diff --git a/vector/src/main/java/im/vector/riotredesign/features/home/room/detail/timeline/item/AEventItemBase.kt b/vector/src/main/java/im/vector/riotredesign/features/home/room/detail/timeline/item/AEventItemBase.kt
index ab09d8af..ad7d55d2 100644
--- a/vector/src/main/java/im/vector/riotredesign/features/home/room/detail/timeline/item/AEventItemBase.kt
+++ b/vector/src/main/java/im/vector/riotredesign/features/home/room/detail/timeline/item/AEventItemBase.kt
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ import im.vector.riotredesign.core.epoxy.VectorEpoxyModel
 
 abstract class AEventItemBase<H : AEventItemBase.BaseHolder> : VectorEpoxyModel<H>() {
 
-    var avatarStyle: AvatarStyle = Companion.AvatarStyle.MEDIUM
+    var avatarStyle: AvatarStyle = Companion.AvatarStyle.SMALL
 
     override fun bind(holder: H) {
         super.bind(holder)