Articles by Mitchell Parker

Dark and moody interiors are on the rise, according to the latest Houzz search data. The trend is likely a reaction to whites and grays dominating interiors in recent years, prompting many homeowners…

Design and building professionals know to expect the unexpected. Still, when an unforeseen problem arises during a project, the right solution isn’t always immediately apparent. Thinking fast and creatively can help get pros out of a jam, keep a proje…

Outdoor areas offer a tremendous opportunity to improve the look and feel of a home. Homeowners are turning to their outdoor areas to enhance entertaining space, boost curb appeal and create pleasing environments with plants and trees. And nearly two-…

Creating a relaxing bedroom takes a lot more than just placing a bed in a room. We asked 40 design and remodeling professionals on Houzz to tell us the features they recommend to homeowners looking to create a stylish and rejuvenating bedroom. Here ar…

A backsplash typically occupies a generous amount of visual space in a kitchen. Depending on your choice of colors and materials, you can play down the visual plane so it recedes from view, or you can punch it up with some attention-grabbing personali…

A low-curb shower helps create an open and airy look in a bathroom, which is especially important with a relatively small footprint. The low-profile barrier also keeps water contained in the shower, is easier to construct than a curbless design and of…

Some homeowners have numerous design requests when it comes to remodeling their home. Others, like this young couple with three elementary-school-age kids, are a bit looser with their needs. “They really wanted a family home that they could raise thei…

When it comes to adding a touch of color to a kitchen, blue is often a go-to for designers and homeowners. Blue’s got a lot going for it. Depending on the shade, it can be subtle and soothing, vibrant and energetic or dark and moody. Plus, blue comple…

Home design trends evolve in a variety of ways. Changes in living needs, the availability of new products and materials and reactions to existing trends play key roles. A good way to get a snapshot of what homeowners are looking for in their homes rig…

Many people want their bedroom to be a sanctuary and retreat that rejuvenates the mind, body and spirit. Setting up a bedroom to foster that kind of atmosphere takes more than just placing a bed in a room. So we asked 40 design and remodeling professi…