![An assortment of seasonal gift trays](http://www.kelloggcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/gift-trays-225x300.jpg)
Often, customers inquire about our selection of trays in various shapes and sizes. It’s an accessory that I think is frequently overlooked but one that can serve many different functions. It can be given as an unexpected housewarming gift, used as your all-purpose serving tray, or placed on a coffee table to unite a group of small, related items.
![The mirrored geometric tray...reminiscent of a classic Greek key design](http://www.kelloggcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/arteriorstray.jpg)
![Our mango wood tray...perfect for an ottoman](http://www.kelloggcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/mangotray.jpg)
![The cinchwaist round tray with gold accents](http://www.kelloggcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/cinchwaist.jpg)
![A mutli-toned bone design for a modern twist](http://www.kelloggcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/bonetray-300x144.jpg)
![A small grouping of accessories on a coffee table](http://www.kelloggcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/coffeetablegroup-300x225.jpg)
Recently, we’ve brought in some interesting tables that include tray tops as the key feature of their design. This butler tray in a tortoise bamboo finish would make excellent serving table for cool refreshments at a beach house, while the painted option might be better suited for a more feminine bedroom. This black painted console with a removable tray top (shown below, also available in a coffee table) is a unique addition to a living room or dining room and can be dressed up or down depending on the furniture it is paired with.
![A butler's tray ideal for the beach](http://www.kelloggcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/kenian.jpg)
![A painted accent piece for a softer bedroom look](http://www.kelloggcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p68butler-300x300.jpg)
![A black painted console is a unique addition to a living room](http://www.kelloggcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/console.bmp)
Finally, people often look to create some sort of bar area within the home; however, they may not have the space or they may not want to make the investment required to build a bar. If this is you, a bar cart may be your answer because it provides a flexible solution to a problem area. For example, when not in use, store the bar cart against a wall in your dining room. Once you are entertaining guests, the caster wheels allow easy transport to any room in the house. Accessorize with antique crystal decanters, multi-colored bottles, some fun cocktail glasses and a vase of flowers to add a hint of softness.
![Our mirror and glass bar cart with gold accents](http://www.kelloggcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/barcart.jpg)
As the summer months quickly approach, more and more people journey outside the home to visit friends and relatives, attend a housewarming party, or host a holiday gathering. Why not gift a tray? It is unexpected, multi-functional, classic–an item nobody ever knows they need.