A small dining table can keep daily clutter close with a drawer or shelf for...

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A small dining table can keep daily clutter close with a drawer or shelf for mail, chargers, and napkins. Choose a drop-leaf or extendable top for holiday guests, and allow 24 inches per person so meals feel comfortable without taking over the room.