If you regularly re-watch classic romantic comedies from the '90s and early 2000s, you're certainly not alone. The characters, iconic fashion choices, and swoon-worthy love stories are still hard to top, and they always deliver a healthy dose of nostalgia. But one detail of the rom-com genre that'll never go out of style (and that's trending now) has nothing to do with falling in love.
The interior design style made popular by Nancy Meyers and other standout rom-com filmmakers is having a moment for 2024. Defined by understated patterns, a neutral (yet playful) color scheme, and vintage details, the rom-com-inspired look is oh-so-adorable. Easy to replicate in your own space and made to last, this is a fast track to recreating the at home.
This is why designers love the look, and how they'd bring the nostalgic style into interior design schemes. 'The decor from '90s and 2000s rom-coms is beloved by all, and has a timeless appeal. It evokes a sense of nostalgia and comfort in those who lived through the era, and people born after want to romanticize their lives with this style – which has also been resurging in fashion,' says Grace Baena, interiors curator for .
We explore in our dedicated feature. 'Pre-dating social media, the look prioritizes personality, warmth, and charm over the fleeting home decor trends we often see across social media. The result is an authentic, eclectic style that is not tied to a specific design movement, and that stands the test of time,' she con.
