Bring “You’ve Got Mail” to your living room.
Those distinct details have stayed with Rachel Robinson, architect and founding partner at Dunham Robinson, too.
What Is the Nora Ephron Aesthetic?
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To do this, choose textures that are easy to layer and dont need a lot of attention.
We get to see characters reallylivein their spaces and not just sit on the edge of a sofa.
They are surrounded by blankets and a box of tissues.
Judith Marilyn; Design by Melissa Oholendt and styling by Carrie Valentine
The key to nailing the look is that nothing should coordinate perfectly, so pattern-mix without fear!"
To replicate the bibliophile quality of these worlds, let books be just asprominently featuredin yours.
But stick to the script: Nothing needs to be stacked just so.
Judith Marilyn; Design by Melissa Oholendt and styling by Carrie Valentine
The beauty of Ephron’s interiors is how real they are.
It’s actually great not to have every book arranged by color or size, Robinson says.
Try re-shuffling the books themselves, and incorporate other items like small objects or family photos.
Nicholas Venezia; Design by Rachel Robinson
Rachel Robinson
“The beauty of Ephron’s interiors is how real they are.
It’s actually great not to have every book arranged by color or size.”
While you could design with this friendly flower as a true devotee, Oholendt says any bloom will do.
Nicholas Venezia; Design by Rachel Robinson
If you don’t have access to power in that spot, bring in a rechargeable option.
“We always tell our clients: It’s okay to keep your most-used items out.”
Robinson says that art should imitate life, and your kitchen should match your routines.
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A lot of effort and thought goes into making a space feel lived in, Robinson says.
