The Evolution of Kendall Jenner’s Home Style: From Warm Minimalism to “Grandma-Chic” Maximalist Confidence
If you watch Kendall Jenner’s Architectural Digest Open Door tours back-to-back, you’re basically watching a design identity scale in real time—from quiet, earthy restraint to pattern-forward, personality-led comfort. And the best part? The evolution isn’t random. It’s a coherent design trajectory that a lot of modern homeowners are heading toward right now.
Phase 1: The L.A. Hideaway Era = “Calm, Collected, Architectural”
Her earlier L.A. home tour (the one that put her interiors on the map) was built on a clear strategy: let the architecture and materials do the talking. She worked with Kathleen & Tommy Clements and Waldo Fernandez, and the result was a grounded mix of warm organic textures, earthy tones, and art as a statement anchor—including a signature James Turrell wall piece moment that instantly signals: this is curated, not decorated.
What this era communicated:
“I want my home to feel serene and private.”
“Luxury = restraint + craft.”
“Mood is built through texture (plaster, woods, vintage textiles), not trends.”
Phase 2: The Christmas Tour = “Nostalgia + Naturalism, Without Breaking the Base”
When AD came back for the holiday version, the design language didn’t change—it layered. The holiday styling leaned into natural, organic decor (pinecones/acorns vibe), with a strong throughline of vintage inspiration, plus the polish of bringing in the family’s go-to florist, Jeff Leatham.
This is the move most people miss: seasonal styling works when your base home is already cohesive. You’re not reinventing the room—you’re adding a temporary storyline.
What this era communicated:
“My home is a container for memories.”
“Decor can be elevated without being loud.”
“Cohesion beats quantity.”
Phase 3: The Mountain Getaway = “Grandma-Chic, Pattern, and Play”
Fast forward to the newest tour: a ground-up mountain home that she describes as pushing her limits—and it reads exactly like that in the best way. Designed with architect Kirby Lee and interior designer Heidi Caillier, this house is a pivot into color, pattern, and charming eccentricity: florals, graphics, checkerboard moments, and bolder fixtures (yes, even a blue Lacanche range).
It’s still cozy. Still collected. But now it’s more expressive, more “I’m designing for joy and togetherness,” not just calm. The vibe shift is intentional: a mountain house doesn’t have to perform as “minimal.” It can be layered, playful, and emotionally warm.
What this era communicated:
“I’m designing for community, not just aesthetics.”
“Pattern is a lifestyle, not an accent.”
“Comfort is the new status symbol.”
The Real Design Lesson: Style Evolves When Your Life Evolves
This isn’t just “she used more color.” It’s a mindset upgrade:
From: visual calm as the primary goal
To: emotional warmth + personality as the primary goal
And that’s a very 2025 design story: people are moving away from perfection and into spaces that feel lived-in, story-driven, and durable—without losing taste level.
Want This Kind of Style Evolution in Your Own Space?
At Fivetwenty Design Studio, we don’t just “make it pretty.” We build a design direction you can scale—so your home can evolve with you (new season, new chapter, new priorities) without losing cohesion.