Kendall Jenner's Wall Art is Your Sign to Go Big, Bright, and Brave in This Neglected Part of Your Home – it Makes Maximum Impact in a Narrow Space

Don't forget your hall – it's the perfect transitional space to experiment with color, scale, and style

Kendall Jenner
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Kendall Jenner's homes are full of rustic charm, mixed materials and earthy palettes, which is why I was a little taken aback to see the bold choice of wall art in her narrow hall.

The bright turquoise and orange oversized prints are the first thing to catch the eye. However, instead of being jarring, they are in fact a clever way of re-adjusting the eye between rooms – a palate cleanser of sorts, and an opportunity to have fun in a space that's purely for passing through, rather than lingering in.

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Contrary to what you might think, being a small, narrow space, a hall is a perfect place for being experimental with art. Louie Drehmer, Founder of Art & See explains: 'Hallways are a smart place to be braver than you might be in a living room, precisely because the space is transitional and bold choices register quickly and add character, without overwhelming a main living area.'

Kathryn Nelson, Founder and Principal Designer at Kathryn Nelson Design agrees: 'A long hallway is a wonderful opportunity to create a curated visual journey through the home. We often encourage clients to be a bit bolder here, especially if the walls are neutral, because larger-scale artwork or a series with a strong color theme can bring energy and movement to what might otherwise feel like a pass-through space.'

As hallway decor ideas go, hanging art really is one of the quickest and simplest ways to make an impact, but just because it's a narrow space, doesn't mean you have to go small. Look at the size of Kendall Jenner's pieces for inspiration. They might be beautifully framed by those architectural arches, but you don't need a mansion-sized home to go big with art.

'Scale tends to need more confidence in a corridor,' says Louie. 'Small frames can look busy when repeated along a long wall. As a guide, aim for artwork that’s around 60–75% of a bare wall area, or about 3/4 the width of the furniture beneath if you’re hanging over a console.'

For maximum impact, you might decide to keep the rest of your decor neutral for a gallery-style effect. Ayhan Erdogan, Co-Founder of mural and wall art retailer, XWALLX explains: 'big, bold art absolutely works on white or neutral walls, because the negative space becomes a gallery backdrop. Go larger with fewer pieces rather than opting for many small ones; it looks more curated and less cluttered.' The same applies, with Kendall Jenner's dark wood-panelled flooring.

And when it comes to color, there are really no holds barred in terms of how bright you want to go, but it's always better to stick to a consistent palette of two or three key colors, like Kendall Jenner's turquoise-and-orange combination. Louie adds: 'With color, it helps to limit the artwork’s punchy palette to one or two saturated hues, then anchor those with small echoes elsewhere, like a cushion on a bench, a ceramic piece on a console, or a runner detail, repeated twice so it feels intentional.'

Artist and designer, based in South Carolina, Jordan Connelly agrees. 'A bold piece or vibrant palette can completely transform a simple hallway and turn it into something memorable,' and this also goes for mixing styles of art and architecture. 'An unexpected contrast can be really beautiful. A modern piece in a traditional home, or a bold contemporary artwork in a classic hallway, can create a memorable design moment.'

So, enjoy this chance to be brave and experimental, as the usual rules go out of the window when it comes to hanging art in a hall – just be sure to let your personality shine through by picking pieces that you love.


Once you've chosen the pieces for your hall, knowing how to hang art without damaging your walls is crucial. Read our tips and go big and bold as you dare.

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Katrina Harper-Lewis
Head of Living

Katrina is Head of Living at Homes & Gardens, covering hosting and entertaining, seasonal styling ideas, sleep and wellbeing, along with a highly experienced team of writers and reviewers. With more than 15 years' experience in lifestyle content, Katrina was previously an editor at luxury lifestyle platform, Muddy Stilettos, has been a features writer at Sainsbury's magazine and has also written for a wealth of other food and lifestyle titles including Ideal Home, Waitrose Food, John Lewis' Edition and The Home Page. Katrina is passionate about heritage style and lives in a 100-year old cottage in rural Hertfordshire, where she enjoys finding creative ways to live and host stylishly.