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Shows & Projects
- The Grey House
  We renovate our 160-year old Italianate Victorian in Upstate New York.
- The Modern Farmhouse
  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.
- Design & Renovation
  A selection of work for our clients.
- Staging
  A few of our staging projects.
Design Tips
- Kitchens 101
  Roger talks trends and best practices in kitchen style, layout, and functionality.
- Painting
  Using color to make dramatic, affordable transformations.
- Decor
  Furniture and accessory styling tips for your home.
- Little House Love
  Lovable homes come in all sizes. Here's to tiny houses!
- The Daily Photo
  Chris carries his camera everywhere. Here's a peek at what he captures.
- Popular Topics
  Our most popular articles and topic categories.
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  Articles sorted by date.
About
- About Roger + Chris
  Two guys, a dog, a tiny village, and a whole bunch of projects.
- Events
  Meet Roger. Or Chris. Or some combination.
- Press
  Nice people who've written about us.
- Who Builds Roger + Chris Furniture?
  We do. Duh.
- F.A.Q.
  Answers to questions about doing business with us.
- Furniture Reviews
  Testimonials and praise from Roger + Chris customers.
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POSTS IN THE CATEGORY 'FURNITURE'

How to Clean Velvet Furniture

Chris Stout-Hazard · Velvet fabric can be a bit trickier to clean than other fabrics because, in addition to removing the stain, you must take care to avoid "crushing" the nap of the fiber. Here are some tips to help you successfully remove stains without damaging your beautiful furniture.
FABRIC · FURNITURE · LIVINGROOM · PETS · ROGERANDCHRIS · TIPS

Fine Dining

Chris Stout-Hazard · Antique and modern built-ins, doors, windows, and a chimney... We worked around a multitude of obstacles to create a welcoming dining room and butler's pantry.
DININGROOM · FURNITURE · GREYHOUSE · PAINT · PROJECT · RENOVATION · ROGERANDCHRIS · WALLPAPER

Living Room Lightbox

Chris Stout-Hazard · What started as a boring living room turned into a Scandinavian-inspired light box with unique paneling, bold industrial furnishings, and a huge DIY floor mirror.
FURNITURE · GREYHOUSE · LIVINGROOM · PAINT · PROJECT · RENOVATION · ROGERANDCHRIS

Best Blue Velvet Sofas

Roger Hazard · We've gathered some of our favorite sofas and armchairs in gorgeous blue velvets, along with design inspiration from around the web.
COLOR · DESIGN · FURNITURE · ROGERANDCHRIS · TRENDS

Bragging: Roger + Chris Outfit SF Startup ZeroCater

Chris Stout-Hazard · SF-based corporate caterer ZeroCater tackles the daunting task of feeding Silicon Valley's hordes - in a tech-focused way. And we tackle the daunting task of furnishing their new HQ!
BRAGGING · CHESTERFIELDS · COMMERCIALPROJECTS · FURNITURE · MADEINUSA · ROGERANDCHRIS

Infographic: Five Red Flags When Sofa Shopping

Chris Stout-Hazard · Before you make an expensive mistake (or find out that a "great deal" wasn't quite so great after all), familiarize yourself with our five red flags for spotting a sub-par sofa.
DESIGN · ENVIRONMENT · FABRIC · FURNITURE · INFOGRAPHIC · MADEINUSA · ROGERANDCHRIS · TIPS

Bragging: Roger + Chris Higgins Sofa in One of New Orleans' Hottest Restaurants

Chris Stout-Hazard · We're proud to be a part of the stylish New Orleans restaurant Square Root.
BRAGGING · CHESTERFIELDS · COMMERCIALPROJECTS · FURNITURE · PRESS · ROGERANDCHRIS

Infographic: How Big Furniture Companies REALLY Use Your Money

Chris Stout-Hazard · With most luxury furniture companies, only a fraction of each dollar you spend is actually used to build your sofa. Let's look at just a few of the other things you're paying for when you shop with big retailers.
DESIGN · ENVIRONMENT · FURNITURE · INFOGRAPHIC · MADEINUSA · ROGERANDCHRIS · TIPS

Sofa Rash: Don't Get Burned By Imported Upholstery

Chris Stout-Hazard · 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.
CHESTERFIELDS · FURNITURE · MADEINUSA · ROGERANDCHRIS · TIPS

Chesterfield Sofas: The History (Maybe...)

Chris Stout-Hazard · A probably-not-totally-fabricated history of the Chesterfield sofa: Lord Philip Stanhope, the Fourth Earl of Chesterfield (b.1694, d.1773), is believed to have commissioned the first settee that would come to be known as the Chesterfield sofa. Details are scarce, but the following is more or less the tale of how this iconic sofa came to be.
CHESTERFIELDS · DESIGN · FURNITURE

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