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Dec 13, 2023

19 Bath Trays to Upgrade Your Self

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Relish the spa experience at home

A long, hot soak in the tub is always time well spent. If you’re a fan of lighting a scented candle, reading, or indulging in the occasional glass of wine during your designated relaxation time, then a bath tray can help keep everything to hand.

Not only will one elevate the feeling of zen, it can also add interest and some natural materials to your bathroom decor.

We’ve found a range of designs for all budgets. Many have compartments designed to keep your must-haves in place, from slots for soaps and bath oils, to holders for smartphones, tablets and books. Most will fit a standard-sized bath, but there are also some extendable options.

As for looks, in our line up there's a mix of more rustic designs – those crafted from oak and bamboo, with a natural finish – coloured caddies to work with your decor, and sleek metal designs.

A couple of things to take note of: remember to double-check your bath's dimensions before buying online, and read the care instructions. Unvarnished wood should be wiped clean with a damp cloth rather than soaked in water, for example. For any phone scrollers or TV-watchers, non-slatted options are the best bet to keep tech safe.

Get your bath bombs at the ready and pop on a face mask – here's our pick of the best bath trays for a home-spa experience.

We have this rustic wooden shelf at home and it looks lovely in our bathroom. It allows plenty of space for our bath salts and a luxury candle and, with a deep tray, there's no risk of any goodies falling into the water either.

Bookworms will like this bamboo bath rack - it comes with a foldable stand so you can read hand-free. It also has a slot for a wine glass and a compartment for your phone or favourite soap.

With a timeless French cane design and black matte finish, we think this bath tray looks so elegant. Dunelm's stylish bathroom range also includes a matching caddy, bathroom cabinet and an under sink unit.

This elegant handmade caddy has two wine glass holders, as well as one for a tumbler, so your partner can join you in the tub for a tipple. To complement your party-for-two, pop a couple of candles on top of the tray. It's available in three sizes and 13 wood finishes, so you can customise it exactly how you like.

With its dark wooden tray and brass handles, this bath caddy is a really elegant option. Look closely and you’ll spot a sweet bird perched on the handle.

Handcrafted in Thailand, this minimalistic caddy is simple yet sophisticated. It’ll look gorgeous on your tub but, as it's made from food-safe materials, you could also use it in the kitchen to display canapés and nibbles during dinner parties.

This narrow H&M shelf is big enough to hold your sponges, soap and a couple of tealights. Made from fluted bamboo, we think this will add an airy, boho feel to your bathroom decor.

Here's something a little different to a typical wooden bath tray. Perfect for contemporary bathrooms and minimalist interiors, this sleek slate caddy is a seriously stylish pick.

With a smooth black matte finish, this is ideal for an industrial-style bathroom. Add some white bath time accessories, like these dispenser bottles, for a striking display.

Another chic black option here that’ll add a modern edge to your bathroom. It's a great price, too.

With plenty of room for all your bubble bath bits, this clever tray has an extendable bridge to fit almost any bath. Not only does it have secure slots for your wine glass and book, it also has holders for your tea lights and a large candle. There's a handy side compartment for your shampoo and conditioner, too.

Nkuku is one of our favourite homeware go-tos, consistently showcasing charming, ethically sourced designs from around the world. Our pick is this Indore industrial-style iron rack, handcrafted in India. With an aged brass finish, we think it would look particularly stylish on a traditional roll-top tub.

This stylish black and brass metal tray is deep enough to fit your favourite bathtime bits – or a cup of tea – without the fear of anything slipping out. There are bronze and silver-tone options too.

This white rack will suit any bathroom scheme and has space to hold your chosen body scrubs and bath salts. It has deeper compartments to stop your bits falling over the side, too.

This tech-friendly caddy would make a great gift for anyone who loves to binge their favourite series in the tub. There's space to hold a phone and tablet, as well as their drink of choice. For an extra three pounds, you can personalise it with their name or a longer message. And if slate grey won't work with their scheme, it also comes in natural wood and white-washed options.

Wireworks specialises in homeware crafted from sustainable woods and has one of the nicest bathroom ranges we’ve seen, including this bamboo bridge. Coordinate with the matching towel rail.

Here's another extendable option with a book stand, except this comes with a glamorous gold finish. With a deep tray, this will ensure your bathtime goodies don't topple out of the tub.

If you don't fancy a country-style wooden bath caddy, this sweet pink option is something a bit different. It's got two side compartments for smaller essentials (such as soap) and a deeper tray in the middle, to hold any bubble bath or a hairbrush.

If you prefer coloured trays, you might like this sage green version.

Something a bit different, this bamboo caddy uses a suction cup to stick to the side of your bath and swivels so you can hop in and out without bumping it. Although slightly smaller than a typical tray, there's still room for a magazine and a scented candle.

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