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Ball Cabinet Knob
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Urban Tile in Raven Black
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San Jose Vintage Adjustable Brass Picture Light
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The Bold & The Beautiful
Part 1: Mudroom + Laundry Room

Some projects feel extra special from the start, and this is one of them. We’re…
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Signature Hemmed Sheet Set
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Khatie Bed
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Raffi Quilt
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Fleur Pillowcase
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Bergen Quilt
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Anwar Woven Throw
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Organic Airy Gauze Blanket
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Arya Linen Bed Blanket
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Luxury Organic Flannel Sheet Set
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Camel Color Floral Lumbar Pillow
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Clayton Platform Bed
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Hana Hand-Knotted Lumbar Pillow
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Bruno Oversized Throw
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The Secret to a Perfectly Layered Winter Bed: 5 Must-Haves

Winter is here in Bend, friends—frosty mornings, dark evenings, and the undeniable urge to make…
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Our Bend Tailored Traditional Project
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You probably recognize this project from some of our stories. Meet our ‘Bend Tailored Traditional’…
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The October Edit:
Curating Cozy Vibes and Fall Musings

October is an exciting month for CH. Queue travel, project photoshoots, publication features, and continued…
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Get the Look:
The High Desert Tumalo Ranch Rumpus Room

Welcome to one of my favorite spots in our home—what we lovingly call the “rumpus…
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Why We Opted for a Dutch Door

A quick history lesson … From the moment we started planning our Tumalo home here…
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5 Ways to Cozy Up Your Home For Fall

Fall is one of my favorite times to host. There’s something so special about welcoming…
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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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Sandstone
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Idella Top
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Embroidered Daisy Bandana
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Broken Arrow Melody Cuff
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Paloma Upholstered Amber Swivel Dining Chair
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Finley Curio Cabinet
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The Horse Lodge Cardigan
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Louis XV Copper Pot
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Organic Percale Printed Sheet Set
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Zanzibar Pillow Cover
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Antique Brass Tap Faucet
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Antique Iron Log Holder
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The September Edit: Curated, Seasonal Must-Haves

Ah, September—my favorite time of year, and also my birthday month (happy Libra season)! There’s…
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Savor the Season: A Perfect End-of-Summer Menu

We can’t believe it’s already that time of year when summer feels like it’s winding…
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Why We Chose No Upper Cabinets in our Kitchen

This might be a little controversial, but we decided not to incorporate upper cabinets in…
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How to Choose Wall and Trim Color Combinations

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You can spend $10,000 on tile... and ruin it with one decision.

Grout.

If the grout contrasts too much, it highlights every single line. Suddenly the tile feels busy, even if it’s not.

What we guide our clients to do instead is blend the grout with the tile — but go a shade or two lighter. It softens everything, lets the texture come through, and keeps the overall look feeling intentional.

A few of our go-to grout tones:
• Silver Shadow
• Sauterne
• Iron
• Sterling Silver
• Marble Beige
• Light Pewter

If you’re investing in beautiful materials, the small decisions matter just as much as the big ones.

Follow along for more designer confessions and save this post for your next tiling project!

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You can spend $10,000 on tile... and ruin it with one decision. Grout. If the grout contrasts too much, it highlights every single line. Suddenly the tile feels busy, even if it’s not. What we guide our clients to do instead is blend the grout with the tile — but go a shade or two lighter. It softens everything, lets the texture come through, and keeps the overall look feeling intentional. A few of our go-to grout tones: • Silver Shadow • Sauterne • Iron • Sterling Silver • Marble Beige • Light Pewter If you’re investing in beautiful materials, the small decisions matter just as much as the big ones. Follow along for more designer confessions and save this post for your next tiling project!

The base layer is where every design decision actually starts.

It’s not what you see first-but it’s what you feel first.
The tone, the direction, the underlying structure that everything else builds on.

Without it, rooms can look finished... but still feel off.

We’re diving into this over on Substack and sharing how we approach it in every project.

Live today at 3pm PST on Between the Layers.

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The base layer is where every design decision actually starts. It’s not what you see first-but it’s what you feel first. The tone, the direction, the underlying structure that everything else builds on. Without it, rooms can look finished... but still feel off. We’re diving into this over on Substack and sharing how we approach it in every project. Live today at 3pm PST on Between the Layers.

“Why bring in a designer when I could do it on my own?”

You absolutely can. Most people can get a space to look good but does it function and translate over time?

But what you don’t always see is everything happening behind the scenes: the planning, the sequencing, the material decisions, the scale, the problem-solving when something doesn’t quite work.

It’s not just about choosing pieces. It’s about making hundreds of small decisions that all need to relate to each other.

We’ve been doing this for years, we know what to look for (and what to avoid), we have access to resources you won’t find online, and we manage the chaos so you don’t have to.

If you’re ready to take that off your plate, you can inquire through the link in bio!

Because I know I’d be overwhelmed by this list if I wasn’t privy to the industry.

Send this post to someone who is considering hiring a designer!

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“Why bring in a designer when I could do it on my own?” You absolutely can. Most people can get a space to look good but does it function and translate over time? But what you don’t always see is everything happening behind the scenes: the planning, the sequencing, the material decisions, the scale, the problem-solving when something doesn’t quite work. It’s not just about choosing pieces. It’s about making hundreds of small decisions that all need to relate to each other. We’ve been doing this for years, we know what to look for (and what to avoid), we have access to resources you won’t find online, and we manage the chaos so you don’t have to. If you’re ready to take that off your plate, you can inquire through the link in bio! Because I know I’d be overwhelmed by this list if I wasn’t privy to the industry. Send this post to someone who is considering hiring a designer!

It gave us a lot of left hooks- but we are still standing. 💪

When I talk about holding our clients hands through projects- I sure wish I had someone holding mine on this one! There were plumbing debacles… we discovered pipes running every which way, structural issues, electrical wires that were a fire hazard, a layout that tested my creativity… the list goes on and on!

Feeling so grateful for all the trades who helped us get here.

The window coverings still need to get installed (the prettiest cafe curtain if you can picture it ) but I just couldn’t wait any longer to share with you…

Now tell me, what is your favorite detail? Because I truly can’t decide. And if you could share/like/save… all the things, to show her some love I would appreciate it so much. 🥰

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It gave us a lot of left hooks- but we are still standing. 💪 When I talk about holding our clients hands through projects- I sure wish I had someone holding mine on this one! There were plumbing debacles… we discovered pipes running every which way, structural issues, electrical wires that were a fire hazard, a layout that tested my creativity… the list goes on and on! Feeling so grateful for all the trades who helped us get here. The window coverings still need to get installed (the prettiest cafe curtain if you can picture it ) but I just couldn’t wait any longer to share with you… Now tell me, what is your favorite detail? Because I truly can’t decide. And if you could share/like/save… all the things, to show her some love I would appreciate it so much. 🥰

Life is too short to live in a flat, one-note space.
The details that don’t immediately stand out are often the ones doing the most work. This is one of those.

• Satin on trim
• Eggshell on walls
• Flat on the ceiling

Save this for when you’re picking paint... it makes more of a difference than you think.

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Life is too short to live in a flat, one-note space. The details that don’t immediately stand out are often the ones doing the most work. This is one of those. • Satin on trim • Eggshell on walls • Flat on the ceiling Save this for when you’re picking paint... it makes more of a difference than you think.
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