Annie Meyers-Shyer Turns Family Home Renovation into a Book and Viral Instagram
Annie Meyers-Shyer, daughter of director Nancy Meyers, transformed her husband's family's 1940s Beverly Hills home into a viral renovation project. The process, shared on Instagram under @thisoakhouse, inspired her upcoming book 'This Oak House.' In an interview, she and her mother discuss how Nancy's taste influenced the design choices.
The renovation project began in 2023, and the accompanying Instagram account has since gathered roughly 209,000 followers who track Annie's specific design recommendations, including her preference for Farrow & Ball's Slipper Satin paint and 48-inch headboard heights. Her mother, filmmaker Nancy Meyers, amplified the account early on by sharing it with her own followers, helping the project gain momentum.
Annie's book, "This Oak House," launches September 15 through Chronicle Books, with a foreword written by Nancy. The project involved renovating a 1940s Beverly Hills home originally built by Gerard Colcord, which was gifted to Annie and her husband Robby Koch after his mother relocated to Montecito. The renovation included reconfiguring the living room and extending an inherited George Smith sofa from seven to eight feet.
The story highlights how social media can transform a personal renovation project into a cultural touchstone, potentially influencing home design trends among a large audience. Followers may adopt Annie's specific aesthetic choices, from paint colors to furniture dimensions, suggesting that celebrity-adjacent taste continues to shape consumer decisions in home decor. The book release could extend this influence beyond digital spaces into print retail, reaching readers who prefer traditional formats.