450 Square Feet, DIY Decor, Caribbean Roots & 36 Countries: Jennelle’s Home Is a Vibe
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Name: Jennelle Mendes Location: NYC Size: 450 Square Feet Type of Home: Apartment Producer: Vixon John Videographers: Fahnon Bennett @FahnonBennett & Vixon John @vixonjohn9279 Editor: Fahnon Bennett Executive Producer: Karis Danish Step inside Jennelle Mendes’ 450-square-foot Brooklyn apartment and discover a space that’s bold, cozy, and completely personalized. In this Apartment Therapy home tour, Jennelle, an event planner and world traveler, shows how she’s infused her small apartment with Caribbean heritage, DIY creativity, and travel finds from 36+ countries. From a shoe rack-turned-bar to dollar store DIY lighting, this space proves that personality beats square footage every time. It’s full of clever storage, custom artwork, and a few surprise curbside finds that feel like designer pieces. 🎨 What You’ll See: A gallery-wall entryway with art from Bali, Jamaica & NYC streets A multifunctional bar cabinet doubling as a shoe rack A cozy, plant-filled bedroom with DIY lighting & privacy curtains A Caribbean-inspired kitchen with MoMA glassware How she makes small-space storage feel beautiful and intentional 🛠️ Plus: Don’t miss Jennelle’s genius $8 DIY lamp hack, her dollar store "window upgrade", and the advice she’d give her younger self after 7 years in NYC. 📍 Brooklyn, NY | 450 sq ft 🏠 Featuring: Jennelle Mendes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennellemichelle/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennellemichelle?lang=en CHECK OUT THE FULL TOUR AT APARTMENT THERAPY https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/zero-closet-nyc-rental-apartment-37503082 Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Jennelle’s Brooklyn Apartment 00:14 - The Entryway: Gallery Wall + Shoe Storage Hack 01:01 - Personal Decor from Travel and Heritage 02:15 - DIY Art and Bar Cabinet Setup 03:00 - Living Room: Scandinavian-Eclectic Meets Caribbean Vibes 04:45 - Sourcing Furniture on a Budget (Facebook & Street Finds) 05:50 - Travel-Inspired Decor & Personal Touches 06:45 - Media Console & Display Storage 07:30 - Work-From-Home Setup with Standing Desk 08:20 - Cozy Bedroom Tour + DIY Lighting Hack 10:00 - Small-Space Storage & Dual-Purpose Decor 11:18 - Caribbean-Inspired Kitchen + MoMA Glassware 12:54 - Bathroom Details & Cozy Touches 13:22 - What Home Means to Jennelle ABOUT APARTMENT THERAPY Inspiring and helping everyone to live happy, healthy lives at home. https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ MORE FROM APARTMENT THERAPY Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/apartmenttherapy?sub_confirmation=1 Join us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@apartmenttherapy?lang=en Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apartmenttherapy/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apartmenttherapy/