I used to be someone who cleared almost everything off my kitchen counters each day. The toaster, tea bags, sugar bowl — everything went away. But my mom is currently living with us and she has a severe visual impairment and some short-term memory issues, so I thought I would leave some items out so she, or one of her visitors, can easily put together a cup of tea without having to root around in the cupboards.
A tray is a great way to make a group of items look more organized.
I pulled out an old silver tray and am using it to hold a few tea-making items. There’s a kettle and sugar bowl and the creamer holds a clutch of teaspoons. A crystal-looking lidded jar from Homesense contains an assortment of tea bags.
A tray is a great way to corral items in so they look purposeful and organized, and not like clutter. You might use one on the kitchen counter to keep various oils close-at-hand or to create an after-school snack tray.
Do you use trays on your kitchen counters?
Hi, I'm Heather and I believe in organizing and decorating solutions for real people, real homes — and for real life.