Welcome back, friends! If you’ve been following us on Instagram, you already know we’ve been rolling out a 4-part series walkthrough of this dreamy project, diving into all the nitty-gritty design details. If you haven’t checked it out yet, no worries—we’ve got you. Click here for Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4...
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This breakfast nook is a perfect example of why I believe a good design plan can actually help you spend smarter, not more.
We intentionally paired a more affordable lacquer dining table with timeless wicker dining chairs and a statement light fixture. By saving in one area, we were able to invest where it mattered most. The end result still feels layered, custom, and collected because every decision was made with the bigger picture in mind.
That’s one of the biggest misconceptions about hiring a designer. People assume we’re here to encourage a bigger budget.
Honestly, we’re here to educate you where to save so you can spend on the things that matter the most.
Knowing where to invest, where to save, and how those decisions work together is what keeps a project feeling intentional—and helps avoid expensive mistakes later.
I think a lot of people assume they need to wait until they have more money, or the entire house figured out before getting started. But I’ve found the opposite is often true. One thoughtful plan for one room creates momentum for everything that follows.
If you’ve been putting off a room because you don’t know where to begin (or you’re worried about making the wrong decisions), we’d love to help.
Comment “PLAN” and I’ll send you the link to schedule a one-hour consultation so we can kick your project off on the right foot.
When we first started designing our primary suite at the Sixth Street Bungalow, these were the images I kept coming back to. A bathroom that feels collected over time. A bedroom that feels quiet and restorative. Spaces with character, warmth, and a sense of permanence.
I’ve always believed that the best design starts there-not with a specific tile or paint color, but with how you want a space to feel when you walk into it.
The funny thing about renovation is that the vision is usually the easy part. The middle is where the work happens. The demolition. The decisions. The samples spread across every surface. The moments when you’re trying to imagine beautiful spaces while standing in a construction zone. We’re still very much in that season.
Choosing flooring. Finalizing cabinetry details. Adjusting lighting plans. Working through tile layouts.
Making hundreds of small decisions that most people will never notice individually, but together create the feeling we’ve been chasing from the beginning.
I’ve learned through the years that beautiful homes are rarely the result of one dramatic design decision.
They’re built through thoughtful choices, made over and over again.
We’re sharing much more of this renovation journey over on Substack-the sourcing, the design decisions. the changes, the lessons learned, and all the behind-the-scenes moments that don’t always make it to Instagram.
I’d love for you to follow along.
Comment “PIN” and I’ll send over tonight’s Design Board when it goes live. Or find it later in Between the Layers through the link in our bio.
I think people assume designers spend all day choosing furniture. The truth is, we spend a lot more time studying why certain rooms stay with us.
Why one staircase feels timeless.
Why a stripe can completely change the feeling of a room.
Why adding one modern piece to a traditional home suddenly makes everything else fee more interesting.
That’s what this month’s Design Board explores. It’s a peek inside the ideas shaping our work long before they become finished rooms. Some may be having a moment. But I have a feeling they’ll be just as beautiful ten years from now. That’s always the goal.
Fair warning: you may leave wanting to tent a room. I can’t be held responsible.
Meet the people behind Clouz Houz.🤍
We may be a small team, but we’re incredibly mighty.
Every project you see is the result of talented people who genuinely care about what they do. They show up every day giving their best, collaborating behind the scenes, solving problems, refining details, and working together to bring each client’s vision to life. It isn’t always easy juggling multiple projects at once, but that’s the beauty of a small business—we’re all invested in the outcome, and we celebrate every finished home together.
Keeping our studio intentionally lean has always been important to me. Each person brings unique strengths, and because we know each other so well, we’re able to work efficiently while giving every project the attention it deserves.
Whether you’re looking for a one-time consultation, our Signature Virtual Design experience, or full-service interior design, our mission is the same: to create homes that feel thoughtful, intentional, and deeply personal.
We recently refined our Signature Virtual Design service to deliver the same level of creativity, detail, and intention as our full-service projects—just structured for clients who are comfortable managing implementation themselves.
Because we truly believe every home deserves good design, regardless of the size of the project.
Grateful doesn’t even begin to cover how I feel about this team. They make the magic happen every single day, and I’m so excited for you to get to know them a little better.
This is your sign to finally create a plan for the room you’ve been avoiding.
I think a lot of people assume they need to wait.
Until they have more time.
More money.
A bigger budget.
The entire house figured out.
But I’ve found the opposite is often true... Sometimes all it takes is creating a vision for one space.
One room that feels calmer.
More functional.
More beautiful.
More like you.
Because a home isn’t transformed all at once. It’s shaped through a series of thoughtful decisions over time.
If you’ve been circling the same room for months and aren’t sure what to do next, comment ‘PLAN” (or visit our website to get started) and I’ll send you the link to schedule a one-hour consultation.
If you’ve been circling the same room for months and aren’t sure what to do next, comment ‘PLAN” (or visit our website) and I’ll send you the link to schedule a one-hour consultation.
This is your sign to finally create a plan for the room you’ve been avoiding.
I think a lot of people assume they need to wait.
Until they have more time.
More money.
A bigger budget.
The entire house figured out.
But I’ve found the opposite is often true... Sometimes all it takes is creating a vision for one space.
One room that feels calmer.
More functional.
More beautiful.
More like you.
Because a home isn’t transformed all at once. It’s shaped through a series of thoughtful decisions over time.
