Articles by Mitchell Parker

A home bar is one of the top 10 features pros recommend for entertaining at home. These beverage hubs allow guests to make their own drinks without interfering with a cook in…

Wood cabinets can do a lot for a kitchen. They add warmth, texture and a natural element. Plus, as some designers note, wood is a good low-maintenance option because it tends to hold up better than paint. Here, design and remodeling pros share the det…

Designing a living room requires a special balancing act of combining soft and hard materials, color, texture and multiple functions such as seating, TV watching and gathering around a fireplace. Here, design and remodeling pros share the details in e…

The annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show features the latest in countertops, faucets, showers and more. Here we highlight five kitchen and bath product trends we saw at the trade show. Check it out, then click on the links to read more.

The shower is arguably the best element in a bathroom. It’s vital for daily bathing routines, but it’s also a place to relax and rejuvenate. Design and remodeling professionals employ a variety of strategies to make the shower an enticing feature. Her…

Renovating homeowners’ spending on home improvement projects has surged in the past three years, according to the just-released 2024 U.S. Houzz & Home Study. The median spend on remodeling projects has increased by 60% during that time period, ris…

For a modest-size guest bathroom, few things top the space-saving function of a shower-tub combo. The setup gives guests — and kids or grandkids — the option of showering or bathing without taking up the amount of space needed for a separate shower an…

Engineered surfaces are touted for their durability, low-maintenance qualities and ability to mimic the look of a wide variety of real stone and other materials. Many new styles, colors and features of engineered countertops and other surfaces drew at…

Many people replace their faucets and fixtures during a kitchen or bath remodel. But while the basic function tends to stay the same — managing the flow of water — innovations in style, color and technology abound in new kitchen and bath products debu…

Architect and social advocate Riken Yamamoto of Yokohama, Japan, has won the 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize. The annual prize is considered the field’s top honor.Yamamoto is known for designs that blur the lines between private and public spaces to …