The Ottoman Tray
An ottoman tray is a tray that sits on your ottoman. This tray gives another function to your ottoman. They come in many styles and are made from many materials. A tray like this is easy to move around and you can store it away when you are not using it. Ottoman trays can be very handy specially when you have guests.
A tray has many uses if you have company or are lounging in the living room. You can bring food or drinks on the tray to the area you want to sit. It will act like a table when you set it on your ottoman. This tray will give you a place to set items you do not want to hold onto in your living space.
A tray like this is built with quality in mind. It has to be built very well due to being handled all the time. Joints in a tray are generally dove tailed. All parts are glued and screwed together. The panel in the bottom floats in a groove this design keeps it from cracking.These trays are constructed with a lip around the outside edge. This lip or frame holds everything on the tray. It is a feature that reduces spills on your ottoman or other furniture and floors. They are constructed with handles on each end as well. These can be cut into the wood or attached. Handles make the tray easy to carry and pick up.
An ottoman tray can be made out of many materials. Hardwoods are a popular choice due to their strength and durability. These hardwoods include maple, walnut, oak, purple heart, and other species. They can also be made with veneered wood products of many varieties. They have a quality multicoat finish on them to protect the wood.