Kitchen Storage Ideas to Make Mealtime & Entertaining Easier

From designing custom cabinetry to creating zones, here are all our kitchen storage ideas to make weeknight mealtime and weekend entertaining much easier.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Decorating a Vacation Home

From embracing the landscape to creating the right mix of intimate and shared spaces, read our tips for decorating a vacation home.
Historic Houston Hotels with Impressive Architecture & Interiors

From the century-old Lancaster Hotel to La Colombe d’Or, these historic Houston hotels deserve attention from travelers and locals alike!
Celebrate Her! Our Thoughtful 2023 Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Whether the mom in your life is an avid reader or a fabulous hostess, find something special in our 2023 Mother’s Day Gift Guide.
Custom Furniture: Create Unique Heirlooms for Your Houston Home

In this post, we look back on some of our favorite collaborations with Houston furniture makers House + Town while underscoring the value of custom furniture.
Calm and Curated: Thoughtful Guest Bedroom Design Tips

From drawing inspiration from the great outdoors to prioritizing accessibility, read on for all our guest bedroom decorating ideas.
Megan Strasburg Announced as Laura U Design Collective’s New Director of Residential Design

Strasburg steps into a new role at the award-winning interior design firm Houston, TX – Megan Strasburg has stepped into the Director of Residential Design role at Laura U Design Collective, a full-service residential design firm specializing in extensive renovations and interior design based in Houston, TX. Over the past 3 years, Strasburg has worked […]
Family-Friendly Design that Promotes Wellness

Focus on mental and physical wellness came to the fore shortly after COVID-19 emerged. Renewed discussions about home health naturally intertwined themselves with conversations about sustainability and environmental responsibility. Two years later, American homeowners continue to prioritize interiors that support their mental and physical wellbeing while respecting our planet and its finite resources. With […]
Community Spotlight: Aspen Youth Center

For all of us at Laura U Design Collective, the love of home is a guiding force. It exists at the center of everything we create, and has inspired our firm’s approach since 2006. We are proud members of organizations that share our love of home and its powerful impact on families in both Houston […]
Beautiful Round Mirrors for Bathrooms!
What’s one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to instantly “dress up” your powder room? Hint: it’s not a new coat of paint, a monogrammed soap (which we recommend), or an added art piece. It’s actually you! Well…sort of. Let’s talk about our obsession with unexpected and chic round mirrors for bathrooms. Simplicity & […]