Carisha Swanson
Market Director
I am the Market Director for House Beautiful. At any given point I’m searching for my next foodie and design-related travel adventure, drinking a nice pour of bourbon or a perfectly poured martini, or searching for my dream home in Mexico/North Carolina. My personal design style: lots of pattern, color and art on every surface.
High-End Designers Are Putting a Dirty Kitchen in Nearly Every House They Renovate
Two kitchens are better than one.
The Top 10 Kitchen Trends of 2024, According to Experts
Take note: These popular ideas have real staying power.
Mischief and Magic Inspired This Massachusetts Home's New Look
Designer Cecilia Casagrande turned each room into a cabinet of curiosities.
The New TilePix x Jonathan Adler Collab Will Add Personality to Any Wall
Magnetically hung artwork? Sign. Us. Up.
How One Designer Made His Pristine Home Kid (and Cheeto) Friendly
Ingenious decorating tricks make Andrew Howard's Florida home a stain-proof neighborhood gem.
Designer Christina Salway Gave New Life to an Old Home in Brooklyn
"I wanted to find something no one had done anything to."
This Nantucket Home Is Designed for Epic Family Hangouts
From the pool deck to the den, every room is relaxation ready.
How an English Cottage Got Its New Look From Old Materials
It's filled with the most gorgeous reclaimed tile.
See How Celebrity Designer Tanya Smith-Shiflett's Maryland Home Celebrates Natural Elements
She used six different shades of green.
A Relaxed Oceanfront Retreat in Florida That Can Fit 18 People "Easily"
Ashley Gilbreath designed her Rosemary Beach vacation home for salty air and sticky fingers.
GE Profile’s New Smart Indoor Smoker Is a Game-Changer for My Kitchen
It fits right on your countertop.
How Designer Kerri Pilchik Created a Color-Drenched Party Pad
The New York City apartment is now "unapologetically colorful."
Inside Our Sixth Annual Whole Home
Our all-female design team gave an iconic Chicago estate the refresh it deserves.
Every Home Needs a "Party Pad"
Thanks to designer Emma Beryl, this is where the fun begins and the night ends.
This Luxurious Library Mixes Fun and Functionality
Bookcases transform into a bar for this second family room by Kate Marker Interiors.
This Vibrant Studio Apartment Takes Color to the Max
Staying in is officially more fun than going out in this space by Colordrunk Designs.
This Kitchen Renovation Serves Up More Space and Storage
McCroskey Interiors updated a historic kitchen into a modern chef's dream.
Smart Solutions Make This Sophisticated Conservatory Sing
Design Alchemy made sense of this once less-desirable space.
This Inviting Salon Was Designed With Women in Mind
Because designer Hema Persad believes the lady of the house deserves a room of her own.
This Timeless Entryway Honors Its Historic Roots
Designer Arianne Bellizaire was inspired by the home's original wallcovering.
This Maximalist Owners' Suite Goes Big on Pattern and Personality
For designer Isabel Ladd, "more is more, less is a bore."
This Serene Sunroom Celebrates an Unusual Feature
Designer Claire Staszak transformed an indoor fountain into a playful ice chest.
This Dreamy Guest Bedroom Is the Ultimate Relaxation Retreat
Roxy Owens's perfectly chill suite will make you want to stay awhile.
Feminine Art and Design Set the Vibe for This Ladies Lounge
Originally a gentleman's cigar room, this retreat by Kipling House is now for the girls.
This Guest Suite Is a Calming Cocoon
Welcome to Rasheeda Gray's "anti-hustle" corner of the house.
This Art-Filled Dining Room Is a Conversation Starter
According to Colordrunk Designs, two tables is the secret to a perfect dinner party.
This Elegant Living Room Was Inspired by Downton Abbey
Caitlin Wilson created a pretty and practical space perfect for gathering.
A Dallas Home Gets the Garden-Inspired Renovation It Deserves
Dunbar Road Design brought the auctioned-off property back to life in a snap.
Why Kitchen Designers Will Always Love an Island—and How to Maximize Yours
A well-planned one can do so much.
Designer Jerel Lake Fit a Full Chef's Kitchen in 200 Square Feet
The tiny Atlanta space has every convenience.
The Best Kitchen Faucets To Add a Fashionable Touch to Your Space
These picks are designer approved.
The Best Wood Stoves to Heat up Your Space the Old-Fashioned Way
Warm up in style.