Design Hazards – Details, episodes & analysis

We chat about tips for tackling design projects as a couple – including how to avoid stress, negotiating conflicting preferences, and dividing responsibilities.

In our latest episode, we talk about why we haven't posted an episode in months, how important your home can be in providing comfort and care during difficult times, and how bad Chris is at cleaning the house.

In our latest episode, we're joined by Eric Price of Bearded Builders to discuss the the joys (and challenges) of tackling a home renovation project. We cover the latest design trends and functionality improvements for kitchens and baths, and dig into how to go about engaging a contractor for your home renovation project.

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Bearded Builders Website
https://beardedbuilders.com

Bearded Builders Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/beardedbuilders/

In our latest episode, we talk about high-profile interiors business closures, design trends that need to be left behind, and the perfect addition to your new "barndominium" – a herd of pot-bellied pigs.

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DESIGN IN THE NEWS

Furniture company Interior Define acquired by online design service Havenly https://businessofhome.com/articles/interior-define-sells-assets-to-havenly

Why Are We So Obsessed With Speakeasies, Hidden Tunnels, and Secret Rooms?
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/why-do-we-love-secret-rooms

Design Trends of 2025
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/design-trends-2025-wgsn

In our latest episode, we talk about the impact of "fast furniture," the debate over painting wood floors, whether you should buy an old house in upstate New York, and more.

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DESIGN IN THE NEWS
Like fast fashion, 'fast furniture' is a problem for our planet
https://www.cnn.com/style/article/fast-furniture-problem-for-our-planet/index.html

Wayfair sues three suppliers; alleges complex fraud scheme
https://www.furnituretoday.com/industry-news/wayfair-sues-three-suppliers-alleges-complex-fraud-scheme/

4 Style Trends That Will Shape Our Homes in 2023, According to Design Professors
https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/4-style-trends-that-will-shape-our-homes-in-2023-according-to-design-professors-37174216

Soledad O'Brien's Painted Hardwood Floors Spark Debate on a New Trend
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/28/realestate/painted-hardwood-floors-soledad-obrien.html

'Next year will be a return to the 1980s,' say 1stDibs designers
https://www.furnituretoday.com/design-trends/next-year-will-be-a-return-to-the-1980s-say-1stdibs-designers/

HOUSE OR HEARTACHE
https://www.facebook.com/ForTheLoveOfOldHouses/posts/pfbid0HUyuNtSMe739CeYsAf2PXke4eFkFnEf3UoibW39Gq47Ka5ySUPyK2RW7S8MaGXcil

Is Scent Styling the Next Thing for the Home?
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/is-scent-styling-the-next-big-thing-for-the-home

Did Five Paintings Lose Their 'Oomph'? It's a $410 Million Question.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/15/arts/design/ron-perelman-fire-paintings.html

Luxury Textile Manufacturer Targets 21st Century as it Launches DTC Furniture Line
https://www.furnituretoday.com/e-commerce/luxury-textile-manufacturer-targets-21st-century-as-it-launches-dtc-furniture-line/

These Interior Design Trends Are on the Rise for 2023
https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/g41791131/interior-design-trends-2023/

PAINT COLORS OF THE YEAR
Benjamin Moore, Raspberry Blush
Sherwin-Williams, Redend Point
Behr, Blank Canvas
Glidden, Vining Ivy
Valspan, Disqualified due to trying to pass off twelve colors as a "trend"
Backdrop, Yellow-Orange Rubberband

A very special Christmas episode of the Design Hazards podcast.

Christmas Trees
Average cost of Christmas trees
https://www.thepricer.org/christmas-tree-cost/

Better Homes & Gardens
"100 Years of Christmas Tree Trends"
https://www.bhg.com/100-years-christmas-trees-6751023

Better Homes & Gardens
"Christmas Color Trends That Will Be Huge In 2022"
https://www.bhg.com/christmas-color-trends-2022-6755033

Vintage photos of ladies posing with their trees
https://www.facebook.com/fathernathan/posts/pfbid0eUsyvkQsnsTFFtJXatjLK5CbQGDWZ4LWWofkG3QwdwZAe6bYk2P38rhyFQzgTK9ql

Couple has 444 trees in their home
https://www.facebook.com/SocialJunkieHome/posts/pfbid028N4fNKokmbSxWqLddBiLAbKyT5nvNZypx2KMsngqrWqAgRQSaxauVsN3cavnFBH3l

Favorite Holiday Movies
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Trading Places
The Ref
Home Alone
The Holiday
White Christmas
Auntie Mame

Questions
We would love your questions for future episodes. If you're stumped on color, struggling with a floorplan, or perplexed by the unique quirks of your home, we can help! Email your question to podcastquestions@rogerandchris.com. We'd love it if you sent your question as an audio file, but if you're too shy, you can send your question as text, too.

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Design In The News
Furniture Today
"What new color is emerging on the upholstery scene?"
https://www.furnituretoday.com/furniture-manufacturing/what-new-color-is-emerging-on-the-upholstery-scene/

Architectural Digest Pro
"Is track lighting cool again?"
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/is-track-lighting-cool-again

The New York Times
"The Company Once Known as Restoration Hardware Is Opening Restaurants. Why?"
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/24/dining/restoration-hardware-restaurant.html

House or Heartache
For The Love Of Old Houses
https://www.facebook.com/ForTheLoveOfOldHouses/posts/pfbid0chTG4UHJEND1aDGdgjNEMH82BRQeusqLV47WZF84h4yTYpuv92AnAtPdrjKXe5VXl

Questions
We would love your questions for future episodes. If you're stumped on color, struggling with a floorplan, or perplexed by the unique quirks of your home, we can help! Email your question to podcastquestions@rogerandchris.com. We'd love it if you sent your question as an audio file, but if you're too shy, you can send your question as text, too.

Find and follow us at:
www.rogerandchris.com

www.instagram.com/rogerandchris

www.facebook.com/rogerpluschris