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For apartments, breakfast nooks, and small kitchens, a compact dining table is more practical than a large one. This 36″ x 24″ two-person table fits in the tightest spaces without feeling cramped.

Dimensions

Top: 36″ x 24″ | Height: 30″ | Leg style: tapered or straight 2×2 (your choice)

Cut List

  • Top: 3x 1x8x36″ pine (glued up)
  • Legs: 4x 1.5″ sq x 28.25″ (tapered from 1.5″ to 1″ on two sides)
  • Apron long: 2x 1x3x30″
  • Apron short: 2x 1x3x18″

Space-Saving Tips

  • Add a drop leaf on one side to extend to 48″ when needed
  • Use hairpin legs instead of turned legs — they take up less visual space
  • A white-painted finish makes a small table look larger in a small kitchen

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