Mitchell Parker

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1. Guest Bathrooms Catch Up to Kitchens in PopularityKitchen projects historically have been the most popular type of renovation project. But in 2024, the same share of renovating homeowners (24%) remodeled a guest bathroom as remodeled the kitchen, marking a notable shift. Additionally, an equal share of homeowners built an addition to the kitchen as built an addition to the bathroom (2% each) to accommodate upgrades.

1 month ago | houzz.com | Mitchell Parker

Play VideoPlayNon-Fullscreen Home wellness features have been taking off in recent years, but it seems lately they have reached escape velocity. To see the latest features and products, check out this highlight of five exciting new luxury home wellness features seen at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show 2025. Read more and save photos

1 month ago | houzz.com | Mitchell Parker

1. Thin Means Versatile A peculiar thing is happening with countertops. They’re showing up on floors, walls, ceilings, range hoods, fireplaces, you name it. That’s because many of the durable engineered surfaces commonly used for countertops are now being made thin enough to mount elsewhere. You’ll find many examples throughout this article. Here, Caesarstone’s new creamy white and seaweed green Ocean Sage style is used in a kitchen for the countertops, backsplash and island cladding.

2 months ago | houzz.com | Mitchell Parker

Save Photo1. Dark ElementsBathrooms traditionally feature many white elements in toilets, sinks and tubs. But dark elements are on the rise, as evident in many of the new moody finishes featured at KBIS. Native Trails debuted its new Arcata trough-style sink in 10 earth-inspired finishes, including Slate, shown here. The sink is made of concrete blended with natural jute fiber for a durable surface that’s resistant to stains, scratches and cracks.

2 months ago | houzz.com | Mitchell Parker

1. Wellness FeaturesWellness features have been ascending in recent years, but it seems they have reached escape velocity. You couldn’t walk 10 feet at KBIS without encountering a feature or product intended to pamper, relax, invigorate, rejuvenate or calm. Kohler’s new Invigoration Series steam system epitomizes the approach. The system has steam generators, controls and steam outlets to create a spa-like experience in 60 seconds.