Marilyn Townson Swanson
Founder/ Owner | 30+ Years of Design Expertise
Pink Peaches is a family based company and family is at the heart of our mission.
I founded this company with my son, who acts as CFO from his offices in New York City. As the founder and designer, I operate from my showroom on Market St. in downtown Chattanooga and another showroom on Broad st.
I may have spent 30 years in San Francisco, but Chattanooga is my home, always has been. I was raised on Signal Mountain and when I moved away, I left a bit of my heart on that mountain. Coming home a few years ago felt right. It still does. This time around I’m actually in Chattanooga. My new showroom is downtown on Market/King (live and work space), but I feel a real kinship to the lovely community of Signal Mountain.
I started Pink Peaches Design in San Francisco as a way to work from home while I raised my two children. But my work quickly became something very special to me. Why? There is nothing more satisfying than creating a space based on the colors, shapes and ideas that another person loves and wants to be surrounded by, but never really knew it. I help them to discover these things and when I finish, their home or office has been transformed into a true reflection of them. I create spaces that people are so proud of and comfortable in – to see their faces when they walk in, move around and feel the new atmosphere… I just love it!
Many people ask me the origin of the company's name. Pink stands for women and children. 20% of company profits go to fund children’s literacy programs, as well as helping groups for single mothers and abused women. Peaches is my nickname while growing up in Georgia.
We are a company with a conscience.
What People Are Saying
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Her attention to detail and her flair for excellence are second to none. The most common comment we hear about our renovated kitchen is WOW!
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Don & Janie Drumm
Signal Mountain, TN
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Marilyn was so patient with me and was astounding in the design process. My bathroom renovation is beyond words.
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Margie Avery
Brookhaven, GA
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I would recommend Pink Peaches Design to any realtor looking to set your home apart and make the listing memorable.
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Maggie Armstrong
Chattanooga, TN
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I hired Marilyn from her website. I had just moved to Ooltewah taking a position at Volkswagon and needed someone to create a man cave. Her vision and execution were incredible. I have never been happier. I am having her do my home in Miami as well.
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John Brown
Ooltewah, TN
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We moved here from San Francisco. We were aware of Marilyn’s famous company for 30 years in San Francisco and always wanted a home designed by her. We bought three homes on Lookout Mountain to build a 22,000 sq foot home of our own. Her vision has been something we couldn’t have been imagined. Her patience with Barry has been phenomenal. We highly recommend her for any project. She is an incredible designer.
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Barry and Sarah Rosenstein
Lookout Mountain, TN
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Marilyn’s design consulting has been invaluable in making our properties suitable and exciting for clients. She made our spaces feel like homes.
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Charles Leonard
New York, NY
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I hired Marilyn to replace my roof and rebuild the back of my house from water damage. Her whole team worked so fast. It took a day and a half for the roof and two days for the back of the house. I highly recommend her for roofs and other design. She got me the best bids. She and all the workers were punctual and I cannot recommend her enough.
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Lisa Silby
East Brainerd, TN
