Articles by Mitchell Parker

White kitchens are all the rage, but they’re not for everyone. Going to the dark side has its benefits too. For example, some homeowners find that dark kitchens are less fussy because they don’t show smudges the way all-white spaces can. And darker kitchens tend to offer a more relaxed, inviting atmosphere….

Having a “buddy system” when it comes to kitchen design can have amazingly beautiful results. The following three kitchens show how white cabinetry and brass finishes can get along swimmingly.

If budget weren’t a concern, what would you include in your dream home? We’ve gathered ideas from this week’s articles to provide a little inspiration for your fantasies.

Midsize bathrooms are great spaces for going big with style. The cost of higher-end tile, for example, stays relatively low when you’re dealing with a space that’s under 100 square feet. The following bathrooms show how designers can pack a lot of style into midsize spaces.

If you’re looking for ideas for a new bathroom vanity, consider rich wood tones, dark paint colors and units that seem to float off the ground to free up vital floor space. Those are just a few of the effective approaches found in the most popular new bathroom photos on Houzz, as measured by the number…