How to Restore a Historic Home & Bring It into the 21st Century
There’s a reason there are so many reno shows on HGTV. It’s the classic hero story. There are ups and downs, there are good guys and bad ones, and in the end, the homeowner prevails. I love a good challenge, and so of course, I love historic home renovation!
A Professional Organizer Meets Laura U: The Purge Part 2
It’s hard to believe that spring is right around the corner and that means lots of spring cleaning and organizing. Luckily, we’ve gotten a jump start thanks to the help of Cathryn Linn from the Organizing Organization. Last month we began the process of organizing one of the most important spaces in the Laura U […]
Houston Home Interior Design: a Modern Project Reveal
I love projects that really exemplify these 3 key elements: classic elegance, functionality, and comfort. We hit the trifecta in this romantic, contemporary home. The client has a young family and loves to travel, so she desired a space that was foremost family-friendly, but also worldly and sophisticated.
Laura U’s List of the Most Romantic (and Beautifully Designed!) Restaurants
While Valentine’s Day has come and gone, at Laura U we celebrate our passion for gorgeous and inspiring spaces year-round. From our favorite markets to the design blogs we admire, it isn’t hard to find beauty and inspiration everywhere we look.
Art, Antiques, and Great Food – New Orleans with Laura U
It’s Valentine’s Day, and while I’m not the most sentimental person, I cannot help but get into the giddy spirit of the holiday of love. To me, V-Day is a celebration of all the things that make you happy. Whether you’re married or single, whether you find joy in your kids or your work, take […]
16 Sexy Soaker Tubs We Love
Your primary bathroom is one room in your home you use every day. But just because it’s a bathroom doesn’t mean it can’t be a showstopping space. One of the best ways to make a statement in your master bathroom is to incorporate a sexy soaker tub. We love incorporating a soaker tub into our […]
How We Are Organizing the Studio in 4 Steps
Last month, we resolved to do something big: organize the Laura U studio library. The library is a very important part of our office and probably one of the most-used spots in the entire studio. It houses all of our design samples, from silk wall coverings to hard woods. It’s a place of inspiration, but […]
9 Iconic Objects Worth Collecting
At Laura U, our approach to design focuses on what’s important to our clients. Before we start any design work, we take time to learn about what they love, where they travel, and how they spend their time. My team and I LOVE this part of the process! Learning about our clients allows us to […]
The Laura U Las Vegas Market 2019 Recap
Last week, I attended the Las Vegas Market, one of my favorite markets of the entire year! No one can deny the positive energy Las Vegas exudes. It’s always packed, even in winter. Everyone is smiling, drinking, eating, gambling, enjoying, and rushing from place to place. It’s so many things at once. I like to […]
How Gorgeous Homes Happen: Building Your Design Team
While I am singularly proud of the beautiful projects we complete, the process of creating a gorgeous home starts well before the Laura U studio gets involved. The home itself must be dreamed up, built, and sold, a process that can take years in the making. Building your custom home also requires a great team.