I like to layer in patterns, colorful art, and dark paint colors and create a small space layered with stories and character.” For Webster, this often starts with choosing a statement sofa.

Rubin says it’s not only important to avoid furnishing a small space with bulky items, but to also not overcrowd a room with too many pieces. “I’d probably opt for a sofa over a sectional ...

But, “the reality is that babies start out very small and don’t need very ... shelving and a larger corner cabinet, the space had just enough room to comfortably fit a regular sized crib ...