A small-space dining table can earn its keep with a drawer or shelf for mail,...

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A small-space dining table can earn its keep with a drawer or shelf for mail, chargers, and placemats, then make room for holiday guests with a leaf or flexible seating. Plan on 24 inches per person so chairs fit without crowding the walkway.