empty space.

In the entryway

A small catchall or half-moon tray by the door keeps keys, sunglasses and AirPods in one place.

In the kitchen

Corral olive oil, vinegar and salt next to the stove on a rectangular tray; a sealed stone tray is easy to wipe and will not stain like wood.

Choosing a shape

• Scalloped and oval – softer, more decorative
• Rectangular – practical for vanities and counters
• Footed – raises objects for a more styled look

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