As one of the world's most influential supermodels, Kendall Jenner has long been a familiar presence on international runways and in leading fashion campaigns. Born into the renowned Kardashian Jenner family in the United States, she has amassed an estimated fortune of tens of millions of dollars and has consistently ranked among the highest-paid models in the world for several consecutive years.
Yet behind a life shaped by media attention, constant travel, and the relentless pace of Hollywood, what Kendall sought was not extravagance. When she began creating her home in Los Angeles, her ambition was far simpler: a place quiet enough to retreat from the outside world and reconnect with a slower rhythm of life.
This was also what surprised the design team of Kathleen and Tommy Clements, together with interior designer Waldo Fernandez. Rather than envisioning the glamorous interiors often associated with a world famous supermodel, Kendall was drawn to qualities that felt natural, authentic, and deeply personal. The result is a home that brings the atmosphere of a private retreat into the heart of Los Angeles.
From the moment she first stepped inside, Kendall was drawn to the sense of calm the house offered. Its Spanish Revival architecture, combined with the warmth of California farmhouse living, created an atmosphere that felt intimate, relaxed, and removed from the energy of the city.
Rather than altering the home's original structure, she chose to preserve much of its architectural character. The interventions focused primarily on interiors and functionality, allowing the house to reflect her lifestyle and personality more closely. This respect for the existing architecture lends the home a rare sense of authenticity, as though every element has belonged there all along.
Stepping into the main living spaces, the first impression is one of warmth and materiality. Wood, linen, handwoven textiles, and timeworn finishes appear throughout the interiors, while a palette of earthy tones creates an atmosphere that feels both intimate and restorative.
At the centre of the living room, a fireplace anchors a collection of generously scaled sofas layered with richly textured vintage fabrics. Rather than pursuing a sense of perfection or visual display, the space is designed to encourage gathering, conversation, and the quiet rituals of everyday life. Perhaps this is what gives the home its distinctive character: it feels genuinely lived in, rather than carefully staged.
Adjacent to the living room, the kitchen offers one of the clearest expressions of the home’s philosophy. Simple yet thoughtfully arranged, the space encourages everyday rituals such as cooking, sharing meals, and spending time with family and friends.
For Kendall, it has become one of the areas where she spends the most time since moving in. Interestingly, the space itself has helped shape new routines, turning ordinary daily activities into meaningful moments of living. In this way, the home does more than provide shelter; it quietly influences how time is experienced and enjoyed.
Set against a backdrop of restrained colours and natural materials, art becomes an important emotional layer within the home. At the entrance, a light installation by James Turrell introduces a mesmerising play of shifting colours, creating an immersive visual experience. Throughout the interiors, works by Barbara Kruger, Richard Prince, Raymond Pettibon, and Sterling Ruby bring character, energy, and a distinctly personal dimension to the space.
Yet the most meaningful elements are not necessarily the celebrated artworks. In the bedroom, a pair of eighteenth century Italian doors, which had accompanied Kendall throughout different family homes during her childhood, have been carefully incorporated into the new interior. More than decorative objects, they serve as fragments of memory, lending the space an emotional depth that no newly acquired piece could ever replicate.
What makes Kendall Jenner’s home truly distinctive is not its scale or the value of its furnishings. Its greatest quality lies in the feeling it evokes: a sense of privacy, calm, and the ability to step away from the constant pace of life beyond its walls.
From its Mediterranean inspired architecture and emotionally resonant natural materials to an art collection shaped by intuition and objects that carry childhood memories, every element serves a common purpose: to create a space quiet enough to allow life to slow down.
For Kendall, this house is more than a place to live. It is a pause amid a life defined by constant travel, fashion shows, and the unrelenting attention of the public eye. It is where she can devote time to simple pleasures such as cooking, listening to music, gathering with friends, or simply enjoying moments of solitude.
Perhaps this is why the home’s greatest appeal does not lie in the glamour often associated with celebrity living. Instead, it comes from the authenticity of the space itself. After all, beyond the roles we play and the achievements we pursue, what many people ultimately seek is a place peaceful enough to leave the outside world behind and return to themselves.
Source: Architectural Digest
