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Are Shows Like “Fixer Upper” Damaging Or Restorative For Your Mental Health?

It’s not so black and white, but rather…greige: Home renovation shows set unrealistic expectations, doggedly gloss over the laminated dangers, and feed our inner #genzgreen monster. Or…do they?

By Carolyn Ferguson5 min read
IMDb/Fixer Upper

I know, it feels like Joanna Gaines can do no wrong! And without shows like Fixer Upper, how else would we know that gray is out, greige is on its way out, and to the shock of everyone, renter’s beige is actually in? Or where else would we find out that coastal grandma isn’t just for your wardrobe but is now a hot decor trend? (Oh wait, it’s already out. Grandpa Eclectic is now trending.) What’s so wrong with getting lost in someone else’s dream home anyway?