Laura U Design Collective

Laura U Design Collective Laura U Design Collective is an award-winning interior design studio based in Houston, TX & Aspen, CO The firm also works internationally.

With an approach that is fun, bold, and romantic, the Laura U Design Collective is known for exceptional design that truly celebrates home. Specializing in residential interior design, the firm explores creative environments that integrate beauty and function, inspired by its clients’ passions and joys. Laura Umansky founded the Laura U Design Collective in 2006 when she set out to design for clients who, like herself, were in search of “warm luxury” within a functional family home. Laura and the design team draw from their design and architectural backgrounds to create gorgeous homes where families build lasting memories. Headquartered in Houston and Aspen, Laura U Design Collective has grown into a multi-disciplinary firm with a focus on projects in Texas, the Rocky Mountains, and California. LUDC has been recognized with Press and Awards: International Design and Architecture Award and the prestigious National Gold List by Luxe magazine. In 2020, Laura was awarded the 31st Annual ARTS Award for Best Interior Designer. The firm – which holds more than 20 awards from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) – has had its designs featured in Elle Decor, Interiors magazine, House Beautiful, and Laura’s home was featured in 2019’s On Style: Inspiration and Advice from the Next Generation of Interior Design, published by Rizzoli.

What do you do with a 1930s house that’s been added onto so many times it feels a little like a “Frankenstein house”?You...
10/21/2026

What do you do with a 1930s house that’s been added onto so many times it feels a little like a “Frankenstein house”?

You bring it back to life.

For this River Oaks home, the team took the house down to the studs and rebuilt it with an homage to its roots. In the kitchen, a larger bay window brings in natural light, while Hale Navy cabinetry, beveled tile, copper cookware, and gilded pendants create a classic blue-and-white palette inspired by French country estates.

Old World character, reimagined for modern family life.

Interior Design by Laura U Design Collective
Photography by Michael Hunter

We're hiring! 👋LUDC is looking for a Purchasing and Logistics Coordinator to join our team in Houston.This role is the b...
10/16/2026

We're hiring! 👋

LUDC is looking for a Purchasing and Logistics Coordinator to join our team in Houston.

This role is the backbone behind every order that makes its way into our clients' homes, from placing and tracking furnishings to coordinating installations with vendors across the country (and internationally!). You'll work closely with our design, accounting, and leadership teams to keep projects moving smoothly from order to install.

We're looking for a self-starter with sharp organizational skills, a problem-solving mindset, and a genuine passion for client care.

A few perks of joining our team: a flexible/hybrid schedule, unlimited PTO, half-day Fridays every week (yes, every week), healthcare coverage, 401K match, and a studio culture that celebrates great design and great people.

Sound like you? Send your resume to [email protected].

Full job details are linked in our bio!

10/14/2026

Speaking of colder weather 🍁🍂

We recently headed back to our South Aspen project to install furniture and add final touches.

From the plush boucle swivel chairs anchoring the fireplace to the chunky wood console grounding the sofa, every piece was chosen to feel as warm and layered as that mountain view outside.

As we finalize this home, we're already looking ahead to photography, so stay tuned for the full reveal soon.

Cheers to another beautiful home that's been years in the making. 🥂

Things are starting to cool down. ❄️And we’re not mad about it when the view looks like this.This Aspen great room was o...
10/12/2026

Things are starting to cool down. ❄️

And we’re not mad about it when the view looks like this.

This Aspen great room was opened up with a new steel moment frame and expansive windows designed to capture the surrounding Continental Divide views.

Laura has a few updates planned for her home, so consider this a look back at the space before its next chapter. Stay tuned for the reveal next year.

Consider this our official invitation to get in the mood for the colder months.

Interior Design by Laura U Design Collective
Photography by Michael Hunter

A first impression that feels personal.In this Houston home, the entryway sets the tone with sculptural custom pieces, w...
10/07/2026

A first impression that feels personal.

In this Houston home, the entryway sets the tone with sculptural custom pieces, warm brass accents, and art that tells a story. One of our favorite details? A piece of the client’s childhood artwork, displayed right alongside the more elevated moments of the space.

Because the best homes make room for the things that mean something.

Interior Design by
Photography by Pär Bengtsson

Fall is finally here, and we couldn’t be more excited. 🍂As the days get shorter and the holidays start creeping onto the...
10/04/2026

Fall is finally here, and we couldn’t be more excited. 🍂

As the days get shorter and the holidays start creeping onto the calendar, there’s something especially nice about gathering around a table with good food, family, and friends.

This dining room from one of our Highland Village projects feels ready for all of it. A rich green ceiling, patterned walls, sculptural lighting, and custom dining chairs give the room plenty of personality without taking away from what it’s really meant for: gathering.

Interior Design by Laura U Design Collective
Photography by Pär Bengtsson

Almost 20 years ago, I started with a little boutique on Westheimer and a love for design that began long before I knew ...
10/02/2026

Almost 20 years ago, I started with a little boutique on Westheimer and a love for design that began long before I knew it could be a career. ✨

Today, that love has grown into Laura U Design Collective. We're now a team of 17 incredible women, hundreds of homes, and a philosophy that's never changed: everything we do, we do for the love of home.

I'm also the co-founder of DesignDash, a mom of two, and wife to my biggest supporter, and every bit of this journey has been for them too.

Here's to the past (almost) 20 years, and to everything still ahead. 🥂

09/29/2026

If you are ready to build the home of your dreams for you, your family, or your future family, you're at the right place.

Sharing a few different angles of the living area from one of our newest projects in Hedwig Village.Designed for a clien...
09/28/2026

Sharing a few different angles of the living area from one of our newest projects in Hedwig Village.

Designed for a client who loves to host, this space was created with gathering in mind. Sculptural furnishings, warm brass accents, tailored drapery, and a mix of patterned textiles give the room plenty of character, while twin cocktail tables add a classic element alongside the more sculptural forms.

The result is a space that feels collected and personal, with plenty of room to bring people together.

Interior Design by Laura U Design Collective
Photography by Pär Bengtsson

A serene retreat with just the right amount of texture and contrast.The client’s love of rich jewel tones can be felt th...
09/24/2026

A serene retreat with just the right amount of texture and contrast.

The client’s love of rich jewel tones can be felt throughout the home, and this primary bedroom brings that sensibility in through layered color, an ivory lattice wallpaper, and warm, inviting details. An upholstered canopy bed and alabaster pendants complete the space, creating a retreat that feels refined, personal, and effortlessly comfortable.

Interior Design by Laura U Design Collective
Photography by Pär Bengtsson

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3933 Essex Lane
Houston, TX
77027

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Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
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