Unless you have a classic six or a luxury loft, stylish home dining is hard to pull off in New York. If you’re short on both space and money, the solution is Ikea’s Docksta dining table.

Lisa Herland, a realtor and design blogger, said her daughter found an old Ikea Docksta table, which retails for $179, at a thrift store that was in need of a major upgrade.

Products like Ikea's simple white plates or pared-down dressers are affordable basics that you can build your own ... Docksta table ($199) Docksta table. From. $199. $199 at ikea.com. Ikea. Pokal ...