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How Designing Your Tray?

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Decide what your tray will hold. First, think about what you intend to keep on your tray during baths and how much space each object will need. Make sure that you use a piece of lumber that is wide enough to hold everything. Allow extra space so nothing is sitting on the edge of the tray. For example: A 1” x 10” (2.5 x 25 cm) board should be wide enough to hold a book, candle, and glass with room to spare.


However, be aware that lumber sizes (such as 1” x 10”) refer to when the wood is freshly cut before it dries out and shrinks. So, if you have something wider than 10 inches that you want to place on your tray, you will need a wider board than a 1” x 10”. Choose how many layers of wood you will need. Decide between making a simple tray with no raised surfaces or one with holders for certain objects.


For the simplest tray, plan on using a single piece of lumber. Or, to minimize the risk of spilling stuff into the tub, purchase a second piece of equal size to create holders before attaching it to the base board. Alternately, you could rim the entire tray by screwing smaller pieces of lumber, like a 1” x 2” (2.5 x 5 cm), around all four edges of the base board instead of creating individual holders.


Line the tray with wood trim on each side 1 to 1.5 in (2.5 to 3.8 cm) wider than the tray to have an attractive raised lip. Use a piece of plexiglass as the base layer and a piece of wood the same size on top with holders cut into it. The plexiglass is easy to clean, waterproof, and it will protect the wood.


Measure your tub. Use a measuring tape to determine the width of your tub. Be sure to include the rim on either side, since this is where your tray will rest. Also double-check that the rim on either side is level with each other. Surround units (where the tub and the shower stall are all one unbroken piece) may incorporate designs without a level rim on the inside of the stall.

How to Developing Creative Storage Solutions?

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Keep everything hidden. Your goal when organizing your bathroom should be to store as many items as possible in hidden cabinets and compartments. This will make your bathroom feel less crowded and more spacious. The key is to rely on a combination of both cabinets and shelving. Even storing the wastebasket in a cabinet can make the floor of your bathroom look larger and cleaner.

Install a second shower rod near the wall. Get another adjustable rod and place it just a few inches or centimeters off the back wall of your shower or bath. Tighten the rod until it is securely in place. Slide a series of S-hooks onto the rod. Hang your loofahs, scrub brushes, or small caddies from the hooks. Don’t overload the rod or you’ll risk it falling down and taking everything else with it.

Install behind-the-mirror storage. Buy prefabricated mirror cabinets from your local hardware store. Remove the current wall mirrors that you have and replace them with these cabinets. Make sure to follow any installation instructions, so that they are secure. Then, stock the inside of the cabinets with bath supplies. Don’t place wall mirror cabinets where the doorknob will hit them as the door opens or closes.

Attach suction cups to the shower walls to hold bathing products. Get a number of heavy-duty suction cups and attach them at shoulder height around your shower. Thread plastic ties or hair ties through the cup openings. Then, hang various shower toiletries by the ties. It’s a good idea to clean your shower before hanging the cups, as this will make them stay up longer.

Install a rack on the back of the door. Don’t waste the space on the back of the door. Instead, hang a secure metal rack with baskets attached that can hold extra toiletries, paper goods, or even towels. If you are worried about the weight of a metal rack, you can even use a hanging plastic shoe rack.

Remove all non-bathroom items. It’s really easy for clothing and knick-knacks to make their way from the bedroom into the bathroom. Every week go through your bathroom and remove any items that do not belong. Think about streamlining any multiples of items that you are storing, such as going from 5 towels down to 2.