Living in a small space often means giving up a dining table in favor of extra floor space for other furniture. Thanks to a crop of height adjustable coffee and side tables, you're no longer forced to eat with your plate balanced precariously on your lap. 

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X marks the spot — for dining. We love the look of a good cross beam dining table. And clearly we're not alone. We've seen a lot of this design, in a range of price points, in our travels around the web. These are 10 favorites...

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Furniture designer Cameron Helvey cites Japanese design as an influence on his aesthetic. And, in fact, with the simplicty and minimalism of his designs, it's easy to see that influence in his collection. The San Diego native sat down with us to discuss his designs and influences in our latest Meet the Maker post.

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Rope wrapped table at Drexel Heritage. Updated organic modernism. 

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With an appreciation for Scandinavian design, Andrew Moe designs and creates simple, elegant furniture. That he also designs with the small space in mind makes his furniture even more appealing to us here at Apartment Therapy. A recent transplant to Portland, Andrew recently sat down to answer our Meet the Maker survey. 

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Following a 25 year career creating living environments, formerly painting furniture, fabric and walls for interior designers, Andrea Lewing Wendel is moving on to the next chapter of her life -- as a furniture designer. Under the design name Andi Le, Andrea creates furniture that is inspired by nature. She chatted with us about inspiration, design idols and more in our latest Meet the Maker profile. 

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Michael Shaikin, owner of Ottawa-based The Modern Shop, wants to bring a fresh take on modern design to Canada. As the former owner of a vintage resell shop, Michael certainly has the retail chops for this venture. And with an eye for great designs from Europe and the US, he has style covered, too.

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A fourth-generation builder, Mark Jupiter was practically born into woodworking. However, it was Mark's first professional experience designing and building a timber frame home in the Catskills that Mark really gleaned his skill set. Today he uses those skills to create handmade furniture using reclaimed materials. 

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Figuring out ways to use furniture in new places makes spaces infinitely more interesting, and potentially more functional as well. Thinking this way opens up an entire world of furniture, including affordable vintage finds. A perfect example: Matthew Kowles cleverly layers old and new desks in his New York apartment. Not only does it look amazing, but it solves a pesky storage issue as well. Here are a few more ideas for mixing it up at home: More