Articles by Becky Harris

At 13½ by 21 feet, this Toronto townhome’s patio was a challenge to design. But landscape designer Nicole Porco found ways to incorporate seating, a fire pit and a grilling station while giving it an uncluttered, modern look. See how she elevated the…

Because of its reclaimed wood beams, stone range surround, vintage-style lighting, brick floor and antique accessories, you might swear this kitchen was at least 100 years old, and that was indeed the design goal. But the truth is it is part of a new…

English country was the style these Dover, Massachusetts, homeowners craved when they fully renovated their home. While the wife had a clear vision, a wonderful art collection and lovely furniture and fabrics, she knew the value of hiring an interior …

Ah, Thanksgiving is over. Once the dishes are dry, the last overtime has ended and the guests are gone, what comes next? OK, I know, collapse in an exhausted heap. That’s good — go ahead and do that. Then it’s time to take on a few tasks that will ma…

Happy Thanksgiving, Houzz readers! We know you’ll be busy on Thanksgiving Day, but, if you can, please snap a photo of your tablescape and share it in the Comments. We’d also love to hear about your traditions — the people you celebrate with, what you…

This Burbank, California, couple wanted to make their home more colorful and reflective of their personalities. A down-to-the-studs renovation was in order to undo the harm that bad renovations had wrought on their sweet bungalow. They both loved midc…

There’s nothing like hand-painted terra-cotta tile to inspire a beautiful earthy palette. Interior designer Emily Pueringer found a beautiful botanical pattern to suit her clients’ classic Spanish Colonial home in Coral Gables, Florida. Pueringer gave…

When the studio behind this couple’s one-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn became available, they snapped it up. But then they were confounded as to how to join the two into one cohesive home. A cluster of two small kitchens and two small bathrooms occupi…

When landscape architect Travis Gramberg and his wife Aubree bought their 1960 ranch house in Costa Mesa, California, they had a strong vision for making it a home that would encourage indoor-outdoor living. But they knew they had a lot of work ahead …

Frequent business trips to Europe inspired the sleek, contemporary look of this couple’s Summit, New Jersey, primary bathroom. One of the homeowners loved the luxurious shower features in modern hotels there and wanted to bring them home. Designer Ali…