#22 Space-Saving Dining Tables for Your Apartment

by Meaghan Pachay on August 27, 2014

When it comes to furnishing your home. we all know the kitchen is where it s at. If it s where the food  and booze  are kept, it s basically the center of our universe. So its main furnishing, the dining table, is pretty important too. And as you know, we re big on helping you live in the tiniest apartment. so in the spirit of good things come in small packages, here are 22 gorgeous dining tables that all expand. They ll fit just single you, then stretch out to accommodate any guests visiting. We think that s worth celebrating with a dinner party for all your friends.

1. Norden Gateleg Table  ($199): Midcentury modern  gateleg meets 21st century sleek white in this expandable table. Swing it out for four, and then fold it up into a compact drawer set.

2. Origami Drop Leaf Dining Table ($699): We can t even explain how much we love this one fold it all the way out for a rustic farmhouse look, or keep the leaves dropped for an instant buffet table .

3. Imagio Home Siena Dining Table ($243): We re not sure if this reminds us more of a wrought iron cafe table or an old-fashioned school desk, but either way we approve.

4. Kenzie Breakfast Table Set in Mahogany Brown ($450): Dark wood and high stools combine for a look that would feel at home in your favorite cocktail bar, making it perfect for brunch and happy hour .

5. Warner Extending Dining Table ($799): We love the combo of the rustic wood with the high gloss black chairs, it s the sort of high/low mix we strive for in all our interior decorating.

6. Bjursta Wall-Mounted Drop Leaf Table ($40): A simple design and a coat of black paint makes this wall-mounted table perfect for your breakfast bar  munching.

7. Lacquer Storage Coffee Table ($549-$699): Clear the clutter out of the living room by tucking books + magazines into this school desk-esque coffee table. We even envision keeping spare placemats inside for those spur of the moment decisions to have dinner on the floor. (You do that too, right?)

8. Parker Mid-Century Expandable Dining Table ($599-$699): This table is all about the angles the legs paired with that chair set are interior design perfection.

9. Creative Images International Dining Table ($1,235): Invest in this table, and even in the distant future when we re living with Jetsons -era technology, it ll still blend in.

10. Stack Side Table. This table set is compact but still sturdy and dependable, it definitely won t be groaning under the weight of your delicious dishes. The stackable design gives you an individual surface for any number of guests. And where did a beaut like this debut? Why, Milan Design Week. of course. (via Shoebox Dwelling )

11. Rek Coffee Table : Is it a coffee table or modern art sculpture? Clearly this table is both, with hidden panels you can pull out and lock into a place or tuck in a for a mini side table. (via Shoebox Dwelling )

12. Addison Rectangular Dining Table ($1,299): Scalloped edges have been adorning our clothing for awhile now, so it s about time they migrated to home decor. This parchment-hued table is simple but hardly boring.

13. Lovebird Tables. These tables depend on each other to remain standing. They lock together via their drawers, or you can lean them individually against the wall. (via DeZeen )

14. Jonathan Adler Bond Dining Table ($3,200): We love pieces that blur the line between functionality and art. Turn your home into a modern art museum with this chic table.

15. Norden Extendable Table in Birch ($429): A light-colored pine wood and black chairs is our new fave combo. Pair it with a geometric rug and you could be on the cover of the next IKEA catalog.

16. Goliath Transforming Table (Priced to Order): Talk about high tech home decor this table uses a unique aluminum telescoping mechanism to expand from 17 inches to 115 inches(!!). Meaning you can place it against the wall for use as a desk, then later that night, have a dinner party for 10 people.

17. Delta Dining Table ($5,721): The fusion of natural wood and modern glass makes this table utterly eye-catching. It s so well-designed, you can t even see the extension mechanism.

18. Cucina Americana Classico Dining Table ($773): This sleek table would look just as at home in a professional kitchen as in yours. Pair it with stainless steel appliances and enjoy your restaurant for one.

19. IKEA PS 2012 Drop Leaf Table ($179): Even broke college students can afford IKEA s design innovations. This award-winning bamboo table not only changes size, it changes shape for the modern-est of modern designs.

20. Reclaimed Wood Expandable Farm Table ($999): Reclaimed wood + farmhouse style just screams home-y, especially when paired with those benches.

21. Evolution Dining Table ($2,510): Talk about futuristic design! We d love to see this cold, sleek table paired with a bunch of pattern and texture .

22. Cartagena Extendable Dining Table ($3,337): Another functional midcentury design FTW. This baby s so seamless, it almost looks like one piece of wood.

Is the kitchen table the center of your home? What aesthetic inspires your interior design? Share your thoughts in the comments!