In this refurbishment series , the small detail matter most .

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The Gaineses first made their way onto television set screens ( and into the eye of Americans ) by tackling larger - than - spirit refurbishment onFixer Upper , transforming the " sorry house on the best block , " taking on everything from tearing down walls to commissioning custom - made wood furnishing . Each installment document a unconscious process that took weeks upon workweek of work . But now , Jo isdownsizing .

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Mini Reni , a nine - episode serial set to premiere on May 14 , followsthe aim powerhouse as she seeks outsmaller projectswith short timelines , make intentional and impactful addition that reconstruct room rather than entire theater .

“ What I love aboutMini Reniis the exemption to go all - in on just one or two smaller spaces , ” Gaines said in a press release .   “ These are n’t whole - house renovations , so the heart behind the show is to inspire people to design their dwelling gradually and thoughtfully , so that instead of having to wrap your mind around the million details that go into a bigger renovation , you’re able to bask the physical process of create beauty by narrow down in , flexing your creativity , and embracing the pocket-size detail that really tell your story . ”

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Everything We Know AboutMini Reni

The show ’s concept was sparked when Jo helped a acquaintance with a ready renovation that they deemed a " mini reni"—she had so much fun with it , she take off doing them all around Ithiel Town and finally turned it into a show . Filmed in Waco , Texas , ( where the famousMagnolia Silosare located ) , each instalment aims to say a story that ’s inspirationalandapproachable , while also showing TV audience a raw side of Jo .

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" Instead of have to wrap your judgment around the million particular that go into a bigger renovation , you’re able to enjoy the summons of create mantrap by narrowing in , twist your creativity , and squeeze the small details that really tell your history . "

" Projects like these have always grounded Jo after large - graduated table renovations , giving her the chance to reconnect with the heart of what pep up her most,”said Jarrett Lambo , executive vice president of Blind Nil , the Gaineses ' production company .   “ You ’ll see inMini Reni , we focused on the magic Jo create — it was n’t about extensive rebuilds , but about meaningful infinite and the dynamics between how people dwell and where they spend their casual lives with their loved unity . "

In an Instagram Reel announcing the series , Jo called the spaces you ’ll see some of her " favorite projects to design . "

" It’ssmaller rooms , mingy timelines , and you really get to see how just smaller , simpler additions can make a Brobdingnagian wallop on your home , " she says in the place . " I ca n’t wait for you to see the show . "

Mini Renipremieres May 14 , with newfangled episode dropping each Wednesday at 8/7c on Magnolia web and Max . If natural spring has you itch to freshen your home , be ready to take short letter when you tune up in .