For Laura's Snowmass home, the windows were an integral part of the renovation design. Given the location of Mountain Lane, it was critical that we select a product that both allowed for expansive views of the mountains but was also energy-efficient. With so many considerations, we were highly selective with our window partner.
Enter, Signature Windows + Doors, experts in energy efficiency and high design.
Having served on the 2021 Sherwin-Williams design council, Laura knew Sherwin-Williams was the ideal paint partner for her new home in Snowmass. They deliver the best in paint and coatings products in the world. Sherwin-Williams worked with Laura to create a modern mountain exterior and interior aesthetic that is giving us all the cozy vibes.
We sat down with Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams, to learn more about their paint, service, and why they wanted to be involved in the Mountain Lane Show House.
Read More33 years ago Bentwood Luxury Kitchens was born out of the need to have custom, high-quality cabinetry. Today they have more than 100 employees and work with over 80 design dealers around the country. For the Mountain Lane Show House (MLSH), Laura worked with Ellis Designs in Basalt, CO on her design goals and specifications for the house.
Our team took a trip to Lancaster, TX, outside of Dallas, to visit the Bentwood warehouse and factory…
Read MoreAt Cosentino, they are always innovating and pushing the envelope to develop materials that answer the needs and wants of our clients. With pioneering and leading brands such as Silestone®, Dekton® or Sensa by Cosentino®, their products create unique environments for home and public spaces.
Cosentino was an obvious choice when Laura was looking for a hard surfaces partner…
Read MoreSimple. Safe. Seamless. These may not be the words that come to mind when you think of your home audiovisual (AV) system but they are the promises that Paragon Systems Integration consistently delivers to the clients who trust them to design and install intricate electrical systems into their homes.
Founded in 1996, Paragon Systems Integration is one of the leading whole-home systems integrators in the nation serving clients in Aspen/Snowmass and Vail Colorado as well as Miami, Hawaii, and Cabo San Lucas.
Read MoreFor more than 20 years, TruStile has been innovating and transforming the interior door to have a greater design impact. TruStile continues to innovate the door industry with every stile, rail, and panel they produce by blending modern technology with old world craftsmanship. Design drives every decision at Trustile, which is why they are the perfect partner for the Mountain Lane Show House.
The TruStile team worked with Laura to build every door to the home’s exact specifications. Located in Aspen, it’s important for the doors to be energy efficient, and TruStile delivers unprecedented performance with aesthetically pleasing solutions.
Read MoreWe are once again thrilled to be partnering with Ann Sacks on another project! Ann Sacks brings unsurpassed artistry, craftmanship, and quality to the table and with seven distinct collections, Ann Sacks brings together the finest product selections.
In 1989, Ann Sacks joined the Kohler family specializing in hand-made ceramic tile, marble, and stone. Today, they continue to offer these hi-end materials and have added some new products to their list of services. We sat down with Hayley Hartlaub with Ann Sacks to to learn more about their involvement with the Mountain Lane Show House. Read below to hear what she had to say and why Laura always selects Ann Sacks for her personal homes!
Read MoreAspen Food and Wine has become a staple in Aspen, Colorado for foodies, designers, and Aspen locals alike. Aspen Food and Wine offers a unique and educational experience where you can not only network, but also learn about the business of wine and food – and get to enjoy it!
This year, Laura joined Monogram, our presenting partner of the Mountain Lane Show House (MLSH), for the exclusive festival. The Food & Wine Classic sure does know how to put on a show, and 32 years in the making the event exceeded all of our expectations!
Read MoreKohler is one of our go-to brands for fixtures. They offer innovative, high-quality, and classic looks for bathrooms and kitchens. Laura’s previous family home on North Boulevard in Houston featured Kohler throughout. Because bathrooms and kitchens are high-traffic areas, investing in quality ensures you will have beautiful fixtures for years to come. For the Mountain Lane Show House, Laura also selected KALLISTA products, which is Kohler’s sister-brand offering premium bath and kitchen solutions that are artfully crafted.
Read MoreAspen is a gorgeous destination no matter the season, but summer is the perfect time to visit. Of course, the cold and snowy winter season offers plenty of cozy charm and tons of opportunities to hit the slopes. However, the mild weather, breezy nights, soaring mountains and glistening lakes of summer are nothing short of spectacular. With incredible restaurants boasting international cuisines and dozens of outdoor activities, Aspen is the ideal location for your first post-COVID trip.
As LUDC founder Laura Umansky has adjusted to life in Colorado at our new studio, she has compiled a list of her summer favorites. Keep reading for her insider tips!
Read MoreOne of our favorite partners in design, Monogram is no stranger to the show house experience. They participated in Dallas’ inaugural Kips Bay Show House last year, and in 2018 were instrumental in helping us open our first show house, Boulevard. Their appliances were the ideal addition to Laura’s renovated kitchen at Boulevard. From the vent hood to the wine cooler, Laura selected a complete suite of Monogram appliances and designed her kitchen around them.
Fast forward three years and we are thrilled to be once again working alongside Monogram, this time as our presenting partner for the Mountain Lane Show House (MLSH), located in the much coveted resort town of Snowmass Village, CO.
We sat down with Monogram to discuss their role in the show house, Laura’s selections, and to learn more about their intelligent appliances that are built to embrace your kitchen, cuisine, and beyond.
Read MoreIn a recent post on the Mountain Lane Show House website, we shared our excitement over opening our first show house in Colorado. The show house will be located in the stunning and much sought-after community of Aspen Snowmass.
Over the next several months, we will share the transformation online. We are proud to announce that the Anderson Ranch Arts Center will be the beneficiary of the Aspen show house opening’s ticket sales. The center is a cornerstone of the Aspen arts community and a hub of creativity. Their commitment to both the Snowmass community and to the arts has inspired all of us at LUDC.
Learn more about the Ranch, our other partners and our Mountain Lane Show House opening event in Aspen!
Read MoreThe new year is the time to celebrate new beginnings and we have a lot to celebrate. We are designing a show house! Located in the sought-after community of Aspen Snowmass, the Mountain Lane Show House plans to open its doors in the fall of 2021. Over the next several months, we will be sharing the major transformation virtually and we hope that you join us for what is sure to be a very exciting journey.
This is a very special project for us because at completion, Mountain Lane will become Laura’s family home. When she moved to Aspen from Houston last fall, she toured the home and found it a little dated. Built in 1995, the home had never undergone a reno. But Laura saw so much potential for a new, contemporary design to grace the spectacular landscape at the base of Snowmass Mountain.
“When we started digging into the plans, it was really apparent how easy it was to clean this up and make it perfect for my family,” says Laura. “I’m excited to share all the crazy that goes into a massive renovation, which is what this is going to be.”
Led by Laura and our Creative Director, Gina Brown, we are taking the home down to the studs. With the help of our presenting partners, Permiano Builders and Monogram Appliances, as well as our favorite home brands, like Ann Sacks and Hudson Valley Lighting Group, we plan to transform this mountainside abode from top-to-bottom.
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