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Light grey trim, white walls, and neutral elegant classic dining room. Come get the Look of the Scrivano Tudor renovated by Joanna & Chip on HGTV's FIXER UPPER! #scrivano #fixerupper #diningroom
Dining room from the Scrivano episode of HGTV’s Fixer Upper

Get the Look: Scrivano FIXER UPPER Cottage

If you loved the Scrivano episode where charmingly classic Tudor cottage interiors were freshened and upgraded for a modern family, then keep reading to explore furniture and home decor sources I discovered in greater detail to pull together the look for ourselves!

Scrivano episode kitchen breakfast nook with bnquette! Tranquil Tudor cottage renovated on HGTV's Fixer Upper by Chip and Joann. #scrivano #breakfastnook #banquette #checkfloor

Ever considered visiting Fixer Upper land in Waco?

Magnolia Market Silos white brick wall of Silos Baking Co. with bar stools, Parisian bistro chairs, and black and white decor. #magnolia #silos #bakery #fixerupper
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I was able to visit Magnolia Market at the Silos as well as Magnolia Table and shared 22 Tips to Know Before You Go!

Garden shed with metal roof and cupola and raised garden beds at Magnolia Silos in Waco, Texas. #magnolia #garden #silos #waco
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Silos Baking Co. exterior at Magnolia Market in Waco, Texas. Black shutters, barn style black lighting, white brick, and black and white decor. #silosbakingco #magnoliamarket #fixerupper
Photo: Hello Lovely Studio – Get the Look: Scrivano Tudor Cottage Decor…in case you love this fixer upper episode!

I’m crazy about this historical project for Waco residents Courtney and Joey Scrivano, who fell in love with a 1927 Tudor-style home whose interiors were in desperate need of upgrades, renovation, function, and style.

Get the Look: Scrivano FIXER UPPER Cottage Decor! Charming vintage style dining room's modern Louis chairs and tranquil palette. #scrivano #fixerupper #diningroom #joannagaines #greytrim
Scrivano Tudor Cottage on HGTV Fixer Upper – Magnolia

One of the major priorities the couple articulated to Chip and Joanna was the desire for a lovely luxe master bedroom suite. Their healthy renovation budget of $200,000 was smartly applied to the architecture and interior design of this cottage style home, and in the end, the home’s historic charm remained intact.

Scrivano dining room: modern Louis style black dining chairs,, grey trim, white walls, neutral classic style. Come get the Look of the Scrivano Tudor renovated by Joanna & Chip on HGTV's FIXER UPPER! #scrivano #fixerupper #diningroom

FIXER UPPER Scrivano Tudor Cottage Decor!

Ready to explore the shopping sources, paint colors, and decorating ideas to get the look of this beautiful home into which the FIXER UPPER crew breathed new life? LET’S GO! (Affiliate links follow, and using them won’t cost you an extra penny yet may earn this blog a small commission.)

You can buy the Fixer Upper episode right here and see it in its entirety!

Paint Color Ideas – FIXER UPPER Scrivano Tudor Interior

Interior Paint color palette? The color palette incorporated in the Scrivano house renovation entailed painting the walls a warm creamy white paint color and painting the trim a contrasting cooler understated stone grey (yet still light and airy!).

Here’s a quartet of paint color suggestions (find them HERE) to get the look for interiors and exterior:

Paint colors and design resources to get the look of Scrivano cottage on HGTV Fixer Upper.
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Joanna Gaines has her favorite classic paint colors she uses again and again (they became her own Magnolia paint line!) so while these are guesses for the interior colors, they are well informed guesses from a geeky watcher of all seasons!

For the interior walls, it appears to be MAGNOLIA HOME Silos White.

Silos White
Silos White – from the Magnolia Home paint line

Alternatively, I love using Behr Cameo White, and it will deliver a similar look. (Bear in mind, just because an image of a paint color here looks khaki or dirty white doesn’t mean it will look that way on your walls when the light hits it and when dry!).

For the interior trim? It looks like MAGNOLIA PREMIUM INTERIOR PAINT: Wedding Band. While these hues vary, it is hard to pinpoint the light grey color without seeing it in person!

Another more subdued possibility is:

Easiest way to see if a paint color will work? Order samples with Samplize and have them delivered straight to your door.

Exterior Paint Colors (Guesses!)

The creamy white on the exterior of the Scrivano Tudor above the brick appears similar or exactly this:

This creamy white from BEHR is a great choice as well:

Another possibility for walls is to go with a cooler, bright white for greater contrast with light grey trim. This color will impart a more modern, gallery feel on walls and is what I just used to paint the interiors and exterior of a tiny house fixer upper we bought:

Again, don’t be fooled into thinking the above white is grey and not white. It is bright white!

For the exterior taupey gray brown trim, this color from Magnolia’s line looks like what they may have used:

The thing is, you’ll have to consider how the sunlight is going to wash out the color, bring forward certain undertones in the paint, and appear throughout the day with changing light.

For example, if you choose a gray with blue undertones and have Southern exposure, the gray is going to look blue-greenish-gray which is great if that is what you’re going for. If you’re after a cool taupe or natural stone color, you’ll need a hue with warmer brown undertones.

Here’s a color you could sample for the look of the Scrivano cottage’s exterior trim.

More Farmhouse Paint Color Ideas

Sometimes you need a place to start with colors to try with your unique lighting and preferences.

Farmhouse Paint Color Palette ideas - Sherwin Williams color picks from IntDesignServOnline on Etsy. #paintcolors #farmhousepaintcolors #interiordesign
Buy a guide for the exact farmhouse paint colors (Sherwin Williams) at IntDesignServOnline on Etsy

HGTV Fixer Upper Decor: Scrivano 1927 Tudor Remodel!

Vintage & charming CLASSIC kitchen design elements

Verifica 18" x 18" Ceramic Field Tile. Get the Look: Scrivano FIXER UPPER Cottage Decor! #blackandwhite #checkeredfloor #floortile
Ceramic Field Tile – Get the Look: Scrivano FIXER UPPER Cottage Decor…in case you love this Tudor renovation!

Ms. Scrivano revealed that her favorite element of the whole renovation is the banquette in the kitchen.

And are we even surprised? That custom banquette bench is truly a design triumph since the original 1920’s kitchen is narrow! By building it into the corner (like a private cozy nook in a favorite restaurant!), it became this timelessly special place for a tranquil breakfast for two. It also lends itself to pulling in a couple more dining chairs for more seating.

What do you think of the brass and gold accents?

Scrivano Kitchen: Banquette or Bench Ideas

Custom built-ins can get pricey very fast because of the cost of labor, and there is also the consideration that they are semi-permanent. An alternative is purchasing a banquette or bench, and here are some ideas.

Boheme Upholstered Bench, Hooker Furniture
Boheme Upholstered Bench – tap image for buying info

Bear in mind (1) the depth of these pieces (will you have enough room in your nook or space?) and (2) the potential to customize these pieces with paint and/or upholstery (don’t write off a piece just because you don’t like the stain finish…you may be able to tweak it!).

Upholstered Dining Bench with Nailhead Trim
Bench – tap image for buying info

Find even more ideas for kitchen banquettes and benches HERE.

Scrivano Kitchen: Round Dining Table Ideas

If this were my own kitchen, I might choose a very French inspired cafe table like this one:

Find more round dining table options HERE.

Pendant

Cream Pillow for Banquette

Loloi Ivory Pillow 13 X 21 | Domino #boho #anthropologie
Ivory Pillow with Fringe: FIND Similar options HERE.
Get the Look: FIXER UPPER Tranquil Cottage Decor! Steal cottage style decorating ideas and vintage inspired design for your home with help from the inspired renovation of the Scrivano tudor by Chip and Joanna Gaines on a Fixer Upper episode.

Scrivano Kitchen: Kitchen Accessory Ideas

Don’t you love the classic design and style of these kitchen canisters spied in this Fixer Upper kitchen? I found the source, so you can snag the exact canisters!

Glass Montana Kitchen Canister with Black Lid #canister #kitchen #fixerupper
Montana Jar with Black Lid Top: FIND HERE
Get the Look: FIXER UPPER Tranquil Cottage Decor! Steal cottage style decorating ideas and vintage inspired design for your home with help from the inspired renovation of the Scrivano tudor by Chip and Joanna Gaines on a Fixer Upper episode.
Jamie Oliver Acacia Wood Cutting Board #rustic #cuttingboard #breadboard
Rustic Acacia Wood Cutting Board: FIND HERE

Scrivano Kitchen: Kitchen Island Ideas

You may recall in this HGTV Fixer Upper episode with the Scrivano house, Joanna initially had not planned to add an island. However, when the other fixtures were in place, she added an airy mobile petite work island.

If you have the space, this one could work in a variety of settings:

I made the same decision in my own kitchen when I added a vintage industrial steel work cart with casters to give myself extra work space…read about it HERE.

In our Lovely Tranquil Classic Kitchen is a mix of modern and vintage design elements. An industrial steel cart (painted Annie Sloan Paris Grey), Shaker cabinetry, marble subway tile backsplash, stainless pro appliances, fireclay farm sink, white oak hardwood flooring, and Viatera Minuet quartz on counters. #hellolovelystudio #whitekitchen #serenedecor #timelessdesign #modernfarmhouse #europeanfarmhouse #industrialcart #marblesubwaytile #whiteoak #viateraquartz #minuet #anniesloanparisgrey #steelcart
Photo: Hello Lovely Studio. I added a petite industrial work table (here’s a PAINT to get the same effect) to my own kitchen. See the project HERE.

If you have ever designed a kitchen from scratch and ordered kitchen cabinets (ready made or custom), then you know how expensive it is to create a kitchen island or work table. If you’re on a budget AND to create a more interesting and less cookie cutter look, consider a freestanding island or work table you can snag for much less expense.

Here is another example of a friendly priced mobile island:

Get ready to find GORGEOUS kitchen islands and work tables in this story with sources!

Scrivano Fixer: Living and Dining Room Decorating Ideas!

This fixer upper cottage came with so many gorgeous Tudor details, including Gothic archways and beautiful trim. The decision to paint all the trim with light grey paint to subtly contrast with creamy white walls resulted in a traditional yet fresh vintage style mood.

The Scrivanos mentioned in an interview with Magnolia that they admire more than one design style (including industrial farmhouse and European inspired style).

Scrivano dining room from the episode of Fixer Upper (HGTV) with a Tudor cottage renovation. #scrivanorenovation #diningroom #fixerupper

Scrivano Dining Room: Dining Chairs

Do you have to have those dining chairs? The black appears to have been discontinued, but brown, cream and gray may be available.

Safavieh Warner Round Back Leather Side Dining Chair - Set of 2 Black. Get the Look: Scrivano FIXER UPPER Cottage Decor!
Set of 2 Safavieh Black Leather Dining Chairs: FIND HERE. HGTV Fixer Upper Decor: Scrivano Tudor {Get the Look!}

Here’s another stackable ghost chair option:

Modern Ghost chair - Philippe Starck Louis Black #GhostChair in black. Get the Look: Scrivano FIXER UPPER Cottage Decor!
Black Louis Style Ghost Chair: FIND HERE. HGTV Fixer Upper Decor: Scrivano Tudor {Get the Look!}

Find even more black side chair options RIGHT HERE.

Scrivano Dining Room: Dining Table Ideas

Devereaux Dining Table
tap image for buying info

Scrivano Dining Room: Chandelier Ideas

Cooperman 5-Light Shaded Chandelier
Safavieh Catena Gold Chandelier HERE

Scrivano Dining Room: Rug Ideas

Scrivano Dining Room: Accessory Ideas

If you are in the market for gold toned flatware, here are some gorgeous options…

HamLake 20-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4
Gold flatware options: FIND HERE
Scrivano living room HGTV Fixer Upper - Joanna Gaines/Magnolia. Light grey trim and white walls with pretty original vintage woodwork. #scrivano #livingroom

Scrivano Living Room Ideas

These Mongolian pillows would be gorgeous on the sofa as well.

Becky Mongolian Fur Throw Pillow #mongolian #pillow #bohochic #fur
Mongolian Fur Throw Pillow: FIND HERE

Here’s the exact coffee table (Alvar) from the project, and HERE is one that is similar.

Alvar Coffee Table

This blackened bronze option could work:

In my research, I located a couple of contenders for the French linen upholstered armchairs in the Scrivano living room.

Who would expect such attention to detail in discount furniture? Our Napoleon Traditional French Accent Chair defies expectations with classic contouring, careful color coordination and durable construction. The Napoleon’s cedar frame and distressed brown-oak finish (with white streaking) recall the classics of yesteryear…without the collectible price tag. Utmost comfort comes courtesy of cotton upholstery. 36"H x 25.2"We x 22.6"D, SEAT 20.5"H X 22.75&...
Napoleon French Country Arm Chair: FIND HERE

Scrivano Fixer Upper: Hardware Ideas

In terms of hardware within this beautiful Tudor home, it appears quite similar to the exact oil rubbed bronze oval knobs I put in my own home. I can’t sing their praises enough, and photos just don’t do these knobs justice. The hand feel is superb!

Rockwell Premium Solid Brass Helmsley Knob Privacy Set Durable door hardware, door handles, exterior door handle in Oil Rubbed Bronze
Rockwell Helmsley Door Knob: FIND HERE  HGTV Fixer Upper Decor Photos: 1927 Tudor Remodel!

Did you notice the lovely coat tree in the Scrivano home? In a small 1920s cottage, you can bet there is a shortage of storage space.

Here’s Amazon’s choice for a freestanding black coat tree for an entry when you want an airy, modern pop of black.

Find more lovely coat tree options RIGHT HERE.

Get the Look: Scrivano FIXER UPPER Cottage Decor! Neutral bedroom with serene, easy, cottage style designed by Joanna Gaines. #cottagebedroom #scrivano #fixerupper

Tranquil Master Bedroom Suite

Since the Scrivano’s original primary bedroom was not huge, there were challenges posed for the bath. The owners were adamant about incorporating a freestanding soaking tub in the little space so extra creativity and innovation was required.

The finished suite is simple, timeless, and tranquil…a testament to smart, small space design.

Scrivano Master Suite Ideas

Bridgeway Bed
Bridgeway Bed, tap image for buying info

I recognized the shower fixtures right away since we put the same ones in our bath (Kohler Purist)!

The trim kit doesn’t include the valve, which you purchase separately:

Master Bathroom Calacatta Hex Tile

You can order this calacatta gold marble hex tile in a 2″ or 1″ tile configuration. I was just explaining to my friend Denise yesterday that tiling with mosaic sheets is the frackinBOMB for DIYers since you’re not buttering each of those individual tiles and spacing them. Instead, the 12″ sheets go up a lot quicker. Here’s the tile:

Calacatta Hexagon Polished 2" x 2" Marble Mosaic Tile in White #calacattagold #marbletile #hexagon #tile
2″ Calacatta Gold Marble Hexagon Mosaic Tile: FIND HERE

What did you think about the design decision to inlay tile with the wood floor? I would have preferred just the wood with a cozy rug. To me that is a more conservative and timeless choice, but what do you think?

Scrivano Porch Ideas

Isn’t the porch renovation and how they opened it all up, amazing? I have always admired this chair which would be right at home on the porch:

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10 Comments

  1. January 22, 2019 / 9:15 am

    I love the character of a freestanding kitchen island that doesn’t match all the cabinets. A farm table would work also. Thanks for sharing the Scrivano ideas and paint colors. They have nailed the cottage look!
    xo
    Holly

    • michele
      Author
      January 22, 2019 / 3:03 pm

      Thanks for playing along, lovely maker. Wish I had an excuse to be in your neck of the woods this moment – the roads were slick today, and the storm has begun! 🙂

  2. kimmy kervel
    July 13, 2020 / 2:14 am

    your design looks great i loved your design and really this is helpful for me in my project. Hope you add some more stuff like this in future also
    Thank you for Sharing!!

    • Michele
      Author
      July 13, 2020 / 10:14 pm

      I appreciate you taking the time to read – this is not my home though! Click on “my home” to see our own house.

  3. Joanna
    July 13, 2020 / 12:27 pm

    The trim – be still my heart. ♥️ Painting the trim a darker, contrasting colour really highlights the detail. They did a wonderful job of converting a dark, dated cottage into a light filled home for today’s family. Thank you for sharing Michele!

    • Michele
      Author
      July 13, 2020 / 10:13 pm

      Thanks so much for reading. I want to try that combination in a room as I always love it when I see it (although it isn’t common to see light grey trim!).

  4. Gwendolyn BRUNSON
    August 6, 2020 / 12:51 pm

    Thank you for give us the resources to Mimic the beautiful design of the Fixer Uppers… Do you know the colors of the kitchen cabinets? Is it the same as the interior wall.

  5. Kristin
    July 24, 2021 / 6:56 am

    I love this episode! Thanks for the re-visit.

    • Michele
      Author
      July 24, 2021 / 10:58 am

      It’s soooooo good! Especially for anyone thinking about buying a vintage Tudor – they are everywhere in my neck of the woods and so charming!

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