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 […]
Transformation Tuesday – Bright and Airy Aspen Home Design
We’re traveling back to Aspen for today’s Transformation Tuesday. Our Mountainview project marries the rusticism typically found in a lodge with the contemporary sleekness you’ll see in a midtown pied-à-terre. For a family that loves to entertain, hosting both family and friends, our focus was togetherness. Few places are more spectacular year-round than Aspen, and […]
Moodboard Monday – Mountain Modern Design in Aspen
Today, we’re introducing a new project to the portfolio: Mountainview. This is the vacation home for our Houston-based clients, who love to stay active. Originally intended as their “ski bum” house, the home was designed with entertaining in mind. The home is just minutes from downtown Aspen and has a stunning view of the Red […]
Project Reveal: Global Glamour in Riverside Terrace
Our clients have a love for glamour, travel, and accessibility. They wanted a space that was luxurious, yet practical – one that their family could grow into while staying true to their roots. So when it came to designing their home, there was only one thing that came to mind…Global Glamour. Global Glamour rings throughout […]
City Living in This Glamorous High Rise Condo
Change is one of life’s guarantees. And change can be a wonderful thing! From the adventure of raising a family to the joy of a new travel adventure, we were made to adapt. One of the great joys about being a designer is that we see the changes our clients go through as we work […]
Final Reveal Friday: Emeral Isle Design in Braeswood Place
Today, we’re excited to share the full reveal of our clients’ worldly and collected Dumbarton residence. Over the past several weeks, we’ve been detailing the interior design of this family friendly home, inspired by the colors of Ireland. Located on the quiet streets of Braeswood Place, this new construction home transports you to another place. […]
Interior Design Refresh – Taking a New Look at Rice
We’re revisiting an oldie but a goodie on the Journal today, courtesy of our wonderful Rice clients. When we first designed their home in 2011, our approach was bright and youthful. When the clients came to us again last year, they were finally ready to address a few spaces not included in our initial design. […]
Transformation Tuesday: Bespoke Interior Design Details
Last week we introduced our Dumbarton project, a family-friendly home located in Houston’s Braeswood Place. We wanted to design a home that tied all these influences together: modern functionality that works for an active family and old classics that hearken back to European style. The home is a new build, with a contemporary Mediterranean exterior. […]