Small dining rooms can stay tidy and seat guests, too. Pick a table with a...

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Small dining rooms can stay tidy and seat guests, too. Pick a table with a drawer or shelf for mail, keys, and placemats, plus a leaf for extra seats. Allow 24 inches per person, and measure the table and path through your home before delivery day.