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An Interior Designer’s List of Reliable Etsy Vendors

If you’ve been following along here at Clouz Houz for a while, you already know…
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How To Make Your Home Uniquely You

When we design for our clients, our approach is deeply rooted in intentionality. Based in…
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White Carrara 12″ x 24″ Floor & Wall Tile
Cloe 2.5″ x 8″ Ceramic Tile in Green
Selecta Long Sconce
Concrete Trough Sink Floating Wall Mount
Seamless Medicine Cabinet
Bathroom

How To Make A Small Bathroom Feel Bigger

Today, I’m excited to share a project that we’ve been hinting at for a while…
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Modern Style Mid Century Raw Brass Wall Lamp
Arcane Pendant
Katie Small Cylinder Sconce
Telal Ceiling Light
Prairie Pendant Light
Lyndsie Small Sconce
Chulainn Industrial Brass Dish Wall Light
Yerevan Mid-Century Opal Globe Ceiling Light
Modern Brass Sconce
Brass Wall Sconce
Tube Swing Arm Wall Light
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Create a Seamless Lighting Plan For Your Home

Lighting – it’s the unsung hero of home design. Trust me when I say, if…
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Antique French Provincial Wood Cabinet
White Carrara 3″ x 12″ Tile
Unlacquered Brass Vanity Sink Faucet
Minimal Brass Sconce Light
Krissy Bath Cabinet
Kura Brass – Glass Bathroom Ceiling Light
Unlacquered Brass Outdoor Shower System With Handheld
Walnut Single Vanity
Projects

Tumalo Guest Bathroom Reveal!

We’re super excited to share the scoop on our Tumalo guest bathroom makeover … where…
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Green and Brown Floral Pillow Cover
Gingham Sheet Set
Sofita Marble Dresser – White Oak
The Hayes Chair
European Linen Modern Stripe Duvet Cover
The Remsen Chair
Arctic Sheepskin
Padma Swing Arm Wall Sconce
Statton Trutype Americana Oak Formica Side Table
Cosmo Block Print
Elyse Floral Napkin
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The 5 Elements of Our Signature Style

Ever wonder what makes the magic happen at Clouz Houz? Well, I’m pulling back the…
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Vintage-Inspired Single Light Sconce
Antique Dresser
Puddle Mirror
Brass Shower System
Vintage Turkish Rug
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Vintage Design for a Timeless Bathroom: 6 Tips

Hey y’all! I’m super excited to share some fabulous tips and ideas on how to…
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Seamless Medicine Cabinet
Vintage Rounded Rectangular Recessed Medicine Cabinet
Squared Edge Medicine Cabinet
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Transforming the Tumalo Primary Bath: an Update

  It’s time for an exciting update on our latest project: the Tumalo primary bath…
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Makoto 10″ x 11.5″ Hexagon Matte Porcelain Tile in Umi Terracotta
Eastern Woven Striped Towel
Chloe Vintage Rug – 8’2″ x 11’8″
Turkish Vintage Rug 9’x12′
Neutral Vintage Rug 6’x9′
Vintage Bohemian 8.6 x 10.10 Rug
Bedroom

Here’s How We Created a Natural, Organic and Elevated Look for our Primary Suite

Today, I’d like to share a little adventure we embarked upon to give our Primary…
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Now booking Signature Virtual Design projects.

The room you’ve been meaning to finish for the last two years probably doesn’t need another Pinterest board. It probably needs a plan.

Most homeowners get stuck somewhere between inspiration and execution. They know they want to update a room, replace furniture, or finally make decisions they’ve been putting off, but there are too many moving pieces. Too many options. Too many decisions that feel difficult to make.

That’s where our Signature Virtual Design comes in.

We create a complete design plan for your space, including layouts, furniture and finish selections, sourcing, drawings, and clear direction so you can move forward with confidence. You get the same level of design thinking we bring to all our projects, just in a format you can implement on your own timeline.

Whether you’re updating a single room, or furnishing an entire home, our goal is simple: help you stop second-guessing and start making progress.
Now booking Signature Virtual Design projects.

The room you’ve been meaning to finish for the last two years probably doesn’t need another Pinterest board. It probably needs a plan.

Most homeowners get stuck somewhere between inspiration and execution. They know they want to update a room, replace furniture, or finally make decisions they’ve been putting off, but there are too many moving pieces. Too many options. Too many decisions that feel difficult to make.

That’s where our Signature Virtual Design comes in.

We create a complete design plan for your space, including layouts, furniture and finish selections, sourcing, drawings, and clear direction so you can move forward with confidence. You get the same level of design thinking we bring to all our projects, just in a format you can implement on your own timeline.

Whether you’re updating a single room, or furnishing an entire home, our goal is simple: help you stop second-guessing and start making progress.
Now booking Signature Virtual Design projects.

The room you’ve been meaning to finish for the last two years probably doesn’t need another Pinterest board. It probably needs a plan.

Most homeowners get stuck somewhere between inspiration and execution. They know they want to update a room, replace furniture, or finally make decisions they’ve been putting off, but there are too many moving pieces. Too many options. Too many decisions that feel difficult to make.

That’s where our Signature Virtual Design comes in.

We create a complete design plan for your space, including layouts, furniture and finish selections, sourcing, drawings, and clear direction so you can move forward with confidence. You get the same level of design thinking we bring to all our projects, just in a format you can implement on your own timeline.

Whether you’re updating a single room, or furnishing an entire home, our goal is simple: help you stop second-guessing and start making progress.
Now booking Signature Virtual Design projects.

The room you’ve been meaning to finish for the last two years probably doesn’t need another Pinterest board. It probably needs a plan.

Most homeowners get stuck somewhere between inspiration and execution. They know they want to update a room, replace furniture, or finally make decisions they’ve been putting off, but there are too many moving pieces. Too many options. Too many decisions that feel difficult to make.

That’s where our Signature Virtual Design comes in.

We create a complete design plan for your space, including layouts, furniture and finish selections, sourcing, drawings, and clear direction so you can move forward with confidence. You get the same level of design thinking we bring to all our projects, just in a format you can implement on your own timeline.

Whether you’re updating a single room, or furnishing an entire home, our goal is simple: help you stop second-guessing and start making progress.
Now booking Signature Virtual Design projects.

The room you’ve been meaning to finish for the last two years probably doesn’t need another Pinterest board. It probably needs a plan.

Most homeowners get stuck somewhere between inspiration and execution. They know they want to update a room, replace furniture, or finally make decisions they’ve been putting off, but there are too many moving pieces. Too many options. Too many decisions that feel difficult to make.

That’s where our Signature Virtual Design comes in.

We create a complete design plan for your space, including layouts, furniture and finish selections, sourcing, drawings, and clear direction so you can move forward with confidence. You get the same level of design thinking we bring to all our projects, just in a format you can implement on your own timeline.

Whether you’re updating a single room, or furnishing an entire home, our goal is simple: help you stop second-guessing and start making progress.
One of the questions I get asked most often is why furniture can vary so dramatically in price. You can pull up two sofas online that look nearly identical. Yet one costs a few thousand dollars more than the other. Most of the time, the answer isn’t in what you’re seeing. It’s in what you can’t see.

When I’m sourcing furniture for clients, I’m looking beyond the fabric color and silhouette. I’m paying attention to all of the little details that determine how a piece will perform over time. A quality hardwood frame can often outlast the upholstery itself, which is why heirloom pieces can be reupholstered multiple times over their lifetime.

Even something as simple as cushion construction can completely change how a sofa feels. A family room sofa that gets used every single day should feel very different than a sofa in a formal sitting room. There isn’t one “best” option. The right answer depends on how you live.

None of this means every room needs custom upholstery. But understanding what’s happening beneath the surface helps explain why two pieces that look almost identical online can feel completely different five or ten years later.

As designers, we’re always thinking beyond how something photographs. We’re thinking about how it will sit, wear, and function for the people living with it every day. That’s where the value lives.