Interior Design

LUDC Guide: Building Your Custom Home Today

A landscape sketch of the Laura Umansky's family home in Houston, Texas

Designing your custom home can be more rewarding than purchasing an already designed space. However, proceeding with a custom build can present a number of challenges. Lack of robust knowledge of the process or choosing the wrong team for the job might compound these challenges. For more about working with a design team — like […]

Introducing the Stunning Mountain Lane Aspen Show House

Laura Umansky and Gina Elkins Brown outside of the Mountain Lane Show House in Snowmass Village, Colorado

We are starting off 2021 with very big news: we are designing a show house! Located in Aspen Snowmass, the Mountain Lane Show House will open its doors in the fall. Over the course of the next several months, we plan to invite you to Colorado (virtually, of course) and join us as we embark […]

Global Influence Meets Bold Originality: Timberloch Dining Room Reno

Timberloch dining room reno by Laura U Design Collective

Past projects for this couple have drawn inspiration from their travels abroad — particularly throughout East Asia. Incorporating rich textures, reflective surfaces, unctuous colors and frenetic, engaging patterns made for an electric final design in the couple’s River Oaks, Houston pied-à-terre. Between the Timberloch and River Oaks projects, one might notice that whimsy meets balance […]

Warm and Romantic: Tour the Garnet Residence

A coffered ceiling draws the eye upward in this symmetrical living room designed by Laura U

Upon purchase, the Garnet Residence’s 4 bed, 7 bath, white-on-white and contemporary interior was a bit too stark for the new homeowners. We worked with them to design a home filled with timeless elements, bespoke furniture, and soothing color palettes. Soft finishings — elevated with textural variety — cut into the monotone atmosphere of the […]

Circle Drive: Modern and Glamorous in Bellaire Texas

Exterior of a Mediterranean style home in Bellaire, TX

When in the pursuit of modern glamour, you must not be afraid to pull out all the stops. And then, temper that boldness with a little subtlety. Today, we welcome you to Circle Drive, a modern glam interior design project we had the joy of installing this summer. The home stands at the end of […]

The Importance of Using Art in Interior Design: A Tour of Circle Drive

Circle Drive House Living Room: Emphasizing symmetry by using art in interior design

Art is central to interior design. In this blog we will explain why using art in interior design is important, as well as introduce our latest project: Circle Drive. The art collection in this Bellaire, Texas home is a testament to the client’s taste. It reflects her admiration for culture, color and the emotional connection […]

Green Tree: Mid-Century Home Design in Tanglewood

A mid-century modern kitchen in Houston, designed by Laura U

For the month of August, we have been sharing the details of our latest mid-century home design project, Green Tree. Today, we are giving you a full home tour of this traditional ranch-style home in Houston’s Tanglewood neighborhood. The area is well-known for its collection of maintained and much-loved mid-century modern homes. Built in 1957, […]

Mid-Century Moments with Ann Sacks Tile

Designed by Laura U, this master bathroom features Ann Sacks tile and warm woods.

Over the past month, we have introduced you to our Green Tree project. Tucked away on a quiet street in Houston’s Tanglewood neighborhood (home to former president George H.W. Bush), Green Tree is a testament to mid-century design. This is exactly what the homeowners were searching for when they stumbled across this traditional ranch-style home. […]

Moodboard Monday: Mid-Century Edition

The sitting room of Green Tree with chairs re-finished by House and Town

The Green Tree Residence is located in Houston’s Tanglewood neighborhood, where beautiful mid-century homes are the norm. Our clients immediately fell in love with both the architecture and the location. They had been collectors of mid-century furnishings for years and were very drawn to the style. Our goal was to modernize the home, while honoring […]

A Mid-Century Makeover in Tanglewood

Mid-century dining room with lacquered ceiling and wood veneer fireplace

Tucked away on a quiet street in Houston’s beloved Tanglewood neighborhood is a traditional ranch, Green Tree. When our clients found this home they immediately fell in love. They are collectors of mid-century furnishings and the home, originally built in 1957, was the perfect place for their iconic pieces. They reached out to us to […]

We Value Your Privacy.

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized ads or content, and analyze our traffic. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to our use of cookies.