Unsurpassed Artistry & Quality With Ann Sacks
Ann Sacks brings unsurpassed artistry, craftmanship, and quality to the table. Specializing in hand-made ceramic tile, marble, and stone, Laura always sources Ann Sacks for her clients. Our design team and clients love working with their hi-end selections and we are thrilled to be partnering with them once again on another show house. We sat […]
Kohler Plumbing Combines Luxury and Innovation
Every once in a while, it’s great to let the plumbing provide a wow factor – which is why Laura selected Kohler and KALLISTA fixtures for her kitchen and the bathrooms throughout the Mountain Lane Show House. Kohler has always been one of our go to vendors due to their high-end pieces, evolving product line, […]
Laura Umansky Joins Sherwin-Williams Design Council
Houston and Aspen-based interior designer, Laura Umansky, is one of seven interior designers to be selected for the 2021 Sherwin-Williams Design Council. Sherwin-Williams has been one of our go-to paint resources since we opened our firm in 2006, and they continue to be a vendor we admire for their premier quality and vast selection of […]
INTERIOR DESIGN AWARDS FOR 2021
AWARD WINNING INTERIOR DESIGN: DESIGN ET AL As we start to get back to normal, we are excited to get involved in interior design awards again! We are thrilled to have TWO projects shortlisted for the International Design & Architecture Awards hosted by design et al. The awards “offer a number of different categories covering […]
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.