See how a small dining table can earn its keep: a drawer or shelf corrals mail...

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See how a small dining table can earn its keep: a drawer or shelf corrals mail and chargers on busy weekdays, while an extendable top makes room for holiday guests. Plan on 24 inches per person so everyone has space to eat comfortably.