Small-space dining tables can earn their keep with a drawer or shelf for mail,...

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Small-space dining tables can earn their keep with a drawer or shelf for mail, placemats, and the charger pile, then open up when guests arrive. Compare drop-leaf and extendable designs, and plan for about 24 inches per person when setting the table.