'The Holiday' reboot announcement signals return to beloved interior trend

Get ready to welcome back beige and layer up your furnishings because Nancy Meyers interiors are coming back in a big way. In an exclusive from Deadline, it was announced that The Holiday will be turned into a television series by Apple TV+ with all new characters.

When it comes to the most coveted interiors on the silver screen, Nancy Meyers films would have to be at the top of the list. Lived-in luxury, cosy coastal style and beautiful kitchens are all key features of the Meyer's film we know and love.

In response to the news that the much-loved Christmas classic will be getting a reboot, Meyers' treasured interiors have been trending on TikTok.

The allure of Nancy Meyers' interiors

This isn't the first time Meyers has trended across social media. In 2022, a distinct style called 'Coastal Grandma' took the internet by storm with over 7.6m views of the hashtag on TikTok. The trend was strongly associated with Meyers' aesthetic and the female leads in her films.

According to group design manager at Winnings, Kate McGlone, the allure of Meyers' aesthetic lies in it looking and feeling "lived-in, relatable, and inviting".

"Nancy's spaces make you feel instantly at home," she says. "They tell stories about the lives lived within them and never appear staged."

Much like the themes in her films, McGlone says Meyers interiors provide a "canvas for connection and togetherness."

What is the Meyers look?

So what exactly is the Meyers interior aesthetic? Well, according to McGlone its key features are warm timber furniture pieces paired with generously cushioned, light-toned sofas.

"She also breathes life into her interiors through thoughtful decorative lighting," says McGlone. "Whether it's a floor or table lamp, or a pendant suspended above a dining table, creating the soft, flattering glow reminiscent of candlelight."

Other key qualities include a neutral colour palette, a lean towards Hamptons styling, shaker-style cabinetry and soft, cosy fabrics.

Getting the look

While a professional production crew is typically responsible for creating Meyers' on-screen interiors, introducing the look into your home may not be difficult - but it will take time.

"What makes her aesthetic so compelling is that it can't usually be achieved overnight," says McGlone. "It's built over time, an ongoing collection of objects, trinkets, books, and the like that each recall a moment in time, seamlessly blending the old with the new."

So where do you start? The first step is simple, embrace your layers.

"Layering is the most effective way to capture the Nancy Meyers look without breaking the bank," says McGlone.

Once you've created a cosy, layered look McGlone suggests pairing your styling pieces - such as pillows and throws - with second-hand books and ceramics.

"This thoughtful layering is, ultimately, the secret to her signature "lived-in" look."

And then it's on to the kitchen, often the centrepiece of Meyers' beloved films.

"To bring that same lived-in charm into your kitchen, consider details like a provincial-style mixer tap, a subtle nod to the understated elegance that defines Meyers' interiors," McGlone says.

In search of inspiration

If you're keen to get the look, but need more inspiration to draw from, McGlone points to two of Meyers' most iconic films.

"It's often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home, and nowhere is that more true than in It's Complicated," she says. "Meyers captures this perfectly, designing a kitchen that feels warm, welcoming, and utterly lived-in."

She says it's a space where "curated clutter", soft lighting and spaciousness create the perfect backdrop for connection.

The second film she points towards is the Diane Keaton, Jack Nicholson comedy Something's Gotta Give.

"In Something's Gotta Give, she masterfully embraces coastal sophistication, blurring the boundary between indoors and out," McGlone says. "Diane Keaton's serene bedroom in that film, paired with those iconic Hamptons interiors, embodies the timeless elegance and calming lived-in quality that has become synonymous with the Nancy Meyers look."