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10 Ways to Set Up Thanksgiving Table That Adds Space

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Construct a Bench

Seating is one of the many things you need to prepare before hosting the holidays. Forget chairs when it comes to packing in more diners into a small Thanksgiving table. Make your own dining bench, and you can seat several more people than with traditional dining chairs, especially kids who need much less elbow room. Plus, when the holidays are over, a rustic bench makes the perfect home or garden decor. You can build a bench with a solid top, or use several pieces of of wood to make a rustic timber bench.

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Kids Table

An adult may complain about being seated at the kid’s thanksgiving table, but the kids certainly won’t. Set up the kid’s table with supplies for DIY Thanksgiving decorations to keep the kids entertained before and after Thanksgiving dinner. Kids tables are for more than Legos and crafts. And they can be the perfect place for little ones to gather and have a celebration that feels like their own, even if they’re in the same room as you. Kid-sized tables, chairs and benches also fit well in a small space, meaning you won’t have to redesign your whole home for one gathering.

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Host it Outdoors

Don’t overlook outdoor entertainment spaces for your Thanksgiving table feast. If the weather allows, take the party outside where there will be tons of room to roam. If you’re still short of seating, consider removing your dining table from the house for the afternoon and create a vibe of outdoor luxury.

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