No matter how small your apartment, there will probably come a time when you'll want to entertain. And whether it's a dinner party or simple cocktails, having an extra table stashed away can be ever so helpful. The folding tables on this list are various sizes — small enough for poker games and little soirees to large enough for dinner for eight.
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As I purge a craft table and chairs that are no longer big enough for my growing kids, I regret not buying an adjustable table or desk! From pricey, ergonomic and handmade desks to simple rectangular tables, here are 7 options for growing kids.

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I, too, have a crush on Pottery Barn Kid's colorful, old school Brunswick table, but I don't know that I have the DIY wherewithal to create my own version like Jaime of that's my letter did. More

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Specialty: Products by art and design students
Price Range: ($$) Mid-Range to ($$$) High-End

Art and design students often create some of the most inventive product designs around. The only problem is that it can be difficult for those students to get their products into the hands of consumers. New e-commerce site Vespoe is solving that problem. More

When your kids outgrow their small activity tables, what's next? For Helen's twin girls it was a bright, full-sized desk that accommodates the two of them with room to grow into. More

If you have small kids, you probably have a small table and chairs set. (And, chances are, you got it at IKEA for around $20). If you're looking to customize yours and make it your own, you don't have to go far for inspiration, as this is one of the most popular makeovers around. Here are ten examples to get you started.

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A dedicated space for kids to play with LEGOS is the equivalent of an enthusiastic home chef having a marble countertop set at the perfect height for rolling dough. Sure, you don't really need it, but it would be kinda nice, wouldn't it? Here is a homemade LEGO table that will not only keep the pieces off of the floor but will keep the kids entertained for hours. More

One of the best ways to think about IKEA furniture is as a blank slate. IKEA brings the functionality and affordability and you bring the personality. Julia bought this LÄTT table and chairs for her daughter Greta's first birthday - almost a year later she decided it was time to bring them to life. More

Table & Chairs by Chase & Tag
• $250
• Chase & Tag

Jason Dupin made some furniture for his toddler son and thought there might be other parents looking for modern, kid-sized furniture made by hand in the USA. I bet he's right. This design is also smart for small rooms as the stools tuck all the way under the table when not in use. Made in Kentucky, they're shipped flat and assembled in "less than 2 minutes." More stools can be bought separately if you like.