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Design Hazards Podcast

Design and furniture experts Roger and Chris Stout-Hazard share tips, answer questions, and chat about the latest trends in interior design. The guys have plenty of opinions about how to create a more beautiful, functional, and happy home.

Podcast

S1 EP108 · 2/28/26 · 00:41:44

Boneless Sofas, Bell Bottoms, and Bathroom Renos

We chat about some of the latest and not-so-greatest trends in furniture, why styles keep coming back for more, and the risks of designing your home for resale value instead of your own needs.

Podcast

S1 EP107 · 9/30/23 · 00:46:40

Domestic Design Disputes

We chat about tips for tackling design projects as a couple - including how to avoid stress, negotiating conflicting preferences, and dividing responsibilities.

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The Weekend Read

Everything is on the table in our recurring weekend newsletter. Will you learn something about furniture? Perhaps! Some design tips? Likely! Maybe something else? Frequently! Will we soullessly shill products? We will not. Scout's honor!

Newsletter

3/19/26

In Praise Of British Design

Why does so much impactful design come out of the UK, and what are the reasons for the difference between what we see more commonly in the US? It turns out there are some very real explanations for the disparity between British and American home design. British residential interiors genuinely do exhibit more layering, color, and character than typical American interiors, and much of this is attributable to differences in the houses, culture, and psychology.

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2/14/26

On Never Finding A Color Match

As the saying goes, "There's someone out there for everyone." As an optimist and romantic, I agree ? when we're talking about people. That same optimism does not extend to matching colors between materials, sadly.

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New Hotness from Hickory

We hope you love these new designs as much as we do

Monti

Monti

Architectural Sofa

Architecture, as a sofa.
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Tilly

Tilly

Plush English Roll-Arm Sofa

You want to be a couch princess...but you're really a couch potato.
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Buttercup

Buttercup

Modernized Art Nouveau Sofa

"This is true love. You think this happens every day?" Buttercup envlopes you in modern comfort with a touch of Art Nouveau flair.
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Margot

Margot

English Camelback Sofa

Our painstakingly-designed English camelback exudes elegance and comfort.
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Chris answers your furniture questions (no matter how silly)

What do I do with all these leather swatches?

What do I do with all these leather swatches?

Evaluating leather swatches goes beyond picking a favorite color. Here are some tips on making smart selections for your home.

Do I want a linen sofa?

Do I want a linen sofa?

Uhh... Uhh... Well... Watch the video and we'll tell you.

What's the best type of fabric for my sofa if I have a cat?

What's the best type of fabric for my sofa if I have a cat?

Cats, as we all know, are slightly evil. Just evil enough to tear into your brand new sofa if you choose the wrong fabric. Here are some tips on which type of fabric might be most practical when sharing a house with your feline frenemies.

What are modular sofas?

What are modular sofas?

Chris explains the difference between modular sofas and sectional sofas, and why a modular might be the right style for your home.

Newsletters

Our newsletter about furniture and design...sort of.

On Boneless Sofas

On Boneless Sofas

Every few years, the furniture world decides it has reinvented the sofa. This time around, it's the boneless sofa — a bold new idea that asks: "What if we made furniture, but a little bit less?"

On Never Finding A Color Match

On Never Finding A Color Match

As the saying goes, "There's someone out there for everyone." As an optimist and romantic, I agree — when we're talking about people. That same optimism does not extend to matching colors between materials, sadly.

On The Color Of Light

On The Color Of Light

Oh bother. The process of designing a piece of customer furniture for your home comes with a long list of decisions to make, not the least of which is color. But one of the biggest factors that determines how you perceive a color is often forgotten: how a room is lit.

In Praise Of British Design

In Praise Of British Design

Why does so much impactful design come out of the UK, and what are the reasons for the difference between what we see more commonly in the US? It turns out there are some very real explanations for the disparity between British and American home design. British residential interiors genuinely do exhibit more layering, color, and character than typical American interiors, and much of this is attributable to differences in the houses, culture, and psychology.

How does shipping work?

At Roger + Chris, we ship our furniture all around the country on a daily basis. We know exactly what it takes to get our hand-built sofas out of our factory in North Carolina and into your home. Learn how it works, what it costs, and how long it takes!

Sofa Rash: Don't Get Burned By Imported Upholstery

Upholstery built overseas is often packaged with chemicals that prevent the growth of mold during shipping. Unfortunately, these same chemicals can cause terrible rashes and burns. Here are the details.

10 Design Tips for Picking the Perfect Chesterfield

There are quite a few things to consider when picking the perfect Chesterfield. Here are some tips that will give you a head start.

How Big Of A Sofa Can I Get?

Who doesn't love a big, comfy sofa? We're certainly fans. Opting for the largest couch available maybe tempting. But how can you be sure it will fit?

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