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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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The Tumalo Rumpus Room Reveal

Hey friends — we just shared a reel about how every room should tell a…
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Vintage Adjustable Brass Picture Light
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European Linen Stripe Sheet Set
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European Linen Duvet Cover Set
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Vintage Blue Green Books for Decorating
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Transforming Small Bedrooms with Limited Storage

Looking To Curate Your Home Like A Designer? Between the Layers: A Look at How…
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Unlacquered Brass Kitchen Faucet
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Solid Brass Pot Filler
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Cle Hex Pantry Paver
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Natural White – Zellige
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Tobago Reclaimed Wood Kitchen Island
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Chulainn Industrial Brass Dish Wall Light
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Modern Semi Flush – Brass Light Fixture
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Gingham Linen Dish Towel – Dusty Blue
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Gingham Linen Dish Towel – Cinnamon
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Ceramic Salad Dressing Bowl
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Ripple Ceramic Bowl
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Pan & Scrub Brush with Knob
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The High Desert Tumalo Ranch:
Kitchen Reveal

So excited to finally start sharing the final reveal of the Tumalo house as we…
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The Rush House Original rug
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Suede Fringe Stool
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Vintage 1950s Thonet Style Bentwood Revolving Coat Stand
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Meera – Hand Block-printed Linen Pillowcase
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Tulip Coco Pillow
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Tube Swing Arm Wall Light
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Large Antique Church Pew Bench
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Tumalo Entryway: Space Optimization & Solutions

Let’s talk entryways, shall we? It’s funny – we’ve shared all sorts of updates about…
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Creating a Color Palette for Your Home

Do you like all the walls to match, or do you prefer mixing up your…
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Saro Lifestyle Goat Fur Throw Pillow
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Concrete Accent Side Table Hourglass Wood
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Artificial Mini Boxwood Arrangement Green
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Custom Street Sign
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Steel Coat Hook
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Chimayo Wool Pillow Cover in Harvest Tan Stripe
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Resin and Wood Photo Frame
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Matte Black and Antique Gold Wall Sconce
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Checkerboard Pouf
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Cottonwood Hand Woven Plaid Wool/Cotton Rug
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Flatweave Rug Neutral
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Wooden Plaque Wall
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Custom Quote Banner
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Steel Lighting Co. Venice Store Sign Light
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Frigidaire Retro Mini Fridge in Blue with Freezer
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How To Convert A Garden Shed into a Teen Haven

If you’ve been keeping tabs on our little family adventure up at Tumalo, you know…
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Soil to Studio Mehak Block-Printed Cotton Napkins (Set of 2)
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Clamshell Dish
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Patina Finish Fire Pit
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Vintage Striped Dog Lounger
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70’s Metal Contemporary Stackable Yellow Chairs
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Summer Suit Linen Blazer
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The April Edit … it’s a Good One!

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Why We’re Choosing Black Windows and Doors

Why we’re choosing black windows and doors   I wanted to chat with you about…
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Rattan Coffee Table Glass Top with Shelf
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Wicker Rattan Indoor/Outdoor Counter Stool
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Green Budding Faux Branch
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Travertine Scalloped Catch All Tray-Soap Dish
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Ceramic Handmade Plate
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The March Edit

  Hey there, fellow sunshine lovers! Can you feel the excitement in the air? Spring…
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Shearling Chair
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Downing Pillow Cover
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Benton Adjustable Floor Lamp
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Suede Fringe Stool
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Aisling Pillow Cover
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How to Create a Multi-Functional Family Room

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What We’re Considering for the Living Room at Our Tumalo 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!

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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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