Ashley Tisdale Made This Mid-Century Bathroom Trend Feel So Modern

Although her interiors feel fresh and modern, Ashley Tisdale leans heavily on vintage pieces to give her Los Angeles abode a grounded and lived-in appearance — be it an antique-inspired crystal chandelier, worn-in mid-century leather armchairs, or even weathered garden plant pots.

Late last year, the 40-year-old actor and her family moved into a new home near the beach, which she renovated under her design firm Frenshe Interiors. Taking to Instagram, Tisdale revealed she drew inspiration for her bathroom from a controversial mid-century modern trend — the bubblegum pink bathroom.

In a post shared last month, Tisdale shared snapshots of her year with fans, including a charming peek inside her brand-new bathroom. The shower is tiled in a classic, bright-pink zellige, which reflects off the white bathtub, creating a color-drenched effect. 

Frenshe Interiors shared another Instagram post, proving that the bathroom isn’t entirely pink — the walls are paneled in wood, and the countertop is a green-hued natural stone with pink veining. But like the bathrooms of yore, Tisdale did opt for a matching pink sink basin (as well as pink towels!).

Pink bathrooms became all the rage in postwar America, as did other bright colors like powder blue, pale yellow, and minty green. In fact, 5 million of the 20 million new homes built between 1946 and 1966 had a bubblegum bathroom installed. This is likely a trend started by former first lady Mamie Eisenhower, who loved the color so much that she used it to decorate most of the White House’s private quarters.

Pink with hints of black and chrome were the most popular combinations, but Tisdale has taken a fresher angle on the color by pairing her pink with warm wood tones and brass fixtures. This creates a more muted, spa-like feel compared with the kitschy vibe that classic pink bathrooms bring to the function.

It’s feminine, whimsical, and rooted in nostalgia in all the right ways. If you’re taking a page from Tisdale’s design book, the cotton candy pink bathroom may be coming back for round two.