This Charming Coastal Home Renovation Totally Captures The Nancy Meyers Aesthetic

BEFORE: LIVING ROOM

The original space lacked charm and character, feeling a bit sterile and outdated.

THE AFTER

Sierra and her team breathed new life into every nook of the home to design a cozy modern space for a family of five, selecting locally sourced furnishings and handpicked pieces from Europe.

The entry needed a little love too. "We wanted a show stopper for the light fixture in the entry and Julie was adamant that the piece needed to feel like an element of nature brought into the home," says Sierra. They considered different conceptual ideas, including potentially having a massive bird cage and putting their pet birds in it!

They finally landed on a stunning 18-foot-long iron oak leaf chandelier, custom made by artisans at Cox London in England. The homeowners, avid Anglophiles who once lived in London, drew much of their design inspiration from their European travels.

"We had great alignment with on taste and budget, which helped us bring their home to life," says Sierra. "We incorporated the easy feeling of California living with a more old world English touch to make something that felt truly like only their home."

The overall aesthetic is "understated, romantic, transitional, organic, and refined," says Sierra. "It's truly a refined blend of east coast architecture and CA indoor/outdoor living, family home but still feels elevated and elegant with a European/English sensibility."

Cozy elements include a furry armchair, bouclé curved sofa, gorgeous fresh flowers, and flowing drapes.

The mix of textures and contrast of dark and light keep the neutral space from feeling too stark or snoozy. The elements together achieve the casual elegance that the homeowners were striving for.

"Their book collection reflects their diverse interests," says Sierra. Julie is a glaucoma surgeon as well as a major fashion enthusiast (note books dedicated to model Kate Moss and fashion designer Calvin Klein) while Kent, an engineer, runs their hair technology company, T3Micro, and leans into historical books.

The once-white lackluster basement is now a gorgeous chocolate brown speakeasy bar and library.

Cocktail and a book anyone?

Vintage pieces reflect a love of historical European design.

BEFORE: KITCHEN

The all-white, all-marble kitchen had a generic, cookie-cutter design that lacked any personality.

AFTER: KITCHEN

The new kitchen has a moodier vibe with a warm aesthetic that feels cozy and inviting. The couple started collecting wine and the collection reflects their interests, making the space more personal. "We installed the home after they had moved in, so it was a bit terrifying when the workers were installing anywhere near the wine room glass!" adds Sierra.

A delicate bird wallpaper sourced from U.K. company Fromental hints to the nature-inspired decor reflected throughout the home.

BEFORE: DINING ROOM

The white walls and chairs in the former dining room make the room feel cold and uninviting as well. The blues feel outdated too.

AFTER: DINING ROOM

The new dining room feel elegant and ready for conversation. Julie wanted a one-of-a-kind wall treatment in the dining room so she and Sierra scoured dozens of wallpaper options before they landed on a custom hand-painted mural.

"The dining room is truly jaw dropping in person," says Sierra. "Each panel reveals new small details every time I visit, and it transitions from day to night so beautifully."

The ER Butler candlesticks are just as beautiful as they are functional. They're basically art pieces!

The BDDW credenza is an American-made, heirloom-quality furniture designed exclusively by artist Tyler Hays.

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