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My Favorite Nancy Meyers Interiors (and How to Get Her Style)

Over the years, I’ve embraced nearly every decorating style–from shabby chic to farmhouse to modern coastal–and just about everything in between. 

But no matter how often my style changes, one thing always stays the same: my love of just about any space in any Nancy Meyers film.  

More than just a look, Nancy Meyers interiors evoke a feeling I want to create in our home–elevated, comfortable, calm, and collected. 

If you feel the same way, in today’s post I’m taking a look at some of my favorite Nancy Meyers movies and interiors, with a few ideas and tips for adding a touch of her beautiful style to your kitchen and home. 

My Favorite Nancy Meyers Interiors

So what is it about a Nancy Meyers movie that draws us in?  To me, her style embraces all the little things that make a house feel like home — herbs on the kitchen windowsill, bowls of fruit, fresh flowers, stacks of books everywhere, cozy slipcovered furniture, casually thrown pillows, and an abundance of natural light. 

Nancy Meyers movies, like Something’s Gotta Give, It’s Complicated, The Holiday, and The Intern, are a dream come true for interior design lovers, because they manage to make every room feel like one of the characters, with a personality and charm all its own. 

You find yourself wanting to pause each frame of the movie so you can take in every delightful detail.

By the way, interior designer James Radin and set decorator Beth Rubino worked with Nancy Meyers on almost all of her films, helping bring these wonderful spaces to life.

Something’s Gotta Give

I first became enchanted with Nancy Meyers interiors in 2003, when I saw Something’s Gotta Give

Even though I loved all the characters in the movie, it was the chic Hamptons style kitchen and living room belonging to the lead character Erica Barry (Diane Keaton) that captured my heart. 

In fact, when our current home was being built, we added a wall of windows and French doors to our living room, inspired by this space:

The best Nancy Meyers interiors - how to add a touch of her style to your kitchen and home -Something's Gotta Give living room - Columbia Pictures

Something’s Gotta Give – Columbia Pictures

Nancy Meyers Kitchens

A Nancy Meyers kitchen is always filled with charm and detail.  Fresh flowers, bowls of fruit, and shelves laden with cookbooks–all frequently used, of course! 

Here’s the timeless Hamptons beach house kitchen that put Meyers’ style on the map.  Isn’t it amazing that this beautiful kitchen is still in style 19 years later?

Something's Gotta Give kitchen - Columbia Pictures - the best Nancy Meyers interiors (and how to add a touch of her style to your home)

Something’s Gotta Give – Columbia Pictures, via Town & Country Magazine

And here is the original Nancy Meyers kitchen, which popped up in my Pinterest feed.  Apparently, Nancy modeled the Something’s Gotta Give kitchen after her own. 

Love this beautiful timeless kitchen design belonging to Nancy MeyersNancy Meyers’ kitchen – Architectural Digest

Perfect for cooking and entertaining, Meyers’ beautiful kitchen is obviously the heart of the home, featuring plenty of natural light, double ovens, and two oversized kitchen islands. 

One island is fitted with a black countertop, ready for family gatherings, while the second island features a white marble countertop with a prep sink, similar to the stylish kitchen featured in The Intern, below.

The Intern

I love all the homey details in The Intern kitchen–fresh herbs in clay pots, wooden utensils corralled in an earthenware crock, jars filled with culinary essentials, the parade of pitchers on the top shelf.

The Intern kitchen - Warner Bros.

The Intern – Warner Bros.

Here’s another view of this space–so many interesting details!

The Intern movie kitchen - Nancy Meyers interiors set design and decoration

The Intern – Warner Bros.

It’s Complicated

Meyers took her kitchens up a notch with It’s Complicated, starring Meryl Streep as Jane, a bakery owner who whips up fabulous dinners and desserts for her family and friends. 

Needless to say, Jane’s kitchen is a dream. With hanging copper pots, stacks of white porcelain on open shelving, and a floating marble island, this Nancy Meyers kitchen exudes a chic California vibe:

It's Complicated kitchen - Universal Studios via Town & Country Mag

It’s Complicated – Universal Studios via Town & Country Mag

I’m probably the only person on the planet who noticed this, but there’s a dent in Jane’s refrigerator in It’s Complicated –– for some reason, that little slice of reality made me love the movie even more.  

The Holiday

Cameron Diaz’s LA house in The Holiday was the epitome of chic California style — and still is — with an abundance of buttery whites, cushy slipcovers, and warm woods.

Kitchen from the movie The Holiday - Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Nancy Meyers - Columbia Pictures

The Holiday – Columbia Pictures

There’s something so comforting about a Nancy Meyers movie.  Somehow she manages to make all of the interiors feel both aspirational and accessible.  They aren’t too perfect and look like someone actually lives there (even if they don’t).

The Holiday LA house living room - Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Nancy Meyers - Columbia Pictures

The Holiday – Columbia Pictures

While the interiors in all Nancy Meyers movies are decorated in different styles–Hamptons style, beach house, modern, transitional, boho, California casual–there’s a common theme running through each of these homes. 

They’re all approachable, comfortable, light, and filled with organic textures and layers.  

The kitchen from Nancy Meyers movie The Holiday

The Holiday kitchen, Columbia Pictures, via Pinterest

Speaking of layers and textures, here’s a look at Meyers’ own living room, which I spotted recently on Pinterest.  I adore her laid-back, elevated style — and sweet grand-pups!

Nancy Meyers California living room

@nmeyers

How to add a Touch of Nancy Meyers Style to Your Kitchen and Home

Although this is something I’m still figuring out in my own home, if you want to add a touch of Nancy Meyers style to your kitchen, bedroom, entryway, or living room, I’d recommend decorating with timeless pieces, rather than anything too modern or traditional. 

Love this beautiful kitchen design with light wood kitchen cabinets, open shelving, and a stone wall backsplash - joanna gaines tv kitchen magnoliaMagnolia

Avoid trendy looks (i.e., anything you’re seeing over and over again on Instagram).  And, when possible, go for real elements, rather than faux.

  • Think jute, wool or sisal rugs rather than synthetic fibers.
  • Soft cotton or linen slipcovers and bedding.
  • Ceramic or terracotta planters instead of plastic or resin.
  • Fresh herbs on the windowsill, a vase of fresh flowers, orchids, or lush plants in terracotta pots.  See my post on Orchid Care Tips if you’d like to bring the beauty of orchids to your home.
  • Wood cutting boards.
  • Linen aprons, napkins, and dishtowels.
  • Display lovely items used for cooking: a salt & pepper cellar, a marble mortar and pestle, olive oils, wood utensils and rolling pins gathered in a crock.
  • If you have a collection of white porcelain pitchers or bowls, display it on open shelving in the kitchen or dining room.
  • Copper pots and pans — preferably displayed on an iron pot hanger.
  • Fruits and veg on display on kitchen counters, along with wood cutting boards and marble pastry boards.
  • White or off-white curtains in cotton or linen.
  • Baskets everywhere.
  • Candlelight.
  • Black & white family photos displayed in silver frames.
  • Mementos from your travels.
  • Lots of books, stacked and displayed on shelves, side tables, console tables and coffee tables–even on the floor.
  • Display a few cookbooks. In our kitchen, I use a basket to hold a rotating collection of favorites:

Organizing cookbooks and cutting boards in the kitchen with a basket - jane at home

At the bottom of this post, you’ll find places to find Nancy Meyers style decor, as well as some of my favorite pieces.

Interiors that Capture Nancy Meyers’ Design Style

The following interiors might not be filled with all the layers and details shown in the movie sets above, but, to me, they capture the charm and aspirational quality of the Nancy Meyers decorating style.

Love this beautiful kitchen design with woven counter stools, cone pendant lights, open shelving and natural and organic elements - intimate living interiors - Mediterranean style kitchenIntimate Living Interiorssimilar counter stools

 

Love this beautiful master bathroom with a light oak wood vanity, brass metal finishes, and neutral decor and lighting - akb design studioAKB Design Studio

 

 

Love this beautiful kitchen design with white cabinets, black countertops, brass sconces, and black framed windows - kitchen cabinet ideas - kitchen lighting - room decor - jen langstonJen Langston

 

Love this beautiful organic modern kitchen design with woven pendants, wood counter stools and neutral decor - 2024 kitchen cabinet trends - brandon architectsBrandon Architects – Patterson Custom Homes

 

Alexis Andra Austin

 

Marshall Erb Designpendants

 

Pure Salt Interiorschandelier

 

Love this beautiful kitchen design with a mix of white oak and white kitchen cabinets - cambridge home company - the cabinet gallery utahCambridge Home Co. – The Cabinet Gallery Utahlantern pendantswhite pendants

 

Emily Henderson

 

Love this beautiful modern organic kitchen design with a light wood island and a warm aesthetic - pure saltPure Salt Interiors

 

Shiplap walls, a natural fiber rug, and a glorious blue door create the quintessential coastal entryway.  From Barrow Building GroupBarrow Building Group and Design

 

Pure Salt Interiors

 

Love this beautiful bathroom design with a freestanding tub and light neutral decor - studio mcgeeStudio McGee

 

Love this beautiful kitchen design with grey cabinets, marble countertops and black framed windows - european style kitchen - gray kitchen cabinets - kitchen cabinet ideas - modern kitchen - amber interiors kitchenAmber Interiors

 

Love this beautiful front porch with potted boxwoods, white flowers, and container plants, with black lantern outdoor lighting, from Gianetti HomeGiannetti Home

 

How to add a touch of Nancy Meyers style to your kitchen - Henri Interiors Henri Interiors

 

Beautiful kitchen design with layered elements and mixed metals - Jean Stoffer DesignJean Stoffer Interior Designsconcespulls

 

How to add a touch of Nancy Meyers style to your kitchen - Beautiful kitchen design with double islands counter stools built in china cabinet shelving and pendant lights over island - M Elle DesignM Elle Design

 

Love this gorgeous view from the entryway into the living room of this fabulous home designed by Ariel OkinAriel Okin Design

 

meg mcsherry interiors kitchenMeg McSherry Interiors – pulls – faucet

 

Love this beautiful covered patio design with an outdoor fireplace - monika hibbsMonika Hibbslantern pendant

 

Beth Webb Interiors - Brays Island KitchenBeth Webb

 

Love this beautiful master bedroom design with neutral decor, bedding, and furniture, and a woven light fixture - bedroom ideas - bedroom decor - janette malloryJanette Mallory Interiorslight fixture

 

How to add a touch of Nancy Meyers style to your kitchen and home - beautiful kitchen design with gray and white cabinets - black pendant lights and charming decor - jean stofferJean Stoffer Design

 

Gorgeous modern kitchen with light wood island and white and gold pendant lights - ali henry - kitchen remodelAli Henrie Design – Hebdon Studios – pendants

 

Such a fresh and lovely living room! I love the mix of modern and organic elementsWhittney Parkinson Design

 

Space Exploration Design

 

Marianne Simon Design

 

Love this chic bathroom idea with a freestanding tub and wall molding - kate abt design - bathroom remodel - master bathroomKate Abt Designbath rug

 

Styling tips for the kitchen - beautiful fresh flowers and topiaries in a blue and white kitchen #home #style #design #ideas Becki OwensBecki Owens

 

Love this beautiful timeless kitchen design with herringbone tile backsplash, arched window, white cabinets, and brass hardware and finishesChelsea K Design

 

Love this beautiful pass-through mudroom design with dark blue-black cabinets, an industrial pendant, and European farmhouse style - kitchen ideas - mud room - mudroom - utility room ideas - entryway ideasStudio McGeependant light

 

Beautiful modern master bathroom with light wood vanity - pure saltPure Salt Interiors

 

Studio McGee

 

Love this light and airy modern living room design with a large sectional, round wood center coffee table, and neutral furniture and decor - living room ideas - living room furniture - living room table ideas - living room decor - modern coastal living roomPure Salt Interiors – similar sectionals herehere and here – similar coffee table here and here

 

Love this beautiful kitchen design with white cabinets, woven counter stools, and brass pendant lights over the kitchen island - how to add a touch of Nancy Meyers style to your kitchen and home
Salt Design Co.pendant lightscounter stools

 

Love this beautiful modern kitchen design with a dark kitchen island, stone backsplash, open shelves, white kitchen cabinets, and woven counter stools - kitchen backsplash ideas - kitchen island ideas - Pure Salt Interiorswoven counter stools

 

All about styling virtually any surface in your home, from book shelves to china cabinets, coffee tables and more, with ease - jane at homeAmber Interior Design

 

Beautiful kitchen design with light gray green island color, curved countertops, and modern pendant lights over the island Jean Stoffer Designpendants

 

Love this beautiful modern living room design with woven chairs, a wood coffee table, and built in shelves and cabinets next to the tv - organic modern decor - modern organic living room - coastal modern interior design - pure salt interiorsPure Salt Interiors

 

Love this beautiful kitchen design with black framed windows and brass pendant lightsChristopher Architecture and Interiors

Coastal Grandmother Style

Tying in beautifully with everything else in this post is the coastal grandmother interior design trend.

Incorporating a mix of Hamptons-inspired Nancy Meyers style and fresh modern coastal style, the coastal grandma look is all about adopting a relaxed coastal lifestyle — even if you don’t live near the coast and/or aren’t a grandmother! 

Love this gorgeous kitchen design, with its cortland blue cabinets and white subway tile backsplash - meg mcsherry interiors Meg McSherry Interiors

In coastal grandmother interiors, you’ll see plenty of easy-care white slipcovered furniture, neutral hues of the sand and sea, flowers, ginger jars, and natural and organic elements — all of which speak to the more thoughtful and intentional way of living and decorating portrayed in our favorite Nancy Meyers movies.

For more on the coastal grandmother aesthetic, modern coastal decor, beach house style, and current decorating trends, you might be interested in these posts:

I had a lot of fun putting this post together, and I hope you enjoyed taking a look at some of the best Nancy Meyers interiors. 

As a Nancy Meyers fan and coastal decor lover, I’m excited to see the resurgence in popularity of the Nancy Meyers aesthetic and coastal grandmother style, which embraces everything I love about this look!

And, although Nancy Meyers interiors are upscale, adopting this look doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. 

Just look at your home with a fresh eye, rethink how you use your spaces, and use what you have to convey the feeling you want.  Because when you think about it, a feeling is what we’re all trying to create in our homes.  

It’s all about creating a beautiful life — whatever that looks like for you!  xo Jane

Nancy Meyers style decor

Places to shop for Nancy Meyers decor and furniture:

Estate sales
Flea markets
Garage sales
Pottery Barn
Serena & Lily
Williams Sonoma
McGee & Co.
Dear Keaton
TJ Maxx
Jenni Kayne

Looking for more design and decorating ideas?  Here are a few favorite related posts from my blog:

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California Casual Interior Design: How to Bring Chic West Coast Style to Your Home

What is Coastal Grandmother Style? (and why I’m loving this trend)

Quiet Luxury Style (is this the next big thing in interior design?)

A Simple Guide to Decorating with Transitional Style

Modern Kitchen Pendant Lighting Ideas You Will Love

Modern Coastal Decorating Ideas for Your Home

2024 Kitchen Design Trends and Decorating Ideas

2024 Bathroom Trends, Design Ideas and Inspiration for Small and Master Bathrooms

A Simple Guide to Mixing Metals in the Bathroom

How to Get the Restoration Hardware Look in Your Home

Color of the Year 2024 + Top Home Color Trends

Modern Bedroom Design Ideas for a Dreamy Master Suite

Beautiful Coastal Bathroom Ideas and Trends for 2024

 

   

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19 Comments

  • Christine
    March 11, 2024 at 2:57 pm

    Thank you so much for this! We’re in the middle of designing a house and the Nancy Meyers look is the look I’m going for. All the links will keep me (plus the architect and designer!) busy for a while!

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  • Sandra Mullikin
    June 30, 2022 at 7:36 pm

    Yes, I would LOVE a Nancy Meyers movie interiors book. Lovely, post, dear Jane. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Jane
      July 1, 2022 at 7:34 am

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment, my friend. And YES to a Nancy Meyers interiors book! Have a beautiful weekend, xo Jane

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  • Linda
    May 6, 2022 at 2:12 pm

    Your blog is an absolute delight to read! Every time I see it come up in my email, it’s the first thing I open. I enjoy your style and have been in the process of updating my own home more toward the “Coastal Grandmother” style you’ve written about. Guess it’s appropriate for me at the age of 71 and living near the beach! Keep it coming!

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    • Jane
      May 7, 2022 at 7:50 am

      Dear Linda, thank you so much for your lovely message and kind words! They truly warmed my heart. I’m so happy to hear you enjoy my blog and hope you’ll let me know if you have any ideas or suggestions for future posts. I’m loving how this “coastal grandmother” style incorporates not only decorating, but a more relaxed, in-the-moment way of living, as well. How wonderful that you live near the beach and get to enjoy a bit of coastal inspiration every day! Wishing you a beautiful weekend, xo Jane

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  • Juliet
    January 9, 2022 at 1:32 am

    I fell hard for the Something’s Gotta Give house too. And had a Nancy / Ina Garten inspired kitchen shortly thereafter. Then along came It’s Complicated. I tried, and failed, to create the vegetable garden. I later learned it wasn’t real so Didn’t feel too bad. All the her movies you mention are fabulous and I could watch them all over and over again. Her daughter’s movie starring Reece Witherspoon was pretty fantastic too. I love how you utilize a basket for cookbooks. Genius! More Nancy Meyer movies, please! xo

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    • Jane
      January 9, 2022 at 12:23 pm

      Hi Juliet! I’m so glad to know I’m not the only one who tried and failed the It’s Complicated vegetable garden. (Too complicated, I guess!) I also loved her daughter’s movie, with its colorful boho vibe. There’s just so much to love about a Nancy Meyers movie, and I truly hope she’ll grace us with a few more! Hope your new year is off to a fabulous start, my friend. xo Jane

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  • Mariangela
    January 7, 2022 at 1:41 pm

    Happy New Year! Definitely an aspirational post – these Nancy Meyers (and your) interiors also somewhat reminded me of Ina Garten’s (aka Barefoot Contessa) home and barn kitchen vibe. Approachable and therefore liveable!

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    • Jane
      January 8, 2022 at 7:05 am

      Hi Mariangela! Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. I’ll need to check out Ina’s home and kitchen for inspiration! I love her recipes, but oddly, I’ve never checked out her interiors–I’m sure they’re absolutely beautiful. I hope your year is off to a great start, my friend! xo Jane

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  • Tara
    July 3, 2021 at 2:49 pm

    I absolutely love Nancy Meyers movies and will watch them over and over again! In fact, I watched The Holiday yesterday. I loved this post so much. All the decor you described perfectly describes her style in those movies and how to incorporate that into our own homes. I think the “lived in” look is beautiful. Thanks again for your post.

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    • Jane
      July 3, 2021 at 3:45 pm

      Hi Tara! Thank you so much for your kind words. I love how you described her style as the “lived in” look–such a perfect description! I need to re-watch The Holiday again soon–I always come away feeling inspired. Have a wonderful weekend! xo

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  • Kendra King
    June 14, 2021 at 8:17 am

    Really enjoyed this post! It’s like you took the words right out of my brain regarding Nancy Myers and her movies and sets. Just watched Something’s Gotta Give last week to lift my spirits and give me inspiration as I’m making my living room changes. Thanks for this fun read!

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    • Jane
      June 14, 2021 at 10:00 am

      Hi Kendra! Thank you so much for your lovely comment–I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed the post. Watching Something’s Gotta Give always lifts my spirits, too. I have a feeling I’ll still be drawing inspiration from that movie 20 years from now! Have a great week! xo

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  • Lisa Cagle
    June 11, 2021 at 11:45 am

    Hi Jane,
    I loved this post! I have watched, “Something’s Gotta Give” six times – not for the movie but for house inspo!
    Thank you for always sharing appealing and inspiring home decorating ideas!

    Lisa

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    • Jane
      June 11, 2021 at 1:59 pm

      Hi Lisa! Thank you for your lovely words. I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed this post–it’s one I’ve wanted to write for a long time. I re-watch Something’s Gotta Give all the time, too! I always find a new idea or two to use in my home. Have a great weekend! xo Jane

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  • Nancy
    June 11, 2021 at 11:38 am

    Love, love, love Nancy Meyer sets.

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    • Jane
      June 11, 2021 at 1:56 pm

      Me too, Nancy! I always come away from a Nancy Meyers movie feeling inspired. Have a great rest of your day! xo Jane

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  • Donna West
    June 11, 2021 at 11:37 am

    This is my FAVORITE post you have ever done. I am waiting for someone to come out with a Nancy Meyer Interiors book. As you point out, there are commonalities with every house in her movies that I have loved: Father of the Bride, The Parent Trap, What Women Want, Something’s Gotta Give, The Holiday, It’s Complicated, The Intern, Home Again. The soundtracks of every one of her movies are great as well. THANK YOU for doing this blog, because it’s those “homey” intangibles that we as women love, which make a house a home!

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    • Jane
      June 11, 2021 at 1:55 pm

      Hi Donna! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I couldn’t agree more about the homey intangibles. And I love the idea of a Nancy Meyers interiors book! Thank you, too, for mentioning all the other great NM movies–I need to go back and revisit some of these! xo Jane

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