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Crissey Sconce
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Artifacts Pull-Down Kitchen Sink Faucet
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Tate Picture Light
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Kingston Brass Heritage Widespread Bathroom Faucet
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Daphne Candle Holder
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Totie Industrial Loft Polished Nickel Dome Shade Desk Lamp
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Ladd Drawer Pull
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Polished Nickel Knob
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Three-Hole Bridge Bar Sink Faucet with Side Sprayer
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Crystorama Juno Polished Nickel Wall Sconce
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Polished Nickel Bin Pull Antique Victorian Bin Pull Cup
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Think Polished Nickel is Dated?
Here’s Why It’s About to be Everywhere Again

Polished nickel has been sitting quietly on the sidelines for a few years, patiently waiting…
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Fern Oval 96″ Marble Dining Table
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Sunpan Glenrose Modern Classic Effie Linen Dining Arm Chair
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Classic Ring Chandelier
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Francine French Country Natural Floral Patterned Jute Rug
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Annette Coastal Beach White Performance Natural Cane
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Juliska Berry & Thread Whitewash Ceramic
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Modern Luisa Clear Crystal Double Old Fashioned Glass
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Sausalito Extending Dining Table
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Finley Cabinet
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Rowan Hand-Knotted Rug
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Betty Glass Bubbles Chandelier
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Samplize De Nimes Paint Sample by Farrow & Ball (299)
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Mark D. Sikes Metal No. 2 9.5 Inch Wall Sconce
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Tottenham Taper Holder
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Hammered Handcrafted Glass Goblets
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The Dining Room Style Everyone Wants Right Now
(and How to Get It)

Tradition reinterpreted for today …   If your dining room isn’t your favorite room in…
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Diamond in the Rough: –
What to Look for When Walking a Fixer

Storytime … When we first walked the Tumalo Ranch property, we didn’t plan on making…
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Ball Cabinet Knob
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Vernon Bin Pull
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Urban Tile in Raven Black
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Urban Tile in Nova White
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San Jose Vintage Adjustable Brass Picture Light
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Glass Shade Ceiling 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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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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Full Service Design

You probably recognize this project from some of our stories. Meet our ‘Bend Tailored Traditional’…
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Trend or Timeless:
Zellige Tile

It’s so easy to get swept up in the micro-trends we see all over the…
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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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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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I think one of the biggest mistakes we make is assuming we’re supposed to have everything figured out before we begin. Looking back, there were so many clues pointing me in this direction. I just didn’t recognize them because they felt... ordinary. The things that come most naturally to us are often the things we overlook. We assume everyone thinks that way. Sees the world that way. Enjoys those same things. It took years before I realized that what felt effortless to me wasn’t effortless to everyone else. Maybe that’s why I have such a soft spot for old houses. Sometimes they don’t need to become something entirely different. They just need someone to recognize what was there all along. I think people are a little like that, too.

I’m curious... have you ever looked back and realized the signs were there all along?

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I think one of the biggest mistakes we make is assuming we’re supposed to have everything figured out before we begin. Looking back, there were so many clues pointing me in this direction. I just didn’t recognize them because they felt... ordinary. The things that come most naturally to us are often the things we overlook. We assume everyone thinks that way. Sees the world that way. Enjoys those same things. It took years before I realized that what felt effortless to me wasn’t effortless to everyone else. Maybe that’s why I have such a soft spot for old houses. Sometimes they don’t need to become something entirely different. They just need someone to recognize what was there all along. I think people are a little like that, too. I’m curious... have you ever looked back and realized the signs were there all along?

Part 1 of our Sixth Street den is finally here.

This room is a little different than the rest of our home, and honestly... that’s what I love about it. One of my design philosophies has always been knowing where to save and where to splurge. Not every room needs the same investment, especially when you understand how it’s going to be used.

This is our family den. It’s where we unwind at the end of the day, watch a movie, read a book, or curl up with the dogs. When we’re entertaining, everyone naturally gathers in the kitchen, dining room, or living room, so I gave myself permission to be a little more creative here.
That meant mixing old with new, incorporating a few vintage finds, and investing in the pieces that would have the biggest impact. It was less about buying everything new and more about creating the feeling I wanted. The room isn’t finished yet (are they ever?), but it’s already become one of our favorite places to land at the end of the day.

I can’t wait to show you Part 2 and walk through some of the other decisions that brought this room together. It’s full of personality, and I think those details are what make it feel like us.

Part 2 coming soon!

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Part 1 of our Sixth Street den is finally here. This room is a little different than the rest of our home, and honestly... that’s what I love about it. One of my design philosophies has always been knowing where to save and where to splurge. Not every room needs the same investment, especially when you understand how it’s going to be used. This is our family den. It’s where we unwind at the end of the day, watch a movie, read a book, or curl up with the dogs. When we’re entertaining, everyone naturally gathers in the kitchen, dining room, or living room, so I gave myself permission to be a little more creative here. That meant mixing old with new, incorporating a few vintage finds, and investing in the pieces that would have the biggest impact. It was less about buying everything new and more about creating the feeling I wanted. The room isn’t finished yet (are they ever?), but it’s already become one of our favorite places to land at the end of the day. I can’t wait to show you Part 2 and walk through some of the other decisions that brought this room together. It’s full of personality, and I think those details are what make it feel like us. Part 2 coming soon!

Well, this was fun!!

For those of you who are new around here and want to get to know a little more about Clouz Houz (and me), consider this the rapid-fire version.

I’m Allison-the principal designer/owner behind Clouz Houz. These answers are a pretty honest glimpse into how I approach design, what I believe makes a home feel good, and the little things I think matter most.

At the end of the day, every project is different, but my philosophy is always the same: create homes that are meant to be lived in, not just looked at.

Now I’d love to hear from you. Which answer resonated most? Or better yet... what’s a design opinion you’ll defend forever? Leave it in the comments!

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Well, this was fun!! For those of you who are new around here and want to get to know a little more about Clouz Houz (and me), consider this the rapid-fire version. I’m Allison-the principal designer/owner behind Clouz Houz. These answers are a pretty honest glimpse into how I approach design, what I believe makes a home feel good, and the little things I think matter most. At the end of the day, every project is different, but my philosophy is always the same: create homes that are meant to be lived in, not just looked at. Now I’d love to hear from you. Which answer resonated most? Or better yet... what’s a design opinion you’ll defend forever? Leave it in the comments!
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