The inspiration for making this serving tray came from our living room ottoman. In a house with two rambunctious children, the leather ottoman works better in front of our couch than a coffee table. It offers good storage for games, a comfy surface for weary feet, and soft corners to absorb the inevitable collision. But that soft top makes it less than ideal as a serving surface. Hence the need for a tray.
Made from just four pieces of wood, the design is quite simple