It’s January, and that means I’m optimistic! I say this every year, but I have a good feeling about 2019. This is going to be the best one yet.
Gorgeous Tile Ideas for the Minimalist
Tile is one of the most versatile materials you can use in your home. You can use it as flooring, as a backsplash or even as a wallcovering. Because it comes in different shapes, sizes and colors, you have the flexibility to develop your own unique tile designs for the home. You can create a stunning floor pattern to mimic a rug or use tiles on the wall to create a piece of art.
2019 Interior Design Trends: Style Spotting from High Point Market
Twice a year, I visit High Point Market in North Carolina to discover the latest and greatest of the interior design world. Visiting my favorite showrooms and gaining insight into where the industry is headed are very important (and fun!) parts of my job. New product introductions are a special joy. It’s almost overwhelming how inspiring just one showroom can be! And it helps me find the pulse of next year’s trends. Now that it’s December, I’m taking a look back at October’s High Point Market style. And possibly creating a 2019 wish list for myself…
Choosing the best color scheme for your home
If you’re starting a new design project, choosing a color scheme for your home may seem like it’s the first thing you need to do. Your home, after all, will be your sanctuary, as well as a place to entertain family and friends. You want a space that reflects your personal style and interests. So, you start flipping through magazines, reading design blogs, and scrolling through Instagram to find the perfect residential color scheme.
How to Create an Elevated Thanksgiving Tablescape
It’s Thanksgiving week and the team here at Laura U is thankful for so many things! Our annual office potluck was an enormous success, and we made sure to go around the table to express our gratitude for all the wonderful things in our lives. From family to great food, from fabulous projects to new beginnings, from good friends to work successes, we all felt so grateful for what brings us joy day in and day out. And of course, for what brings us all together in the office: luxuriously livable design.
We Can’t Get Enough of This Wallpaper!
Over the years, wallpaper has received a reputation for being an archaic, out-of-style trend. But this couldn’t be further from the truth! At Laura U, wallpaper never went out of style. Custom-made, intricately detailed, or hand-painted wall coverings are the Classically Current solution for transforming a drab space, and are quite luxurious, especially when made from fine silk or satin. This week we break down our favorites.
Fall Fete: Party Planning Perfected
From cocktail parties to corporate events and seated dinners, the holiday season is officially here and party planning is in full swing! But event planning takes a lot of thought, creativity and an incredible attention to detail.
Color Trend of the Season: Fall Pastels
The long-awaited fall season is here and things are looking a little different around the Laura U studio. Instead of the deep, more traditional hues like earthy browns and burgundy that usually dominate fall color palettes, we’re seeing softer, more pastel hues take center stage. And these fall pastels have us swooning!
Fashionable Fall interior
While I may not look like I am stepping off a runway on the daily, I love keeping tabs on the fashion industry. Haute couture and interior design have so much in common, so having an eye on the latest trends and colors is super important for a designer.
Awe-inspiring wine cellars for the connoisseur
I love wine cellars because they represent memories. The bottles that make up our client’s collections contain bottles collected from their travels around the world, wines enjoyed with friends and family or ones to celebrate a special occasion. Each bottle has a special memory.