How to Make a Modern Mirror Tray for Your Wall

Today’s project is completely backward from what I’m usually doing.  I usually turn something that’s NOT a tray into a tray… remember my casserole dish carrier tray?  However, today I’m turning a wood tray into wall decor… more specifically a DIY modern mirror tray!

Trays are one of the most useful home accessories but they don’t always have to be used to carry or corral items.  With just a few tweaks they can be modern wall decor!

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Supplies for the DIY Modern Mirror Wall Art

• rectangular tray
• white chalk-type paint
• paintbrush
• mirrors
• tiny nails
• hammer
• hangers with screws
• drill
• screwdriver

How to Make a Modern Mirror Tray

My first plan was to buy one larger flat mirror and glue it in the center.  But my local craft store didn’t have any the right size.  I ran across this set of round mirrors at Ross and loved this look even more.

First, I gave the tray a couple of coats of white chalk-type paint, allowing it to dry in between coats.

Then I drilled two starter holes and screwed in two hangers to the top back edge of the tray.

These mirrors had their own hangers attached so next, I arranged them in the tray, marked with a pencil, and nailed some tiny nails to hang them.

The edge of the tray gives a little shelf that would be perfect for storing jewelry or other small trinkets.

Now that you’ve seen my tray makeover project and f you like making trays and doing tray makeovers, check out these 5 easy projects:

5 More DIY Mirror Tray Ideas

Vintage Vanity Mirror Tray – This is a thrift store upcycle project I posted a few months ago.  It’s super simple!  This was the SMALLEST vanity tray I’ve ever found!

Picture Frame Vanity Mirror DIY – I’ve done a lot of things with frames but I have to admit that I’ve never turned one into a tray.  After reading this project, I’ll have to try it! It’s my favorite color, too!

Vintage Lace Vanity Mirror – If you love pink and lace, give this DIY a try.

Concrete Mirror Tray DIY – This DIY is more my style… rough and rugged!  I love the 50/50 painted look.

Where to Buy Trays You Won’t Have to DIY

In conclusion, I found these beautiful trays on Amazon, perfect if you don’t want to make your own.  You could also turn any of them into wall decor, too, just by hanging them.

Thanks for reading my post!  Now that you’ve seen these mirror makeovers, leave a comment and let me know which of these mirror trays is your favorite. (Originally published on 4/21/17.)

‘Til the next project,

 Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim

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