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cial media to set the bar for their expectations . Oftentimes , influencers are getting products from companies for free , in order to feature them on their account , she said .
“ Don ’ t compare your home to someone else ’ s . Use Instagram as a tool and a way to gain inspiration ,” she noted . “ Don ’ t assume that you know everything behind the pretty photo . There ’ s probably a lot more that you don ’ t see .”
Experiment , start simple , no fear
“ Anything handmade or natural is always going to feel more timeless and classic . We are not at all focused on trends because we want our homeowners to make their homes something they love . We try not to do something super trendy . We want it to be a timeless reflection of them .”
Jenny Marrs
Co-host of HGTV ’ s “ Fixer to Fabulous ”
When it comes to budding DIYers , the couple has some advice : Don ’ t be intimidated or afraid to do something on your own .
They say it ’ s important to start with something small and simple , gain confidence and experiment while staying within your comfort zone , but don ’ t be afraid of failure .
“ Our show is authentic because it shows our failures and the things that don ’ t work out for us ,” Dave Marrs said . “ But when we get together as a family , we figure it out , and we move forward . Rarely does it ever go right the first time , but you bounce back and do it again and you learn from those experiences .”
There are plenty of DIY projects someone with little or no renovation experience can easily take on themselves , and even some that give a space a refresh with no major effort required . The couple advises homeowners to start with smaller rooms in the home and work in a small area to demolish and then finish it before moving on to the next project .
They say they frequently meet with people who buy a home , demolish everything and are left with shallow spaces , which then becomes overwhelming .
“ In the kitchen , which gets dated quickly , you can change out hardware , add a pretty backsplash , or change cabinets . There are things you can do without having to gut it or rip things apart ,” Dave Marrs said . “ A bedroom is just four walls , a light and a door , so all you need is paint , tape and a weekend .”
Jenny Marrs suggests putting up new artwork , framing new photos , rearranging furniture and changing out lighting , or adding layers of lighting , as quick ways to refresh a space without having to remodel . She says they ’ re always looking for inspiration , no matter where they are , even in restaurants or hotels . The key to their timeless yet contemporary style is to focus on classic materials and things that are handmade , like real stone , brass , marble , natural tile , and wood .
“ Anything handmade or natural is always going to feel more timeless and classic ,” she says . “ We are not at all focused on trends because we want our homeowners to make their homes something they love . We try not to do something super trendy . We want it to be a timeless reflection of them .”
After their Italian adventure , the Marrses aren ’ t slowing down . They ’ re already renovating new places and getting ready to film the next season of “ Fixer to Fabulous .”
“ Jenny and I are dreamers — we love the challenge of a new project ,” Dave Marrs said . “ I don ’ t know what ’ s next beyond that , but that ’ s part of the joy in this . We ’ ll fall into something else .”