Articles by Mitchell Parker

With holiday parties on the horizon, some are thinking about how well equipped — or not — their home is for hosting guests. We asked more than 50 home design and remodeling professionals to share the design features they recommend to homeowners lookin…

After more than six years in their Austin, Texas, home, this couple envisioned creating stylish midcentury-inspired interiors that lean heavily on natural materials and tones. With two young kids and a dog, they dreamed of having finishes that were pl…

Sometimes all you need is one special feature to take a kitchen from good to great. Of course, determining what that feature is will vary. But to get your creative juices flowing, consider these five fantastic kitchen features that design and remodeli…

Architecture and design pros report having had increased business activity in the second quarter and being optimistic about business through the end 2023. But more professionals in the construction sector report declines in the third quarter of 2023 b…

A kitchen backsplash can take up a lot of visual space, so choosing one is an important decision that can affect all of the other design elements in a room. Here, we check out five kitchens that do it right with amazing backsplashes.

A bathroom vanity is a standout feature of the space. When done right, it can improve storage, support a sink (or two), provide a work surface and add a generous dose of style. Here, design and remodeling pros break down the details of seven bathrooms…

If there’s one room that has enjoyed a well-deserved glow-up in recent years, it’s the laundry room. Once relegated to dark garages, unfinished basements and other dreary areas of a home, laundry rooms now command attention in premium spaces. Here, de…

Homeowners face many choices when remodeling an en suite bathroom. Working with knowledgeable pros can help cut down on a lot of the guesswork and tease out style preferences. And knowing which bathroom features and products are popular with other hom…

A focal point is an important consideration when designing a living room. If a fireplace is present, it naturally becomes the dominant feature. But coordinating furniture around a fireplace isn’t always straightforward. Sometimes competing interests s…

To find out which design features people are asking for right now, we reached out to more than 50 home design and remodeling pros on Houzz and asked them to tell us the colors, materials, styles and other trends homeowners have been asking for. Here a…