Find a small-space dining table that earns its footprint. A drawer or shelf...

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Find a small-space dining table that earns its footprint. A drawer or shelf keeps mail and serving pieces off the tabletop, while a drop leaf or extension makes room for guests. Allow 24 inches per person so holiday meals feel comfortable, not cramped.