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.

Bunk Rooms Are the New Status Symbol in Family Homes—Here's How to Style One Like a Designer
Make room for everyone.

Sheila Bridges Is Bringing Her Iconic Harlem Toile to Walmart With an Exclusive New Collection
And surprise: It's set in Philly—and Benjamin Franklin makes a cameo.

How One Designer Packed Storage and Charm into a Tiny 194-Square-Foot Kitchen
Even in tight quarters, thoughtful planning can create a room where cooking feels effortless.

The Palette in This Bold San Miguel de Allende Retreat Was Inspired by the Mexican Flag
A well-traveled collector transforms her home through local craftsmanship and artisanal details.

This “Anti-Open Floor Plan” New York Home Proves Separate Rooms Are Back in Style
A reimagined layout creates a series of distinct spaces that give every part of family life room to unfold.

This Restored Victorian Home Gives 19th-Century Style a Fresh, Colorful Update
A kaleidoscope of color catapults the 1800s house into a bold new era.

Design Debrief: Every April Launch We Loved, From Jewelry-Inspired Lighting Drops to Designer Furniture Debuts
There was no shortage of newness and talent.

I Saw These 8 Trends at America’s Largest Design Show—and You’ll Be Seeing Them Everywhere in 2026
The standout furniture, lighting, and textile designs that’ll shape interiors in the year ahead.

I Saw These 9 Standout Design Moments at Milan Design Week—and They'll Be Setting the Trends in 2026
These are the spaces, products, and collaborations that caught our attention.

Kitchen Intelligence: The Ultimate Guide to Renovating Your Kitchen
You've reached the premiere destination where all your pressing kitchen renovation questions get answered.

Designer Amber Lewis Turned a Former Ship Captain's Home Into the Ultimate "Summer House"
Her quiet elegance balances out the bold touches its owner loves.

Design Debrief: Every March Launch We Loved, From FARM Rio's Anthropologie Collab to European-Inspired Slipcovers
You’ll find plenty of design inspiration for your home.

5 Genius Design Details to Steal from Williams Sonoma's New "Kitchen of the Future"
Yes, you need a kitchen closet.

This Missouri Home Prioritizes Slowing Down with a Screened-In Porch, Home Gym, and Comfortable Keeping Room
Now their basement handles everything from sweat sessions to cocktail hour

A Dark Lakeside Retreat in Michigan Gets a Calming, Light-Filled Second Life
Now, nearly every room frames sweeping views of the water.

Wellness Redefined: A House Beautiful, Men’s Health, and Women’s Health Guide to Better Everyday Living
We’re combining our expertise to inspire calmer, more hardworking spaces—because wellness is the design trend that’s not going away.

Design Debrief: Every February Launch We Loved, From Archival Wallpaper Prints to Stanley Tucci’s Pizza Oven Collab
A snapshot of the news you need to catch up on.

I Saw These 8 Trends at the World's Biggest Kitchen and Bath Trade Show—and They'll Be Everywhere in 2026
These are upgrades you soon won’t be able to imagine living without.

I Made Homemade Pies With This Pizza Oven and I Will NEVER Order Delivery Again
It's an indoor/outdoor oven that might make you care about pizza more than you expected.

Design Debrief: Every January Launch We Loved, From a Shea McGee x Kohler Collab to West Elm's Office Era
Here's a snapshot of what's new and notable.

Designers Agree: The Biggest 2026 Home Trend Is All About Personal Style
Consider this permission to do your own thing and "bend the trend."

The Top 10 Interior Design Trends That Will Rule 2026, According to Designers
These are the elements that will visually define the year ahead.

14 of the Biggest Textile and Wallcovering Trends We Saw at Paris Déco Off 2026
The fabrics, wallcoverings, and motifs shaping interiors this year.

A Soothing Deep Blue Color Palette Is the Through Line of This Family's Newly Renovated Forever Home
A modernized layout helped them fall back in love with their house.

A Hot Pink Office and Lilac Primary Bathroom Bring a Kaleidoscope of Personality to This Toronto Home
A nine-month transformation turned this 4,500-square-foot Toronto house into a forever home.

The Cutest Poufs and Stools to Add Instant Personality to Any Room
These stylish little seats do big work.

A Colorful Ranch That Proves Everything's Bigger (and Brighter) in Texas
At this sprawling home, colors pop, patterns play, and every room pulls triple duty.

This Traditionally “Dated” Living Room Staple Is Getting a Full-On Makeover in 2026
Our editors saw so many impressive designs at this year's High Point Fall Market.

A Treehouse for Grown-Ups: House Beautiful's Whole Home 2025
Inside our adults-only retreat in Austin, Texas, which pairs boutique-hotel polish with everyday comfort.

This Piano-Shaped Kitchen Island Redefines How Guests Gather
Designer Sara Malek Barney’s kitchen sets the stage for evenings that don’t have an end time.

What Caitlin Creer Knows About Outdoor Living That Most Designers Overlook
Smart strategies and an eye for function helped transform an 850-square-foot deck into a supremely livable space.

Amber Lewis Transforms a Top-Floor Loft Into a Private Indoor–Outdoor Retreat
This tucked-away escape is designed to feel secluded and inviting.