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8 Cozy Tables for Two

See how you can create an inviting corner for coffee and conversation just about anywhere

Fresh out of journalism school, I fell into decorating media and immediately discovered a new passion. An Atlanta native, I spent several years as an editor for Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine before making the leap to national publications such as Better Homes and Gardens and Southern Accents. I live in Birmingham, Alabama, with my husband and son, who’ve gotten used to coming home and finding the furniture rearranged. When I'm not dragging case goods across the floor, I enjoy good food and wine, college football, music of all kinds, and traveling.

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There's something so inviting about a pint-size table flanked by a pair of stools or chairs. It seems to call out for slowing down and taking a few moments to enjoy time with friends and loved ones — a gentle break in the day. And because there's not a lot of space, effort or expense involved in setting up a little seating vignette like this, you can do it in nearly any room, on any budget. Take a look at these eight ideas for inspiration.

by Debbie Dusenberry, aka curioussofa.com

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Metal stools stand in for chairs in this industrial-chic space. If you can't find a table small enough to suit you, consider having one made. This version was crafted from an old spool top mounted on a metal base.

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by Emily Mackie

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This is a prime example of found space. A floating table turns an unused corner into a two-person seating area. You could easily modify the idea and tuck a similar table into a recessed nook as well.

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by Lauren Liess Interiors

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No patio? Fake it with a bistro-style table and chairs, a grouping of potted plants, and an oversize botanical print.

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by Ogawa Fisher Architects

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This breakfast bar is a fun take on the table-for-two idea. You don't have to face each other to share in the moment.

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by LDa Architecture & Interiors

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These mix-and-match chairs and table come together in three-part harmony. If you have a handful of furnishings you're wondering how to use, try grouping them in such a way. You may be surprised how well they work together.

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by Dreamy Whites

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What a wonderful twist on the foot-of-the-bed bench! A pair of cafe chairs and a patinated table create a romantic place to cozy up.

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Peninsulas are great for keeping kitchen guests out from underfoot, but they also double as spots for sharing a cup of coffee or a cocktail with a loved one. Consider this for a kitchen so small you can't squeeze in a freestanding table.

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