These Attractive Small Kitchen Tables Will Majorly Upgrade Any Dining Space

You don't have to skimp on style just because your dining area has considerable space constraints. The right small kitchen table can pack a major design punch even with minimal square footage, and you may be surprised by the number of options on the market that'll work with your room's layout. A charming farmhouse table with a detailed wooden pedestal can easily be a centerpiece, or you can go in the opposite direction and choose table with a basic design and clean lines and pair it with eye-catching chairs.

Whatever your preferences—and budget—may be, we rounded up our favorite small kitchen tables well worth considering. Read on for out recommendations, plus a few points to think over before you shop.

The Best Small Kitchen Tables

What to Consider

After figuring out the table's maximum footprint—plus enough space to accommodate chairs pulled out—check your budget (and calendar) and decide if you prefer to buy a dining set with chairs included or are prepared to take on the task of shopping for seating separately. The former is certainly more convenient; the latter allows you to mix up style if you aren't a fan of matchy-matchy furniture. Another thing to nail down is if you want a table with hinged drop leaves or a separate leaf insert. It's a handy feature for those who frequently host guests and can double as extra counter space as needed.

Beyond that, design and material will be your guide. Style choices are endless, and run the gamut from farmhouse to industrial to midcentury-modern-inspired. The easiest table to maintain are those that are all-metal or have manufactured wood or melamine tops. Glass-topped tables are the toughest, as it's nearly impossible to avoid scratches and fingerprints. All of the tables we cover have a maximum length or diameter of 50 inches, and chairs are sold separately unless otherwise noted.

How We Selected

Our selection includes small kitchen tables in the most popular styles, all with an average customer rating of 4 stars or more. During our research, we compared options taking into account quality of materials, size, and overall design, plus we consulted buyers' reviews to gain a sense of durability over time and to clue us in to potential red flags that required further investigation. We also aimed to feature tables across multiple price points to suit a range of budgets.

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