POSTS BY ROGER HAZARD
Leather Terms You Definitely Should Know
Here is some of the most common terminology you will encounter when shopping for a leather sofa (and some of these don't mean what you think they mean).
DESIGN · FAUXLEATHER · FURNITURE · LEATHER · TIPS · VEGAN
There Is No Such Thing as "The Best Sofa"
Every once in a while, a blog or review site publishes a list of "the best sofas." Every single one of these is wrong. Let me explain why.
DESIGN · FUNCTIONALITY · FURNITURE · SECTIONALS
What To Look For In Durable Fabric For Your Luxury Sofa
Luxury furniture is about more than just how your sofa looks, or even how it sits. It should last. Here's how to find fabric for your sofa that will stand up to use — and why it's more complex than you've been led to believe.
CLEANING · FABRIC · FUNCTIONALITY · FURNITURE · FURNITURE CARE AND MAINTENANCE · TIPS · VELVET
How To Choose The Perfect Armchair For Reading (Or Working)
Here are my starting tips for what makes for a good armchair for reading — and some of them are counterintuitive.
FUNCTIONALITY · FURNITURE · PILLOWBACK · TIGHTBACK
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.
COLOR · DESIGN · NEWSLETTER · REALESTATE · TRENDS
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.
COLOR · FABRIC · LEATHER · NEWSLETTER · PAINT
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?"
FURNITURE · NEWSLETTER · SUSPENSION · TRENDS
10 Reasons Why Chesterfield Sofas Never Go Out of Style
Chesterfield sofas remain one of the most recognized and sought-after furniture pieces. Their deep button tufting, rolled arms, and sophisticated craftsmanship have kept them in homes, offices, and upscale spaces for centuries.
CHESTERFIELDS
Chesterfield Sofas Through the Decades and How They Became Iconic
Chesterfield sofas have remained a symbol of luxury and craftsmanship for centuries. Recognized by their deep buttoned upholstery, rolled arms, and stately presence, they have evolved across generations while maintaining their distinguished character.
CHESTERFIELDS
