Nancy Meyers Interiors: How to Get the Look
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Made famous by her numerous romantic comedies, Nancy Meyers’ interiors are the epitome of style. Whether it’s a brownstone in New York City or a cottage in the English countryside, every home makes you say “I want to live there!” Find out what makes them special so you can achieve this look and feel in your home.
What is the Nancy Meyers Aesthetic?
Much like the quiet luxury style of decorating a home, Nancy Meyers often combines beautiful neutral colors with layers and layers of natural materials. The homes have been immaculately styled and reflect the families that live there. Photos, artwork, books, and other collected items are scattered around each room, but never messy.
Why We Love It
Nancy has a knack for set designs that feel like home. I’m sure the actors and storylines have much to do with it, however dropping them into such a beautiful world makes it extra special.
Architectural Digest featured Nancy Meyer’s own home and it looks much like her movie sets – layers of decor that draw the eye to every corner.
Who doesn’t want to cook every meal in Diane Keaton’s Hamptons kitchen in Something’s Gotta Give or work in her writing nook that overlooks the ocean? Anne Hathaway’s kitchen in The Intern is a modern girls’ dream!
Her movies may make you laugh and cry, but her interior decorating style will always make you swoon!
What Makes Nancy Meyers Interiors So Special
Watch her movies! Even if you’ve already seen them, give them another go but this time pay attention to the details. Notice how she arranges furniture in the living room and what she uses to decorate the coffee table. Everything is intentional and meaningful and designed to be cozy and conversational.
Ms. Meyers uses lighting, colors, and patterns to create little moments and this is a fun way to get creative in your own home.
I’ve said it before – your home should be a reflection of your family and your style. For example, in Something’s Gotta Give Diane Keaton’s character is a successful and sophisticated woman with an elegant style. Neutral details and traditional decor fill her Hamptons home. In contrast, The Holiday features Cameron Diaz who plays a younger well-to-do woman living in breezy California and her home has a more contemporary look and feel.
How to Copy Nancy Meyers’ Style
It’s all in the details! Let’s review some of the aspects of her designs that help to create her famous sets. Of course, these homes are often spacious and reflect an unlimited budget, but you can find ways to recreate a particular style in affordable ways.
Furniture
All the seating in her movies looks soft and comfortable. Choose a sofa with clean lines and mix in chairs with a complementary style. Pull furniture away from the walls given that you have space. Arrange it so your family and friends can comfortably have conversations.
Decor
This is where you can take that Nancy Meyers style and make it your own! Take note of the surfaces on her sets. You’ll find tables covered in neatly arranged stacks of books and flower arrangements strategically placed along with artwork and family photos that tell a story. Therefore, you can use
Mixing patterns and fabrics is another great way to make a home’s interior more interesting by mixing patterns and fabrics. For example, start with a solid color sofa then use combinations of stripes, florals, and geometric patterns for the throw pillows. Add an appropriately sized rug and your living room will have a solid base.
Wall and Window Treatments
When trying to emulate the Nancy Meyers aesthetic your eyes may be drawn to the obvious details in a room, but don’t overlook the walls and windows. Notice the molding and crown patterns on the walls and even the ceilings in some of the homes. The added trim work makes a home look expensive so if you want to elevate a room, wall molding is the way to go. I did it in my home then wrote a wall molding tutorial to make it easier for you!
As for the windows, you’ll often find them covered with light-colored linen drapes and woven shades – my favorite combination! You don’t have to spend a fortune getting this look for your home.
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Materials
Natural materials for the major design elements are where I suggest you splurge if you can. For instance, marble countertops and hardwood floors are classics that will never go out of style.
My Favorite Nancy Meyers Interiors
Something’s Gotta Give
The coastal style of this movie is impeccable. You’ll find a design dream come true within the spacious kitchen and sophisticated living spaces. There are rumors that the cast and crew enjoyed spending time on the movie set after hours because the design was so beautiful.
The Intern
I’m a city girl at heart and was charmed by the set of this film. Anne Hathaway’s home has both chic NYC style and family-friendly features.
It has a beautiful mix of modern, vintage, rustic, and industrial details. Next time you watch this movie, pay attention to the light fixtures, furniture, and decor.
It’s Complicated
The home in this film is located in sunny California. Meryl Streep’s character lives in the home where she and her now ex-husband raised their children. It has the quintessential family home feel with plenty of space for gathering and celebrating traditionally found in Nancy Meyers interiors.
Notice how the furniture is arranged. You can just imagine all the conversations filled with laughter and tears they shared over the years. Those chairs are made for curling up and getting cozy.
The Holiday
Would you choose the beautifully renovated LA home or the cozy English cottage? Luckily for the characters in this movie, they got to experience both! Did you know the cottage was built just for this movie? Hats off to the set designers!
The exterior facade was designed with a stone face and sloping roof for authenticity. The interior is filled with all the cottage colors and patterns you would expect to find in this home.
I love this post. Movies with Nancy Meyers sets are so much more fun to watch. I loved them before I knew who Nancy Meyers was, and couldn’t understand why all movies didn’t put this kind of detail into their sets. It makes all the difference!
Agreed! Glad you liked it!