We have replaced the dining table with a small wing-side table we already had. Having this type of table bolted to the floor is almost the same as a booth. the person seating nest to the wall can't get up with moving the person sitting on the outside.We also replaced the heavy dining table chairs. It just so happened that our table matched the interior wood of the cabinets. Our new arrangement will allow us to seat four around the table comfortably. We can pull it out in the middle of the floor if we like.
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It can even be moved to the corner with the sides down and take up very little space.
