Western Art & Architecture: Designing the West
In the June/July 2021 issue of Western Art and Architecture, our founder and CEO Laura Umanksy and creative director Gina Elkins sat down and talked about our westward expansion, our architectural growth, and our main driving force: everything we do is for the love of home. Laura and Gina both talked about their design roots and […]
Designing Luxury Kitchens with Monogram Appliances
In Fall 2021, LUDC’s Mountain Lane Show House will open in Aspen! Ticket sales to the opening will benefit Anderson Ranch and our community.
Home Spaces Designed for Remote Work
Though some employers and economists predicted a swift return to the office post-pandemic, the labor force has been slow to leave home. Instead, it is far likelier that those who can will work from home several days a week — returning to the office only part-time. Molly Callahan supports this in her March 2021 article […]
How to Design Functional and Chic Kids Playrooms
Designing kids playrooms is an absolute joy! Children are so invested in the spaces that are theirs, and they’re never afraid to play with bold colors and whimsical accessories. Maybe I’m just a kid at heart, but children make the perfect design clients.
River Oaks Traditional Home Receives Eye-Catching Update
Warm organic tones, glamorous gold and brass accents, frosted glass and fun patterns fill this newly remodeled Texas River Oaks Traditional home. An elegant ode to the home’s history without an ounce of stuffiness or pretense, the interior thoughtfully expresses the owners’ love of entertaining. Classic shapes intermix with bold prints and unusual textures throughout […]
7 Clever, Unusual Laundry Room Ideas
The typical laundry room formula of subway tiles, winter white walls and pine board flooring is classic and reliably pretty.
LUDC Guide: Building Your Custom Home Today
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
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
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
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 […]