Interior Design

Selecting Art for a Luxury High-Rise in Houston’s River Oaks

Cookie Ashton painting in elegant dining room by Laura U Interior Design

Over the past several weeks, we’ve been detailing our journey from turnkey to electrifying at The River Oaks. Today, we want to dive into the art and architecture that make this condo such an incredible place to live in Houston. Luxurious High-Rise Architectural Design Lauren Rottet, founder of Houston’s Rottet Studio, re-designed The River Oaks. […]

Design Details: Mid-Century Warmth with Troy Lighting

A contemporary kitchen in Memorial Houston with Troy Lighting pendants

Tucked away in the forested area just west of the city’s outer loop, Houston’s Memorial neighborhood is known for its diverse architectural styles, especially its large mid-century homes. Sadly, Hurricane Harvey’s record-breaking rainfall devastated the area in 2017. Many homes were beyond remediation and were forced to be torn down. Our clients loved the area’s […]

High Contrast Modern with Sunpan

Timeless and chic, black is the quintessential hue when you’re feeling indecisive about your wardrobe. But I often feel like homeowners shy away from the shade when it comes to paint and furnishings. That may be changing. I saw plenty of black while at High Point last month. I saw black on black lamps, saturated […]

Transformation Tuesday: High Rise Personality in The River Oaks

A stunning daybed with dark cane frame at The River Oaks Houston

Last time, we introduced you to this luxury high rise interior design project in The River Oaks condominium building (recently featured in Luxe!). After presenting a bold design presentation to our client, our team was given the green light to transform the interior with color and pattern.  Since this luxury high rise interior design was […]

Moodboard Monday: The Unique Interior Design of The River Oaks

A patterned box, with white and shades of blue accents at The River Oaks in Houston

Our mission with every project is to curate a unique interior design that is completely one-of-a-kind. The clients inspire every decision, so that the home is entirely theirs – it looks like them, it feels like them, and it speaks to them. For this pied-à-terre in The River Oaks, our clients requested pattern and personality. […]

5 High-End Interior Design Renovation Projects I Love

The kitchen at Willowick, with navy cabinets and dual islands

At Laura U Interior Design, we take on three types of high-end interior design projects: renovations, new construction, and furnishings-only clients. While I love working on all our projects, renovations are my favorite. I love making the homes functional, while still honoring the history and architecture of its original build. The process of uncovering the […]

Houston Home Renovation Design in Avalon Place

Houston home renovation on Laura U Interior Design blog

When our clients stepped into this lovely Avalon Place home for the first time, they felt it couldn’t be saved. Over the years, previous homeowners had added onto the original home, leaving behind a too trendy footprint. It was disjointed and dated, in desperate need of updates and a cohesive design. Our clients believed that […]

Laura U Means Classically Current

“What is your design style?” It’s a question I get asked all the time, especially when I’m meeting with clients for the first time. And it’s one of the most important questions to ask when you begin working with an interior designer. After all, you are looking for someone to design your home, your sanctuary. A […]

Gorgeous Copper and White Kitchen Inspiration

Copper and White Kitchen Design By Laura U Interior Design

Copper is often thought of as an industrial material. But with its eye-catching, shiny surface, copper works well in both modern and more traditional style kitchens. It comes in a number of finishes, making it a design-flexible material. From mid-century modern to farmhouse, traditional and even rustic style kitchens, adding copper brings warmth, elegance, and a […]

Southgate Houston Home Tour: Where Old Welcomes New

The home of interior designer Laura Umansky, in Southgate, view of the living room.

A few years ago, Michael and I decided to purchase a charming 1930s home in the Southgate neighborhood, near Rice University. At the time, the home boasted two bedrooms and one (yes, one) bathroom. The configuration was not at all functional for me, Michael, and our young twins. But I had fallen in love with […]

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