Articles by Mitchell Parker

“Never demolish, never remove or replace, always add, transform and reuse!” That’s the mantra of French architects Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal, winners of the 2021 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the most prestigious award in the field. The two…

Ileana Frometa Grillo was 12 years old when she fell in love with Southern California during a vacation from her hometown of Caracas, Venezuela. “Somehow I knew I was going to be here,” Grillo says. Years later, she made that dream a reality when she …

Most people use their laundry areas for more than just washing clothes. In addition to storing laundry items, these spaces often act as overflow storage for things like batteries, extra paper towels and other household supplies. And sometimes the laun…

There are many benefits to engineered surfaces. These materials — which are typically made from ground-up quartz, resins and pigments, or are created by heating and compacting raw materials — are incredibly durable. They resist scratches and stains, a…

If you’ve got a compact bathroom and want the freedom of being able to take a bath or a shower, you really have only one option: a shower-tub combo. It’s an especially good solution for a secondary bath used by kids, who often prefer baths when they’r…

In this episode of Houzz TV Live, architect Sophie Nguyen gives a virtual tour of several spaces in her London home and talks about how she uses vibrant colors in architectural features…

There are plenty of reasons to take a design leap in a powder room. For one, a little bit of feature tile or wallpaper goes a long way in these small spaces, so a bold design approach won’t break the budget. Plus, powder rooms are often windowless, cr…

In this video, Houzz senior editor Mitchell Parker highlights kitchen and bathroom trends from products that debuted during KBIS 2021. Find out what’s new in engineered countertops, touchless faucets, stylish shower fixtures and more. Watch the video,…

Calm, uplifting spaces in a home are more important than ever these days. In the laundry room, that means fresh colors, lots of natural light, and details and materials that create a peaceful and inviting atmosphere. See how the following designers na…

In this episode of Houzz TV Live, Monica and Richard Ryder of Clearcut Construction take viewers through their open-concept kitchen and living room in Wake Forest, North Carolina. The…