Articles by Becky Harris

This Northern California family had a big backyard with a pool and some patio spaces. But the property’s disjointed and dated look left them craving an organized outdoor space with functionality and a calm feel. “My clients wanted to be able to do the…

Designing for wellness at home means creating spaces that are good for physical and mental health. It incorporates everything from improving air quality to using textures, materials, colors, shapes and furniture layouts that ease anxiety and make us f…

The Houzz community has been spreading lots of Christmas cheer! Thank you to everyone who answered our recent call to share photos of their Christmas tree. The trees ranged from tabletop to ceiling-scraper size, from minimalist to maximalist, from coa…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved entry photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2023.Entryways are among the hardest-working spaces in a house. A well-designed front or side entry should provide some organizational components for shoes, k…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved dining area photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2023.These days, apart from kitchen island seating, home dining areas can range from the slightly more formal eat-in kitchen setup to the much more form…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved patio and deck photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2023.Outdoor areas offer great potential for expanding a home’s living space. A comfortable lounge area, a fire feature, the right hardscaping and la…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved powder room photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2023.Powder rooms are small but mighty. Designers love the challenge of creating welcoming style in these compact spaces. And this countdown of the most…

We love seeing pictures of Houzz readers’ animals, and a couple of years ago we asked people to share photos of their cozy holiday-loving pets. The response was amazing. While all animals…

This retired couple in Castle Rock, Colorado, enjoy a lot of outdoor activities, including skiing and horseback riding. They knew they wanted a primary bathroom that would feel relaxing at the end of their rigorous days. They also knew they needed pro…

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 that it’s part of a…