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Anatomy of a Beautiful Wet Bar:
Let’s Break it Down

There’s something undeniably charming—and practical—about a well-designed wet and/or dry bar. Whether it’s tucked into…
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Pacific Wood Daybed
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Verandah Duvet Cover
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Leander Quilt
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Wyndham Bed
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Curtains
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Small Pleated Picco Pendant Light
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Hazel Hand-Knotted Rug
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Primary Suite Reveal :
High Desert Tumalo Ranch

Let’s take a little trip down memory lane! When we first walked through the Tumalo…
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A High End Window Covering Hack You Must Try

Okay, I have to let you in on one of my best-kept secrets for instantly…
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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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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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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

Just when you think you’ve finally come to a decision on what color to paint…
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Beautiful Bedroom Design Tips

For some, the bedroom is just a place to crash after a long day. It’s…
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The Tumalo Rumpus Room Reveal

Hey friends — we just shared a reel about how every room should tell a…
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Texas Pool, Aug. 1970 by Amanda Snyder
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Outdoor Side Table
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Kelly Wearstler: Coffee Table Book
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Lafayette Whitewashed Wood Nightstand
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L.L. Bean Boat & Tote
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Mavis Ruffle Trim Flat Clutch
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Hollywood Regency Upholstered Sofa with Fringe Skirt
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Wallflower Tile
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Oyster Plate
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Tiger Pillow
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Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Porcelain Pendant
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The Harlow Wide-Leg Pant
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The August Edit: Linger Longer

Embracing the Present The summer months are such precious days, aren’t they? We have limited…
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Faible Modern 4-Piece Wheat Performance Velvet Sectional
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Derrico Acacia Wood Coffee Table
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Aspen Chair
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Texas Pool, Aug. 1970 by Amanda Snyder
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Westlake, Cal. Aug. 1970 by Amanda Snyder
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Linen Hand Block-Printed Pillow Cover
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Rivera Sofa
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Espira Round Cream Marbled Resin Coffee Table
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Cigar Accent Chair
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Linen Hand Block-Printed Pillow Cover
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Cabinet Maker’s Picture Light
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Gold Inlay Dice Case
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Coterie Burnt Orange Rug
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Creative Co-Op Metal Martini Table
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Crackled Moth Wall Art
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Audrey Three Seater Sofa
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Theo Coffee Table
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Nunez Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
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Alameda Floor Lamp
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Eight Homes: Clements Design
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Vintage Art Book | Dali
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Pheasant Feather Triptych Framed Print
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Hand-painted Porcelain Posy Dish
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Ross Ceramic Multi Taper Holder
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Audris Martini Table
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Our Proven Methods for Pairing a Sofa with a Coffee Table

When it comes to designing your room layout and deciding on which furniture to purchase,…
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What to Look for When Selecting Kitchen Appliances

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Ok here’s the truth- I have a lot of favorite whites- but this may be my new fave for cabinetry!

Here’s the part no one tells you:
Most “bad” white cabinets aren’t bad colors… they’re bad context. White fails when it’s chosen in isolation. Paint chips are judged under fluorescent store lighting, held next to nothing, and decided before cabinets, counters, floors, or hardware are even finalized. Then that same white gets wrapped around an entire kitchen and suddenly feels gray at noon, yellow at night, or weirdly dull no matter how much light you have.

That’s why we chose Shoji White by Sherwin-Williams for our kitchen cabinets this time around.
Not because it’s trendy.
Not because it photographs well.
But because it behaves.

Shoji White has a soft warmth that doesn’t show up on a chip, but does show up when it’s next to real materials. It stays steady throughout the day, doesn’t compete with natural wood or stone, and doesn’t turn chalky once it’s covering full-height cabinetry. That consistency is what actually makes a white “safe” — not how popular it is.

Designer truth:
If a white only looks good at one time of day, it’s not a good cabinet white.
If it needs perfect lighting to work, it’s not a good cabinet white.
If paint decisions make you spiral, it’s not because you’re bad at this (it’s because white is reactive, and no one teaches you how to test it properly).

Our blog goes live today at 3:00pm PST, where I break down how to evaluate whites in your actual space and share a few other cabinet whites we consider truly “safe” — the ones we use repeatedly for clients because they hold up in real life, not just in photos.

Save this if you’re choosing cabinets soon.

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Ok here’s the truth- I have a lot of favorite whites- but this may be my new fave for cabinetry! Here’s the part no one tells you: Most “bad” white cabinets aren’t bad colors… they’re bad context. White fails when it’s chosen in isolation. Paint chips are judged under fluorescent store lighting, held next to nothing, and decided before cabinets, counters, floors, or hardware are even finalized. Then that same white gets wrapped around an entire kitchen and suddenly feels gray at noon, yellow at night, or weirdly dull no matter how much light you have. That’s why we chose Shoji White by Sherwin-Williams for our kitchen cabinets this time around. Not because it’s trendy. Not because it photographs well. But because it behaves. Shoji White has a soft warmth that doesn’t show up on a chip, but does show up when it’s next to real materials. It stays steady throughout the day, doesn’t compete with natural wood or stone, and doesn’t turn chalky once it’s covering full-height cabinetry. That consistency is what actually makes a white “safe” — not how popular it is. Designer truth: If a white only looks good at one time of day, it’s not a good cabinet white. If it needs perfect lighting to work, it’s not a good cabinet white. If paint decisions make you spiral, it’s not because you’re bad at this (it’s because white is reactive, and no one teaches you how to test it properly). Our blog goes live today at 3:00pm PST, where I break down how to evaluate whites in your actual space and share a few other cabinet whites we consider truly “safe” — the ones we use repeatedly for clients because they hold up in real life, not just in photos. Save this if you’re choosing cabinets soon.

When I turned 50, I thought my story was already written.

Turns out, I was just getting to the good part.

I’ve rebuilt homes—and rebuilt a life.

Left what was familiar. Started over more than once.

Turned a lifelong love for design into a business alongside my husband, creating intentional homes for people all over the country.

I believe spaces should hold real life… the messy, meaningful, beautiful moments.

And I’ve always looked at older homes and thought, look at the potential. Maybe that’s why starting over has never scared me, because I see life the same way. Not as finished, but as full of possibility.

How about you? Are you in the middle part of life and just getting going??? I want to hear! And, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you want some advice on how to get started- I’m realizing we are all in this together. 🤍

Life is short. Make it beautiful.

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When I turned 50, I thought my story was already written. Turns out, I was just getting to the good part. I’ve rebuilt homes—and rebuilt a life. Left what was familiar. Started over more than once. Turned a lifelong love for design into a business alongside my husband, creating intentional homes for people all over the country. I believe spaces should hold real life… the messy, meaningful, beautiful moments. And I’ve always looked at older homes and thought, look at the potential. Maybe that’s why starting over has never scared me, because I see life the same way. Not as finished, but as full of possibility. How about you? Are you in the middle part of life and just getting going??? I want to hear! And, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you want some advice on how to get started- I’m realizing we are all in this together. 🤍 Life is short. Make it beautiful.

January, already?!

This month’s edit ended up being a mix of things I naturally reached for: cozy knits, everyday staples that don’t try too hard, little home upgrades that make winter feel more intentional. A few things for staying in, a few things for stepping out, and a few things that just make the house feel good again after the holiday rush.

It’s that in-between season where comfort wins, neutrals feel right, and anything with warmth or texture just makes sense. Simple, useful, grounding.

Here’s what’s on my radar as we settle into the new year. Comment “edit” for all my monthly picks! (Live on the blog at 3:00pm PST).

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January, already?! This month’s edit ended up being a mix of things I naturally reached for: cozy knits, everyday staples that don’t try too hard, little home upgrades that make winter feel more intentional. A few things for staying in, a few things for stepping out, and a few things that just make the house feel good again after the holiday rush. It’s that in-between season where comfort wins, neutrals feel right, and anything with warmth or texture just makes sense. Simple, useful, grounding. Here’s what’s on my radar as we settle into the new year. Comment “edit” for all my monthly picks! (Live on the blog at 3:00pm PST).

Hi 🤍 if you’re new here—my husband and I are the founders of Clouz Houz.

Three months ago, we packed up our life and moved across the country to follow a dream: expanding our design business in new ways and planting roots in a place completely unfamiliar to us.

We bought a house in Middle Tennessee to renovate and call home… in a community where we knew no one.

It’s been scary. And humbling.
But we’re doing it.

While we haven’t gotten as far as we hoped on this first project, we are making progress—little by little. New hardwood floors. New electrical. Kitchen and laundry demo complete. A bathroom fully replumbed and rebuilt.
And still… so much more ahead.

Living in the middle of a renovation while starting over at the same time has been overwhelming in ways we didn’t anticipate. This isn’t our first remodel, but this season feels different. It’s stretching us. Asking for patience. For trust. For presence.

And maybe that’s the point.
Progress doesn’t equal perfection. Sometimes it just looks like staying in it, even when the path feels uncertain. Learning a new place. Meeting new people. Believing that what you’re building—slowly—will be worth it.

This house is testing us, yes.

Follow along as we restore this 1930s bungalow and build a new chapter, one step at a time.

2026, we can’t wait to see all that you have in store for us. 🤍

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Hi 🤍 if you’re new here—my husband and I are the founders of Clouz Houz. Three months ago, we packed up our life and moved across the country to follow a dream: expanding our design business in new ways and planting roots in a place completely unfamiliar to us. We bought a house in Middle Tennessee to renovate and call home… in a community where we knew no one. It’s been scary. And humbling.
But we’re doing it. While we haven’t gotten as far as we hoped on this first project, we are making progress—little by little. New hardwood floors. New electrical. Kitchen and laundry demo complete. A bathroom fully replumbed and rebuilt. And still… so much more ahead. Living in the middle of a renovation while starting over at the same time has been overwhelming in ways we didn’t anticipate. This isn’t our first remodel, but this season feels different. It’s stretching us. Asking for patience. For trust. For presence. And maybe that’s the point. Progress doesn’t equal perfection. Sometimes it just looks like staying in it, even when the path feels uncertain. Learning a new place. Meeting new people. Believing that what you’re building—slowly—will be worth it. This house is testing us, yes. Follow along as we restore this 1930s bungalow and build a new chapter, one step at a time. 2026, we can’t wait to see all that you have in store for us. 🤍
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