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Don’t Ignore These Trays from Goodwill: 10 Nifty Ideas to Reuse Them 🛒✨
Next time you walk through your local Goodwill or thrift store, don’t breeze past the shelves full of old serving trays and platters. While they might look outdated, scratched, or overly ornate at first glance, these forgotten items are hidden treasures waiting for a little creativity. With just a few easy tweaks, you can turn secondhand trays into stylish, functional pieces for your home.
Here are 10 clever ways to reuse and repurpose thrifted trays—some practical, some decorative, and all budget-friendly.
1. DIY Chalkboard Menu or Message Board
Turn a metal or wooden tray into a chalkboard sign by painting the surface with chalkboard paint. Hang it in your kitchen for meal planning, or use it in your entryway for notes and reminders.
🛠 What you need: chalkboard paint, painter’s tape, optional wall hanger.
2. Elegant Vanity Organizer
Repurpose a silver or mirrored tray into a chic vanity catch-all for perfumes, makeup, or jewelry. It adds vintage charm and keeps your counter looking tidy and stylish.
💄 Pro tip: Look for trays with handles or ornate edges for a glam touch.
3. Serving Tray Turned Wall Art
Don’t need more trays? Hang them as art! Especially if you find trays with unique patterns, engravings, or even retro graphics. Mix and match different shapes and sizes for an eye-catching wall collage.
🎨 You can also spray-paint them in bold colors for a modern twist.
4. Coffee Table Centerpiece Base
Use a tray to corral candles, books, coasters, and small plants on your coffee table. It keeps things visually neat and adds structure to your tabletop decor.
🌿 Try layering textures—wood trays with stone coasters or metal with greenery.
5. Magnetic Organizer or Jewelry Holder
Metal trays? Turn them into a magnetic board to hold paperclips, pins, or even earrings. Add small magnetic containers, hooks, or clips to keep everything in place.
🧲 Mount it inside a closet or craft room for a space-saving solution.
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