How Nancy Meyers Transformed Her Dream Home and Fell Back in Love with it

Seventeen years ago, Meyers, the creative powerhouse behind Something’s Gotta Give, The Holiday, and It’s Complicated, thought her chapter with her five-bedroom dream home was coming to an end. The house, designed by architect Elaine René-Weissman, had been a cherished refuge for years. But when her eldest daughter Annie left for college, the once-bustling home felt too large for just her and her younger daughter Hallie.

 Initially, Meyers planned to downsize, but as she began to reflect, she realized that leaving the home might be a mistake. Determined to breathe new life into the space, she teamed up with interior designer Mark D. Sikes. Together, they embraced a transformative vision: brightening dark spaces and refreshing the home’s design with timeless elegance.

The result was nothing short of remarkable. The reimagined home not only reflected Meyers’ signature style—warm, inviting, and effortlessly chic—but also rekindled her love for the space. What was once too big now felt just right, proving that sometimes, instead of moving on, you just need to reimagine the possibilities of what you already have.

Photos featured in Architectural Diges

Photographer Amy Neunsinger

Interior Design Mark D. Sikes