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The easy route to a Nancy Meyers-worthy home – without the film-set budget
If you’re familiar with Nancy Meyers classics like The Holiday, Something’s Gotta Give and It’s Complicated, you’ll know that the interiors are almost as memorable as the films themselves. Warm, layered and oh-so inviting, they have a timeless quality that feels particularly appealing as autumn approaches.
Think sink-in seating, softly patterned textiles, warm woods, oversized ottomans and lamps glowing in every corner. Part of their appeal is the way they blend the rustic vintage charm with more pristine modern pieces - two looks that would usually sit very separately. It’s comfort with a hint of luxury. And because the ingredients are timeless, the look is surprisingly easy to recreate with buys from the high street.
Brands such as The White Company and Next have long tapped into this easy, homely aesthetic, but you’ll find Nancy Meyers-worthy pieces almost everywhere. A few well-chosen additions – from a striped cushion to a pleated lamp or wooden side table – can evoke that same sense of nostalgia without a full room makeover.
Beyond furniture, stacks of books, fresh flowers, potted herbs and softly layered textiles all help create the collected-over-time feel that makes these interiors so loved.
Here are 12 high-street buys that do exactly that.
A generously proportioned armchair you can properly sink into is the epitome of the Nancy Meyers look. Dunelm’s Beatrice II features gently curved arms, classic striped upholstery and loose covers that give it an instantly relaxed, lived-in feel.
The interiors in some of our most-loved films rarely rely on anything too sleek or shiny, which is where natural materials come in. This woven rattan pendant is perfect for hanging low over a dining table or in the living room, adding warmth, texture and just enough vintage charm to balance more polished pieces.
Pattern, used in small doses, is one of the easiest ways to soften a room. This Cox & Cox cushion cover (second right), with its warm honey tones and block-printed floral, is exactly the sort of layer that makes a sofa feel styled and very much part of the Nancy Meyers look.
Look beyond the sink-into seating and neutral palette and it’s the smaller touches that really make these rooms feel like home. A shop-bought herb potted into one of these striped ceramic planters with its matching saucer can do far more for a kitchen or windowsill than you might imagine.
Even the most neutral schemes benefit from the odd pop of colour and fresh flowers loosely placed in a coloured jug are an easy way to introduce it. This twist handle design has enough charm to hold its own when empty, but filled with seasonal stems it looks its best.
If we had to pick one piece that instantly captures the aesthetic of these famous films, it would be an upholstered coffee table sitting at the centre of the room. The key is to go oversized and neutral, like this cream linen design from Dusk, which adds the statement scale and comfort the sets do so well.
Lighting – used as a combination of table lamps, floor lamps and candles – does most of the work when it comes to creating a warm, cosy atmosphere. While the materials and neutral tones in this ceramic lamp are understated, the oversized bulbous base is anything but. It’s a statement piece, just done subtly.
For a look that’s layered with personal touches, a classic wooden photo frame like this one is perfect for displaying family photographs or favourite prints. Add a trio on a sideboard or go big for a single display.
Texture works best when it’s layered with...even more texture! Draped over a sofa or close at hand in a reading nook, this chocolate faux-fur throw is the tactile layer a neutral room needs.
A place to stash clutter or keep throws close at hand is essential in a room designed for comfort. This set of two wicker baskets from Next is a good way of bringing in natural texture. With rope handles and a white weave through the middle, it's a set you'd be happy to have on display.
If upholstered beds aren't for you perhaps a traditional metal frame would make a refreshing change. This cream and antique-brass design brings in just enough vintage charm, while the pale finish keeps the overall look light and easy to layer with soft bedding.
Trays are one of those small styling details that instantly pull a room together. This ribbed wooden design is perfect for grouping candles, books or a vase on a coffee table, or, better still, for serving drinks when guests come over.
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