As I mentioned on Facebook, I recently wallpapered our kitchen nook. Loving it! The space isn’t 100 done {still needs window treatments}, so I am holding off sharing the final reveal until then. But, I wanted to share with you a very simple tray makeover I did to hold the kids homework supplies.
With a remnant piece of wallpaper {Treillis by Manuel Canovas}, scissors, spray adhesive and some high-gloss white paint, I transformed a yard sale find, black painted wooden tray. Now it’s fresh, chic and makes a great homework station.
Here are a few more of my favorite DIY tray makeovers…
My friend Kate from Centsational Girl used a little Jonathan Adler fabric {originally a Mykonos placemat} to line a gray lacquer tray from West Elm. The result is just fabulous, don’t you think?
Found on SweetHome, here’s another tray that has been transformed using a little paint and decorative paper. So sweet.

Felt is another great way to dress up a tray. Using a silverware or utensil tray, simply line the inset areas with felt. I found this great idea on Apartment Therapy.
If you have seen other fun tray makeovers or have done one yourself, please share them with us on Facebook!

Very pretty ideas, I like some of the Christmas decorations especially the colored baubles 🙂
Such a quick and easy project with fun results. And I love the sneak peek of the wallpaper in the background!!
Oh, your tray turned out fabulously!! LOVING what I can see of the green wallpaper. I just remembered I have to text you a picture of my new dresser (:
What a great project! Love how your tray turned out, it looks fabulous! Looking forward to see the big reveal!
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Love your new wallpaper, what a cheery space you have created! Also, enjoyed the post today, makes me want to make a tray!
LOVE this idea!!!! Now you have me wanting to try this, this might be the only DYI project I have seen lately that I think I could possibly tackle! I love how you can just customize it so easily…..thanks for a great idea for a fun weekend project!!
Looks fabulous! I too, have done this many times…also looks good with a lucite tray too. It is fun to see that you have an activity tray in your kitchen…we do too! Inside of jar with edible goodies, I have jars with things that suggest doing a craft/activity while I make dinner or pack lunches…crayons, kids scissors, stickers, etc. Fun!
So simple but so pretty!! Thanks Cristin.
That's really pretty! I need to find better ways to organize our kitchen! 🙂
How fun, such great and creative ideas. Love them. Hugs, Marty