Amazon's Dining Table Adds Storage Space With A Feature We Never Expected

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When it comes to maximizing storage space in a small home, furniture often takes up the bulk of your available square footage. While you may choose to skip on some common items to preserve room for other essentials, if you love to host, a dining table is something you may not want to do without. Fortunately, with this modern dining table on Amazon, you can curate the perfect atmosphere for hosting without sacrificing the space needed to store your most-used odds and ends.

Amazon currently offers the Kikihouse Modern Extendable Dining Table for $227.19 in white or $289.99 in brown. Without extending, the table measures just over 20 inches long, making it suitable as a one-person console or desk. However, at its maximum length, it opens to an over 118-inch tabletop that can seat 12 to 14 people. The Kikihouse table can hold up to 750 pounds, making it perfect for everyday use and small gatherings. While the table itself is space-savvy thanks to its extendable design, it also offers subtle storage through its included shelves, which replace the legs on one end of the table.

When you're trying to maximize storage space in your small apartment or otherwise small home, one of the best ways to do so is by choosing furniture that pulls double duty. This means rather than looking for furniture that serves only one purpose, pick options that also serve as storage. For example, instead of a static ottoman to elevate your living room, one with an internal compartment can also provide a place to keep spare blankets.

What you store on the Kikihouse table's shelves depends on how you plan to style it. If you're using the table in an open-concept kitchen, you could use the shelves for cooking supplies like seasonings. Or, if you share your home with pets or children and don't want your favorite Italian blend within reach, this space can also keep your cutting boards tidy when not in use. In a dining room, you could use the shelves on the Kikihouse table for things like placemats, candlesticks, or even board games. When you have a smaller home, you may shy away from larger furniture pieces, such as a dual-purpose table. However, you can use this specific multi-functional piece to maximize storage in small spaces, saving you the hassle of finding (and styling) multiple small storage containers.

Keep in mind that the Kikihouse table requires assembly. While instructions and hardware are both said to be provided, the table itself is shipped in two separate packages. As a result, you may need to wait for both packages to arrive. Also, some reviews of this product are less than flattering. Users complain that hardware and instructions aren't provided, and that the chairs are shorter than normal.