The Small Bathroom Upgrade That Makes Every Bath Feel Like a Spa – And Doubles as Beautiful Storage
From timeless wood to hard-wearing metal, these tub trays and caddies will instantly elevate your bath storage
In 2026, bathroom trends are reigniting the desire for a wash space that feels relaxing, tranquil, and calm to unwind at the end of a busy day. As such, the spa bathroom is making a return, filled with soft colors, organic materials, and accessories that promote relaxation.
The bath is naturally at the heart of the style, so a bathtub tray or caddy is an essential. These elegant storage accessories sit across the bath, often with dedicated space for a book, tablet, candle, and even a glass of wine. It's the perfect way to make bathroom storage look and feel more elevated, rather than cluttering the sides of your bath, and give your everyday essentials a more intentional place to live. But it's also about convenience as you bathe – a tablet is far safer on a bath tray that's awkwardly balanced on the edge of your tub, just waiting to be knocked and fall in.
The only requirement is a bath, freestanding or built-in, with enough of an edge or lip for the tray to sit on. So, no matter the size, style, or layout of your bathroom, we've found the chicest, spa-like bathtub trays to elevate your self-care setup.
Bathtub trays not only create a more styled finish, but they also add storage that feels intentional rather than cluttered. They even work beautifully in small bathroom ideas, especially where open storage needs to work harder.
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I’ve worked in the interiors magazine industry for the past five years and joined Homes & Gardens at the beginning of 2024 as the Kitchens & Bathrooms editor. While I love every part of interior design, kitchens and bathrooms are some of the most exciting to design, conceptualize, and write about. There are so many trends, materials, colors, and playful decor elements to explore and experiment with.