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!”
Keep reading to learn more about Ogbuago’s favorite nursery find, her happiest memories in the space, and more.
Biophilic, boho-esque, with hints of color
My vintage radio. I found it on my last antiquing adventure while heavily pregnant with Baby. It was worth the swollen ankles after browsing for hours!
I've told quite a few about it already. It’s beautifully designed and its wheels make it wonderfully portable. The fact it grows with Baby is the icing on the cake.
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Arches Rug
The Wave Crib
Arches Crib Sheet Set
Too many to name! But some of my favorites are watching my three year old interact with Baby. Watching his face light up to her enthusiastic greeting every morning made every sleepless night worth it.
By reminding myself on a daily basis that I’m just one person and I can’t do it all. Accepting help, delegating, and outsourcing, has become my mantra. Also, leaning into the little things that I do for just myself and no one else—a quiet walk, getting my brows threaded, and quietly enjoying a chapter or two of an immersive sci-fi novel.
Photography by Kelsey Rose Photo
