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Walt Bed Tall Headboard

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Morex Ribbon Viviana Velvet Ribbon

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Gavin Rustic Brown Oak Rectangular Kitchen Island

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Medium Suede Shopping Bag with Shearling Lining

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Ginger Beige Faux Fur Throw Blanket

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Rustic Spanish Club Wrought Iron Towel Ring

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Damian Ottoman

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Antique Wooden Skis

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Drinks Box Lobster Red

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Villa Single Kitchen Sink

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Faux-Fur Handbag

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Waterproof Sneaker

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Axel Upholstered Stool

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Eastmoreland Flush Mount

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Sandstone Heather and Brown Blanket Stitch Harrow Cardigan

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Tirrell Chandelier

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Soho Storage Bench

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Cotton Poplin Long-Sleeve Pajama Pant Set in Peppermint Stripe

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Juniper Daybed

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Bibianna Table Lamp

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South Oval Pedestal Dining Table

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Vintage Retro Italian Tortoiseshell Wine Cooler

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Franco Cacao Suede Boat Shoe

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Erin Gates by Momeni Orchard Ripple Brown Hand Woven Wool Rug

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Valezka Knee High Boot

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Braided Storage Basket

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Sherpa Half-Zip Fleece Pullover

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Small Mango Wood Cutting Board

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These Cozy Items Will Make Any Cabin Look Richer

These Cozy Items Will Make Any Cabin Look Richer … but not in the literal…

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Rustic Ceramic Dinner Plate

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Tottenham Taper Holder

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Classic Rocks Drinking Glass

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The Jane Dining Chair

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Checkerboard Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

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Duzy Handmade Irregular Linen Lamp

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Vintage Etched Tumblers

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Secret Garden Dinner Plate

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Nonna Dining Chair

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Nunez Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

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Barrel Back Cane Dining Armchair

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Calne Dining Table

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Thonet Style Chair

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Topa Topa Dining Table

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Adair Hand-Knotted Rug

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Clovis Chandelier

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Faith Dining Chair

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Etched Crystal Cocktail Glasses

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Tilda Chandelier

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The Bedford Dining Table

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Melville Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

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Preserved Wildflower Bouquet

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Claire Fringe Napkin

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Gilda Oval Dining Table

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How to Match a Dining Table with the Right Chairs

When it comes to crafting the perfect dining space, here at Clouz Houz our approach…

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Are you all ready for summer like I am?!? Our team loves pulling all the inspo and things that are shaping our design work each month. June is my favorite... for a lot of reasons, because, one: I’m a total warm weather girl and two: it’s Derrick’s and my anniversary month! I can’t believe we are celebrating 29 years next week!

Anyway, I digress... I’m breaking down all the things in today’s Between The Layers post (live at 5:00 PST). I can’t wait to share with you allllll the things we have our eyes on for projects.

I’m even sharing some items I have been debating for our house because I need your help assuring me I’m not crazy with all these ideas I have brewing.😂

Inspo imagery via Pinterest

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Comment ‘ME’ to get all of these items delivered straight to your inbox! I hope you can join me over there each week:)

Are you all ready for summer like I am?!? Our team loves pulling all the inspo and things that are shaping our design work each month. June is my favorite... for a lot of reasons, because, one: I’m a total warm weather girl and two: it’s Derrick’s and my anniversary month! I can’t believe we are celebrating 29 years next week!

Anyway, I digress... I’m breaking down all the things in today’s Between The Layers post (live at 5:00 PST). I can’t wait to share with you allllll the things we have our eyes on for projects.

I’m even sharing some items I have been debating for our house because I need your help assuring me I’m not crazy with all these ideas I have brewing.😂

Inspo imagery via Pinterest

If you’re going to be creative, you have to be willing to stay in a bit of a playful mindset... not everything can be overthought or perfectly safe, because that’s usually when things start to fall flat. I see this all the time, even in my own home, where the moments I almost didn’t do something end up being the ones I love the most. The same goes for our client work. The best spaces don’t come from playing it safe, they come from trusting the process and being open to ideas you might not have considered at first. That’s really the point of hiring a designer, especially at a higher level. You’re not bringing us in to repeat what you already know you like or to be directed every step of the way. You’re bringing us in for our perspective, our resources, and the ability to see things a little differently. We’re never going to lead you in a direction that doesn’t work, but we are going to push you a bit, because that’s where a space starts to feel more thoughtful, more layered, and ultimately a more thoughtful, refined version of your vision. Brought to life with a level of detail that’s hard to achieve without a clear plan behind it.

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If you’re going to be creative, you have to be willing to stay in a bit of a playful mindset... not everything can be overthought or perfectly safe, because that’s usually when things start to fall flat. I see this all the time, even in my own home, where the moments I almost didn’t do something end up being the ones I love the most. The same goes for our client work. The best spaces don’t come from playing it safe, they come from trusting the process and being open to ideas you might not have considered at first. That’s really the point of hiring a designer, especially at a higher level. You’re not bringing us in to repeat what you already know you like or to be directed every step of the way. You’re bringing us in for our perspective, our resources, and the ability to see things a little differently. We’re never going to lead you in a direction that doesn’t work, but we are going to push you a bit, because that’s where a space starts to feel more thoughtful, more layered, and ultimately a more thoughtful, refined version of your vision. Brought to life with a level of detail that’s hard to achieve without a clear plan behind it.

If you’re thinking about hiring a designer but not totally sure where to start... this is your sign to not overthink it. The best advice I can give you is to trust who you hired for a reason. And if you want to dip your toe in, try it on a smaller scale first.

That’s exactly why we offer our Designer-for-a-Day + Consultation services. It gives you a chance to see how we can help, get a feel for our process, and start making real progress in your home without diving straight into a full-service project.

Whether it’s one room that’s been driving you crazy or just needing direction to make everything feel more cohesive, it’s such a good starting point!

It’s truly one of our favorite ways to work with people. Inquire today on your website. Link in bio.

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If you’re thinking about hiring a designer but not totally sure where to start... this is your sign to not overthink it. The best advice I can give you is to trust who you hired for a reason. And if you want to dip your toe in, try it on a smaller scale first.

That’s exactly why we offer our Designer-for-a-Day + Consultation services. It gives you a chance to see how we can help, get a feel for our process, and start making real progress in your home without diving straight into a full-service project.

Whether it’s one room that’s been driving you crazy or just needing direction to make everything feel more cohesive, it’s such a good starting point!

It’s truly one of our favorite ways to work with people. Inquire today on your website. Link in bio.

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Part 2!

Make sure to subscribe to us on Substack if you like these types of updates and casual content about our renovation journey! There’s a reason we call it Between the Layers ;)

Kaylei in the Oregon studio, while I’m in the Tennessee office together, collaborating on building out a client’s space... this is what our Premier Virtual Design actually looks like behind the scenes.

Most virtual design services stop at a moodboard, but we’re thinking through how you actually live in your home... what’s working, what’s not, and how every material fits together before you ever click “add to cart.” From detailed floor plans and elevations to fully curated selections and a complete spec guide.

Just delivered in a way that lets you implement it on your own timeline. If you’ve been wanting a designer but don’t necessarily need the full-service logistics, this is exactly where we see this working really well. If that sounds like you, you can inquire through our website or fill out our inquiry form to get started (link in bio) 🤍

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Kaylei in the Oregon studio, while I’m in the Tennessee office together, collaborating on building out a client’s space... this is what our Premier Virtual Design actually looks like behind the scenes.

Most virtual design services stop at a moodboard, but we’re thinking through how you actually live in your home... what’s working, what’s not, and how every material fits together before you ever click “add to cart.” From detailed floor plans and elevations to fully curated selections and a complete spec guide.

Just delivered in a way that lets you implement it on your own timeline. If you’ve been wanting a designer but don’t necessarily need the full-service logistics, this is exactly where we see this working really well. If that sounds like you, you can inquire through our website or fill out our inquiry form to get started (link in bio) 🤍

There’s a lot of conversation right now about bringing back more enclosed, traditional rooms... and I understand the appeal (tbh, probably what I prefer). But let’s say you have an open layout like our last house...you can still do it with intention and create that cozy, defined space you are wanting.

In this dining space, the goal was to create a place that feels defined in a quite small space right off the kitchen. I wanted it a place to linger, host, and gather.

The banquette (a @ciscobrothers piece I recovered in @schumacher1889 ‘Camden Check’ in “Java”) helped anchor the room, giving it a sense of structure and traffic flow, but also a cozy, intimate feel.

It’s less about open vs. closed, and more about how each space transitions into the next.

Because when it’s working, you don’t really think about it. You just find yourself staying a little longer.

Are you team open concept or team enclosed, more traditional rooms?

Photo: @zeewendell

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There’s a lot of conversation right now about bringing back more enclosed, traditional rooms... and I understand the appeal (tbh, probably what I prefer). But let’s say you have an open layout like our last house...you can still do it with intention and create that cozy, defined space you are wanting.

In this dining space, the goal was to create a place that feels defined in a quite small space right off the kitchen. I wanted it a place to linger, host, and gather.

The banquette (a @ciscobrothers piece I recovered in @schumacher1889 ‘Camden Check’ in “Java”) helped anchor the room, giving it a sense of structure and traffic flow, but also a cozy, intimate feel.

It’s less about open vs. closed, and more about how each space transitions into the next.

Because when it’s working, you don’t really think about it. You just find yourself staying a little longer.

Are you team open concept or team enclosed, more traditional rooms?

Photo: @zeewendell