Nancy Meyers is a master at creating atmospheric interiors. It's no surprise, then, that the It's Complicated and The Holiday director's own home is as aspirational as the sets in her films – and this extends to her backyard. In a recent snap shared to her Instagram page, Meyers shows off her outdoor pool, complete with beige, stone floors, cream and wood patio furniture, and matching white umbrellas.
The picturesque yard is reminiscent of a Mediterranean resort – in fact, it taps into an enduring trend of creating a vacation-worthy atmosphere right in outside our own homes (yes, staycations). Want to create an oasis in your own backyard? We spoke to an expert for some key design and accessorizing tips to achieve a Med-style pool. A post shared by Nancy Meyers (@nmeyers) A photo posted by on First and foremost, consider the tiling that will go inside (or even outside) a swimming pool – this is a great way to infuse the area with some colors that are reminiscent of vacation destinations.
'Instead of traditional terracotta , go for oversized, colorful ceramics that reflect the bright blues and yellows of Mediterranean coastal towns,' suggests Jodi Peterman, the CEO and owner of Elizabeth Erin Designs . 'I use them for plants, water features, or even as standalone art pieces.' Placing live plants next to a pool is fantastic for bringing greenery to a cement or stone pool.
However, Peterman recommends taking it up a notch by planting some scented herbs alongside the swimmin.