Nancy Meyers' Daughter Releasing Home Renovation Book

Annie Meyers-Shyer's 'This Oak House' to document years-long remodel of historic LA family home

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Annie Meyers-Shyer, the daughter of filmmaker Nancy Meyers, is set to release her debut book 'This Oak House' in September 2026. The book will provide an unfiltered look into Meyers-Shyer's renovation of her family's historic country-colonial home in Los Angeles, featuring over 150 photos, original floor plans, architect's sketches, and more.

Why it matters

Meyers-Shyer's renovation journey has amassed a large following of 165,000 on Instagram, demonstrating strong public interest in home design and DIY projects. The book aims to provide honest guidance and inspiration for others undertaking similar home renovation efforts.

The details

Meyers-Shyer began documenting the renovation process on her family's historic LA home in 2023, posting updates to the @thisoakhouse Instagram account. The book will dive deeper into the highs and lows of the full-scale remodel, which Meyers-Shyer says had no roadmap or strategy, but was driven by a love of design and a desire to honor the home's history.

  • Meyers-Shyer began posting renovation updates to Instagram in March 2023.
  • The @thisoakhouse Instagram account now has 165,000 followers.
  • This Oak House will be released on September 15, 2026.

The players

Annie Meyers-Shyer

The daughter of filmmaker Nancy Meyers, who is releasing her debut book 'This Oak House' documenting the renovation of her family's historic Los Angeles home.

Nancy Meyers

Filmmaker and mother of Annie Meyers-Shyer, who praised her daughter's upcoming book in a heartfelt Instagram post.

Mike Moser

The interior designer who collaborated with Meyers-Shyer on the completed home interiors featured in the book.

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What they’re saying

“I didn't set out to become an author or an influencer. I was working on our family home — a house with a lot of history — and trying to honor what came before, while making it work for our family.”

— Annie Meyers-Shyer (Instagram)

“My daughter Annie has written the ultimate book on house renovation. If you're thinking of renovating don't be scared! This book walks you through the process step by step by step and shares every detail of every choice Annie made over her two year journey.”

— Nancy Meyers, Filmmaker (Instagram)

What’s next

This Oak House will be released on September 15, 2026, published by Chronicle Books.

The takeaway

Meyers-Shyer's renovation journey has resonated with a large online audience, demonstrating the public's strong interest in home design and DIY projects. Her upcoming book aims to provide honest guidance and inspiration for others undertaking similar home renovation efforts.