Thursday, June 4, 2009

Cafeteria Tray Decor

Lately I've been a little obsessed with cafeteria trays. They are fun, graphic and can be used in a variety of ways. Like the cafeteria tray decor in Lemonade, a hot lunch spot in Beverly Hills, California featured on the green living blog Daily Danny. Besides the colorful tray arrangement, Lemonade also uses Dixie cups as ceiling decoration. Ok, so I know mounted cafeteria trays and Dixie cups may be a little much for the average kitchen, but it's fun to think outside of the box. Repetition of simple designs can make a big statement in your home or business. Don't be afraid to play with materials and allow yourself to have fun. I'm continually reminding myself of this especially when stumped with a design dilemma. Great ideas come from playing and utilizing your childhood imagination!

18 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 4, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    what a cute idea!! I never would've thought of that!

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  2. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    Love the trays!

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  3. Amanda NicoleJune 4, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    What an excellent idea for restaurant decor!

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  4. Rebecca is Thrilled by the ThoughtJune 4, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    How creative!

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  5. deeJune 4, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    That is crafty! I love the mod feel of the trays on the walls. So neat;)

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  6. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    So clever!

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  7. heather smith jonesJune 4, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    I didn't know those cafeteria trays from childhood could look so good!

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  8. You Are My FaveJune 4, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    Love this. Way better than inspirational prints hung on cafeteria walls.

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  9. MalloryJune 4, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    such a fantastic idea. i wonder where i can find a bunch of cafeteria trays.. hmm.

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  10. WaxyJune 4, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    I'm not really digging the trays as much as the dixie cups! Maybe if the trays were in different colors?

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  11. NettyJune 5, 2009 at 12:59 AM

    Yes!
    I love cheap and creative deco!
    great post
    Im totally inspired right now.

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  12. Chubby ChiequeJune 5, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    Can't imagine, that trays can be as awesome decor too!

    I never been here for quite sometimes. Sorry, but I was a bit down for a couple of months now. Just had my complicated surgery.

    Well, been posting though!

    Have a wonderful w/end!

    xoxo

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  13. JuliaJune 5, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    I love that look! They remind me of little sound pads in a recording studio :)

    Have a great weekend, deary!

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  14. AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    :) That's a pretty wall!

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  15. JosephineJune 5, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    *love* this idea! the trick must be to find trays in colors that are cool, instead of a drab, dirty brown. i also like that they left the trays empty, whereas some people might be tempted to get cute and decorate them with food samples or a menu of the day.

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  16. alli/hoorayJune 5, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    So cool!

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  17. aimeeJune 5, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    i have a fixation with cafeteria stuff too!

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  18. naphtali June 9, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    I would have never ever ever thought of this.

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