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DIY Ottoman Tray Parquet Pattern

March 1, 2017

Build your own parquet patterned ottoman tray with handles using my free plans down below.
diy parquet ottoman tray

A DIY tutorial to build an ottoman tray with a parquet pattern. Gather up your scrap wood because this tray is super easy and useful.

parquet tray on ottoman

Ottoman Tray

I built this tray for my neighbors who have a large ottoman in their family room (bigger than the one in these pictures) which serves as a coffee table.  The tray is really meant for one thing – drinks – a hard surface to place your drink on while watching the game or relaxing.
tray with coasters
For this project I had the chance to try this new Elmer’s product: ProBond Advanced™.
Elmer's probond advanced glue
And I love it!!!
It’s a multi-surface glue which means you can use it on nearly everything from wood to metal and concrete but the best part is that it dries virtually clear.  Another great feature is the narrow nozzle which allows you to control exactly where the glue is going.
Elmer’s ProBond Advanced™ is available at most home improvement and hardware stores and it even comes it the cutest 2oz bottle that would be perfect for a build-it party or craft event where each person needs their own personal size bottle:
Elmer's probond glues

Parquet Pattern

I used the Elmer’s ProBond Advanced™ all over this project but most importantly to glue down the 1×3 pine boards onto the plywood which makes up the parquet pattern.
parquet wood pattern
And I added rope to the handles for a little visual interest and to provide more support.
handle wrapped with rope
Below are step by step instructions to build this ottoman tray.  Always follow all safety precautions when using power tools.
diy parquet patterned tray free plans

Supplies:

  • 3 – 1x3x8 pine board
  • 1 – ¼” plywood handy panel 2’ x 4’
  • 1 ¼” finish nails
  • ¾” finish nails
  • wood glue

Cut List:

  • 18 – 1×3 @ 7 ½” pine board (parquet design)
  • 1 – ¼” plywood @ 22 ½” x 15” (base)
  • 2 – 1×3 @22 ½” pine board (long sides)
  • 2 – 1×3 @ 16 1/2” pine board (short sides)
Click here for a printable PDF version of the parquet ottoman tray plans.
tray step 1

Step 1: Align the parquet pattern pieces onto the plywood base and glue.  Use weights (heavy books, paint cans) to keep boards in place while glue dries.
wood scraps on plywood backer
I suggest laying out the pattern pieces first and then cutting plywood base to fit.
tray step 2

Step 2: Once the glue is dry flip the plywood over and secure the base to parquet pieces using ¾” finish nails.
tray step 3
Step 3: Attach the long sides using 1 ¼” finish nails.

narrow nozzle on Elmer's probond advanced glue
cut out handle for ottoman tray
Step 4: Cut out the handle slot in the short sides.  Use spade bit at corners then jigsaw the middle portion.  Make 2.

tray plans step 5

Step 5: Attach short sides using wood glue and 1 ¼” finish nails.
free plans parquet patterned tray

Finish

Sand well and apply Minwax provincial stain:
stain on parquet pattern tray
Seal with 2 coats Minwax polycrylic clear satin, sanding in between coats.
poly on parquet pattern tray
To give a little shine and protect from water rings use one coat oil-based Minwax polyurethane semi-gloss.
poly on parquet pattern tray

Rope Handle

To add rope to the handle begin with cut end on the underside of the wood handle and wrap the rope tight over and around handle.
wrapping rope around the tray handle
Continue to the end and use a skewer to thread the end of the rope under the last 3 loops.  Then pull the loops and end of rope tight for a secure hold.  Lastly trim the end of rope with exacto knife.
wrapping rope around the tray handle
diy ottoman tray free plans

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Filed Under: BUILD, DIY, FOR HER, GIFTS, HOME DECOR, SCRAP WOOD, WEDDINGS6 Comments

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  1. Emilia Bellflower says

    May 9, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    That is so pretty Jaime:)

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  2. DaiseyJayne.com says

    May 9, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Another wonderful project and the possibilites are endless. You can create so many different finishes, I keep imagining silver leaf on the tray. I love the rope handles, really nice 🙂

    Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    May 9, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    What a beautiful tray! Love the rope handles.

    Reply
  4. Bruce Johnson says

    July 31, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Nice weekend project idea, Jaime. The Provincial stain looks perfect with that lighter colored rope. Great choice.

    -Bruce

    Reply
  5. michelle lea designs says

    August 16, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    Beautiful!! I love power tool projects. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  6. wnedynnu05 says

    September 17, 2016 at 10:42 PM

    I'd like to ask my dad to make this. Can you tell me what the finished dimensions are?

    Reply

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