Moodboard Monday: The Unique Interior Design of The River Oaks
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
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
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 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
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 […]
A Classic Houston Home Gets a Modern French Update
French interior design is well known for its sophistication and simplicity. For today’s project reveal, our client hoped for a French Country look with glamorous updates that comfortably supported their growing family of 6. This classic home received a modern update, blending luxurious finishes with comfortable, communal spaces the whole family could enjoy. We’re thrilled to have been […]
7 Creative & Inspired Home Office Design Ideas
Whether you have a home office or just a desk, you want a stylish space that allows you to be focused, creative, and comfortable. Unfortunately, home offices can get messy and quickly become a place you can’t work in. However, with intentional planning and some personal touches, these home office design ideas will help you […]
7 Inspiring Interior Designers & Architects I Look to Every Day
“What inspires you?” As an interior designer, I hear this question often. It’s one I love to answer because I’m continually absorbing new information to guide my aesthetic. I love to travel, try new foods, and tend to view the world in a romantic way. I approach my projects with the same warmth and enthusiasm.
Montebello Collected High-Rise Reveal
