This 5-Step Formula Breaks Down Nancy Meyers’ Decor—No Renovation Required

Picture this: a sun-drenched living room with linen drapes billowing in a coastal breeze. There’s a stack of well-worn novels on the side table, a vase of fresh flowers catching the morning light and a copper pan still drying on the marble kitchen counter in the background. Whether it’s Diane Keaton’s Hamptons beach house in Something’s Gotta Give or Meryl Streep’s Santa Barbara Spanish Colonial in It’s Complicated, Nancy Meyers has built a universe where elegance and ease coexist—and it’s all in the details.

You know a Meyers interior the moment you see it. The sofas are plush, the kitchen is immaculate yet lived-in, and there’s probably a hydrangea-stuffed vase somewhere in the frame. Her aesthetic is the blueprint for quiet luxury—relaxed California elegance meets East Coast tradition. Yet, what keeps us coming back to her interiors, be it rewatching The Holiday for the twelfth time or pausing The Father of the Bride just to admire the front yard, isn’t just the set design, it’s the feeling. Her spaces are warm, familiar and effortlessly elevated. And while the film location might be dreamy, the genius of the Nancy Meyers look is that simplicity lives at its core. It doesn’t take a renovation to recreate the vibe—just a few thoughtful accents. 

So below, find the five-step formula to bring the look home this summer.

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There’s nothing over-styled about a Nancy Meyers bedroom. It’s inviting, effortless and just the right amount of undone. The key? Linen bedding that looks like it’s been sun-dried in the Hamptons breeze. In The Holiday, Amanda Woods’s (aka Cameron Diaz’s) L.A. bedroom is all billowy linens and plush layers, with thick duvets and oversized pillows that strike the perfect balance between relaxed and refined. Stick to washed neutrals—ivory, flax or dusty rose—and opt for a mix of lumbar and euro shams for that effortless yet elegant look.

If Meyers had a floral signature, it would be the hydrangea—preferably in soft blue, green or white, displayed in a clear glass vase that’s big enough to make a statement. They’re all over Something’s Gotta Give, grounding the space with an air of casual elegance. The arrangement should feel slightly overgrown, like you just clipped them from a coastal garden moments before your dinner guests arrived. Real or faux, the effect is the same: charm in full bloom.

From It’s Complicated to The Intern, every Meyers kitchen has at least one shelf dedicated to pretty, practical dishware. The ceramic plates are never too formal; they’re stacked by size, interspersed with teacups or the occasional serving bowl. This is where her magic lies: turning the utilitarian into the aesthetic. To recreate the look, opt for neutral-toned stoneware, scalloped edges or hand-painted accents that add dimension without stealing the show. And don’t be afraid to leave a few stacks imperfect—lived-in is the goal.

Copper cookware is practically a supporting character in It’s Complicated. You’ll see them hanging from racks, resting on stovetops, catching the light like jewelry for the kitchen. And while you could stash them away, part of the Nancy Meyers charm is keeping beautiful things visible. A few hammered pots, a classic saucepan, maybe even a copper tea kettle—they instantly elevate the space, whether or not you ever make boeuf bourguignon.

Instead of oversized abstracts or trendy typography, Meyers opts for classic art: antique botanical prints, pencil sketches of herbs or pressed florals in vintage-inspired frames. In Father of the Bride, they lend charm to the family’s airy California home, complementing the soft furnishings and garden views. They’re symmetrical, subtle and add a sense of collected calm to even the smallest wall. To recreate the look, opt for warm gold or black wood frames, cream mats and illustrations that feel like they belong in a 19th-century gardening book.