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Your Heritage, Elevated

Transform your home into an authentic sanctuary that honors your Indian heritage while embracing the contemporary luxury you've earned.

Virtual design services for discerning expat professionals.

Finally, a designer who understands your journey from India to global success—and creates homes that reflect both who you are and who you've become.

A spacious, Spanish colonial-style entryway featuring honed white and oat brown checkered marble flooring, a vivid tree of life painting framed in gold on the north wall between two arched openings. Flanking the painting are tall teak consoles with brass peacock sculptures and white onyx candle holders. Matching teak benches with green velvet cushions sit below textured white art panels framed in brass, illuminated by picture lights. A long crystal chandelier and exposed wooden beams add vertical elegance to the culturally rich space

About

Honoring Indian Heritage with Contemporary Luxury

I'm Uma Nallapati, a third-generation design authority specializing in Indian heritage integration for successful Indian expats. I grew up in Hyderabad under the influence of two very creative, talented and remarkable women - my grandmother and my mother. Through their inclination and drive for everything authentic and beautiful, they taught me that true luxury lies in honoring where you come from while embracing where you're going.

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After a decade in the family natural stone business and extensive training at the Interior Design Institute plus a specialized eDesign certification with renowned designer Maria Killam, I've developed a proprietary approach that elevates Indian heritage through French chic sophistication.

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Why Successful Indian Expats Choose Uma

Cultural Fluency That Goes Beyond Design

Unlike generic designers, I speak your cultural language—literally and figuratively. Fluent in English, Telugu, and Hindi, with deep understanding of regional and cultural differences from Bangalore to Chennai. 

Third-Generation Natural Stone Mastery

Through our family business, Cosmos Surfaces, I've spent a lifetime learning the nuances of natural stone selection, sourcing, and quality—expertise that saves you thousands in costly mistakes.

French Chic Elevation Technique

My proprietary method prevents the "ethnic theme park" look while honoring authentic heritage. Think sophisticated Parisian apartment meets thoughtful Indian cultural integration.

Virtual-First for Global Professionals

Designed for your busy international lifestyle. No time wasted on unnecessary meetings—just efficient, expert design delivery that fits your schedule.

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Heritage Design That Fits Your Life

Whether you're a busy tech executive in Seattle or a healthcare professional in Vancouver, my virtual-first approach brings sophisticated cultural integration to your doorstep—without disrupting your demanding schedule.

Heritage Touch

Starting at $1,199

Essential cultural foundation for busy professionals seeking authentic heritage integration without overwhelming their modern lifestyle.

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  • Deliverables: 15-20 curated pieces

  • Timeline: 14 business days

  • Perfect for: Single room cultural transformation

Heritage Fusion

Starting at $2,199

Sophisticated heritage integration with French chic elevation for professionals ready to make a statement about who they are.

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  • Deliverables: 25-35 curated pieces including investment pieces

  • Timeline: 21 business days

  • Perfect for: Multi-room cultural cohesion

Heritage Mastery

Starting at $3,499

Complete cultural transformation for established professionals creating generational legacy homes.

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  • Deliverables: 40-60+ pieces including custom recommendations

  • Timeline: 28 business days

  • Perfect for: Whole-home heritage elevation

Explore my services and let me transform your vision into reality.

"Finally, someone who gets it."

"Uma understood exactly what I was trying to achieve—a home away from home, that felt authentically me. Her custom, marble coffee table design has become the centerpiece everyone loves and asks about - I couldn't have done it without her. Her enthusiasm, dedication and knowledge are worth every penny."

- Sam, Seattle Tech Executive

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A luxurious living room with rust and blue velvet sofas arranged around a square travertine coffee table. The walls are covered in soft floral wallpaper with a fluted wood fireplace at the center. An abstract painting in warm tones hangs above, and antique brass lamps create ambient lighting. A cream boucle chair and layered decor bring balance and cultural depth

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