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Since I\u2019ve lived in New York<\/a>, my apartments<\/a> have never had a \u201cthird room.\u201d It\u2019s always been just my bedroom, which was tiny, and my living room, which was also tiny. However, I recently moved into a two-bedroom spot with my girlfriend, and I finally have that coveted third space \u2014 and let me be the first to tell you, it rocks. We decided it was going to be a dining room<\/a>, and while that might seem like a given for a lot of people, it\u2019s totally new to me. The idea of having a place to eat meals that isn\u2019t on the couch, hunched over the coffee table in front of the TV, is killer. I had already purchased some chairs from IKEA, so all that was left was selecting a dining room table.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n A few of my rowdy friends have yet to settle down, so I needed a piece of dining room furniture that would be able to hold up against spilled drinks, hot coffee circles, and errant scratches. And (despite my palatial, 600-square-foot apartment), my table couldn\u2019t be too <\/em>big, or it\u2019d block the walkway into my living room. So, I settled on a circular table that I could tuck into the corner of my would-be dining room \u2014 the only issue was that most of the models that I was looking through were either a) too expensive, or b) too big and heavy to lug up my two-story walk-up. Thankfully, I stumbled upon The Round Dining Table<\/a> from Levity, my Goldilocks piece.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n This piece fit my apartment\u2019s aesthetic perfectly, and checked off all of my boxes in terms of durability, look, and size. It comes in two finishes, Walnut and White Oak, both of which are inoffensive and easy to pair. I went with Walnut to match some of my other furniture, and I\u2019m glad I did. The piece is inspired by mid-century designs, and rounded corners, long lines, and tapered legs come together to form a modern silhouette. The table<\/a> is made with high-quality materials that feel sturdy, including a solid ashwood frame and an oak veneer, and setup was \u2014 honestly \u2014 a breeze. It\u2019s just four legs that attach to the tabletop with some bolts, and they throw in an Allen key, so there\u2019s no extra tools required.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The coolest part of the table<\/a>, though, is that it comes with a Life-Proof coating that protects against heat, water, and \u201cgame night messes.\u201d Basically, Levity says that you don\u2019t have to worry about sweaty glasses of ice water and their inevitable water-rings; you can place hot plates and bowls right on the table; and there\u2019s no need for placemats. If you\u2019re thinking that sounds too good to be true, you\u2019re not alone \u2014 I had to test it out for myself to become a believer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Because the brand assured me that game night messes would be no match for the Life-Proof coating, I decided to throw one. While I didn\u2019t really<\/em> think it was beer-proof and scratch-resistant, I told my friends not to worry about coasters, and after a night of UNO, Cards Against Humanity, too many shaken-up Presidentes \u2014 and too few coasters \u2014 I thought I had done enough damage to be in dire straights for writing this article. The next morning, however, when I wiped off all of the crusted-on pizza sauce and beer foam, I was greeted with the exact same shiny, walnut finish that greeted me when I first opened the box. And, while I probably wouldn\u2019t throw it down a flight of stairs, whack it with an icepick, or burn it with a lighter, I have to say, the Life-Proof coating is pretty darn tough.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n So, if you\u2019re in the market for a gorgeous dining room table that\u2019s easy to set up, built to last, and won\u2019t immediately get wrecked after you, your kids, or your careless buddies have their way with it, look no further than The Round Dining Table<\/a> from Levity.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n