I Asked a Floral Designer How to Copy Kendall Jenner's Breathtaking Flower Arrangements – And I Can't Believe How Easy it Was

Looking through Architectural Digest’s feature on Kendall Jenner’s mountain home, my first thought was, “Wow, this place looks absolutely breathtaking with just the right amount of quirky details.” But, my next thought, as a gardener myself, was, “Wow, and a bouquet of flowers in every room!” It was a quiet detail that totally stole the show.

Kendall told the magazine, “I’m not a bare-bones type of girl. I love color, and I love pattern.” From a large vase filled with crisp white hydrangeas to smaller, more thoughtfully placed arrangements throughout the space, the overall effect was absolutely worthy of being photographed. It wasn’t fussy or overdone and was a total masterclass in how flowers can elevate a home without turning into a florist’s shop.

The secret, I realized, isn’t having endless bouquets. It's actually all about cohesion and restraint. Here’s how to recreate a Kendall Jenner-approved editorial look in your own home, without needing an interior designer.

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Think Cohesion, Not One-Off Bouquets

One of the biggest takeaways from Kendall’s mountain home is that floral arrangements aren’t just randomly placed, but that they should talk to each other. They don’t compete like siblings sharing a bedroom.

According to designer and floral expert Ariella Chezar, who runs www.ariellachezar.com, “The easiest and most consistently achievable approach is single-element arrangements. The beauty of these is that they aren’t complicated for a lay person and that they pack a punch – no matter the flowers/greenery/branches that are used.”

Single-variety arrangements might sound boring, but they create instant cohesion; from a vase full of hydrangeas to tulips and even just branches. Repeat the same flower or color palette in different rooms, and your home will feel more styled rather than scattered and disorganized.

While it can be tough to find fresh cut flowers at this time of year (especially good ones), Trader Joe’s has some great finds that last over a week, especially these hydrangeas. Be sure to add them to your list next time you go!

Choose the Right Scale for Each Room

Where many people make mistakes in doing floral arrangements in general, but especially for an entire home is scale. What looks lush on a dining table can feel like too much on a smaller coffee table or even invisible in an entryway.

Chezar says, “Coffee table arrangements need to be low and wide, entryways taller and branchier. Dining tables can take a range of different type arrangements… lush and low, or tall – if it’s just for a photo.”

Translation:

• Entryways: Tall branches or long-stemmed flowers in larger vases
• Dining tables: Low arrangements or a variety of smaller bud vases
• Bedside tables: Simple, minimal stems that won’t crowd the room

Target has a great variety of versatile, neutral colored vases that are perfect for styling. This hand-painted vase has great character, while this one holds up with heavier branches.

Work Tonally for a Sophisticated Look

Kendall Jenner’s floral arrangements are small and lean more towards calm colors – lots of whites, creams, and soft greens with pops of color here and there. That’s no accident.

Chezar says, “Work tonally – layer tone on tone. Combining too many contrasting colors pretty much never works unless you are an accomplished designer.”

Stick to one main color family, and when you want to vary it up, change the shades and textures instead. For example, white flowers paired with shiny green foliage or woody branches that look timeless rather than boring.

For some subtle texture without adding more brightness, Amazon has some great dried eucalyptus branches that will also give your home a nice, airy scent. Try these for some subtle color, or if you prefer the natural green, try these.

Avoid Common Styling Mistakes

Even the most gorgeous flowers can look dated if they aren’t styled right. According to Chezar, “Boring filler foliages are a big mistake, and combining too many colors. It’s also not great to use out-of-season flowers – seasonal flowers always look right.”

Skip the overused fillers, such as baby’s breath. Choose greenery with character like olive branches, camellia leaves, or even citrus stems when they’re in season.

Keep Arrangements Fresh Longer

Nothing ruins an eye-catching floral arrangement faster than drooping blooms. Luckily, cut flower longevity comes down to just a few simple habits, according to Chezar. She says, “Be sure there is no foliage in the water. Foliage rots quickly and brings bacteria to the vase… Start with a very clean vase – no soap residue!”

Also, use sharp shears to trim the stems. These shears from Walmart are a great pick. Be sure to change the water at least every two days and keep the arrangements away from direct heat sources, such as fireplaces or bright sunlight.

Elegant, Intentional, and Totally Livable

Kendall Jenner’s mountain home proves that flowers don’t need to be dramatic and large to have an impact. Simple choices repeated thoughtfully create a space that feels well-designed.

Kendall added, “I felt like there was a lot less pressure because it’s a secondary home. It was really fun for my creative side to just be like, you know what? I’m just gonna go for it and do things differently here.”