Our Designers

Award Winning, published, and industry recognized: Coton House is a GHBA PRISM Award winner and recipient of multiple ASID Texas Gulf Coast Ruby Awards, with members of its design team earning national recognition, including NKBA’s Thirty Under 30.
Coton House was also named Houston Chronicle’s Best of the Best for Interior Design for three consecutive years. The firm and its work have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Houston Chronicle, Houston Business Journal, Houston Builder, Modern Luxury, and Homes.com.
Members of the Coton House design team have held leadership positions within both ASID and NKBA and are regularly invited to share their expertise at industry events and organizations, including KBIS, Design Edge, the Lumbermen’s Convention and Cyncly.

Paint the picture of what’s possible

Imagine walking into a space that feels custom-tailored to your taste: the perfect palette, furnishings that sing, and floor plans that flow effortlessly. That’s the twin promise of Coton House—offering fully integrated real estate and interior design services to unlock your ideal life at home.

Mariana De La Garza

Creative Director & Interior Designer

Mariana guides the studio’s creative direction with a modern-classic aesthetic and meticulous attention to detail. Known for her storytelling-driven approach, she designs homes that feel curated, functional, and elevated. Her expertise in architectural finishes, space planning, and builder collaboration creates a seamless design experience for every client. Mariana is passionate about crafting spaces that reflect personality, lifestyle, and enduring style.

Laurie Coton

Principal Designer & CEO

Laurie is the visionary behind Coton House. With an extensive background in interior design and real estate, she brings a rare, holistic approach to creating refined, livable interiors. Her work is rooted in timeless design principles, thoughtful materiality, and a deep commitment to enhancing the way people live. Laurie leads each project with clarity and care, ensuring beauty, function, and long-lasting value.

Dive behind the screen

Our core values:

  • Knowledge:  We walk you through every detail of every real estate transaction-not just until the home closes, but for every improvement that needs to be made afterward.
  • Craftsmanship & Detail: We obsess over finishes—down to the last tile grout.
  • Exclusivity & Discretion: Your privacy is as important as our design.
  • Timeless Elegance: Trends come and go, but true luxury endures.

Our favorite things:

  • Understanding transitions and finding just the right home for our clients, through every phase of their lives. 
  • Collaborating with builders and architects to bring cohesive visions to life.
  • Curating furnishings, accessories, art, rugs, and window coverings for that perfect finishing touch.
  • Partnering with top vendors to source the highest-quality materials and create standout projects.

Fun Facts About Our Team:

  • We’ve hosted design demos at high-end showrooms for agents and homeowners.
  • Laurie was the first in Houston to combine real estate and interior design under one roof.
  • Our team is deeply connected across the realty, design, and build industries.

Kind Words From Past Clients

“Coton House didn’t just find us a home—they created the setting for our family’s future. From the first tour to final reveal, it was pure luxury.”

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