Articles by Mitchell Parker

Wood kitchen cabinets have many benefits. They add warmth to a space that’s commonly filled with cold appliance surfaces. They provide subtle visual interest with various grain patterns. They tend to hide dings and scratches better than painted cabine…

In this episode of Houzz TV Live, associate editor Bryan Anthony shares some of his favorite design ideas from the most popular home bars of the year so far. See how the right cabinet paint, countertop material and accessories can serve up serious sty…

In March, we profiled five living rooms where designers added ample seating options while maintaining a light and airy layout. In this follow-up article, we share four…

In this episode of Houzz TV Live, kitchen designer Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn gives a tour of her kitchen in Mamaroneck, New York. For 10 years, while designing kitchens for clients, Robertson filed away ideas and inspiration…

Dining at home has looked a bit different for many people this past year. Formal get-togethers gave way to casual meals with family members. But a return to at-home dinner parties might be on the horizon for some. For inspiration in getting your space…

In this episode of Houzz TV Live, senior editor Mitchell Parker talks about trends happening now in the world of engineered countertops and other surfaces. These surfaces are made from compressed and heated particles of quartz, glass, porcelain and ot…

Most people want a calm and serene bedroom that doesn’t skimp on style. Too much color and decor can create a busy look that’s jarring. Too little and you’ve got a space that’s not inviting enough. Here, designers share how they used soothing texture,…

For a living room to be livable, you need plenty of seating options to accommodate family members and guests in a variety of situations. But the last thing you want is a space overcrowded with furniture. For ideas on arrangements that work well, check…

“Never demolish, never remove or replace, always add, transform and reuse!” That’s the mantra of French architects Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal, winners of the 2021 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the most prestigious award in the field. The two…

Ileana Frometa Grillo was 12 years old when she fell in love with Southern California during a vacation from her hometown of Caracas, Venezuela. “Somehow I knew I was going to be here,” Grillo says. Years later, she made that dream a reality when she …