Articles by Becky Harris

One year when my brother and I returned home from college for a visit, we noticed something peculiar: Our father had taken over our bathroom and my mother had the master bathroom all to herself. But it made sense — both bathrooms were tiny, and he was…

With one exceedingly large bathroom upstairs, this Boston-area couple decided they’d be better off with two separate bathrooms instead — one that would serve as their master and one that would serve overnight guests off the hallway. Here’s how inter…

Many developers probably would have deemed this steeply sloped site unbuildable. But architect and contractor Chris Price loves a challenge. His goal of designing the ski country getaway in Park City, Utah, to meet Passive…

These two busy doctors in Richmond, Virginia, love to unwind outside, whether working in the yard or lounging. But their small existing patio only had enough room for a dining table. “This area of their yard was the bane of their existence,” says land…

Dallas style influencer Ashley Robertson and her husband, Austin, were early in the process of building a new house for their growing family when they realized they needed design assistance. “She has great style and knew what she wanted, but they need…

This Tudor-style home in St. Louis’ Richmond Heights suburb is over 100 years old, but the kitchen was pure 1980s — and it wasn’t working for the busy family of four that lives here. Interior designer Karen Korn created a functional layout that includ…

Fifty-four square feet is fairly generous for a laundry room, but these homeowners wanted to squeeze in a lot of function. They tasked designer Michelle Fee with incorporating expansive storage, a folding counter, a large hamper, a sink and a drying …

It’s only a few hours drive from Seattle, but the Methow Valley on the eastern side of the Cascade mountains in Washington state feels like a different world. The beautiful valley gets ample snowfall in winter, making it a destination for cross-countr…

Nature-inspired designs were everywhere at the recent Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, and “biophilic” and “wellness” were big buzzwords. Other home design trends in products at the market included a sustainability focus, clas…

While I respect the whole “calm and relaxing retreat” thing when it comes to a master bath, a kid’s bathroom, guest bath, pool bath or powder room is an opportunity to get playful. Let your tile entertain you and your guests by bringing smiles to face…