Kendall Jenner has incorporated striking turquoise and orange oversized prints into the narrow hall of her Los Angeles home. The artwork, created by artist Barbara Kruger, serves as a vibrant transition between rooms. Experts highlight hallways as ideal spaces for experimental decor choices.
Kendall Jenner's residences typically showcase rustic charm, mixed materials, and earthy color palettes. However, in the narrow hallway of her Los Angeles home, she has installed bold wall art consisting of bright turquoise and orange oversized prints titled "Good and Evil" by artist Barbara Kruger, sourced from Guy Hepner. This choice provides a visual reset for the eye as it moves between rooms, functioning as a transitional element in a space meant for passing through rather than lingering.
The artwork contrasts with the home's overall style, adding an unexpected statement. A farmhouse-style wooden bench complements the contemporary pieces while maintaining a rustic thread. Kendall Jenner pairs this with a vintage runner in a subdued palette and black wooden flooring, which enhances the gallery-like effect against white walls.
Interior design experts endorse such bold approaches in hallways. Louie Drehmer, Founder of Art & See, notes that hallways allow for braver choices than living rooms, as transitional spaces where bold elements add character without overwhelming main areas. Kathryn Nelson, Founder and Principal Designer at Kathryn Nelson Design, describes a long hallway as an opportunity to create a curated visual journey, encouraging larger-scale artwork or series with strong color themes on neutral walls to introduce energy and movement.
On scale, Drehmer advises aiming for artwork that covers about 60–75% of a bare wall area or three-quarters the width of furniture below a console. Ayhan Erdogan, Co-Founder of XWALLX, suggests using big, bold art on white or neutral walls for a curated gallery backdrop, favoring fewer large pieces over many small ones. For color, Drehmer recommends limiting punchy palettes to one or two saturated hues, echoed intentionally in items like cushions or runners.
Jordan Connelly, an artist and designer based in South Carolina, adds that a bold piece or vibrant palette can transform a simple hallway into something memorable. Mixing styles, such as modern art in a classic space, creates striking design moments. Experts emphasize that hallways permit experimentation, allowing personal style to shine without strict adherence to conventional rules.
