Everyone wants to live in a Nancy Meyers home, but it won’t happen overnight

Camille Meza-Ruiz, 31, also grew up on Meyers’ films. The interior designer and owner of Camille Alexandra Interiors told BI that “Father of the Bride” is still her favorite movie.

When it was time to personalize the 1,200-square-foot home Meza-Ruiz shares with her spouse and dog, she embraced “classic, timeless” decor, which are signatures of Meyers’ aesthetic.

“The Nancy Meyers aesthetic is timeless, cozy, lived-in homes that really tell the story of the people who live there and are reflective of their environment,” Meza-Ruiz said, adding that her goal as an interior designer is to help people balance taking inspiration from Meyers’ films and incorporating their personalities into their homes.

“I also think that everyone is searching for a feeling of comfort and home, and her movies really give people that feeling, which is why so many people love her aesthetic and style,” she added.

The stories make the homes

Aside from Meyers herself, few people likely understand what it takes to create that feeling of comfort in a home better than production designer and interior designer Jon Hutman.

Hutman worked on films like “Heathers” and “Being the Ricardos,” and he recently designed “Vanderpump Rules” stars Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney’s restaurant Something About Her. But his work with Meyers on films like “Something’s Gotta Give,” “The Holiday,” and “It’s Complicated” has been some of the most defining of his career.

“When people go crazy about those movies and those sets, I’m the first person to say, whether people are aware of it or not, what they love about those houses is the stories that take place in them,” Hutman told BI.

“I took my time finding different antiques that made it feel more unique,” she said, advising others not to rush as they personalize their homes.

Likewise, Meza-Ruiz told BI she creates “presentations” for each room in a space, whether she’s decorating her own home or a client’s, detailing what furniture, artwork, and physical changes like paint or flooring she wants to do in a space. This way, she has a clear vision and budget before making changes.

She also takes her time with accessories. “It’s those extra layers that make it feel cozy and lived in,” Meza-Ruiz said.

“A lot of my items like that are from the consignment store, or they’re vintage,” she continued. “They feel a little bit more unique. I’m not just going to Target and buying 10 of the latest accessories that they sell.”

Hutman said to remember that you don’t need to spend a fortune to find furniture that reflects the Meyers aesthetic today.

“The furniture that has become available in the market online has gone up astronomically in style and quality since when we made ‘Something’s Gotta Give,'” he said.

However, he does recommend visiting Pottery Barn or Restoration Hardware to see staged rooms for inspiration on the kinds of finishes or upholstery you’re drawn to.

“I think that’s a good place to start because you could say, ‘Oh, I love that bed, but I don’t like that color wood,’ or ‘I don’t like those nightstands,’ or ‘What other way can I do lighting?'” he said.

Horton added that the more you can make your space reflect you and your story, the more it will have the homey feeling viewers associate with Meyers’ films.

“It’s like getting dressed,” she said. “It’s your living space, and you should have a personal style that reflects you.”