A brown leather footstool is very suitable for a living room since it encourages you to place your tea on it; afterwards, the mug tilts, the leather sags, and you end up reaching for a coaster, which then slides away.
An ottoman tray solves this problem. It provides a solid and even surface on a brown leather footstool so that drinks, books and remotes can be placed on it, and the tray can be lifted up when you want to put your feet up. At Footstools & More we produce these trays by hand, and below we explain how to choose one.
Why other fixes fall short
The usual thing for people is to attempt a number of simple remedies first.
· The coasters sink into the padding and therefore tilt due to the cushioning.
· The chopping boards or trays from the kitchen are generally too small, too thin or too simple for the room.
· Here is a second table: while it deals with the surface issue, it requires floor space that you might not have.
Nothing of the above provides a surface which fits the footstool. A tray designed for an ottoman does.
Matching tray finishes to your leather
The trays are hand-finished in Light Oak, Dark Oak, Limed Oak, Weathered Oak, Wenge, Charcoal and Black, all of which go well with a brown leather footstool.
Chocolate brown leather
Limed Oak and Light Oak give the room a deep brown tone and add contrast. If you prefer a calm and layered appearance, then Dark Oak and Wenge produce a rich, tonal effect.
Tan leather
Tan has a warm and golden appearance; it is given definition by Dark Oak and Wenge, while Charcoal and Black provide a modern touch.
Distressed leather
Weathered Oak has the same worn and natural appearance as distressed leather, and Light Oak is also suitable if you are after a loose and natural atmosphere.
The large, buttoned style provides a lot of surface area for a broad tray, and cube footstools are suitable for a square one. The oak-framed coffee table stools work nicely in the situation where you want the footstool to act as a table from the beginning.
At Footstools & More, you can browse our handmade ottoman trays and choose the finish that matches your leather. Should you need a size that we don't have listed, just ask us about having a bespoke tray, and we'll assist you in getting it right.
