DIY Waterproofed Wood Bath Tray

*This post was sponsored by Hunker

DIY Waterproofed Wood Bath Tray

Whenever I’m feeling stressed or sad, I almost always look to the water to help bring me a little peace. That could mean a walk by the river, sitting on the side porch during a big summer rain storm, or (my go-to activity of choice) a bubble bath.

Not wanting to be left out of the bath tray trend that seems to have overtaken my Instagram and Pinterest feeds as of late, I pitched the idea for a modern DIY-able version of this portable wood surface to my editor at Hunker. Happily, she was all for it, and I’m debuting the step-by-step tutorial with you guys this morning.

DIY Waterproofed Wood Bath Tray

The only problem with seeing DIY bath trays all over the Internet already is that I needed to think really hard about how I could set my particular version of the project apart. My first idea was to give this tray a sleek modern edge. It’s a super basic shape that, I think, makes it feel a little more contemporary than a lot of the rustic-inspired trays I’ve seen so often. The simple shape of my tray means that it’s (you guessed it!) simple to put together, too.

DIY Waterproofed Wood Bath Tray

DIY Waterproofed Wood Bath Tray

Another thing that I made sure to add to my tray and tutorial is a book stand. Two small blocks of wood glued to the surface of the tray instantly gave the plain surface a boost of functionality. You can prop an open book between the blocks for hands-free reading, or you can do the same with a tablet or even your phone.

Visit Hunker for all of the DIY details, and trust me when I say that you can make this without having any kind of wood-working experience to your name. Want more bubble bath inspiration? Revisit my stress-relieving bath time playlist here!

DIY Waterproofed Wood Bath Tray

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