Centerpiece Bowls & Trays

Decorating With Centerpiece Bowls

Create a stunning tablescape with elegant centerpiece bowls. Available in circular shapes or more abstract styles, a decorative bowl is the perfect addition to the dining room, living room and beyond. Use one as an accent on dining tables, mantles, bookshelves, entryway consoles and more. Decorative centerpiece bowls are versatile pieces that gather whatever you need, be it food items or personal belongings. For example, gather apples and bananas in a decorative fruit basket or bowl, or place one by the door to hold your keys and wallet. Get creative: fill a coffee table bowl with stones, shells, mementos or flowers, or let the piece shine all on its own. Decorative bowls for the coffee table are also a smart spot to put candy, nuts and other snacks you want to make available to guests. Want to dress one up for the holidays? Fill it with pinecones, potpourri, stems and branches, neutral-toned ball ornaments and other accents that seamlessly bridge the Christmas winter transition and look stylish for months to come. Whatever you want your centerpiece to hold, decorative glass bowls display it with maximum visibility. Glass bowl centerpieces also give a cohesive look to the table when dining with glass drinkware. Wood styles, meanwhile, lend a warmth to your space. Whether you opt for a glass centerpiece, wooden item or beyond, consider other pieces that enhance their look and complete the space. For instance, explore candle centerpiece ideas that add a cozy vibe to your home.

Trays and Platters Elevate Your Tabletop

Looking for another multifunctional centerpiece idea? Create a convenient serving station or an organized table centerpiece with decorative trays and serving platters. For gatherings large and small, look for wooden serving trays painted in vibrant, party-ready hues. The colors of decorative wood trays add a punch to any party, indoors or out. Serve springy drinks with fresh herbs or colorful fruit and vegetable appetizers to amp up the fun look. Shiny aluminum tabletop trays in large sizes are especially fitting for outdoor barbecues, buffet-style get-togethers and luas. Plus, large serving trays come in handy during cleanup time. Simply load the surface with cups and dishes and bring them straight to the kitchen sink. Platters made of mixed materials, such as unfinished mango wood and rustic iron, add a cozy, woodsy feel to your living room or dining room in the fall and winter months. Similarly, dark-stained wood trays with polished brass accents look fitting in a study or home office, and also complement similarly designed living room and dining room furniture. Rectangular serving trays are especially easy to carry, and designs with a folded edge pair well with ottomans to create a chic serve station. Even when not holding food, decorative serving trays function well as accents to the furniture. Woven rattan trays provide a casual, open space to store both small living room decor and easily-misplaced essentials such as remotes and magazines. Metal living room trays, on the other hand, give the space an urban look with industrial appeal. For a metal throwback, consider a stainless steel tray in sleek silver, reminiscent of old-school cocktail serving, and place it on a bar cart, accent table or ottoman. For carrying and serving ease, look for coffee tray styles with either outright handles or cutout handles.