"We all have that one celebrity or influencer we are absolutely obsessed with. You consume all the content these people put out, click on their LTK to buy pieces if they post an OOTD, and often think, “Would (insert celeb of your choice here) like this?” when shopping. For some, this may be Hailey Bieber or Alix Earle, but for me, it’s the queen of rom-coms, Nancy Meyers. The director behind beloved movies like Something’s Gotta Give, The Holiday, and The Parent Trap has cemented her icon status if you ask me. Of course, I love her romance plotlines and the imperfect-yet-lovable characters in her films, but my favorite aspect is actually the set designs—specifically, the lived-in, cozy, perfectly styled living rooms.
If you’re anything like me, you constantly search for inspiration to get the Nancy Meyers look, so I rounded up 10 living rooms that look like the filmmaker herself decorated them. Here’s the Nancy Meyers living room look you should channel based on your favorite set from her movies.
1. If you love the beach house from Something’s Gotta Give
I’d be happy to call any beach house in the Hamptons home, but if I’m being picky, I’d choose the stunning interiors in Something’s Gotta Give. Fortunately, I’m flexible, so I’ll settle for recreating the look in my own space with inspiration from this living room’s classic stripes, natural woods, and light blues. Bring in some texture with a weathered wood coffee table, hang coastal-themed artwork, and accessorize with bronze taper candleholders to complete the look.
2. If you would get back with your ex, too, if it meant living in the house from It’s Complicated
Sure, having an affair with your ex-husband of 10 years comes with a lot of drama, but if I were Alec Baldwin’s character, I would welcome the drama to move into Meryl Streep’s gorgeous Santa Barbara home in It’s Complicated. These characters are motivated by love instead of decor envy, and thankfully, you can achieve a similar style without all the emotional turmoil. This timeless living room totally nails the hominess we love from this classic Nancy Meyers interior. Get the vibes at home with vintage-inspired artwork, a collection of well-loved reads on a bookshelf, and plenty of texture through the addition of a woven jute rug and warm wood furniture.
3. If you love the pops of pink in the Home Again decor
I don’t want to pick favorites, but the Home Again living room is definitely near the top of my list of all-time favorite rooms (we all have one of those, right?). The pops of pink prove that you don’t have to abandon color for a sophisticated home. If you want a Nancy Meyers-esque living room with a touch of pink, this one is the perfect inspo. However, you don’t need to stick to one color. This room seamlessly blends several different hues thanks to the mix-and-match approach to patterns. Steal the look with a statement ottoman, throw pillows in a variety of prints, and grandmillennial-inspired accessories.
4. If you would take all the in-law drama for the Father of the Bride house
For even one cozy movie night in the fabulous living room in Father of the Bride, I’d take all the drama from the film and more. Similar to the one in the movie, this living room has that signature Nancy Meyers coziness but doesn’t go overboard on the grandmillenial aesthetic. It uses a majority neutral color palette with intentional pops of color for a simple but still exciting look. To channel this in your own home, stick to neutrals for your walls and most of your furniture, then bring in subtle color and pattern through accessories like throw blankets, artwork, and accent pillows.
5. If you think Hallie got the better deal in The Parent Trap
A question that has plagued me since childhood is whether I would rather live Annie or Hallie’s life in The Parent Trap. Both twins have got it made, but as tempting as Annie’s posh London lifestyle is, I’m ultimately won over by the Napa Valley vineyard where Hallie lives. For me, it’s the horses and Chessy, the coolest nanny in movie history, that push it over the edge. This living room channels the lived-in, relaxed, but incredibly well-styled energy of the Parker family home. Classic materials like leather and linen are key to this look, as are a few strategically placed trinkets and lamps for a cozy ambience. The goal is to make it look collected and intentional but not over-decorated.
6. If your dream is to live in a Brooklyn brownstone like in The Intern
This living room immediately reminds me of Anne Hathaway’s Brooklyn home in The Intern. It borrows the mostly black-and-white color scheme from the movie while still nailing that signature Nancy Meyers charm. For a similar look, mix traditional and modern elements like a statement gold mirror, an antique-looking light fixture, and a contemporary metal coffee table. And, of course, you can’t have a Nancy Meyers-inspired room without plenty of artwork and coffee table books, which stick to the black-and-white color palette in this room.
7. If you prefer Cameron Diaz’s Los Angeles home in The Holiday
If you’d pick Cameron Diaz’s impressive Los Angeles home over the English cottage in The Holiday any day, try this living room look in your home. It proves you can keep your room mostly neutral without sacrificing personality. To keep the room from feeling bland, incorporate natural materials to add texture and bring in candles, vases, and coffee table books to boost the coziness.
8. If you’re still not over Diane Keaton’s coastal grandma vibe
We can all thank Nancy Meyers for creating the original coastal grandma blueprint: Diane Keaton in Something’s Gotta Give. This living room perfectly channels her character’s elegant, coastal-chic vibe. While you may not be able to add a gorgeous tiled fireplace to your room, you can easily recreate the blue and white color scheme, striped ottomans, and woven trays to achieve a similar look.
9. If you want to live in the cottage from The Holiday
You can practically feel this living room’s warmth and coziness through the screen. Its playful mix of patterns overflows with grandmillennial charm, and the decor is reminiscent of the English countryside cottage we know and love from The Holiday. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee Jude Law will come knock on your door, but it can’t hurt to try to recreate this cozy look. Start with a warm-toned rug, add some fun patterned throw pillows, and finish it off with coffee table books and small decor pieces to add a personal touch.
10. If your favorite part of Nancy Meyers living rooms is the cozy ambience
If you can’t pick a favorite Nancy Meyers movie but love the coziness present in all her set designs, this living room embodies that comfortability. It’s the kind of room that makes you want to curl up to read a book on the couch just looking at it. Choose a plush couch for a cozy foundation and accessorize with an eclectic gallery wall, patterned pillows, and a neutral lamp that still makes a statement.
Lauren Blue, Editorial Intern
As the Editorial Intern for The Everygirl, Lauren assists the editorial team in creating content. She works primarily within the Living section, pitching and writing stories and working behind the scenes to upload and update stories, source images, and find the perfect products to shop.