Scarlet Neo Federal Sofa
Scarlet Neo Federal Sofa
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Ladybird Little MCM Chair
Metropolis Modular Sectional
Metropolis Modular Sectional
Your Creativity, Our Craftsmanship Build Your Dream Sofa
Your Creativity, Our Craftsmanship Build Your Dream Sofa
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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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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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Metropolis

Metropolis

Modern Modular Sofa

Our sittable sculputre, in endlessly reconfiguration modular configurations.
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Scarlet

Scarlet

Neo-Federal Sofa

Dramatic curves, discriminating details. Federal Revival style infused with a modern touch.
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Fritz

Fritz

Deco Untufted Sofa

A compact sofa with an Art Deco bend.
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Chris answers your furniture questions (no matter how silly)

What's the best type of leather for my sofa if I have a dog?

What's the best type of leather for my sofa if I have a dog?

Leather may be durable, but it can certainly show its wear when exposed to drool, claws marks, and soil from dirty paws. Finding a leather that will be dog-compatible isn't hard, though. Here are some tips.

What's the best sofa if you have high ceilings?

What's the best sofa if you have high ceilings?

I'm here today to talk about an important subject. Actually, it's not that important of a subject, but it is a question that comes up a lot, and it's a weird one, and I feel like I have to address it just because I get it so often.

How is fabric durability measured?

How is fabric durability measured?

Let's talk about fabric durability, specifically the abrasion resistance of fabric and how that is measured.

Should I put casters on my sofa?

Should I put casters on my sofa?

They look great. They're supposedly functional. But do they belong on your sofa? It depends!

Newsletters

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

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 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?"

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 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.

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.

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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