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.
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.
9 Machine Washable Area Rugs That Are Actually Easy to Clean
Laundry day just got interesting.
Inside Our Fifth Annual Whole Home in Atlanta
We've been through this project before, but we've never done it quite like this.
Ashley Gilbreath Combined Multiple Seating Areas and Activity Zones to Create This Backyard Oasis
The outdoor game table converts from ping-pong to pool.
This Lacquered Guest Room by Brynn Olson Has All the Amenities of a Luxury Hotel Suite
A hidden microwave and under-counter refrigerator drawers take the cake.
This Luxe Media Room Is Designed to Bring Family Together
Keia McSwain created a space that's both luxe and family-friendly.
This Teen Suite by Leanne Ford Combines the Ultimate Comfy Bedroom with a Lounge for Daydreaming
A teensy "cloffice" between the two rooms is perfect for homework and art projects.
DuVäl Reynolds Creates an Introvert's Dream Escape
The inviting space includes a daybed niche and soothing palette.
This Owner's Suite Is So Much More Than a Primary Bedroom
Mark Williams and Niki Papadopoulos create a serene space you'll never want to leave.
This WFH Suite Is the Ultimate Home Office
With a snack bar and garden-facing meeting space!
A Massive Arched Window Gives This Living Room by Zoë Feldman an Indoor/Outdoor Feel
Glass-and-steel doors, painted accents, and a streamlined hearth draw in light.
This Sunny Eat-In Kitchen by Whittney Parkinson Has the Smartest Floor Plan and Flow
Separate refrigeration and storage walls flank a generous island facing a wall of windows.
This Multifunctional Entry Serves as Dining Area, Lounge, and Gallery
See Jonathan Savage's cleverly flexible design for the 2022 Whole Home.
20 Best Bedroom Rugs That Feel Luxurious and Cozy
Sleepwalk in style.
11 Unique Desk Lamps That'll Make You Actually Want to Work From Home
Let there be light!
11 Best Area Rugs With Bold Patterns Guaranteed to Transform Any Room
The floor is yours!
16 Best Dining Room Rugs Ready to Elevate All Your Meals at Home
Allow your space to look polished from top to bottom (even post-mealtime).
In Lathem Gordon's Atlanta Home, Framed Art Inspired by Her Grandmother Covers Every Wall
The home showcases a mix of framed photos, thrifted paintings, and new works.
14 Round Pedestal Dining Tables That Have Stood the Test of Time
Gather 'round!
15 Low Storage Cabinets That'll Make Organizing Easier Than Ever
Marie Kondo would be proud!
The Best Sofa Beds Your Guests Will Actually Get Some Sleep On
You snooze, you win!
Beloved British Brand Farrow & Ball Launches New Colors for 2022
And they're all meant to make us feel cozy.
10 Free Standing Kitchen Pantry Solutions That Could Save You Thousands
Store and save!
The 11 Best Pendant Lights to Hang Over Your Kitchen Island
A quick kitchen switch that'll make your space feel brand new.
We're Renovating an 11,000 Square Foot Home for Our Fifth Anniversary Whole Home
Even the smallest rooms are full of genius ideas!
The Best Cutting Boards as Seen in Our Kitchen Issue
Dice, slice, wipe, and display!
A Storage-Focused Kitchen Renovation for a Couple and Their Five Pets
Designed by Studio Dearborn, it's perfectly organized for humans and animals alike.
This Coastal Kitchen by Caren Rideau Features a Juice Bar and Glass Front Cabinets
A coastal kitchen in Pacific Palisades, California, went from kid-friendly to adult-ready.
29 Game-Changing Patio and Backyard Upgrades for the Best Summer of Your Life
Sunny days ahead.