Articles by Becky Harris

In 2016, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Sherman Booth House in Glencoe, Illinois, celebrated its centennial, and Sonia Bloch had lived in the house for half that time.
When she and her husband, Ted, viewed the home in 1967, they saw past its state of disrepair to its inherent beauty. They snapped up the…

As you’re making your gardening plans it’s easy to forget about side yards. They’re often narrow and utilitarian, but they also can offer a pleasant way to pass from front yard to back without having to cut through the house.
While we’ve looked at side…

Brace yourselves, people, this story is about to get racy! Let’s talk about going au naturel alfresco. Many folks are happy to strip down to nothing in outdoor showers or even in the hot tub, so placing a tub outside really doesn’t seem like a big leap. Some want to enjoy their soak out in nature, while…

In this bathroom makeover, modern 3D wavy tiles provide the backdrop to bronze finishes, while a streamlined white tub sits next to a rustic, rough-hewn vanity. “This project really was a lot about balance,” says interior designer Crystal Russell, who helped her Denver clients find just the right mix…

Her great-grandmother was the inspiration for this little girl’s room, but the style is anything but “granny.” “My client’s grandmother was a real fashionista. She had a long career in the fashion industry in New York City,” says interior designer Lindsay MacRae. “And her daughter is the only girl —…

If you can’t find a lid for every pot, your herbs are a jumble, your baking sheets are buried and everyone’s charging devices have taken over your kitchen countertops, this ideabook is for you. Kitchen and cabinet designers are constantly coming up with solutions to make working in your kitchen easier…

In an 835-square-foot condo, details matter. “My mother was downsizing from a much larger house into this home, and we wanted to set it up to make her feel great,” says interior designer Maribeth Brostowski. The full renovation completely reorganized the layout to open what was a small galley kitchen…

If you’re looking for extra wiggle room in your home, look under the stairs. Whether in the main part of the house or the basement, this area can have enough room for uses like a mudroom and coat storage, wine cellar, children’s fort or craft station. Here’s how Houzz designers are making the most of…