When all the kids have left the nest, couples may not have any need for a large dining room table in their dining room anymore. Redesigning the dining room and replacing the large eight person dining set with a small pub set with barstools could mean more room in the dining room for other activities. Taking up only about three square feet, a pub set has two chairs and a small round table, and this could created the extra space needed for Mom to have, say, a scrapbooking area with a table and shelving. Or perhaps Dad has always wanted a small poker table in the dining room for his weekly poker night with his friends. Downsizing the dining room table can even create enough room for an office space. Then if the kids come home for Christmas, you could always bring out the folding table and chairs for the large meal and put them away when everyone leaves.

The Magnolia Pub Table Set for instance, would make a great dining spot for a party of two. The thick tinted glass top table is lovely perched on top of a wrought iron frame with a smoke copper finish. The chairs are available with or without arms, and the curling wrought iron design of the chairs matches the table frame perfectly. Each chair is upholstered in passion suede earth fabric, a lovely neutral color that goes with just about any décor. A pub table and metal barstools are taller than a standard dining set, a nice change from the ordinary.

This pub set is made by Pastel Furniture and is great for a casual dining room or a breakfast nook with a view. For the guest room or bedroom, Pastel Furniture also offers pieces of affordable bedroom furniture and kids bedroom sets in a variety of styles.