At Home With Kerri-Lee Binge-Worthy Design: How Your Favorite Shows Can Inspire Your Décor This Fall

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Binge-Worthy Design: How Your Favorite Shows Can Inspire Your Décor This Fall

With the season’s first PSL (aka pumpkin spice latte) behind us and the leaves well into their stunning autumnal display, we’re starting to settle into our new fall routines. The candles are flickering. We are heading inside earlier. One thing is certain: we will be spending more time indoors. And while we may be watching shows to relax or escape, our favorite series and films are quietly doing something else too: feeding our interior design imagination.

From psychological thrillers to comedies and home makeover shows, on-screen spaces are full of style cues. I bet you didn’t even realize it! No matter your aesthetic, whether it’s New England cozy or sleek and modern, there’s inspiration to borrow from the world of streaming.

Here’s how to let your fall screen time cozy up and shape your space:

1. Nancy Meyers effect: Classic comfort, still trending

We’ll always swoon over “Something’s Gotta Give” and “It’s Complicated,” but the timeless Meyers look also shows up in newer films like “Your Place or Mine” and “Home Again.” Think clean kitchens, layered neutrals, oversized sofas and light-flooded interiors.

To bring it home: Add slipcovered seating, glass-front cabinets, warm lighting and coastal hues. It’s a fresh-but-familiar feel filmmaker Nancy Meyers etched into design history.

2. Moody drama vibes: Rich, regal and reflective

Shows like “The Gilded Age” (filmed partly in Rhode Island), “Bridgerton” and “The Diplomat” bring a layered, moody style that feels perfect for fall. These sets blend old-world sophistication with modern relevance, much like the historic homes across New England.

To bring it home: Picture deep emeralds, navy blues, heavy drapes, antique finishes, ornate touches and sculptural lighting.

3. Clean and contemporary: Polished but personal

If you’re drawn to the sleek modernism of “The Morning Show,” “Anatomy of a Scandal” or “Big Little Lies,” it’s a look that’s soothing and elevated—great for open-concept homes or newly renovated spaces. One of its biggest strengths? The lighting always feels right and that is so key. While the settings may not be ours, they feel like they could be with a few personal touches.

To bring it home: Go for minimalist furniture, soft matte finishes, and a neutral palette with black or brass accents.

4. Cozy escapism: Cottagecore with a twist

“Sweet Magnolias,” “Virgin River” and “Firefly Lane” offer something of a nostalgic softness that feels like a warm hug. Even one cozy nook can transform a space or change the way you feel about a corner you used to walk right past.

To bring it home: Layer floral prints, use distressed wood and stack books haphazardly on windowsills. Add touches like knitted throws, tea sets and, once again, mood lighting.

5. Bold and playful: Let the set design lead

Shows like “Only Murders in the Building,” “Emily in Paris” and “Loot” lean into bright, personality-filled interiors. They aren’t afraid of color, pattern or a little glam. Your home doesn’t have to match it and be perfect, just has to make you smile. Emily’s apartment, for example, is a collected blend of French and bohemian touches, with rattan furniture, natural wood and floating shelves. So attainable, even for young fans of design this is a look they can pull off.

To bring it home: To capture that look yourself, try statement art, jewel-toned furniture, patterned wallpaper or go foraging for vintage finds.

Make your home the main character

This fall, justify your screen time in one more way and make it more than entertainment. Notice what catches your eye, such as the cozy glow of a Paris apartment in “Call My Agent,” the tidy and glass-walled slick structure in “Severance,” or the family-filled elegance of “The Summer I Turned Pretty.”

Whatever speaks to you, trust it. It’s making your heart go pitter patter for a reason! The best rooms, like the best shows, are layered with story, style and soul. Since you’ll be inside more now, you have time to put that to work in your favorite spaces.

I can’t wait to hear what you create!

XX Kerri-Lee