HGTV's 'Fixer to Fabulous' Spinoff Takes the Marrs' to the Italian Countryside

Dave and Jenny Marrs are headed to Italy.

The home design dream team brought us HGTV's renovation show Fixer to Fabulous, announced a new series on February 12 that sees them tackle a 200-year-old Italian villa in the Tuscan countryside. Fixer to Fabulous: Italiano promises a gorgeous yet intense multi-month renovation that might be the most challenging upgrade the Marrs' have faced so far. It premieres on HGTV on March 12.

"The past two weeks were a blur of magical moments, delicious food, utter exhaustion, fulfilling work and an abundance of complete and utter joy," the couple wrote in an Instagram post announcing the show. "I have so, so much to share about this project - much more to come (and I’m told I can announce the air date on MONDAY… stay tuned!) 🇮🇹♥️

For now, we are home and so full of gratitude for every one of our people who stepped in to pull off the seemingly impossible. What a gift it is to work alongside the very best of the best. 🤍"

Viewers will see the Marrs' renovate the Tuscan villa to turn into a rental home run by their friends, Pierre and Rebecca, who have a strict budget for them to follow. Once complete, it'll be made available for tourists who are looking for a true Tuscan experience.

As charming and idyllic as the project sounds (like the literal plot of a romcom, re: Under the Tuscan Sun), it’s not expected to go 100% smoothly. Because the historical villa is centuries old, there are specific building regulations the couple needs to follow as they take on the transformation.

“Renovating a house in Italy has always been a dream,” Dave said in a statement. “But it’s very overwhelming," Jenny added. "This is a 200-year-old house in a foreign country, and we can’t take unlimited trips to Italy with our business and kids back home. I just hope we’re not biting off more than we can chew."

In Tuscany, this isn’t just about building layouts. Renovating a historical Italian villa comes with having to keep the original style to preserve the traditional Tuscan look. This means the Marrs' will need to completely preserve the home’s original exterior during their renovation. 

To make sure they can keep up with these historical requirements, the couple recruits local builders, architects, and craftsmen to help perfect their renovation—adding an essential, authentic Italian charm to the show. In the first episode, you'll see them meet up with Pierre and Rebecca to discuss plans for the home and start the demolition.

Fixer to Fabulous: Italiano has a full six episodes and plenty of renovation drama to boot, from unexpected snowstorms to permit delays. It airs weekly on Tuesdays on HGTV and Max, allowing you to catch up later on if you miss an episode.