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This post shows you budget-friendly decor ideas for your very own Nancy Meyers Living Room.
The Nancy Meyers living room is the epitome of timeless style. Let’s be honest, it’s house goals, to say the least. It feels like a warm hug from your grandmother or elder in your family. These budget-friendly decor ideas will help you create your very own Nancy Meyers living room.
What makes a space have that Nancy Meyers vibe? Well, first, the foundational pieces are neutral. In this case, that means the sofa is a warm cream color that can transition nicely over time. It has great bones and can truly stand the test of time. The neutral background is a great playground for different fabric and pattern choices that can be paired with the sofa. Typically, you see a lot of greens, blues, creams, and browns in her spaces.
Although the spaces are neutral, it doesn’t mean they should feel boring and lack texture and visual interest. Have fun with large, medium, and small-scale patterns as it spices things up and makes your space more appealing to the eye.
Here are 14 budget-friendly decor ideas to create a Nancy Meyers living room vibe:
1. Classic Skirted Sofa
The classic skirted sofa is a timeless piece that can be passed down generationally. The rolled arm sofa is the perfect recipe for an afternoon nap or reading a good book. Don’t forget your Scotchgard, and you can have a worry-free experience.
2. Spindle Accent Chair
The navy accent chair has such a unique spindle detail. Its thick seat cushion is comfortable, elegant, and visually pleasing in the space.
3. Nesting Woven Coffee Table
The woven nesting coffee table is a solid piece that is mobile. The smaller table can be used as a side table for the spindle chairs or an end table for the skirted sofa.
What I love about these tables is the storage. If you have children, you know storage is the most important part in designing a space that is not only beautiful but functional. The storage can house toys or even additional blankets for movie night.
Lastly, the woven material introduces a coastal element that is often featured in Nancy Meyers’ interiors.
4. Ruggable Vintage Rug
The best feature about this rug is that it is machine washable. I’m sure you’ve heard of the rug company Ruggable. But just in case you haven’t, it was one of the most genius rug companies. Long gone are the days when you have to worry about every spot.
Kids run in and accidentally get juice on the rug? Husband’s work boots get mud on the rug? No problem at all. Just roll the rug up and place it in your washing machine. (This is not sponsored).
5. Floral Throw Pillows
The floral printed throw pillow is so vibrant in color and would be such a lively addition to that skirted sofa. Please keep in mind the pillow cover is an 18″x18″.
Therefore, you must get a 20″x 20″ pillow insert. This goes for every pillow cover.
Whichever size pillow cover, you must go with the next size pillow insert. Otherwise, the pillow insert won’t fill the pillow cover fully. Which will leave it looking wimpy and not like you hired a designer.
Check out Ikea for those 20″ x 20″ if you’d like to purchase locally. Or check out these 20″ x 20″ inserts.
6. Sky Blue Scalloped Throw Pillows
The scalloped details on the pillows are something to write home about for sure! It gives such a charming flair that reminds me of the spindle details on the armchair.
Designing your very own Nancy Meyers Living Room, you have to think about intentionality and pay attention to those details. Those layered vignettes not only help complete the visual story, but it gives the space a cozy and warm feeling.
Just don’t forget these scalloped pillows are also 18″ x 18″. Which means just like above, you must get the 20″ x 20″ inserts.
This will ensure fullness to your pillows.
7. Vintage Brass Sconces
Antique brass is the optimal finish for the Nancy Meyers Home. The antique finish has a nice patina color that ages really well.
Like I mentioned before, it’s all the details and being intentional in your design. This skirted glass on the sconce resembles the skirted sofa. I love how these decor details all play well together.
There isn’t a single piece of furniture fighting for attention, and they all make sense with one another.
8. Blue Stained Glass Table Lamp
This charming stained glass table lamp is the epitome of vintage charm. The bronze base finish pairs nicely with the antique brass sconces. What says timeless than this handmade table lamp that will create the most warm ambient lighting in the evening and a beautiful work of art during the day.
9. Cream Planter
This cream lightweight indoor planter is perfect for the faux olive tree or any indoor plant you may already own. It has a weathered look to it that lends itself to a Victorian style and can be used indoors or outdoors.
10. Faux Silk Olive Tree
Adding any greenery to your space instantly brings life to the space. If you don’t have a green thumb, incorporating a faux tree does the trick as well.
Add this olive tree to the planter above, and add moss or rocks to fill in the planter itself.
One trick to think about is adding plastic or cardboard to the bottom of the planter and adding the moss or rocks to the top of the planter to give the illusion. Also saves money!
11. Faux Mum Stems
Incorporating fresh flowers on your coffee table is like a breath of fresh air.
But let’s be honest, as the weeks go by, that can add up, and if you have children, that can cause a heart attack if they are running around that area. Or perhaps you have a brand-new infant who is starting to cruise around the furniture.
The thought of those tiny fingers breaking the glass and eating those fresh tulips may send you into orbit. Therefore, let’s keep things stress-free and use faux stems instead. Looks just as beautiful!
12. Amber Scented Candle
The amber crystal glass mimics the stained glass on the table lamp and the antique brass sconces. These intentional touches tell the Nancy Meyers story and gives the living room a curated look.
This can be placed on the coffee table inside a tray or on the TV stand on top of a stack of your favorite coffee table books.
These little touches of elegance elevate your space without splurging.
13. Driftwood Credenza
What I love about this credenza is that it’s solid wood, and its finish lends itself to the coastal and beach vibes that are similar to the nesting coffee table.
The color grounds the space with a warm and natural finish. The rustic charm balances out the traditional elements of the skirted sofa and spindle accent chair.
The iron detail for the hardware gives it an old charm, like it has been passed down throughout the years. Remember, a Nancy Meyers-inspired interior is all about timeless and not trendy.
This is the perfect storage solution for your TV equipment or those toys that you’ve been trying to store in the common area.
14. Shore Birds Wall Art
Incorporating these paired Blue Heron wall art pieces continues the theme of introducing the outdoors in. The different blue hues tie in the different blue elements around the room, from the rug, throw pillows, and spindle accent chair.
These can be placed above the credenza ( 4″ to 6 inches above) or stacked on top of each other in a corner vignette.
The scale on these is the perfect proportion to the room. Anything smaller would look like a bunch of smaller elements on the wall and would tend to look too busy.
In this case, bigger is better. This makes a statement that is bold and beautiful.
Conclusion
Always remember the Nancy Meyers living room is well-collected, curated, and charming. Vintage elements, whether they are thrifted or passed down to you they will always work.
The color palette is fresh and neutral tones with blues, greens, creams, and different shades of browns.
Don’t be afraid of color and, most importantly, pattern. Florals, buffalo check, stripes, you name it. Don’t be afraid to incorporate those patterns as they help complete your story.
Have fun creating your very own Nancy Meyers living room, and remember, if any decor pieces speak to you, then it is for you!
Happy Decorating!
