How Kendall Jenner Is Embracing the Grandma Chic Trend in Her New Country House
Kendall Jenner is ditching her fancy Hollywood digs for something that feels a lot more country. The second-youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan recently shared an update about a new house she’s building—dubbed her ‘getaway house’—and it’s full of this year’s trending granny-chic decor. Her pivot into grandma-chic style comes as no surprise, as the starlet has been vocal over the years about her appreciation for a slower pace of life. (She’s also a self-admitted horse girl, so her slide into country interiors seems more natural than you might assume.) While we don’t know much about the project, we do know that Kendall enlisted designer Heidi Caillier—whose work has appeared in multiple issues of Country Living over the years—to help bring her vision to life. The celebrated Seattle-based designer has a knack for transforming spaces with layers of patterned textiles, rich, earthy colors, and lots of antiques. Kendall’s new-build home appears to be set amongst a swath of pine trees and leans much more country than her antiques-filled Spanish-style home in Los Angeles. Below, we’re sharing a behind-the-scenes look of the project that Kendall claims is near completion! ExteriorKendall Jenner/InstagramThe exterior of Kendall’s home features wood siding and soaring paned windows. In this snap, she shares that the home will be the first home she’s built from the “ground up.” KitchenKendall Jenner/InstagramIn Kendall’s new kitchen, trendy dark wood cabinetry feels in keeping with the home’s rustic aesthetic, while a frenetic black-and-white stone countertop extends up the wall, lending a more contemporary feel. A simple, yet shapely white vent hood appears to be plaster, evoking the Spanish-style of her Los Angeles bungalow. The five-burner, dusty blue Lacanche range and checkered red-and-white floor tiles add fun pops of color.Related StoriesLiving RoomKendall Jenner/InstagramKendall Jenner/InstagramThe light and bright main living area features crisp white wood-paneled walls accented with happily worn wood beams. The Grandmillennial-approved ruffled chintz sofa adds an elegant, ladylike feel to the space. Behind the sofa, a collection of vintage art crowns the (likely custom or vintage) Gibson piano while an upholstered piano bench adds another layer of pattern. Powder RoomKendall Jenner/InstagramIt seems Kendall has been keeping up with this year’s biggest color trends. In the powder bath, a butter yellow toilet feels happily retro when paired with trending-again wood walls. A floral café curtain in a bright red helps liven up the bathroom. Related StoriesBedroomKendall Jenner/InstagramIn a bedroom, Kendall opted for an inset wardrobe, complete with curtained doors that match the room’s wallpaper, proving pattern-on-pattern decorating can look fresh rather than fussy. The mix-and-match approach to the hardware enhances the new-build’s been-around-forever character. Bathroom Kendall Jenner/Instagram Just beyond the bedroom’s built-in, the bathroom features bold green paint in what appears to be a glossy finish. Textured tile on the floor brings a humble feel to the otherwise luxe space. Related StoriesGuest RoomKendall Jenner/InstagramKendall and Heidi keep the old-school charm going in the guest bedroom with built-in paneled bed nooks painted a relaxing green-gray. Daring textile choices feel totally grandma-approved thanks to their classic motifs. Additional BathroomsKendall Jenner/InstagramKendall Jenner/InstagramThe rest of the snapshots Kendall shared showcase collections of tiled rooms, which we’re assuming will be bathrooms. Interesting architectural choices and a smattering of color keep these spaces feeling anything but boring. Stay tuned for more updates! Related StoriesAnna LoganSenior Homes & Style EditorAnna Logan is the Senior Homes & Style Editor at Country Living, where she has been covering all things home design, including sharing exclusive looks at beautifully designed country kitchens, producing home features, writing everything from timely trend reports on the latest viral aesthetic to expert-driven explainers on must-read topics, and rounding up pretty much everything you’ve ever wanted to know about paint, since 2021. Anna has spent the last seven years covering every aspect of the design industry, previously having written for Traditional Home, One Kings Lane, House Beautiful, and Frederic. She holds a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia. When she’s not working, Anna can either be found digging around her flower garden or through the dusty shelves of an antique shop. Follow her adventures, or, more importantly, those of her three-year-old Maltese and official Country Living Pet Lab tester, Teddy, on Instagram.