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The homes in rom-coms are bright, light-filled, and have a universally welcoming feeling that invites you, the viewer, in. The spaces often reflect the spirit of the early 2000s heroine, as well: slightly quirky, often unabashedly feminine, and always highly polished. There’s a lot of nostalgia around these movies that makes them appealing, too.
Rom-com core is an idealized version of the everyday. Even if the main character is a young woman just starting her career, she will have nicely framed artwork, a styled coffee table, and an apartment that feels like a home. The spaces we see in these movies are always spotless and clutter-free, and anything left out on a counter or vanity is purposeful and pretty.
You can go with the Nancy Meyers-Style home
Channel your inner Diane Keaton and trade trendy pieces for traditional decor in soft, warm colors. “You want your home to feel alive and lived in,” says Nicole Regan, founder of the lifestyle blog Cedar and Rush and content creator behind the witty tribute account What Would Nancy Meyers Do. And focus on the details: “Pretty labeled olive oils. A stack of books. Slipcovers. Dim lit lamps always (way more flattering, too!). Homemade treats on cake plates. Candles. And the most important item of all ... a fab white kitchen!”
Or would you like a décor for early adulthood?
Everyone has different reasons for being drawn to rom-coms—and are in a different stage of life— so they may be attracted to other aspects of rom-com decor. If you want to lean into the more youthful take on the theme, look for inspiration in movies such as 13 Going on 30, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, or Legally Blonde. These blockbusters show starter apartments filled with feminine patterns, pastel colors, and pops of pink, and although they might not be realistic budget-wise for someone just starting out, they can still lend a lot of inspiration.
(BHG)