Articles by Becky Harris

Perched high above the Oregon coast, this modern home cantilevers over the ground with expansive views of the Pacific. The homeowners, a Portland couple with young children, wanted a small beach retreat that would feature natural materials. Architectu…

For design-build firm owner Richard Ryder, learning to work remotely with clients during the pandemic was great practice for this renovation. His clients, a growing family of three, were moving from an apartment in Massachusetts to a single-family hom…

The thrill of adventure experienced by kids in a treehouse inspired this cabin in the woods of South Carolina. Perched among the trees in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the A-frame includes an outdoor shower about 30 feet off the ground, …

This Boston-based couple has a love of antiques, both family heirlooms and treasures found at the Brimfield Antique Flea Markets. But when they moved from a smaller urban home to a rambling Victorian on Boston’s North Shore, they needed help figuring …

These homeowners were looking to update and expand their 1950s ranch house in Sunnyvale, California. And they wanted to do it in a way that was cohesive with the midcentury architecture. An addition and full renovation of the house was designed and ca…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bedroom photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2021, and March 15, 2022.If these photos are any indication, a desirable bedroom design features a mostly light palette, coastal inspiration, wood detail…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved laundry room photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2021, and March 15, 2022.A look at the most-saved laundry room photos on Houzz so far this year shows there are as many ways to create style and fun…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bathroom photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2021, and March 15, 2022.There are countless ways to create a bathroom that looks great and functions well. To help pare down the options, consider the …

Many who watch the movie Something’s Gotta Give dream of the Shingle-style Hamptons, New York, home where much of the movie takes place. That house was a major inspiration for this new lakeside home, which the owners wanted to build for their retireme…

Many who watch the movie Something’s Gotta Give dream of the Shingle-style Hamptons, New York, home where much of the movie takes place. That house was a major inspiration for this new lakeside home, which the owners wanted to build for their retireme…