It Was the Beautiful Bathroom That Sold This Renter on Her 415-Square-Foot Queens Studio
It was the bathroom that sold Jhenene on renting this small, 415-square-foot Queens studio apartment. “I have never had a bathroom this nice in my life!” she begins. “I literally love it so much that sometimes I just walk in the bathroom and sit for no reason. I know it might sound silly to pick an apartment because of its bathroom, but finding an apartment with a decent bathroom is really difficult in New York. There are a lot of prewar buildings here, and sadly many owners/landlords don’t like to spend money renovating bathrooms because it can get pricey, so it’s actually common to have bathrooms that are a bit outdated, and in some cases worn-down, so I feel blessed to have a beautiful bathroom.”
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The bathroom isn’t the only beautiful thing in Jhenene’s home, which she’s rented for about two months. This “content creator with a 9-5” had outgrown her previous apartment, a 600-square-foot studio, and looked for about a year before finding this space, which Jhenene thinks feels much larger, thanks to all the natural light.
But Jhenene hasn’t let the small apartment size limit her decor style. “I’ve always been a maximalist,” she begins. “My motto is ‘more is more.’ I just love little tchotchkes, and if it’s gold and glam that’s even better. I like to have balance, but when a space is too minimalistic it feels cold to me. I love feeling warmth! I don’t want my place to feel like a museum; I want people to come in and feel like they are in a safe space. I want it to be a vibe!”
Another thing Jhenene doesn’t limit herself to is small furniture. “Don’t be afraid of putting full-size furniture in your tiny space,” she advises. “When I first moved into this apartment I thought I would need to downsize my bed and chairs, as I was working with less square footage. I’m honestly so glad I followed my gut and went with regular-size furniture. Sometimes if you go too small it can make your space feel more cramped.”
Resources
LIVING AREA
- Gabriola loveseat — Article
- Kayra ivory bed — Article
- Media console — Amazon
- Arch mirror — Wayfair
- Candles — Forvr Mood
Thanks, Jhenene!
This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.
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