LAPTOP BED TRAY

The older I get the more I become a creature of comfort. After getting my new bed, the portable, over the bed table I had purchased a few years ago, was too short to even clear the mattress top, much less, let me underneath it. (It has been repurposed as my bedroom desk at regular table height.) I dearly love to sit in bed and play on my laptop, but definitely want a table of some sort to sit it on. That laptop gets hot! (Maggie thinks it might be a good doggie shelter too.)
Depending on the size you make, it could be used on top of your favorite chair also.I have tried out several designs out of scrap wood, using my basic woodworking skills. It is not difficult to make, but I am waiting for the day I can really get some nice wood and trim to make a "good" piece of furniture. For now this will do. (The wood was from an old computer desk or entertainment center left by a former roommate. The nice thing is that it really did not cost me anything, as I had the wood, nails and glue.)

I used glue and nails, but I am sure you could also use screws or L brackets etc. This is just an idea to get your started.

This is 15" deep, the taller side of the leg is 9", the shorter side is about 7 1/2". The slope seems to be just right.

The top is 15" x 33", as I like room for my mouse pad, water glass, etc. It could be less, but remember you need to have room for your legs between the legs of the desk.



I used additional pieces underneath for added support, which I think it really needs. All you need to do is add trim and paint.

Talk about living in the lap of luxury, huh?