Articles by Mitchell Parker

A low-curb shower entrance is a popular detail for creating a minimal barrier that maintains a light and airy look. And there are many ways to treat this low-profile shower feature. Covering a curb in the same material as the vanity countertop helps c…

At first glance, this couple’s kitchen looked fine. White cabinets and white subway tile gave it a light and bright appearance. And it had a large island. “Upon closer inspection, I could see that all the insides of the cupboards were falling apart,” …

Knowing which home design styles and features are popular now can help you make informed decisions about how you want your own home to look and feel. And looking at what other people are searching for online can help you stay on top of the latest tren…

More than half of homeowners who renovate a kitchen either update or add a kitchen island, according to Houzz research data. That’s a lot of islands. But few kitchen islands are the same. Homeowner preferences, and to some extent the kitchen layout, d…

We expect a lot from our living rooms. It’s where we watch movies, relax, read and entertain. But when it comes to designing the perfect living room, it can be hard to know where to begin. So we asked more than 50 home design and remodeling profession…

There’s no single right formula for creating a stylish bedroom. But the following new bedrooms from designers on Houzz offer some starting points. See if an inviting neutral color palette, layers of texture and decor or maybe a four-poster bed or fire…

When a California couple needed help finishing the interiors of their new-build home in Austin, Texas, they hired designer Sara Barney of Bandd Design Interiors to tease out a style that married one’s love of traditional with the other’s preference fo…

A well-designed living room often reflects the people who use it. And design and remodeling pros are good at teasing out homeowner preferences to create a special mix of color, pattern, decor and architecture that feels full of personality. Here, pros…

Coming from a cottage with low ceilings and a closed-in feel, London designer Jessica Spencer wanted to make the main living areas in her new home one big light and airy space. She knocked down walls and relocated rooms to create…

A fireplace is a natural focal point to arrange a living room around. In fact, a fireplace is one of the 10 top design features pros always recommend for creating a stylish and functional living…