A stainless steel or chrome bath caddy suits a modern bathroom and drains water instead of soaking it up like wood. Choose true stainless or a quality coated

A marble bath tray is a luxury statement with real trade offs. It looks stunning and feels solid, but it is heavy, needs sealing to resist stains from oils

A black bath tray suits a modern, monochrome bathroom and hides water spots better than pale wood. Most are black stained bamboo or coated steel, so check

A gold or brass bath tray adds a warm, glam finish that lifts a neutral bathroom. Most are metal frames or wood trays with gold rails, so check whether

A walnut bath tray delivers a deep, luxe look that suits a modern or dark bathroom. Walnut is a strong hardwood, but it needs sealing and drying like any wood

An acacia wood bath tray resists water better than untreated bamboo and shows a rich, varied grain, which makes it a strong mid range choice. It still needs

A wooden bath tray brings warmth and strength to a bath, and the best wood depends on your budget. Bamboo is the affordable all rounder, teak and acacia resist

The best bath tray material depends on your priority. Bamboo offers the best value, teak lasts longest in humidity, acrylic wipes clean and never warps

Teak is the most water resistant wood for a bathroom because its natural oils repel water and resist rot with little care. Cedar and acacia follow, and bamboo

The right bath tray depends on your tub. Measure the outer rim width, then match it. Alcove tubs take a fixed tray, while freestanding tubs need a wide one.