Sarah Paulson's Bathroom Hardware Unlocks Sleek Interiors

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A bathroom color can only take you so far; it's the hardware that really makes it pop. All signs point to the idea that chrome is coming back, and for proof of how chic it can look, Sarah Paulson's bathroom is the perfect place to start.

The actress's cozy Malibu home is alive with her subtly feminine style, from the living room to the tiniest powder room. Designed by Amy Kehoe of Nickey Kehoe Design, Sarah's bathroom walls and ceiling are lined with luminous pink zellige tiles. Chrome faucets, shower, towel rack, and silver light fixtures bring the space to life. Amy states: 'There’s no disconnect between Sarah’s personal style and her home style... She is really dialed in and has excellent taste in all things, and there is a current femininity to her style that’s so modern and thoughtful.'

Furthermore, this thoughtful detail from Sarah's bathroom is gaining traction as a major interior design trend for 2026. To explore the ultra-chic look, we spoke with interior designers who admire how it looks with pink, and explained how to recreate it. Homes & Gardens also compiled a list of editors' picks for bringing chrome into your own bathroom. Let's start with a peek into Sarah's bathroom.

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Timeless

Kohler Chrome Faucet

This polished chrome faucet by Studio McGee adds a touch of contemporary glamor to any bathroom and looks especially beautiful with pink tiles. It makes every sink look interesting.

Stylish Leather Handles

Ralph Lauren Home Wyatt Leather and Stainless Steel Tray

If you didn't know, Ralph Lauren Home has recently landed at Net-A-Porter, and the old money finds are too good to miss. This stainless steel tray is finished with topstitched leather handles that add a touch of equestrian chic to the piece.

Unique Shape

Edie Chrome Wall Sconce

Designed for the 'artful aesthete' drop from Anthropologie's spring collection, this chrome and retro blue wall sconce is bold, unexpected, and really sleek. The curved base and cone lampshade play into the drama.

On Trend Curves

Wavy Metal Framed Rectangle Wall Mirror

Whether you mount it horizontally or vertically, this playful wavy wall mirror will make a statement in your entryway, bedroom, or bathroom – and would look especially chic matched to chrome bathroom hardware.

Cool Contrast

Jeanette Nickel Table Lamp

Made from iron and topped with a linen tapered shade, this column-shaped table lamp takes its cues from midcentury modern design. It feels both whimsical and refined, and will cast a cozy ambient light across your home.

Chic Storage

Antique Silver Plated Brass Lidded Glass Jars (set of 3)

These silver-lidded jars look like one-of-a-kind antiques. Consider using them in your bathroom for cotton swabs, hair ties, or other small necessities.

If you are going to decorate with chrome, following Amy's initiative and pair it with pink. This pairing is especially stylish together. Sophia deDomenico, the Los-Angeles-based designer and founder of Et Sal Interiors, explains: 'Pink and chrome are a symbiotic odd pairing. Pink is a warm playful hue that softens adds a touch of feminine energy and softness to wherever it's placed. Chrome is cool, sleek, industrial feeling and the tension this pairing creates is part of its magic.'

So, why does this material work so well for bathroom hardware? Sophia explains: 'Chrome is similar to a mirror, it picks up surrounding tones and reflects them, paired with pink that chrome will amplify the depth of the color adding a warm earthy resonance in an unexpected way. It’s subtle and sophisticated.'

In addition to the reflectivity, the history of the look makes it a timeless classic. Kanika Bakshi Khurana, Founder and Principal Designer of Kanika Design, states: 'Chrome, with its connotations to traditional bathroom decor is a gentle wink at vintage interiors (without ever feeling stale either). That nostalgic and clear mix is a big part of why it is making a comeback for 2026.'

To replicate the quiet luxury bathroom look of Sarah's space, aim for balance.

Kanika advises: 'When it comes to styling, the secret is moderation and uniformity. When repeated across taps, shower fittings, and accessories, chrome creates a comfortable finish. Combining it with more textured and ubiquitous touches, such as matte tiles or natural materials, keeps the gloss in check, giving a sense of refinement rather than being too varnished. I also suggest capping off surrounding elements with a calmer voice for contrast. When worn with care, this fusion manages to feel timeless and contemporary all at once.'

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Sophie is a writer and News Editor on the Celebrity Style team at Homes & Gardens. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly passionate about researching trends and interior history. She is an avid pop culture fan and has interviewed Martha Stewart and Hillary Duff.

In her free time, Sophie freelances on design news for Westport Magazine and Livingetc. She also has a newsletter, My Friend's Art, in which she covers music, culture, and fine art through a personal lens. Her fiction has appeared in Love & Squalor and The Isis Magazine.

Before joining Future, Sophie worked in editorial at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens brand. She has an MSc from Oxford University and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.