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If you’re a character in a Nancy Meyers movie, you don’t make big life decisions at the office or surrounded by friends. You ruminate in solitude from the comfort of your tub. It’s easy to completely overlook the bathrooms in Meyers’s films, mostly because we only catch glimpses of them, even in favorites likeThe Holiday,The Intern,andIt’s Complicated.But when you actually hit pause, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how many good design ideas are hiding in these über-simple spaces—especially handy if you’re planning a reno on a tight budget. Here are seven details we always notice.
Skip the fancy jets for a vintage-looking tub that’sjustsmall enough that you can turn the tap on and off by wiggling your toes. Many of the claw-foot tubs in Meyers’s movies remind us of ones we’ve spotted in designer Leanne Ford’sprojects. In true Meyers fashion, Ford will often complete the scene with a tub filler sporting ahand-shower attachment.
No one thinks of themselves as the loofah-using type until they actually own one. Meyers’s characters always keep one within arm’s reach, along with an assortment of sponges and soaps. Set up a station on a simple metal shelf or tray where you can corral all your little bath-time luxuries.
You don’t need to build a custom vanity to sneak more storage into your bathroom. A small dresser, chest, or nightstandshould provide enough room for overflow products and extra linens next to a pedestal sink.
The classic pattern pops up inIt’s Complicatedin the form of tile, but if you’d rather a low-lift DIY, peep the cozy Cotswolds bathroom inThe Holiday,where the black squares are painted right onto the floor. An even easier way to fake the look? A washable rug that bears the design. Lazy genius.
Harsh overheads have no place in a Nancy Meyers living room or bedroom, so of course the bathroom is no different. Take a cue fromThe Parent Trap—a table lamp is awfully handy to have around if you plan on reading during your soak.
If your bathroom walls aren’t swathed in stone or tile, give them some personality with framed photographs. The works themselves don’t have to be precious—if you’re worried about moisture damage, they should just feel personal.
You can’t talk about Nancy Meyers–inspired interiors without bowing to linen. When it comes to the bathroom, think: sheer white window treatments and brown-beige shower curtains that check both the privacy and warmth boxes.
Lydia Geisel has been stirring the creative pot at Domino since 2017. She writes and edits her way through home tours and design stories like it's a competitive sport. She lives in Brooklyn—because of course she does.
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