Iconic, Playful, and Rare: Discover the Art at Viscaino
With a panoramic view of the California coastline, this Pebble Beach estate greets you with elegance and ease. This is the 6th home that we’ve designed for this fun family of five. While the residence had undergone a major renovation prior to our work, the home needed a modern update. We brightened the walls, restored […]
Final Reveal: A Modern and Art-Filled Houston Home
For the past several days, we have been showing you the journey of designing this beautiful art-filled home in Houston’s Southampton neighborhood. The day has finally arrived when we are happily revealing all the rooms from our Dunstan Project. Our clients were hoping for a modern change form their former, and more traditional, residence. They […]
Moodboard Monday: Modern and Relaxed Design at Dunstan
Today’s Moodboard Monday focuses on Dunstan, a home located in Houston’s Southampton neighborhood. Our lovely clients relocated to this new home, and they wanted a custom design that was more modern than their former residence. They love to entertain for the holidays, whenever friends are in town, and just for the fun of it on […]
STUNNING MODERN KITCHEN IDEAS (IN 5 BEAUTIFUL DIFFERENT STYLES!)
The kitchen is the heart of every home. For the gourmet chef and the master host or hostess, having a kitchen that functions while looking beautiful is an absolute must in design. Recently, we have been getting requests for modern kitchen design. Modern kitchens are everywhere. Their sleek design prioritizes functionality, sustainable materials, and durability […]
Transformation Tuesday: Dunstan Design Before and After
Last week we introduced you to Dunstan, one of our latest interior design projects and our first to photograph after lockdown. When our clients purchased the home, they were wanting a much different look than their previous residence. Their former home was traditional, evoking an Old World sensibility with a European influence. For their new […]
Wall Wednesday: Art-Driven Design at Dunstan
Today’s Wall Wednesday feels particularly special. Dunstan was our first finished and photographed project after lockdown restrictions lifted. We were so thrilled to be with our team again, face-to-face. Not only that, we were eager to see four walls that were not in our own homes! And what a treat these walls are. Our clients […]
Final Reveal Friday – A Mountain View in Aspen
Today, we are happily revealing our Mountainview project. With stunning views of Red Mountain, this Aspen vacation home is the perfect retreat for a Houston family. This is the second home for our clients, who initially desired a simple apres ski design but eventually opted for stylish Mountain Modern look. The home is located just […]
We Are Heading Back to the Office
From everyone here at Laura U, we want to say thank you for your continued understanding and support during this challenging time. Since March 13th, our team has been operating remotely. Now, and in the safest possible way, we look forward to resuming normal business hours at the studio. Our goal is to provide a […]
Meet Gina Elkins: Our New Creative Director
After more than a decade of focusing exclusively on interior design, we re-introduced ourselves as the Laura U Design Collective earlier this year. Our newly expanded team supports a thoughtful architectural focus, allowing us to provide a seamless design experience from the ground up. And we couldn’t have done it without our new Director of […]
Wall Wednesday – Wall Art Design in Aspen
The Mountainview homeowners are a Houston couple who love spending time in Aspen with their children and of course, their guests. At first, the husband envisioned this home as their “ski bum house,” but the wife desired a retreat as remarkable as her primary residence. We decided to blend the rustic feel of a traditional […]