Articles by Mitchell Parker

Homeowners are the driving force behind their remodeling, building or decorating projects. But sometimes everyone needs a little advice from an expert to make the right decision. Here, six design pros share an “uh-oh” moment they encountered and how t…

Outdoor areas offer a great opportunity to improve the look and feel of a home. To see the features homeowners are using to upgrade their outdoor spaces right now, check out these five outdoor renovation trends from the 2024 U.S. Houzz Outdoor Trends …

A kitchen island is great for entertaining. It gives guests a natural place to gather while creating a buffer between them and the cook. But other features, such as clever seating arrangements, wine fridges, and trash and recycling bin pullouts, can s…

A mudroom entryway helps people tackle and organize clutter before it makes its way into the rest of the home. And there are many ways to set up mudroom storage. Locker-style cabinets hide large items. Hooks offer easy access to coats. Open cubbies ma…

Not much had been done to this England homeowner’s 1950s bungalow. Its compartmentalized rooms and dated style needed major updating. The homeowner, a single retiree who frequently travels but likes to entertain when she’s home, gave designer Sara…

To get an idea of what homeowners want in their spaces right now, just look at what they’re searching for online. We analyzed search terms on Houzz from January through March 2024 and compared them with searches from the same period last year to get a…

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…