Today we bring you great Rae Dunn tiered tray ideas.

We reached out to some of our old friends and made some new ones. They all agreed to style a tray with some of their favorite Rae Dunn products.

This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a commission if you purchase at no cost to you using the links below.  All opinions are all my own.

RAE DUNN TIERED TRAY

Versatility is something everyone loves about a tray. Having a ready-made piece that can be styled year-round takes out any guesswork.

Rae Dunn tiered tray can be used as a centerpiece on your table, styled on a coffee bar, or as an item in a vignette.

You can also style a tray with Rae Dunn and a theme like lemon decor on tiered trays.  And don't forget holidays like Valentine's tiered trays and Christmas farmhouse tiered trays.

Let's jump in and see where our friends have used Rae Dunn!

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Lavender Rae Dunn Tiered Tray

Lavender and little birdies are everywhere you look this season!

When using Rae Dunn coffee mugs and other pieces on a tiered tray, Roz knows different shapes and sizes draw the eye to each tier.

The pops of color are a must as well!

Pastel Rae Dunn Tray

Pam has an AMAZING collection of Rae Dunn pieces!

And we might be coveting a few of them! The salt and pepper cellars are at the top of our list. The blush palettes she adds to this tray are so elegant.

Do you agree?

Garden Three Tiered Tray

Donna is a new decorator for us to feature, but we have admired her posts for a while now. The plants she adds to her Rae Dunn coffee mugs are precious pops of color.

The plant mister on the top tier makes the whole thing come to life.

Metal Tiered Tray Rae Dunn

A galvanized tiered tray with Rae Dunn pieces is a perfect fit in a cottage farmhouse.

Our new friend, Katelyn, brings in beautiful greenery to add life to her styled tray. You don't have to go overboard when decorating with Rae Dunn pieces. Simplicity can draw a lot of excellent attention.

Cottage Wooden Tiered Tray

Kayla's tray is beautiful and rustic. It has so much character. The Rae Dunn pieces she chose to add to each tier keep us with the personality of this tray.

This Rae Dunn tiered tray looks ready for a tea party. From all things needed to bake pastries to the cream and sugar to add into the tea.

Farmhouse Tiered Tray

Yep.

You see a couple of the coveted birdhouses from Rae's collection on this three tiered tray.

Aren't they precious?

Just another collection we are desiring! Meghan has been featured in our past tiered tray posts. She keeps up with the trends and never disappoints.

Galvanized Rae Dunn Tiered Tray

We have another “better together.” Rae Dunn & Hearth & Hand. If you want to see different ways to use Hearth & Hand, check out our Modern Farmhouse post.

Our new friend, Nikki, put those two together brilliantly! And look at how she made the phrase “Home Sweet Home” with her bowls stacked together!

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Rustic Rae Dunn Tiered Tray

Rae Dunn tiered trays are trending right now.

Look at this beauty!

It will make you want to get out in the dirt and plant some flowers. If you want more outdoor inspiration check out our Farmhouse Planters post.

Lucy styled and brought so much life to her kitchen through it.

Lemon Rae Dunn Tiered Tray

Y'all didn't think we were going to leave Kelly out of this post, did you?

She has a magic touch when it comes to decorating.

Is your eye being caught by the lemon sign? Kelly designed it and found inspiration from Rae Dunn. It's perfect for this tray, and guess what? You can get one at her Etsy shop!

SIMPLE SHOPPING LIST

• Tiered Tray
• Rae Dunn Coffee Mugs
• Rae Dunn Bowls
• Lambs Ear
• Peony Flowers
• Wood Nesting Houses
• Bead Garland

CONCLUSION

Aren't these trays decorated beautifully?  These fun decorative pieces last all year long.  It's a great way to change up your decor without spending a fortune.

To start or add to your Rae Dunn collection check out our Where to buy Rae Dunn post.  And if you want more information on Rae Dunn check out What is Rae Dunn.

We would love to hear which Rae Dunn pieces are your favorite to style on your tray. They are super versatile pieces for sure. So be inspired and show us how you're styling and get a farmhouse tiered tray and start decorating like this fall tiered tray.

Modern Rae Dunn Tray

This beauty is decorated by a friend in Puerto Rico and we love the Spanish nod of Rae Dunn products with this tray.

Black and White Tiered Tray Rae Dunn

We shared Stamped Sentiments lemon filled tray in our post Lemon Decor On Tiered Trays For Lazy Summer Days. If you're in love with the Rae Dunn beads on this tray or the stamped books, you can get some for your tray in the Etsy shop.

The black and white look of this Rae Dunn tiered tray is stunning. The new white on black products she has come up with is so much fun to decorate with.

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Cute Rae Dunn Tray

Lisa has filled her tray with Rae Dunn's salt and pepper cellars and the crown salt and pepper shakers. This is a tasty tray for sure.

We hope you've loved seeing a few more of our favorite friends that decorate with Rae Dunn! We sure have loved sharing them with you.

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Styling tiered trays have become the rage!  But these little treasures can be a challenge to decorate. I cannot wait to show you how to make your own tiered tray and how to decorate a tiered tray.

STYLING TIERED TRAYS WITH DECORATIONS

We had no idea how popular they were until we decided to do a round-up of tiered trays for Christmas.  Within two days that post, Jolly Inspiration to Styling Tiered Trays for Happy Holidays, took second place as the most visited post on our website. 

It was obvious that you all loved this so we decided to create one of our own out of what we had around the kitchen and give some tips on how to decorate tiered trays.

This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a commission if you purchase at no cost to you using the links below.  All opinions are all my own.

What is a Tiered Tray?

But what exactly is a tiered tray? Well, it is layers or basically plates stacked one on top of the other with something separating the plates in between. You can buy tiered trays already designed, you can buy frames that plates sit into or you can create your own tray.

How to Make a Tiered Tray?

I have a tutorial on how to make a tiered tray but if you are looking to create one in a matter of minutes use some cake stands in varying sizes and stack them one on top of the other.

I already had the one for the bottom and I found the other two in the dollar section at Target.

Don't you love improvising?

How to Decorate a Tiered Tray

My go-to advice on starting any project is, to begin with finding inspiration and my favorite place for that is Pinterest. Pinterest is a great place to start but even better is searching tiered trays on my website.

I bet you didn't know that we have ideas from all the holidays and a little of everything from two-tiered trays to three-tiered trays, galvanized, white, wood, farmhouse, and even more ideas.

Once you have some inspiration it is time to shop for some items.

What to Put on Tiered Tray

Now it is time to decide what to put on your tiered tray.  Begin with selecting your theme and color scheme.  Mine is Valentine's Day so my colors revolve around pinks, red and white. 

Make sure you consider the height between each tray.  Select accessories that will fit between the trays.  And think about an assortment of pieces. 

Here is a list of common items that are used on tiered trays.

• coffee cups
• wooden bead garland
• dish towels
• small bowls
• Rae Dunn pottery
• small signs
• flowers and greenery
• gnomes
• marshmallow cups
• candles
• figurines
• food
• greenery
• plants

The possibilities are endless on things you can put on a tiered tray. It all depends on if it is going to be functional or just for looks.

How to Style Tiered Trays

I like to start with the larger pieces first. On my tray, I placed the plant and mug diagonally from each other. One of the top and the other below.

Then I started adding in the medium size items like the beads, bird and candy bowl.

I discovered about now that the kitchen towel was not fitting exactly the way I wanted it so I had to take off some items and place it under the middle cake stand.

Next, I started adding fillers like cotton. It really depends on what you like if you want more fillers. I am less is more kind of person so I decided to stop here with the fillers but some people love lots of greenery or more accessories.

Think about styling your tiered tray this way. Keeping adding and taking away as much as you want until it feels right. And feel free to move things around and keep trying different positions until you find the harmony and balance of the tray you are looking for.

Last, add something on the table in front of the tiered tray like this pretty plate. It gives the design more dimension.

Oh, I almost forgot. Repetition makes a good design great. So repeating accessories on the tray, like the cotton, will make it balance even better.

Isn't styling tiered trays fun!! 

Where to buy tiered trays

Tiered trays are easy to find today and they come in all different shapes and sizes. The best places to shop for tiered trays are Target (Hearth and Hand by JoAnna Gaines has a few cute ones), Hobby Lobby, Etsy, Wayfair and Amazon.

Here are some trays on Amazon to get you started and I added a few accessory ideas too. 🙂

CONCLUSION

To sum it all up here is a step by step guide on how to decorate a tiered tray.

• Purchase a tiered tray or use something you already have like cake stands.
• Hop on over to Pinterest or my website and search tiered trays for inspiration
• Determine your theme and color scheme
• Purchase accessories that will fit between the layers
• Purchase accessories that are a variety of items like cups, beads, plants, candy and more.
• Begin creating by placing items on the trays diagonally from one later to another. 
• Fill in with medium size items.
• Add fillers around the large and medium-sized items.
• Feel free to move stuff around and keep trying arrangements until you get the balance and harmony you want.
• Add a little something on the table in front of the tiered trays.

Styling tiered trays are what I call a bundle of joy all in one small space.  They are great to use as a coffee station, centerpiece on a table or a functional piece for a party. 

I hope this post has given you the inspiration to create your own tiered tray. What holiday or event are you styling a tiered tray for?

Happy Decorating!

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