The Nora Ephron Aesthetic Is the Perfect Spring Decor—Here's How to Master It
Photo by: Nicholas Venezia; Design by: Rachel Robinson
For being a renowned filmmaker and writer best known for romantic comedies, Nora Ephron accomplished something particularly challenging: She made her sets as charming as her stars. When you think about standouts like Meg Ryan chatting with Billy Crystal in When Harry Met Sally or Meryl Streep moving around a kitchen as Julia Child in Julie and Julia, there’s a good chance you’re also thinking about their backgrounds. Those distinct details have stayed with Rachel Robinson, architect and founding partner at Dunham Robinson, too.
“Each film has a comprehensive and recognizable visual identity that completely fits the characters and the narrative,” she says. “You almost don't even notice how much work the architecture and design are doing because it feels so obvious and effortless.”
