Soft Tray Nest

Soft Tray Nest rooms

Soft Tray Nest trays offer gentle organisation and surface protection in living rooms, workspaces and cafes. Choose from three sizes to suit desks, counters or benches.

SizesS / M / L
Depth30 to 50 mm
FibreMerino blend
BaseFirm felt
CareWipe dry
Lead1 to 2 weeks

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Where Soft Tray Nest works best

Soft Tray Nest trays are a practical choice for homes, offices, hospitality spaces and clinics needing gentle organisation. Their firm merino-blend felt base keeps small items tidy on desks, kitchen counters, coffee tables or bedside units, and they’re soft enough for collectables, stationery or tech gadgets.

In cafés and meeting rooms, these trays work well for serving or gathering loose items, adding a touch of texture to counters or shared tables. Their quiet, non-slip base also suits studios and shops where you want to soften and define spots for keys, remotes or sanitiser.

Measuring and checking your space

Fit is simple with Soft Tray Nest, but it helps to check the surface and what will go inside. Trays come in S, M and L, from 30 to 50 mm deep, so measure your target area and typical contents before choosing.

If using several trays together, leave a gap for easy moving and cleaning. On open desks or counters, check that a tray won’t block drawers or touch hot appliances.

How Soft Tray Nest handles local climates

Wool felt naturally buffers humidity, so Soft Tray Nest keeps its shape from the dry Highveld to misty Cape coasts. In Joburg or Pretoria, dust can settle on open trays: wipe with a dry cloth or soft brush. Sunlight fades felt over time, so rotate trays away from sunny windows or use blinds in strong sun.

Along the KZN or Cape coastline, wool felt shrugs off a humid breeze but must dry fully if wet: avoid trapping damp items under the tray. In winter, felt trays help take the chill off cold bedside tables or stone kitchen counters.

Example of Soft Tray Nest in a real room

In a Cape Town family kitchen, the Soft Tray Nest L sits on a painted pine shelf by the back door, holding keys, sunglasses and a pack of plasters. Its firm felt sides keep small items tidy, and the wool blend suits the shifting weather from sea mist to dry sun.

After school, it’s easy for kids to drop their things inside. The tray lifts out for a wipe or quick shake in the garden, and the colour (Forest Mute) blends in with the green stoep cushions nearby.

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