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From a striking geometric number to a small, timeless camel leather couch. Whether you?re furniture-hunting for a studio apartment or looking to fill an empty corner in a larger living room, a love seat or small sofa can fulfill the Goldilocksian ideal of the just-right size. Of course, as with any kind of furniture, there are more options than you could ever scroll through online, so to hear about some standout love seats, we questioned interior designers (and the home-fashion director of Bloomingdale?s) on their favorites. Below, everything from a striking geometric number to a small, timeless camel leather couch.

If you?re looking for something that will fit in well with mid-century furniture, consider this CB2 love seat, which comes recommended by Decorist designer Paris Scott. ?I LOVE this love seat; it?s modern, sleek, and inviting,? she says. ?Its elegant profile has deep seats and slightly tilted back cushions, making it a great piece for lounging.? Its narrow legs give this love seat a small footprint, making it work well in smaller spaces, and it is available in a wide range of upholsteries, from various velvets to more casual knit weaves.
A similarly minimalist option comes recommended by Heather Goerzen, who works in creative and design at Havenly. ?When trying to achieve a Scandinavian simplicity, I tend toward clean lines, soft gray tones, and a solid wood frame,? Goerzen says. She told us the Nord mixes we...