5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas

5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas will appeal to design fans of Joanna Gaines who are ready to bring some of the farmhouse decor flavor of Fixer Upper into their own nest. Best of all, the ideas shared here are friendly-priced as well, so you won’t have to sell the children to snag the look.

Beanstalk Bungalow house on Fixer Upper has a beautiful fairy tale exterior with creamy white paint and light grey trim.
“The Beanstalk Bungalow” from a favorite Fixer Upper episode. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas in case you want to steal the look. Interior Design Inspiration: Joanna Gaines Farmhouse Style…decidedly vintage with rustic decor and whimsical country charm.

5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas

To find a heap of inspiration, how-to’s and recipes, as well as news about the Fixer Upper television show, you’ll find lots of goodness HERE on Magnolia. However, I receive tons of email asking about specific sources for colors and decor seen in specific episodes.

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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Sources for Fixer Upper Decor

It seems everyone has their favorite episode, and certain folks obsess over design details, watching the show repeatedly as well as pausing it and studying scenes and vignettes before going online for sources. When I have done my own research, digging into the comment section, looking for discussion forums online, and sending emails – it has been quite a challenge.

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Visiting Magnolia Market for Inspiration & Research

I even traveled to Waco to become more familiar with Magnolia Market, the Silos, the Bakery and Magnolia Table, as well as the Gaines farmhouse (see me driving by HERE). I wanted to see paint colors (interior and exterior) up close as well as research decor items in person.

Garden shed with metal roof and cupola and raised garden beds at Magnolia Silos in Waco, Texas. #magnolia #garden #silos #waco
Hello Lovely Studio – Garden area at the Silos in Waco.

Fixer Upper Sources from Show

Why are so many specific resources and paint color names from renovations on the show protected? Maybe since each project is custom and personalized for each family spotlighted. On the show, the Gaines duo are creating dream homes for real people, not little model homes to copy. Additionally, the mysteries swirling about THAT awesome light grey paint color or THAT chandelier are what keep folks re-viewing episodes and stirring interest!

The interior of Magnolia Market at the Silos with white subway tile, terracotta pots suspended from the ceiling, and farmhouse style decor. #magnoliamarket #silos #waco #fixerupper
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These paint color ideas are best guesses and also hail from info shared by HGTV, my viewing of the show, and my design experience with white paints and neutral tones. Decorating ideas which follow are also inspired by the common farmhouse style country decor elements which spring up in the staged Fixer Upper reveals, again and again.

Garden shed and raised beds at Magnolia Silos in Waco - Hello Lovely Studio.
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5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors

If you have ever watched Chip and Joanna Gaines transform homes in Waco in episodes of HGTV’s Fixer Upper and wondered about the names of paint colors or sources of the decor, then you’re not alone!

Creamy Warm White Paint Colors

VALSPAR Honeymilk 7003-4

According to HGTV, this is a Fixer Upper inspired creamy white. Honeymilk is perfect when you want a subtle, soft white with a hint of beige.

Honeymilk from Valspar. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas.
VALSPAR Honeymilk.
5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas in case you want to steal the look. Interior Design Inspiration: Joanna Gaines Farmhouse Style…decidedly vintage with rustic decor and whimsical country charm.

This repurposed headboard/footboard bench was painted Honeymilk by Sweet Pickins Furniture.

{Repurposed Headboard/Footboard}  The bench was painted a creamy white (Honeymilk by Valspar) and then distressed.  I love the way it turned out!  I cant wait to make another one :)
VALSPAR Honeymilk paint on bench by Sweet Pickins Furniture.
5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas in case you want to steal the look. Interior Design Inspiration: Joanna Gaines Farmhouse Style…decidedly vintage with rustic decor and whimsical country charm.

The lighter color in this stripe on a bathroom wall is also Honeymilk:

Tone on tone painted stripes in a bathroom by Young House Love.
VALSPAR Honeymilk is the lighter color, paired with a darker neutral for stripes in a bathroom by Young House Love. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas in case you want to steal the look. Interior Design Inspiration: Joanna Gaines Farmhouse Style…decidedly vintage with rustic decor and whimsical country charm.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS Dover White 6385

This warm and versatile color is indicative of the whites we see in multiple Fixer Upper projects. I became familiar with Dover White after learning it’s the white paint the Napiers (of HGTV’s Hometown series) used a few years back on the interiors in their 1925 craftsman cottage in Mississippi.

Sherwin Williams Dover White. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas.
SHERWIN WILLIAMS Dover White 6385
Erin Napier designed cottage style bedroom with Sherwin Williams Dover White paint on walls.
Design: Erin Napier. Wall Paint Color: SHERWIN WILLIAMS Dover White. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas in case you want to steal the look. Interior Design Inspiration: Joanna Gaines Farmhouse Style…decidedly vintage with rustic decor and whimsical country charm.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS Alabaster 7008

Alabaster is another white HGTV recommends for achieving the same mood Joanna Gaines creates for so many of their renovations on Fixer Upper.

Sherwin Williams Alabaster creamy white paint color. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas.
SHERWIN WILLIAMS Alabaster 7008
Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color on walls of bathroom designed by Curls and Cashmere.
Photo: Curls and Cashmere. Paint Color: SHERWIN WILLIAMS Alabaster. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas in case you want to steal the look. Interior Design Inspiration: Joanna Gaines Farmhouse Style…decidedly vintage with rustic decor and whimsical country charm.

Light Blue Grey Paint Colors

If you watch the show, you know the starring role light grey paint color plays, renovation after renovation! Which grey paint can you try to emulate what you have seen on Fixer Upper?

FARROW & BALL Parma Gray No. 27

According to F&B, this cool mid blue with grey undertones “can feel quite formal when contrasted with a bright white” and Parma Gray is favored by those “who prefer a clean and crisp finish. “

Farrow and Ball Parma Gray. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas.
FARROW & BALL Parma Gray
Farrow and Ball Parma Gray paint color on island of beautiful luxurious kitchen designed by Mary Mac Interiors.
Design: Mary Mac Interiors. Island paint color: FARROW & BALL Parma Gray. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas in case you want to steal the look. Interior Design Inspiration: Joanna Gaines Farmhouse Style…decidedly vintage with rustic decor and whimsical country charm.

FARROW & BALL Pavilion Gray No. 242

Originally created for a bespoke pavilion, Farrow & Ball reports Pavilion Gray is also reminiscent of an elegant 18th century Swedish color. You may also recall how the color of the trim inside and out as well as the accent color at Patina Farm is a very close cousin to this tone.

Pavilion Gray (Farrow & Ball) paint color on trim in a beautiful Connecticut home with antiques - Giannetti Home (photo: Lisa Romerein). #paviliongray #graypaintcolors
Giannetti Home – Photo: Lisa Romerein
Farrow and Ball Pavilion Gray on walls of a beautiful atelier by Tramzuahuse.
Photo/Design: Traumzuhause. Paint color: FARROW & BALL Pavilion Gray. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas in case you want to steal the look. Interior Design Inspiration: Joanna Gaines Farmhouse Style…decidedly vintage with rustic decor and whimsical country charm.

25 Decorating Ideas to Get the Look of Joanna Gaines & Fixer Upper

No. 1: Shiplap!

While the older homes renovated in Waco on the show often come with original shiplap under drywall, you can install new shiplap relatively painlessly. While we didn’t opt for traditional shiplap, we covered a wall in our master bedroom with reclaimed pine planks from Stikwood. See that project HERE and find the product (Hamptons White – Stikwood) we used HERE.

DIY Tutorial for Installing Shiplap on the Cheap

I love Jenna Sue’s blog and style, and here’s a great tutorial:

Jenna Sue’s DIY Shiplap Tutorial.
Another Option: Shiplap Panel Kit
Timeline Shiplap 5.5"  Wall Paneling in White
Shiplap Options HERE. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas in case you want to steal the look. Interior Design Inspiration: Joanna Gaines Farmhouse Style…decidedly vintage with rustic decor and whimsical country charm.

Joanna Gaines Fixer Upper Decorating Idea for Dining Chairs

Even though most of the project we see on the show have an American farmhouse look, plenty of them are influenced by French Country and French Farmhouse. Joanna Gaines seems to be drawn to vintage style and European country inspired chairs like these.

No. 2: Cross Back Chairs
No. 3: Metal Industrial Chairs
Tolix style chairs in light blue, set of 4. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas.
Set of 4 Dream Blue Metal Chairs…certainly lovely indeed. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas in case you want to steal the look. Interior Design Inspiration: Joanna Gaines Farmhouse Style…decidedly vintage with rustic decor and whimsical country charm.

Joanna Gaines Fixer Upper Decorating Idea for Lighting

The lighting in the Fixer Upper homes we see in the reveal always plays a starring role!

No. 4: French Country Chandelier
Bertrand 6-Light Chandelier. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas.
6-Light Chandelier...certainly lovely indeed! 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas in case you want to steal the look. Interior Design Inspiration: Joanna Gaines Farmhouse Style…decidedly vintage with rustic decor and whimsical country charm.
No. 5: Industrial Farmhouse Pendants
French farmhouse industrial style pendant lights - set of 3
Industrial Metal Pendant Lights – Set of 3…certainly lovely indeed. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas in case you want to steal the look. Interior Design Inspiration: Joanna Gaines Farmhouse Style…decidedly vintage with rustic decor and whimsical country charm.
No. 6: Metal Lantern Pendants
Odie 4-Light Foyer Pendant
Pendant Light…certainly lovely indeed.
No. 7: Wood With Candle Style Lights
Tremiere 5-Light Empire Chandelier
Beaded Chandelier…certainly lovely indeed! 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas in case you want to steal the look. Interior Design Inspiration: Joanna Gaines Farmhouse Style…decidedly vintage with rustic decor and whimsical country charm.
No. 8: Simple Metal Wall Sconces
Permo Single Sconce with Funnel Flared Glass Clear Glass Shade 1-light Wall Sconce Wall Lamp (Antique)
Wall Sconce with Funnel Glass Shade...certainly lovely indeed.
No. 9: Distressed Shabby Chic Chandelier
Distressed white shabby chic style French country chandelier. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas.
French Farmhouse White Chandelier…certainly lovely indeed. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas in case you want to steal the look. Interior Design Inspiration: Joanna Gaines Farmhouse Style…decidedly vintage with rustic decor and whimsical country charm.

Joanna Gaines Fixer Upper Decorating Idea for Rugs

No. 10: Modern Farmhouse Boho Rug
Iverson Moroccan Tribal Gray/Beige Area Rug
Moroccan Tribal Area Rug…certainly lovely indeed. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas in case you want to steal the look. Interior Design Inspiration: Joanna Gaines Farmhouse Style…decidedly vintage with rustic decor and whimsical country charm.

Joanna Gaines Fixer Upper Decorating Idea for Wall Decor

No. 11: Rustic Wall Clock

Joanna Gaines Fixer Upper Decorating Idea for Tabletop

No. 12: Wood Tray
Fortress Bouquet Wood Serving Tray
Wood Tray…certainly lovely indeed. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas in case you want to steal the look. Interior Design Inspiration: Joanna Gaines Farmhouse Style…decidedly vintage with rustic decor and whimsical country charm.
No. 13: Galvanized Tray
Magnolia Home Gardener's Tray
Options for Metal Trays…certainly lovely indeed. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas for decidedly farmhouse style loveliness.
No. 14: Chalkboard
Easel style chalkboard for tabletop.
Rustic Standing Chalkboard…certainly lovely indeed. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas in case you want to steal the look. Interior Design Inspiration: Joanna Gaines Farmhouse Style…decidedly vintage with rustic decor and whimsical country charm.

Joanna Gaines Fixer Upper Decorating Idea for Tablescapes

No. 15: Cloth Napkins With Stripe
Black Villa Stripe Napkins Set of 4
Black Stripe Napkins…certainly lovely indeed.
No. 16: Wood Chargers
Wood Baroque Chargers, Set of 4
Wood Chargers…certainly lovely indeed! 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas in case you want to steal the look. Interior Design Inspiration: Joanna Gaines Farmhouse Style…decidedly vintage with rustic decor and whimsical country charm.
No. 17: Black and White Plates
Philbrook Vegetable Plates
Black and White Vegetable Plates…certainly lovely indeed. Photo: Wayfair.

Joanna Gaines Fixer Upper Decorating Idea for Decidedly Cozy Accents

No. 18: Chunky Throw
Charest Chunky Knitted Acrylic Throw
Chunky Knit Throw…certainly lovely indeed. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas in case you want to steal the look. Interior Design Inspiration: Joanna Gaines Farmhouse Style…decidedly vintage with rustic decor and whimsical country charm.

Joanna Gaines Fixer Upper Decorating Idea for Kitchens

No. 19: Cast Iron Teapot
Tetsubin 1.63 Qt. Saga Teapot
Tetsubin Kettle…certainly lovely indeed.
No. 20: Kitchen Utensil Holder
Utensil Crock
Fiesta Utensil Crock…certainly lovely indeed. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas in case you want to steal the look. Interior Design Inspiration: Joanna Gaines Farmhouse Style…decidedly vintage with rustic decor and whimsical country charm.
No. 21: Black & White Potholders
No. 22: Open Shelving
Evonne Wall Shelf
Floating Shelf…certainly lovely indeed (photo: Wayfair). 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas in case you want to steal the look. Interior Design Inspiration: Joanna Gaines Farmhouse Style…decidedly vintage with rustic decor and whimsical country charm.

Joanna Gaines Fixer Upper Decorating Idea for Fireplace Mantel

No. 23: Magnolia Wreath for Wall
Mountain Magnolia 24'' Wreath
Magnolia Wreath…certainly lovely indeed.
No. 24: Turned Wood Candle Holders
3 Piece Wood Candlestick Set
3-Piece Wood Candlestick Set…certainly lovely indeed. 5 Fixer Upper Paint Colors & 25 Decorating Ideas in case you want to steal the look. Interior Design Inspiration: Joanna Gaines Farmhouse Style…decidedly vintage with rustic decor and whimsical country charm.

Joanna Gaines Fixer Upper Decorating Idea for Storage

No. 25: Soft Storage Basket
OrganizerLogic Toy Storage Basket For Kids' Room - 15" X 15" X 13" Baby Basket Storage - Organize Your Baby's Toys, Laundry, Books - Decorative Baby Storage Organizer Basket (Beige)
Soft Storage Basket...certainly lovely indeed.

Visiting Fixer Upper Land?

Considering a trip to Magnolia & Fixer Upper land? Below is a glimpse of the outdoor patio area at Magnolia Table – we were there before the grand opening!

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Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Rustic Country French Dresser
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Pamela Arm Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
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French Linen Dining Chair
Gustavian Cabinet
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Bar Stool
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Rattan Armchair
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Designer Favorite Wall Mirror
Holborn Lantern Pendant
French Country 6-Light Chandelier
Tray Side Table
French Country Upholstered Arm Chair
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
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Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
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French Country Farmhouse Baskets
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Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
Mini Pendant Light
White Vase Set
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Linen Duvet Set
Round Marble Side Table
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4 Comments

  1. March 2, 2019 / 12:59 pm

    Good afternoon Michele, I love all of your paint and inspiration. I have to go back and reread the entire post and take in each and every photo to soak up all of the ideas.

    • michele
      Author
      March 2, 2019 / 4:57 pm

      Sounds great, Elizabeth. And I have to visit your beautiful blog to soak up the lovely inspiration which always awaits!

  2. Ann
    March 2, 2019 / 3:09 pm

    Yes, yes and did I say yes!

    • michele
      Author
      March 2, 2019 / 4:56 pm

      That’s the spirit, mama!

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Trees White Wallpaper Mural
Round Farmhouse Table
Myla Slipcover Sofa
Deconstructed Wingback Bed
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Milagro Heart
Slipcovered Dining Chair
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Rustic Country French Dresser
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Pamela Arm Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
French Country Wood Chandelier
French Linen Dining Chair
Gustavian Cabinet
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Bar Stool
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Rattan Armchair
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Designer Favorite Wall Mirror
Holborn Lantern Pendant
French Country 6-Light Chandelier
Tray Side Table
French Country Upholstered Arm Chair
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Linen Modern Wing Chair
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
Mini Pendant Light
White Vase Set
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Linen Duvet Set
Round Marble Side Table
Rustic Pedestal Farm Table
Rattan Hanging Chair Swing