How to Get the Nancy Meyers Home Look

We’re all pulled toward homes that feel like homes—not just model houses. A bright place where you can kick your shoes off and curl up with a good book. That’s why I think we’re all just a little bit obsessed with the Nancy Meyers aesthetic right now, and honestly, can you blame us?

Julia sitting by the pool in a hat with a melamine plate of strawberries

With her movies, you’re not just watching Father of the Bride, The Holiday, or Something’s Gotta Give, you’re yearning for that kitchen, that living room, that whole feeling. And it’s not some unachievable movie-set fantasy…it’s actually doable!

The Nancy Meyers secret? Anything that is out in plain view should be beautiful.

For example, Chris recently told me that he needs a letter tray for our study. I told him that we already have a letter tray! But he (rightly) mentioned that it’s filled with decor, and he needs something he can actually use like a mail sorter. He was looking at one online that was just a metal thing. I told him, “If you’re going to have a mail sorter out—and you’re probably going to need to buy only one in your life—choose one that you want to look at every day.” Let’s find one that’s rattan or warm wood or even acrylic!

What I love about the Nancy Meyers style is that everything feels cozy, loved, and beautiful. There’s a little intentional messiness about her homes and decor, but it still looks pretty. Everything is in the same color palette. Sure, there are slightly askew stacks of papers. The throw blanket with a slightly rumpled appearance. The soft-worn sofa with a host of memories. It’s the imperfectly perfect life, on display with a lot of charm.

If you want to embrace this style in your life, I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite pieces to help you get that cozy, collected look: