Chinny Ogbuagu, a marketer for a large tech company, welcomed her second little one and quickly mastered setting up a spot for Baby while working with minimal space (just 50 square feet, to be exact!). “It’s basically a nook next to our bed with a vanity/working area right next to it,” Ogbuago says of her newborn’s sleep area. “Yes, you become a pro at maximizing your living space living in NYC!” 

Her secret? Small, multi-purpose pieces and a bit of greenery. “My design approach centered around adapting the space so it could be transformed to fit our needs as and when needed, yet, still feel special and cozy for Baby,” Ogbuago explains. “I learned compact, well-designed furniture is worth every penny and plants make everything look and feel better!”