Style your table with a Valentine's Day tiered tray for easy decorating.
Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to get creative with your décor! But with so many options out there, how do you decide what to put on your tiered tray? In this article, we'll provide you with some inspiring ideas for creating show-stopping Valentine's Day tiered tray decor that can bring a unique and special touch to your home. Learn how to pick the best colors, shapes, and materials for your tiered tray, as well as some helpful tips to change up this look for every holiday season.
Even though a sense of clutter-free and order is appreciated after the busy holidays, I still enjoy having a few simple Valentine's Day decorations. One area that I like to decorate with my Valentine's Day decor is my entryway. A great way to add in some DIY Valentine decor is to use a tiered tray.
Why I Love a Tiered Tray
- A decorative tiered tray comes in many styles - farmhouse, modern, metal, wood, ceramic
- Easy for swapping out seasonal decor
- Adds decorative height if you lack counter space
- Less clutter
- Not just for decor - can also be used to hold food
How to Make a Valentine's Day Tiered Tray
A fun way to add in some color and more themed décor is by filling a stacked tray. Placing decorations in a tiered tray keeps them contained, therefore looking less cluttered. Embellish your tiered tray with these easy tips.
Invest in a Stacked Tray
The first step to creating this look is to pick up one of these multi-level trays if you don't already have one. See my favorite tiered trays here. Not only can these be used for home decor, but you can also use them for serving food dishes at parties. A great multi-use item! There are so many options for tray finishes. Mine is a combination of metal and wood, but a solid metal tray, wooden tray or porcelain option would be great too.
Check out local home decor stores like Hobby Lobby or At Home or you can purchase one online in time for your February 14th celebrating.
Use Focal Point Pieces
Candles
Candles are a great filler item or focal point for a tray because of their flexible size. View a favorite here. Place shorter ones on the bottom and taller ones on higher levels of your tray. If your candles sit too low you can stack them on top of something.
The round shape and stylish exterior of candle holders can also act as a decorative element to your display.
Flowers and Faux Plants
Flowers and faux plants are essential on tiered trays since they create added texture and can bring in lots of color to accompany your color scheme. You can use artificial or real flowers and achieve the same look. Feel free to add a few flowers or plants with a cascading effect over the side to add more dimension.
Glass Jars and Containers
Filled glass jars are a nice option to display decor too. I love to fill mine with holiday candy that goes with the theme because it's a frugal filler. I found these pink and red heart candies at a dollar store last year. Dollar stores will also usually have containers or mason jars you can grab for super cheap if you don't have any home. But if you don't want to venture out, try some other fun glass jars here on Amazon.
Containers or vases are another good option for adding height or adding texture, like this house vase. Varying heights is helpful to create dimension in your display.
Figurines
Figurines are always a nice focal point to draw attention to your unique display. And if it is a piece that is important to you or invokes a memory, that is even better. Use something simple yet classy like this Willow tree "I love you" figurine.
Garlands
Garlands are some of my favorite decor to use because they are so universal in decorating. You'll want to use a shorter garland strand in a tiered tray because of the size, but it is a nice effect to cascade over the side of your tray. I used a strand of wooden beads on the top tier.
Finish With Green Accents
Greenery will fill in the empty spaces left and give a more complete look to your stacked tray. Also be sure to use greenery of different shades. You can see I have some dark green and sage green in this display. By adding in different green hues there is more variety and texture. Greenery also helps the tray look full without being too busy or cluttered. View my favorite greenery here.The end result will be a beautiful themed tiered tray set.
Take a look at the video tutorial below!
How to Incorporate Additional Valentine's Day Decor
Don't forget to style the rest of your home with a few decorations too. In addition to ideas like this fun Valentine's decor, here are a few suggestions for dressing up a space. I used these tips to embellish my entry way, but it can work for any room or space in your house.
- Create a focal point
- Add layering with garlands
- Add table creations
- Balance your space
Establish a Focal Point
To begin your decorating, come up with a stunning visual to be the focal point for your space. I created a feature wall above my entryway table for my main focal point. Using my XOXO wooden cutout, I attached it to a wreath and centered it on my DIY wood and wire frame for the perfect eye-catching centerpiece.
The green foliage from the wreath strikes a beautiful contrast with the blush pink paint. Tie the cutout to the wreath with twine for easier removal.
Another fun idea would be to add Valentine printables for a focus feature. I love how this Valentine's Day decor turned out. It is fun and colorful without being cluttered. Keep it fresh and simple by using greenery with pops of color with flowers and garlands.
Create Layering by Adding Garlands
An easy way to bring in some fun color and texture is by layering items. Before I added my wreath to the wire frame, I added some simple DIY felt garlands. These bring in pops of color and texture to the frame without looking cluttered and overwhelming.
Keep your decorations clean and minimal if possible. This will help you to avoid decor clutter, even when layering items.
After hanging the garlands, I added my green wreath to the wire and this makes the perfect wall art for my Valentine's Day decoration.
Table Creations
If you have a side table along a wall or a side table in your living room, use it! Tabletops are great spaces for showcasing your decor. Accent your table with simple holiday decorations that are beautiful and classy. This is where you can use a tiered tray or another fun piece of Valentine's decor.
If you don't have the floor space or an accent table, wall shelves are another great option for styling home decor. You can DIY your own shelves or find some online for fairly budget-friendly pricing. This leaves your floor space open and makes better use of your blank walls.
Balance Your Space
With whatever decorating you decide, it's a great idea to balance your space, especially when using a long tabletop. This helps the space to not be imbalanced or overwhelming. If your tiered tray is the centerpiece, you may not need additional decor. But if you are using a long table with decor on both sides, make sure it is balanced.
I placed my Valentine tiered tray on one side, then added a white vase with flowers and extra greenery. I also incorporated a white porcelain house to make sure I grouped in three's. A white vase with flowers and greenery are perfect for simplicity.
A Valentine's tiered tray is a perfect blend of creativity and functionality. It can serve as a beautiful centerpiece for your celebrations or as a table accent in your decor. Remember, there are endless possibilities for decorating and personalizing your own tiered tray. So this Valentine's Day, get creative and display stylish decor for your favorite love-filled celebration.
Happy Decorating!
Brooke
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