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 open up for holiday guests. Plan on 24 inches per person so everyone has room to eat without squeezing past the table every day.