Laura U Design Collective is a leading residential building & interior design firm known for fine custom home design from Foundation-to-Furnishings. Founded by celebrated designer, Laura Umansky, and led by Gina Elkins, Creative Director, and Melissa Grove, Chief Operating Officer, the firm exists For the Love of Home. LUDC was founded in 2007 when Laura set out to design for clients who, like herself, were in search of “warm luxury” within a functional family home. Laura, Gina, and the design team draw from their architectural and design backgrounds to create gorgeous homes where families build lasting memories. We offer a rarified client experience that emphasizes collaboration and creativity. Our chic yet easily accessible design studio caters to the most discerning clients. 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. The firm also works internationally with current projects in Dubai and Zurich. 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.