Articles by Mitchell Parker

Home renovation activity held steady in 2025 as more than half of U.S. homeowners undertook projects and median spend held at $20,000, according to the just-released 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study. High-end renovations gained ground, underscoring on…

The quarterly U.S. Houzz Pro Industry Barometer surveys nearly 1,000 construction and architecture and design firms on Houzz about their expected, current and recent business activity. The Q2 2026 Barometer also examines how firms are responding to ri…

Business activity softened across the residential construction and design industries at the start of 2026, but professionals are entering the second quarter with measured optimism, according to the Q2 2026 U.S. Houzz Pro Industry Barometer. Constructi…

As holiday hosting ramps up, so does the value of a dedicated dining room. Beyond providing seating for a meal, a dining room sets the tone, gives hosts room to spread out and draws people together. For inspiration, explore these five refreshed spaces…

Rustic style brings a relaxed, real-world edge to a kitchen. Rough-hewn wood, natural stone and handcrafted details add texture and toughness — a welcome balance in a space made for hard work and happy messes. Even a few rugged touches can give a kitc…

Warm contemporary style strikes a nice balance in a kitchen. It offers the clean lines and easy function of modern design but with natural materials and soft tones that make a kitchen feel welcoming. In the following seven spaces, designers used wood,…

A well-designed mudroom entry can make all the difference between calm comings and goings and a daily scramble for shoes and keys. These seven newly remodeled spaces show how smart storage — from cubbies and cabinets to benches and bins — can keep clu…

Set in the heart of New York horse country, this renovated kitchen by Curated Nest blends rustic charm with midcentury flair. Designers Erin Coren and Lina Galvão, who use Houzz Pro…

The latest Houzz research shows that many homeowners are rethinking their bathrooms with accessibility, wellness and style in mind. Here, we look into how these top trends are shaping today’s bathrooms….

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…