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  We renovate our 160-year old Italianate Victorian in Upstate New York.
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  Keeping Austin weird with modern, green architecture and funky, rustic design.
- Roger That!
  In this new web series, we transform well-loved homes in need of a boost of style with bold colors, clever design tricks, and simple DIY projects.
- Sell This House
  Roger's Emmy-nominated show introduced home staging to America. Catch re-runs weekday mornings on FYI.
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  A selection of work for our clients.
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  Roger talks trends and best practices in kitchen style, layout, and functionality.
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  Using color to make dramatic, affordable transformations.
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  Lovable homes come in all sizes. Here's to tiny houses!
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  Two guys, a dog, a tiny village, and a whole bunch of projects.
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The Modern Farmhouse

Creating a Lamp with a Tripod

By Chris Stout-Hazard

This beautiful antique tripod was a gift we received from Roger's production company. We thought it would make a wonderful lamp, so I threaded an attractive pendant socket through the top of the tripod and completed it with an Edison "squirrel cage" lightbulb. It makes for a stunning accent piece in our guest bedroom.

Tip: These squirrel cage lightbulbs are increasingly popular in decorative lamps. If your primary goal with the lamp is to create an accent piece rather than light a room, consider adding an adjustable lamp dimmer. By dimming the lamp by 50% or more, you will save electricity, extend the life of the bulb, and allow your guests to see the detailed of the historic filament.

Sources:

Antique wooden tripod - Seattle flea market
Single socket pendant in red with red fabric cord - West Elm
40W Edison squirrel cage lightbulb - Amazon.com
Lamp dimmer - The Home Depot

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Chris Stout-Hazard · Founder · Roger + Chris · Sharon Springs, NY

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Chris Stout-Hazard leads product design and development for Roger + Chris and co-stars with Roger in Roger That. MORE ABOUT Chris Stout-Hazard

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