Articles by Mitchell Parker

A powder room offers the perfect opportunity to step outside your home’s usual style and make a statement. Because these small, often windowless spaces are used mostly by guests, they invite bold choices — dramatic wallpaper, moody paint, sculptural v…

If you want to know where home design is headed, just follow the enthusiasm. We asked dozens of design and remodeling professionals what gets them excited lately, and their responses reveal what’s popular now. So here are five home design trends you c…

Dark and moody elements can add drama and sophistication to a kitchen. When balanced with elements of warm wood, metal or paint, a dark and moody kitchen can also feel cozy and welcoming. Here, design and construction pros share the dark — and warm — …

With a 2-year-old daughter and a baby on the way, this young couple were looking to give their daughter a bathroom she could grow into. They hired designer Kirby Foster Hurd, who used Houzz…

Creating a kitchen that people feel comfortable in is a goal of many homeowners. To get an inviting atmosphere right, design and construction pros rely on finishes and materials that exude warmth, with lots of wood tones and creamy neutrals playing a …

A Washington, D.C., family of four asked designer Sara Swabb of Storie Collective to update its 1936 Tudor-style home in a way that honored the home’s roots while bringing it into the modern era. In the entry,…

A home office shouldn’t look like a corporate cubicle. But unsightly cords, documents and printers often create an unwelcome reminder. Here, designers share a variety of strategies to hide elements that scream “work” while playing up those that emphas…

A low curb creates a safe entry point for a shower and helps contain water. It’s also a feature that lends airiness to a bathroom. When it’s paired with a frameless glass enclosure and a mostly white palette, the effect is an incredibly spacious look …

A benefit of working with a designer is having someone who will ensure every detail in a space is exactly as requested. In other words, when things go wrong, it’s good to have an advocate on your side determined to make things right no matter what. He…

To get the best results in a bathroom remodeling project, it’s worth brushing up on the latest trends in materials, layouts and other features. You’ll find ideas to help you make the right decisions in these seven takeaways from the recently released …