If your dining area is compact but you still want to host occasionally, you need an extendable table that does not take over the room when it is not extended. A narrower base table that extends to seat eight instead of twelve gives you the entertaining capability without making your everyday space feel cramped. The extended length should be proportional to the room width so you can actually walk around the table when it is fully extended. These tables work in apartments and smaller homes where the dining area shares space with the living room. These are the extendable dining tables that give you hosting options without sacrificing your daily living space.