Ashley Tisdale

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Tisdale has been dipping into the real estate market as of lately, recently purchasing a new Mediterranean-style home in the Hollywood Hills. She has also launched her own interior design business, Frenshe Interiors. Tisdale found inspiration from her father, Mike Tisdale, who worked as a contractor throughout her childhood.

In a 2018 interview with Architectural Digest, Tisdale shared that it was her dream to renovate a home alongside her father. “I grew up with him building all these amazing houses – including Darren Star’s home in Los Angeles – and I missed working together,” she stated at the time.

While under Tisdale’s ownership, the Los Feliz villa has undergone remarkable changes. Built in 1923, the five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom residence blends Old World charm with modern sensibilities. Tisdale ensured to keep many of the original details throughout the home such as the leaded glass windows and lighting fixtures. She has added her own charm to the residence as well.

The incorporation of unique color schemes and patterns has created a delightful atmosphere throughout the home. Tisdale has added a deep teal in the dining room, a dark green hue in the formal dining area, a denim blue within one of the bathrooms, and intricate patterned wallpaper in the front foyer.

New European oak floors have also been added throughout the residence. The kitchen has been extensively updated with white subway tiles and a unique fireplace built into a breakfast nook nearby, designed with the help of her father. The main suite includes a private covered balcony and a vintage-style bathroom with white marble floors.

Outside is a spacious deck, a lounge area with a built-in grill, a large pool and a two-story guest house.

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Cliff Fong, Portia de Rossi

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The Molteni Group, leading Italian designer furniture company with more than 80 years of history,opened a flagship store in the West Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Molteni&C|Dada, in partnership with ddc Group, hosted a grand opening cocktail party, celebrating the new flagship store designed by Belgian architect and Molteni&C|Dada’s Creative Director, Vincent Van Duysen.

Giovanni Molteni, Andrea Molteni, Daniel Hakakian, Giulia Molteni, Siamak Hakakian, Babak Hakakian

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Among the attendees were: Portia de Rossi, Designer Cliff Fong, Commune designers Roman Alonso and Steven Johanknech, Giovanni Molteni, Andrea Molteni, Giulia Molteni, Daniel Hakakian, Siamak Hakakian, Babak Hakakian, and more.

Steven Johanknecht, Meg Touborg, Roman Alonso

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The new space, measuring over 7,600 square-feet across two levels, is defined by the intersections of Melrose Avenue, Beverly Boulevard and Robertson Boulevard, the center of the West Hollywood Design District.  Inspired by the houses of the great architects of the mid-20th century, Molteni&C|Dada’s design is evocative of an Italian villa. The store is gracious and fluid, its open architectural plan serving as a perfect backdrop for the latest Molteni&C|Dada offerings.

Portia de Rossi, Siamak Hakakian, Giulia Molteni

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HR: What are Halsey’s favorite brands, designers and artists in relation to the furnishing and artwork inside the home?

BB: We had a lot of fun incorporating custom furnishings into the home to reflect her personal style, but we were definitely drawn to House of Hackney for pillows, lamps and accessories, as well as Ryan McGinley for artwork. We worked with one of our favorite local artisans, A Beautiful Mess Home, to create amazing one of kind pieces. For vintage finds, we love The Mart Collective in Venice, CA.

HR: Given the public’s access to Halsey’s private life, how did you go about creating privacy, comfort and solitude in her home?

BB: Creating a comfortable, relaxing oasis was definitely a priority for us throughout the design process. One way we accomplished this was through the greenery. We have a 10’ living wall in the entry, as well as various types of palm trees throughout the home. The greenery instantly creates a feeling of good energy, provides clean air and comfort. We also wanted the master bedroom to be cozy, yet stylish. We took a lot of inspiration from our hospitality design roots and treated it like a hotel room. The monogrammed bedding and ensuite seating area give that hospitality feel to a residential space.

HR: Can you walk me through your design process and the elements you used to incorporate Halsey’s personality throughout the home?

BB: The process begins with a collection of inspiration. Images, magazine clippings, art, fabrics, anything that just speaks out us. We then collaborate with our clients and see what they respond to. After we determine the creative direction, we get specific. Plans are drawn, furnishings are selected, all while working closely with the client to establish their unique style. We really tapped into Ashley’s past and present. Her New York roots inspired the factory windows in her bedroom, the velvet fabrics, the layered rugs and more. We then tied in her love for greenery, gained inspiration from her music videos and her love for Playboy, inspired by her recent cover, to encompass the now.

HR: Let’s touch on the room decorated with playboy covers – super cool room – is there a reason behind this specific choice of décor?

BB: Ashley was recently on the cover of Playboy. She knew from the get-go she wanted to incorporate the magazine into her home. One of her favorite art pieces that she already had was an enlarged cover from the 1960’s. The perfect place for this idea was an awkward little space adjacent to her dining room. Ashley and I came up with the idea to make it a bar, a great place to entertain, and perfectly in line with the kitchen and dining areas. We took ideas from Brooklyn neighborhood bars, 7/11 style kitsch and the mid-century influence of Playboy’s 1960’s past, to create a really special combination for this statement room, unlike anything either of us had seen. This was Ashley’s baby throughout the project and the thing we really wanted to get right. I’m really happy we nailed it!

HR: How involved was Halsey through the design process? she mentions on Instagram this is her dream home.

BB: Every client has their own level of involvement, but Ashley’s was one of the most special relationships I’ve had in my career. She has such an eye for style and design, and an undeniable sense of creativity and innovation. Working with her was incredibly collaborative and such a wonderful process. We were really able to tap into her individuality that way, it made the house the home it needed to be.

Photo courtesy of Brianna Bitton, Bitton Design Group. Photographer Tessa Neustadt. 

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