10 'coastal grandma' decor items to make your home look like a Nancy Meyers movie
The trending "coastal grandma" aesthetic is all about creating a laid-back (but chic!) beachy vibe inspired by Nancy Meyers movies.
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- Nancy Meyers' films have an aspirational, coastal aesthetic that many people love.
- She's been making movies for decades, but social media is now embracing the "costal grandmother" look.
- We found 10 pieces of decor that look like they came right off the set of one of her films.
You may have heard that TikTok and Instagram influencers and celebrities are embracing the "Coastal Grandmother" trend, often name-checking filmmaker Nancy Meyers as a source of inspiration.
Movies like "It's Complicated" and "Something's Gotta Give" embody the style, though you can see it in Meyers' films all the way back to "Father of the Bride" and "Irreconcilable Differences." The look is often a neutral palette with texture and color from florals, wood, linen, wicker, and more. (We can't imagine much will change in Meyers' upcoming Netflix film.)
In the films, bookcases are filled with books and surfaces stuffed with vases, candles, and other decor. The couches have lots of pillows and look cozy and inviting rather than rigid. Despite the intimidatingly neat kitchens, the homes at least feel lived in (albeit by very wealthy people).
Because the style is big on pillows, throws, and flowers, it's easy to copy the vibe without redoing a whole room.
Here are 10 pieces of decor inspired by Nancy Meyers' movies:
East Olivia
The Rose bouquet, available at East Olivia, from $75
You should always have 10 to 12 fresh bouquets of flowers on hand, per every Nancy Meyers film. No one said they had to be fresh. We love the dried arrangements from East Olivia.
West Elm
Organic ceramic vases, available at West Elm, from starting at $32
Whether stuffed with flowers or sitting empty looking like they're expecting flowers, vases are an easy way to incorporate the Meyers aesthetic into your home. West Elm's ceramic vases come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors.
Wayfair
Lorinda ceramic ginger jar, available at Wayfair, from $62.99
Ginger jars are decorative objects all on their own, but they can double as a vase in a pinch. You're going to need somewhere to put all those flowers.
Rugs USA
Blue Regency stripes indoor-outdoor rug, available at Rugs USA, starting at $33.20
Much of the furniture in Nancy Meyers' films are neutral, so the rugs are an opportunity for color and pattern. The blue-striped one in "Something's Gotta Give" caught our eye, and this indoor-outdoor option from Rugs USA is a close approximation.
Ballard Designs
Becca pillow, available at Ballard Designs, starting at $69
Is it even worth sitting on a couch if it only has one or two pillows? Get yourself a pillow for every member of your book club. The floral designs on the Becca pillow from Ballard Designs are subtle and pretty.
Garnet Hill
Wool-and-cashmere throw, available Garnet Hill, starting at $19
Yes, blankets are a classic staple, but Garnet Hill's wool-and-cashmere throw is also soft and perfect for snuggling up to watch "The Holiday" for the umpteenth time.
Serena and Lily
Big Sur basket, available at Serena and Lily, from $168
You're going to need somewhere to stash those throw pillows and blankets should you need to play host to your child's significant other. The Big Sur seagrass baskets from Serena and Lily come in three sizes.
Ballard Designs
Brynn double-gourd lamp, available at Ballard Designs, starting at $290
Count the lamps in Meryl Streep's character's home in "It's Complicated," and you'll realize how important good lighting is. The shapes are often rounded, like this double-gourd lamp from Ballard Designs.
Grandin Road
Market trays (set of two), available at Grandin Road, from $79.60
A tray to hold smaller ornamental items is key, or these two mango-wood containers from Grandin Road can serve as the perfect home for piles of fruit — a staple of Meyers' movie kitchens.
Williams Sonoma
Classic glass hurricane, available at Williams Sonoma, from $41.99
You never know when an attractive neighbor will drop by with a bottle of wine. Make any meal a little more special by adding candles stored in these glass hurricane holders from Williams Sonoma.