Elyse Moody
Senior Features Editor
Elyse (she/her) is the Senior Features Editor at House Beautiful, where she oversees print and digital house tours and coverage of all things design and has worked since 2023. She has more than a decade of experience as a writer, editor, and product tester, previously at Martha Stewart Living and Weddings, where she edited the iconic Good Things section and led home and entertaining content for five years; O, The Oprah Magazine; and ELLE. She has built her own interior design skills by studying at Parsons School of Design and tackling the (endless) renovation of her 1907 Tudor, for which she won a . When she’s not obsessing over or , this Georgia native loves hanging out with her family and beloved cat, hitting estate sales, and reading murder mysteries.
45 Beautiful Powder Room Ideas You and Your Guests Will Love
They pack a lot of style into a small space.
This Storybook Seattle Tudor Is Filled With Original 1920s Details
See how designer Allison Lind balances them with family-friendly elements.
A Smaller, More Sophisticated Kitchen Modernized This Memphis Home
Designer Lindsey Black tailored the space to family time and entertaining.
12 Lies Your Parents Told You About Air Conditioning
Stop touching that thermostat!
Inside Weezie CEO Lindsey Johnson's Perfectly Preppy Atlanta Home
Designer Anna-Wooten Loggins mixed colors and prints that look happy and polished at once.
Is the July A/C Worth It? I Tested It for a Month to Find Out
Here are the pros and cons of the device.
Junk Blindness Is Real—and We All Have It
Here's how to clear the crap you've simply stopped seeing.
This Designer Turned a Seaside Victorian Into a Pattern Lover's Dream
You have to see the wallpapered ceilings and canopy beds.
How One Designer Turned an Awkward Bedroom Into the Coziest Kitchen
The before-and-after photos are downright inspirational.
Maggie Dillon Is Making Cottagecore Modern
“Design merriment” is the North Carolina designer’s forte.
How Chrissy Jones Remade Herself as a Design Pro
She credits “virtual mentors” like Breegan Jane for inspiring her career swap.
Ashley Ross Is Championing Wellness Through Interior Design
The North Carolina-based designer creates rooms that help her clients feel “whole.”
Ruggable vs. Revival: Which Washable Rug Brand Is Right for You?
I tested three best-selling products from each brand, and I have thoughts.
An Artist's Creative Eye for Color Shapes This Nashville Home
The resulting palette is personal and harmonious with the outdoors.
Bluey’s Family Is Moving—And I'd Buy Their House in a Heartbeat
Like everyone who has kids, I'm so jealous of this home.
This Long Island Home Proves an Open-Concept Floor Plan Can Be Cozy
Clever nooks for entertaining, dining, and watching TV make it work.
This Lake Michigan House Is Full of Hidden Conveniences
Designer Frank Ponterio incorporated high-tech perks without ruining any vibes.
Designer Katie Hodges Renovated Her Hollywood Hills Home
She and her husband tackled their Spanish cottage together—and the results are picture perfect
12 Closet Remodel Projects That Will Transform Your Space
Carve out an office, laundry room, or book nook.
Is It Always a Sin to Paint Mahogany?
We asked some divine designers to weigh in on the restore-or-redo controversy.
Cortney Bishop Filled a Waterfront South Carolina Home With Low Country Flair
She built a color palette from the tidal landscape.
Can Christmas Tree Lights Affect Your Mood?
A psychologist shares which ones will get you in the holiday spirit.
The Unbelievably Disgusting Reason Why You Should Never Wear Socks in Bed
If you think not changing your sheets is bad, wait till you read this.
A Striking Texas Kitchen That Uses Lilac Marble Three Ways
Urbanology Designs turned a bland space into a modern showstopper.
