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

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A small dining table can earn its keep with a drawer or shelf for mail and chargers, then make room for holiday guests with a leaf or extra chairs. Allow 24 inches per person, and check the table’s open footprint before delivery.