Silicone Oval Vanity Tray

Bathroom counters live a hard life. Wet soap dispensers leave rings, bottles drip, and residue builds up in the corners where it is hardest to wipe. Hard trays help, but they can chip a stone counter or scratch a wooden vanity, and soap sticks to them just as it sticks to everything else.

The Silicone Oval Vanity Tray takes a softer approach. It is made from food grade silicone, so it will not chip a countertop or scratch a dresser, and its raised lip keeps water and soap residue in the tray instead of on the surface. It is the right shape for a soap dispenser and a couple of bottles, and it rinses clean in seconds. That simple, practical design is what makes it such a good decorative tray for a busy basin.

What makes the silicone tray stand out

The material comes first. Food grade silicone is soft, so it protects stone, tile and wood surfaces underneath rather than grinding against them. There is no risk of it chipping a counter if it is knocked.

The lip comes second. The raised lip keeps water and soap residue in the tray rather than on the furniture, so the counter around it stays clean and dry.

The cleaning comes third. When the tray needs attention, lift it and rinse it under the tap, then wipe it dry. Soap residue is not a problem the way it is on hard trays.

The colors come fourth. White, black, white marble pattern and black marble pattern suit most bathrooms, from a crisp white room to a dark, dramatic one. The marble patterns give the look of stone with the softness of silicone.

It also sits flat and steady on a smooth counter, so a soap dispenser stays put when it is pumped.

Where it looks best, room by room

• Bathroom counters. A soap dispenser and hand cream beside the basin.
• Kitchen sinks. Dish soap and a small brush on the windowsill or counter.
• Dressers. Perfume and a lotion bottle on a wood surface.
• Kitchen windowsills. A small plant or a soap bottle on the small size.
• Vanities. Skincare bottles in one tidy line.

It suits modern, minimal and spa inspired bathrooms especially well, and the marble patterns bring a touch of luxury to a simple counter. It is also a practical small gift for a new home, alongside a good hand soap.

Because it is flexible, it can be moved between the kitchen and bathroom easily, and it never rattles or clatters when it is set down.

Choosing the size and placement

The small tray measures 7.9 by 3.9 inches and the large tray 11.8 by 5.1 inches. The Dimensions section above lists the same measurements. Each order is one tray in the size and color you select.

• Choose the small size for a single soap dispenser on a narrow counter or windowsill.
• Choose the large size for a soap dispenser and a couple of bottles side by side.
• Set it right beside the basin, where drips would otherwise land on the counter.
• Match the color to the room: white or white marble for light spaces, black for darker ones.

On a wooden dresser or vanity, the soft silicone protects the finish from bottles that might otherwise leave rings or scratches.

It arrives ready to use, with nothing to assemble and nothing to power.

It is also a small fix for a shared bathroom. Each person can keep their own bottles on one tray, so the counter stays tidy and everyone knows where their things belong.

In a guest bathroom, a tray with a fresh soap and a hand cream looks welcoming and keeps the counter clean between visits.

Because the tray is soft and has a raised lip, it also works as a base for a small plant pot on a windowsill, catching any drips after watering.

Pairing it with other pieces

A silicone tray pairs well with glass and ceramic bottles and soft towels. Set a glass soap dispenser and a ceramic lotion bottle on it, and keep a rolled hand towel nearby. In a black bathroom, the black marble pattern with brass or matte black bottles looks sleek and deliberate.

Browse the bath mats and rugs collection for soft textures underfoot, or the shower curtains collection to tie the bathroom together. Matching the tray color to a mat or curtain makes a small room feel planned.

Buy 2 or more items and save 10%, which makes it easy to take one tray for the bathroom and another for the kitchen.

Is the silicone tray right for your space?

It is a strong fit if you:

• Want to keep soap residue and drips off the counter.
• Have a stone, tile or wood surface you want to protect.
• Like a tray you can simply rinse under the tap.
• Want a marble look without the weight of stone.

It is not the right choice if you want a rigid tray for carrying things between rooms, since silicone is flexible. For carrying, a wooden or bamboo tray with a firm base will suit better.

Care is simple: rinse it under the tap when it needs cleaning and wipe it dry, do not leave it soaking or put it in the dishwasher, and keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight. Every order ships free across the US, most arrive in 6 to 9 business days, and unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days. Questions go to info@norafurnish.com.