The daughter of filmmaker Nancy Meyers, Annie grew up surrounded by memorable interiors and design. Her renovation journey later became the focus of her Instagram account, which attracted a large following and inspired her upcoming book, This Oak House: A Renovation Story with Interiors to Inspire Your Own Home.
A Simple Solution to an Architectural Challenge
The dining room had several quirks, including two different ceiling heights. Rather than making major structural changes, Annie and interior designer Mike Moser used paint to create a more cohesive look.
They painted the ceiling in the same shade as the walls. The chosen color was Slipper Satin by Farrow & Ball, a soft neutral that helps create the room’s calm atmosphere.
The team also changed the position of the doors. This made the dining room feel more defined while preserving its connection to the rest of the home.
Curtains Helped Transform the Space
The room’s unusual windows and doors created another design challenge. Instead of highlighting the uneven layout, the designers installed curtains across the full length of the room.
The result is a continuous wall of fabric that softens the architecture and gives the dining room a more polished appearance.
Rose Tarlow floral fabric became the starting point for the room’s color palette. Soft blue tones from the fabric were then repeated through the chair cushions and other details.
Mixing Old and New
The dining chairs combine rattan with light blue cushions. The natural material keeps the room relaxed, while the fabric connects the chairs to the curtains.
At the center is a custom solid-oak dining table featuring a reclaimed oak top. Its aged surface adds character and makes the table feel as though it has been part of the home for years.
An antique Swedish cabinet painted in worn blue-gray adds another layer of history. Annie considers antiques an essential part of a well-designed room.
Texture Creates Balance
The dining room brings together reclaimed oak, rattan, soapstone, verdigris and antique painted furniture. Each material adds a different texture.
A verdigris-and-glass lantern introduces another blue-green accent above the table. A custom buffet with a soapstone top provides practical storage, while a light-oak plinth displays seasonal branches.
An Indian dhurrie rug completes the space and adds an organic quality beneath the dining furniture.
For Annie, the finished room is about balance. Traditional pieces sit alongside newer elements, while refined details are softened by natural materials.
The result is a dining room designed for more than formal meals. It is a warm gathering space intended for conversation, celebrations and long dinners.
This Oak House: A Renovation Story with Interiors to Inspire Your Own Home is scheduled for release on September 15.
