Laura Umansky

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Laura Umansky
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Houston-based interior designer, Laura Umansky
Nationality American
Alma mater
  • University of Texas
  • University of Houston
OccupationInterior Designer
Organization(s)Laura U Inc., Interior Design [1]
StyleLuxury residential spaces [2]
SpouseMichael Umansky
Children2
Website https://www.laurau.com

Laura Umansky is an American entrepreneur and interior designer. She is the founder and president of Laura U Design Collective, [3] a luxury residential interior design studio based in Houston, Texas and Aspen, Colorado. [4] [5] Known for her signature Classically Current style, Umansky has been recognized on the National Gold List by Luxe Magazine. [6] Her company has received multiple awards from the American Society of Interior Designers. [7] Umansky was featured on the cover of HGTV Magazine . [8] [9]

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Early life and education

Laura Umansky was born and raised in Texas. She completed her undergraduate studies at The University of Texas, earning a degree in studio art. Later, Umansky earned her master's degree in architecture at the University of Houston. [10] [11]

Career

Umansky founded the Laura U Collection [12] and the Laura U Design Studio in 2006. [10] The two companies are combined under Laura U Inc. and headquartered in Houston. [13] Previously, Umansky was an interior designer for Ladco Inc. [10] Her studio works exclusively with residential interiors all over the United States, but mainly Houston, Los Angeles, Aspen, and Miami.

Umansky is an associate member of the American Institute of Architects and an allied member of the American Society of Interior Design. [14] She works with residential properties, and designs spaces for corporate offices and hospitality interiors. [7] Umansky hosts community and charitable events such as the Houston Fall Charity Affair, [13] the Fall Art Fare, [15] and the DiverseWorks "Luck of the Draw" event in which Umansky and her husband participated on the host committee. [16]

Her work has been featured in Rue Magazine, [17] the Houston Chronicle , [18] Southern Lady Magazine, [19] [20] House Beautiful , [21] Elle Decor India, [22] and Luxe Interiors + Design. [23] [24]

References

  1. ↑ "Get this look: Sliding barn doors". Fox News. 18 June 2013. Archived from the original on June 19, 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  2. ↑ Coral Sanchez (24 June 2014). "Shophisticated Interior Design by Laura Umansky". Architecture & Design Place. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  3. ↑ Chris Kelly (29 October 2013). "Game Changer". Modern Luxury Houston. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  4. ↑ Mimi Honeycutt (14 August 2010). "Create a calm place to doze away the afternoon". The Denver Post. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  5. ↑ Emily Wilkinson (28 November 2011). "Laura U Design Studio". Houston Business Journal. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  6. ↑ "Gold List 2014: Houston". LuxeSource. 1 January 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  7. 1 2 "New interior design store changes the Westheimer scene: Step inside Studio U". 5 March 2014.
  8. ↑ Jen Jafarzadeh L'Italien. "White Kitchen With Flair". HGTV. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  9. ↑ Jen Jafarzadeh L'Italien. "Moroccan Kitchen Transformation". HGTV. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  10. 1 2 3 Christine Hall (16 May 2010). "Laura Umansky loves the risks her clients will take". Houston Business Journal. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  11. ↑ MARENE GUSTIN (28 April 2007). "Shop talk: Eclectic items, elegant buys". The Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  12. ↑ Sarah Rufca (19 March 2014). "Can't afford an interior designer? These Houston firms offer budget-friendly services". The Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  13. 1 2 "Laura U To Host Event For Scout's Honor Oct. 14". Houston PetTalk. 12 September 2010. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  14. ↑ "Laura Nesbit Umansky, Allied ASID". American Society of Interior Designers. Archived from the original on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  15. ↑ SHELBY HODGE (25 October 2012). "Sexy home furniture: A Montrose boutique buzzes with art and school lovers". Culture Map Houston. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  16. ↑ "LUCK OF THE DRAW 2014". DiverseWorks. May 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  17. ↑ "A MODERN EUROPEAN INSPIRED HIGH-RISE HOME IN HOUSTON, TEXAS". Rue Magazine. December 2017. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
  18. ↑ "4 Questions with Houston Interior Design Pro". Chron.com. June 3, 2015. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
  19. ↑ "Home". Southern Lady Magazine. March 4, 2025. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Coastal Current Beach House Style". Southern Lady Magazine. July 2017. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
  21. ↑ Keller, Hadley (June 7, 2019). "35 Interior Design Legends You Should Know". House Beautiful.
  22. ↑ Bumb, Dhawal (June 5, 2019). "Laura Umansky Artfully Blends Nature with Comfort in This Tranquil Home". elledecor.in.
  23. ↑ "Luxe Interiors + Design | Official Site | Architecture + Home Tours". Luxe Interiors + Design | Architecture + Home Tours. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  24. ↑ "A Stately 1930s Neo-Georgian Estate in Houston". Luxe Interiors + Design. Retrieved January 25, 2019.

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