Nancy Meyers' Set Design Inspires Maximalist Interiors Trend Ahead of New Film Paris Paramount
Nancy Meyers, aged 76, renowned for directing romantic comedies such as It's Complicated and The Parent Trap, has left a significant mark on modern home decor through her intricate interior design. Her film sets, characterized by cozy kitchens and retro items, have become sources of inspiration for social media users on platforms like Pinterest and Instagram, challenging the prevailing minimalist aesthetic. Her upcoming comedy, Paris Paramount, is set to debut in December 2027, marking her first release since 2015's The Intern, which featured stars like Penélope Cruz, Kieran Culkin, Jude Law, and Owen Wilson. Initially discussed in 2023, the project was dropped by Netflix over budget concerns. Architect Francesca Venturoni highlights Meyers' distinctive style in crafting both homes and characters, setting her apart from traditional Italian designs.
Key facts
- Nancy Meyers is 76 years old and her last film was The Intern in 2015.
- Her new film Paris Paramount is set for release in December 2027 and stars Penélope Cruz, Kieran Culkin, Jude Law, and Owen Wilson.
- The film is set in the movie industry and was previously in talks with Netflix but abandoned due to excessive costs.
- Meyers' set design style has become a trend on Pinterest, Instagram, and TikTok as a reaction to minimalist 'Millennial grey' interiors.
- Set decorator Beth Rubino borrowed 3,000 books from the Strand bookstore in New York for the set of Something's Gotta Give.
- Kitchen items for It's Complicated were sourced from eBay and flea markets and deliberately distressed.
- Meyers has said she sees the house as the main character of a film.
- Architect Francesca Venturoni compares Meyers' layering of objects to Luca Guadagnino's work in Call Me by Your Name and I Am Love.
Entities
Artists
- Nancy Meyers
- Meryl Streep
- Steve Martin
- Diane Keaton
- Kate Winslet
- Jude Law
- Robert De Niro
- Anne Hathaway
- Penélope Cruz
- Kieran Culkin
- Owen Wilson
- Jack Nicholson
- Luca Guadagnino
- Beth Rubino
- Francesca Venturoni
Institutions
- Universal Studios
- Shooting Star
- Eyevine
- Contrasto
- Netflix
- Strand
- Venturoni Studio
- Architectural Digest
- Cabana
- Frederic Magazine
- Elle
- Il Post
Locations
- Hamptons
- New York
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Italy