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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.

Newsletter

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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Customer Gallery

Photos of our furniture as shared by R+C customers

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“Nicest furniture I've ever owned.”

— Ann B.

“Even better than we imagined.”

— Jim and Nikolay

“I've actually given it a hug a few times.”

— Molly

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New Hotness from Hickory

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

Quinn

Quinn

Dining Chair and Banquette

Charm to table.
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Mr. Butler

Mr. Butler

Beefy Tufted Sofa

A linebacker in a tux.
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Aspen

Aspen

Angle-Arm Sofa

See you on the slopes.
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Falcon

Falcon

Contemporary Armchair

Sweeping contemporary design.
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Our Latest Social Ramblings

We're on Instagram, because you have to be these days.

Blogs

Chris answers your furniture questions (no matter how silly)

What depth of Chesterfield do I want?

What depth of Chesterfield do I want?

Our Higgins Chesterfield is available in a number of depths. Which one is right for your home? Let's explore the options!

What's the best kind of sofa for little kids?

What's the best kind of sofa for little kids?

Are you concerned that a new sofa is just going to be destroyed by your kids? Making smart choices will ensure your couch stands up to your family.

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.

What's the difference between full and semi-aniline leather?

What's the difference between full and semi-aniline leather?

Broadly speaking, there are two types of leather out there in the world, full-aniline, and semi-aniline. The difference is really in how these leather hides are selected, prepared, and then colored.

Newsletters

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

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.

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.

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!

Best Blue Velvet Sofas

We've gathered some of our favorite sofas and armchairs in gorgeous blue velvets, along with design inspiration from around the web.

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.

Infographic: How Big Furniture Companies REALLY Use Your Money

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.

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