BUSINESS FEATURE Parrish & Co. Inc. Home suppliers have been operating for 51 years H ome product distributor Parrish & Co. Inc. has been helping Round Rock residents improve their homes for three decades. However, Parrish & Co. Inc. has been selling home accents, includ- ing replaces, coun- tertops and appliances cabinets and appliances for their dream kitchen or nd the best replace to warm up their space. “A lot of times the selections are done at [builders’] design centers, whereas a remodeler or a do-it-your- selfer, they want to come into the BY BROOKE SJOBERG
showroom and look and touch and feel and see things,” Parrish Walker said. For example,
From left: Siblings Brette Parrish and Kelly Parrish Walker and Austin Division Manager Kent Wallis show one of the displays in the Round Rock showroom. (Courtesy Kelly Parrish Walker)
“AT THE END OF THE DAY, WE WANT TO MAKE OUR PARENTS PROUD AND CONTINUE ON THE LEGACY THAT THEY BUILT.” KELLY PARRISH WALKER, PARRISH & CO. INC. SECRETARY TREASURER
to homeowners and homebuilders, since 1972, when Dan and Susan Parrish opened the rst location in San Antonio. Through the years, the Parrish family opened locations in Bulverde, Corpus Christi and the Austin area. Located in
Parrish & Co. Inc. 3600 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Round Rock 512-835-0937 Wood-burning • Provides a more traditional option for customers looking to use a replace to heat their home TYPES OF FIREPLACES Parrish & Co. Inc. o ers various wood, re and gas replaces, each with di e rent bene t s. Gas • Similar visual element as a wood-burning replace • No cleanup • Lower level of heating Electric • More style options • No chimneys or vents required
customers interested in remodeling a room in their home can get a 3D mock-up to test various combinations of countertops, cabinetry and nishes. For those wanting to remodel or update their home in the near future, Parrish Walker said customers should set a realistic budget, select a quality contractor and go with their gut. As the company celebrates 51 years of serving Texas families, Par- rish Walker said the company is see- ing its center of activity shift north from San Antonio to Round Rock as the area grows more popular. Parrish Walker said business at the Round Rock location has increased substantially in the last ve years due to the growing housing market. Working for a company established by her parents comes with a special kind of pride, Parrish Walker said. “At the end of the day, we want to make our parents proud and continue on the legacy that they built,” she said.
Showroom Manager Ronda Lewis said gas replaces are the best sellers.
Round Rock, the Austin-area Parrish & Co. Inc. showroom has the largest selection of kitchenettes—sample kitchen designs—on display as well as working replace displays. This location is also where Kelly Parrish Walker, now the company’s secretary-treasurer, got her start working for the family’s business in 2002. Parrish Walker and her brother, Brette Parrish, took over daily operations in 2017 with Brette taking on the role of president. While much of the company’s busi- ness comes from working with local homebuilders directly, Parrish Walker said anyone can walk into a Parrish & Co. Inc. showroom and select materials for their next remodel. She said in-house designers can help customers choose countertops,
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Twelve kitchenettes are on display at the Round Rock showroom.
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