Name: Roger and Chris Stout-Hazard of Design Hazards, Buck the dog and an evil housecat
Location: Agave Neighborhood — Austin, Texas
Size: 1500 square feet
Years lived in: 4 years — owned
Roger Stout-Hazard might be best known for introducing home staging to television ten years ago with the Emmy-nominated show "Sell This House." Together with his husband Chris, their modern house in Austin, Texas was personalized to create a beautiful home that is filled with carefully curated pieces, is comfortable to live in and showcases a ton of amazing, inspiring DIY transformations.
Chris and Roger run a residential and commercial design, renovation and staging firm called Design Hazards that is based in Austin, Texas and operates nationally. So yeah, you could say this stylish couple knows what they're doing. But while the changes to every room and nearly every surface in this modern architecture house are imaginative and creative, they're totally doable by the average person. They might have a little extra practice in doing home transformations quickly, but the fact that they finished their home in twelve months is proof that with a little inspiration and hard work, anyone can invest in creating a home that is authentic to their personalities, too. And if you want a little help in creating your perfect vision, in early 2012, together with their partners Adam and Daniela Johnston, they will be launching their furniture line Decades, featuring custom-built pieces made entirely in the U.S.A.
A note about all the taxidermy from Chris: "Roger grew up in Texas, around huntin' and fishin' and all that. When he told me that he wanted to put a deer head in our dining room, I was...concerned. Objectively, it was beautiful and perfect for the space, but I was a little bit unnerved by the prospect of hanging a dead animal on the wall. But this was an antique – decades old – that we had found in a vintage shop. This deer would have died of natural causes by now, I reasoned. Then we found more taxidermy. An antelope. Some horns. A five-foot long tarpon. My parents drove down from Nebraska, bringing along an old pheasant they found in the attic, a pheasant that originated on my family's ranch in South Dakota. All of them antique. All of them second or third or fourth-hand. These animals, in a strange way, are part of our little family. We weren't responsible for their deaths in the past – Roger, an excellent marksman at one time, now refuses to hunt; I've never so much as touched a gun. But we can at least play a role in their present and future, treating them with respect, taking care of them, and giving them a home."
For more photos and information about their house (if the gorgeous photos Chris sent us aren't enough for you) they have dozens of posts about the process of redesigning their house, including photo galleries, how-to articles, and source lists on their site. Roger's latest show, "Sell This House: Extreme," airs Saturdays on A&E.
Apartment Therapy Survey:
Our Style: Relaxed modern. We call our home "the modern farmhouse." We enjoy the light, flexible, and clean aesthetics of modern architecture, and we pair that with rustic furniture, industrial accessories, and classic, casual patterns.
Inspiration: We wanted a home that accommodated us, allowed us to relax, and made our guests feel welcome. Some houses make you feel as if you're always about to get yelled at for putting your feet up. Our house is the opposite. (Although Roger does occasionally get upset with Chris for messing up the pillows on the couch.)
Favorite Element: The 24 huge, commercial-grade windows that bring in astonishing amounts of light. Particularly in sunny Austin, getting this much light into every single room is intoxicating. The cat definitely enjoys her afternoon naps in the many pools of sunlight.
Biggest Challenge: Our home is our retreat, our office, our workshop - we need it to be functional, comfortable, unpretentious, and durable. It was imperative that we make use of every bit of space, so the arrangement of furniture was quite deliberate. With a big, furry dog, a cranky housecat, and two big, somewhat clumsy guys, we wanted to pick furniture and surfaces that didn't need to be treated delicately. Note the selection of cowhides that match Buck's fur, the already-scratched vintage furniture, and the staircase wrapped in jute that neither Buck nor humans have trouble running up and down.
What Friends Say: We asked a few neighbors and friends, all of whom used the word "cozy." They've also mentioned that it's a great fit for our personalities - a little bit modern, a little bit rustic, a little bit weird.
Biggest Embarrassment: As owners of a professional design firm, we're legally restricted from answering that question, but we ask that you please refrain from looking in our storage closet.
Proudest DIY: Completely redecorating every room of the house, landscaping the front and back yards, simultaneously starting four businesses, traveling the country to film a TV show, renovating a dozen other houses, and getting married - all inside of twelve months. And ZERO trips to the emergency room!
Best Advice: From Roger: "Remember, it's your house. It should reflect your personality. Have fun and take some risks."
From Chris: "Buy a really good drill. You won't believe the difference it makes. And an impact driver - you'll want to run outside and build a deck with it. Oh, and make sure your circular saw has a laser guide on it. In fact, let's just run to the hardware store now."
Dream Sources: Wyeth, NYC and the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena
Resources of Note:
LIVING ROOM
Appliances
- • Internet TV, chosen because most TV sets are incredibly ugly (Sony)
• Zeppelin stereo (Bowers & Wilkins)
• Pro-Ject Debut III turntable in white (Needle Doctor)
Hardware
- • Georgian doorknob in aged bronze (Schlage)
Surfaces & Colors
- • Polished concrete flooring
•Board-and-batten effect created with strips of wood lattice
Colors
- • Sherwin-Williams "Hinting Blue" above board-and-batten
• Gallery white on board-and-batten
• Gallery white on trim
Furniture
- • Corona sofa (Macy's)
• Eames fiberglass shell rocking chair in limited-edition "elephant" with walnut rocking base (Modernica)
• Besta console table / storage unit behind sofa (IKEA)
• Glass and wood coffee table (Blu Dot)
• Amazing rough cowhide chair (found at The Upholstery Shop in Austin)
• Weathered wood console table - originally a tall farm table; legs cut down (Austin Antique Mall)
• Wood milking stools (found on a farm in Iowa)
• Besta white laminate cabinet housing DVR and DVD player (IKEA)
Lighting
- • Mid-century teak lamps (Austin Antique Mall)
• Brass picture light (Ethan Allen)
• Carefully hidden uplights on timers
• Can lights with spot bulbs on dimmer
Textiles & Window Treatments
- • Assorted throw pillows (Pottery Barn, Anthropologie)
• Surplus Army blanket (Banana Bay Trading Company)
• Striped area rug (Dash & Albert)
• 2" wood blinds with white fabric tape (3 Day Blinds)
• Blue gingham drapery fabric (IKEA)
• Wood drapery pole, supports, ring clips (The Home Depot)
Artwork & Accessories
- • DUNES vintage metal sign (Austin Antique Mall)
• Vintage B.S.A. marching band drum (Austin Antique Mall)
• "The Serious Man" portrait (junk shop)
• Metal airplane toy (flea market in Hot Springs, AR)
• Cowboy clock (gift from Chris' brother Darian)
• Streetlight light bulb mounted in wood block (gift from Chris' brother Darian)
• Original cowboy/bear/girl/strongman illustration (gift from Chris' brother Darian - who clearly has great taste)
• Cambodian Buddha bust (Target)
• Rusty wheel (Austin Antique Mall)
• Orange and blue ceramic balls (Shoal Creek Nursery)
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
Appliances
- • Bosch refrigerator
• Maytag range, microwave, and dishwasher
Hardware
- • Aubrey pulls in oil-rubbed bronze (Restoration Hardware)
• Large wooden spherical drapery finials repurposed into cabinet door pulls (West Elm)
• Long brushed nickel pulls (IKEA)
• Dakota Button wall hooks (Restoration Hardware)
• Georgian doorknobs in aged bronze (Schlage)
Surfaces
- • Polished concrete flooring
• Board-and-batten effect created with strips of wood lattice
• Jute runners wrap the steps of the open stairway (Overstock.com)
Colors
- • Sherwin-Williams "Hinting Blue" above board-and-batten
• Gallery white on board-and-batten and trim
• Stairway was originally black metal with bamboo inserts on steps. We repainted it glossy white.
Furniture
- • Shaker-style cabinetry. Upper cabinets and island have been repainted white and Army green, respectively (IKEA)
• Bamboo counter stools (a Craigslist triumph)
• Marcel mini sofa (Pottery Barn)
• Wood dining table that we hand painted white and selectively distressed (Austin Antique Mall)
• Antique metal dining chair, recovered with gingham fabric (Hudson NY / IKEA)
• Eames white fiberglass shell chair (Modernica.net)
• Antique Baldwin Acrosonic piano that we repainted tangerine (acquired from Chris' friend)
• Metal piano stool, repainted white and recovered with bath mat (Room Service Vintage / CB2)
• Vintage metal chest of drawers with pull-out desk that was originally used in a now-closed sanitarium in San Antonio (Uncommon Objects)
• Karlstad chaise with natural slipcover and metal feet (IKEA)
• Small white table that we hand painted white (Austin Antique Mall)
Lighting
- • Japanese wood box converted into pendant light (Uncommon Objects)
• Nelson Bubble Lamp crisscross saucer pendant (Room Omaha)
• Light hidden inside of drum
• Akari Noguchi paper lamp (Circa50.com)
• Can lights with spot bulbs on dimmer
Textiles & Window Treatments
- • Throw pillows on chase (West Elm, Home Goods)
• Throw pillows on sofa (Pottery Barn, West Elm)
• Cowhide rugs with colors conveniently matched to Buck the dog's fur (Tandy Leather)
• 2" wood blinds with white fabric tape (3 Day Blinds)
• Cowboy pattern fabric (e-prairiegirls.com)
• Wood drapery pole, supports, ring clips (The Home Depot)
Artwork & Accessories
- • Vintage marching band drum (Uncommon Objects)
• Metal mesh tray originally used for sterilization of instruments, chemical baths, or baking? We're not sure. (Austin Antique Mall)
• Vintage taxidermy (Uncommon Objects)
• Vintage metal car and camper toy (flea market in Hot Springs, AR)
• Wood and ceramic bowls for Buck's food and water (flea market)
OFFICE
Hardware
- • Aubrey pulls in oil-rubbed bronze (Restoration Hardware)
• Georgian doorknob in aged bronze (Schlage)
• Surfaces
• Carbonized bamboo flooring
• Sliding doors with wood, paint, and pulls applied to resemble barn doors
• ¼" plywood applied over sheetrock walls with ¼" reveal
Colors
- • Gallery white on walls
• Gloss white on doors and trim
Furniture
- • Vintage lab desk (found for $7 at the city dump)
• Eames white fiberglass shell chair (Modernica.net)
• Eames taupe shell chair with dowel base (Herman Miller)
• Modern desk and cabinet (IKEA)
• Studio office chair (CB2)
• Vintage Eames LCW chair (Room Omaha)
• Billy bookcase (IKEA)
Lighting
- • Rook lamp (BluDot.com)
• Vintage red Japanese desk lamp (junk shop)
• Can lights with spot bulbs on dimmer
Textiles & Window Treatments
- • Plaid area rug (Pottery Barn)
• 2" wood blinds with white fabric tape (3 Day Blinds)
• Red gingham drapery fabric (IKEA)
• Wood drapery pole, supports, ring clips (The Home Depot)
Artwork & Accessories
- • WPA-era Lindsay mural (Housing Works auction, NYC)
• Chris' childhood collection of Hot Wheels (doled out one at a time as bribery by Chris' parents for his good behavior)
• Assorted vintage ad reprints (Plan59.com)
• Frank Black concert poster (PosterScene.com)
• Amazing three-dimensional Beethoven needlepoint (UncommonObjects.com)
• "Beef" print by Chris Sherron (chrissherron.net)
• Gold Marilyn Monroe print by Andy Warhol (MoMA)
• Geiger counter that may or may not still work (vintage shop in Austin)
• Somewhat disturbing native American-themed pencil holder (enormous flea market in Hot Springs, AR)
• Eames Hang-It-All holding Roger's hats (DWR)
• Bones of hand suspended in Lucite - Educational model? Real bones? These questions remain unanswered. (Austin Antique Mall)
• Galvanized metal trash can spray-painted white (RustOleum)
MASTER BEDROOM
Hardware
- • Georgian doorknob in aged bronze (Schlage)
• Stable door latch and heavy-duty hinges (The Home Depot)
Surfaces
- • Carbonized bamboo flooring
• Door cut in half and cross pattern applied to create stable door
• Board-and-batten effect created with strips of wood lattice
Colors
- • Sherwin-Williams "Hinting Blue" above board-and-batton and on ceiling
• Gallery white on board-and-batten
Furniture
- • Malm bed frame with headboard wrapped in denim fabric. We actually like the lines of the Malm, and most modern bed frames are quite expensive despite not offering much in terms of interesting design. Chris wrapped the headboard in a washed denim, folding the ends like you would wrap a gift, pulling it tight, and stapling the fabric into the back of the headboard with an upholstery stapler. (IKEA)
• "Hockey Night In Canada" wood-and-Formica side table designed by Chris' favorite author Douglas Coupland
• White bent-wire side table (BoConcept)
• Metal Army machine shop shelving unit that we modified (Austin Antique Mall)
• Vintage vinyl arm chair (Hogg Wild Austin)
Lighting
- • Industrial sconces (West Elm)
Textiles & Window Treatments
- • Wool area rug. We didn't want to spend the money for a larger rug, as most of it would be hidden beneath the bed. So we bought a smaller rug and cut it in half with a carpet knife, hiding the edges a few feet in from each side of the bed. Half the price! (Pottery Barn)
• White sheets and pillow cases (Bed, Bath & Beyond)
• Thomas O'Brien throw pillow (Target)
• Wool blanket (Pendleton)
• 2" wood blinds with white fabric tape (3 Day Blinds)
Artwork & Accessories
- • Vintage paper artillery target (Stag Menswear, Austin)
• Chris' collection of cameras (gathered from family and antique shops around the country)
• Antique glass bottles (flea markets)
• Moose antlers (flea market)
• Mounted insects (The Evolution Store, NYC)
• Model One table radio (Tivoli)
• Vintage postcards (Uncommon Objects)
• Porcelain jar (West Elm)
• Old pheasant from Chris' family's ranch in South Dakota
• 1950s professional wrestler illustrations (gift from Chris' brother)
• Chicken figure (flea market)
MASTER BATHROOM
Hardware
- • Large wooden spherical drapery finials repurposed into cabinet door pulls (West Elm)
• Dakota Button wall hooks for bath towels that we hand painted gloss white (Restoration Hardware)
• Aluminum-framed shower door. We chose a framed door because it fit well with our design and was less than 50% of the cost of a frameless door.
• High-efficiency faucet, showerhead, and shower handheld (Hansgrohe)
• Wire corner shower basket. We were sick of those shower caddies that hang on your showerhead. Everything gets wet, the caddies inevitably rust, and those suction cups are useless. We installed a screw-mounted solid brass caddy that fits nicely in the corner opposite the showerhead. (Deltana)
• Magazine racks were the previous towel racks that we spray painted gloss white and repurposed. Toilet paper holder also spray painted.
Surfaces
- • Slate tile on floor
• White subway tile in shower
• Bamboo floor in walk-in-closet painted glossy white
• Board-and-batten effect created with strips of wood lattice
• To give the large, unadorned mirror more presence, we framed it with thick MDF painted gloss white
• Silestone countertop on vanity
Colors
- • Sherwin-Williams "Hinting Blue" above board-and-batton and on ceiling
• Sherwin-Williams "Cyberspace" charcoal on walls of walk-in closet
• Gallery white on board-and-batten
• Gloss white on closet floor, cabinet, trim
Furniture
- • Shaker-style vanity cabinet repainted white (IKEA)
• Closet shelving and storage in white laminate. Because there is no door to our closet, we wanted it to be neat and stylish. Shoes are kept up high, out of the way of Buck, who occasionally likes to snack on a sneaker. A built-in dresser in this closet frees us from having to place a standard dresser in the bedroom. (California Closets)
• Antique iron garden seat (Casa Bella, Hot Springs, AR)
Lighting
- • Barn light wall-mount double CGU sconces in galvanized finish with ribbed glass and clear low-wattage bulbs on dimmer (Barn Light Electric Company)
• Can lights with spot bulbs on dimmer
Textiles & Window Treatments
- • Blue and white striped cotton area rugs in bathroom and closet (Dash & Albert)
• Simple white vinyl roller shade custom cut on-site at The Home Depot, with a classic white ring pull from ShadePull.com
Artwork & Accessories
- • Vintage shaving mirror (eBay)
• "American Weekly" cover print (Plan59.com)
• Owen decanter for mouthwash - because those mouthwash bottles are seriously ugly (Crate & Barrel)
• Fancy toothbrushes and toothpaste - that Chris is not allowed to use because they for display only! But if you're a graphic design nerd like us, you should definitely check out Kikkerland's Pantone Toothbrush Set (Kikkerland.com)
GUEST BEDROOM
Hardware
- • Georgian doorknob in aged bronze (Schlage)
• Stable door latch and heavy-duty hinges (The Home Depot)
Surfaces
- • Carbonized bamboo flooring
• Door cut in half and cross pattern applied to create stable door
• Board-and-batten effect created with strips of wood lattice
Colors
- • Sherwin-Williams "Cyberspace" above board-and-batton and on ceiling
• Gallery white on board-and-batton
Furniture
- • Malm bed frame with headboard wrapped in charcoal suit wool. See master bedroom for description. (IKEA)
• Contact stool/side table (CB2)
• Vintage western chair (Hogg Wild Austin)
• Antique wood dresser. This beautiful old dresser was marked down to $60! (Salvation Army)
Lighting
- • Black metal floor lamps with wood block base (West Elm, sadly discontinued)
• Accent lamp created from an antique tripod, a red pendant socket lamp with fantastic red fabric power cord, an Edison squirrel cage-style light bulb, and a lamp dimmer (Tripod was gift, socket from West Elm)
Textiles & Window Treatments
- • Jute runners placed under bed (Overstock.com)
• "Cozy" euro-size throw pillows in charcoal (West Elm)
• "Celebrate The Horse" hand-hooked wool throw pillow (Pendleton)
• White sheets and pillow cases (Bed, Bath & Beyond)
• Wool plaid blanket (Manufactured by Pendleton for the Ace Hotel, NYC)
• 2" wood blinds with white fabric tape (3 Day Blinds)
• Black and white gingham drapery fabric (Calico Corners)
• Wood drapery pole, supports, ring clips (The Home Depot)
Artwork & Accessories
- • Vintage bird house (Uncommon Objects)
• Antler mount (Stamford, CT antique mall)
• Infrared night photos of lions on the prowl
• Vintage brown glass bottles (flea markets)
• Vintage boots (flea market)
• Original pen illustration (Omaha art auction)
GUEST BATHROOM
Hardware
- • Large wooden spherical drapery finials repurposed into cabinet door pulls (West Elm)
• Dakota Button wall hooks for bath towels that we hand painted gloss white (Restoration Hardware)
• High-efficiency faucet, showerhead, and shower handheld (Hansgrohe)
• Wire corner shower basket. See master bathroom for details. (Deltana)
Surfaces
- • Slate tile on floor
• White subway tile in bathtub surround
• Board-and-batten effect created with strips of wood lattice
• Mirror framed in MDF and painted gloss white
• Silestone countertop on vanity
Colors
- • Plaid wallpaper above board-and-batten
• Gallery white on board-and-batten
• Gloss white cabinet, trim, door
Furniture
- • Shaker-style vanity cabinet repainted white (IKEA)
Lighting
- • Barn light wall-mount double CGU sconces in galvanized finish with ribbed glass and clear low-wattage bulbs on dimmer (Barn Light Electric Company)
• Can lights with spot bulbs on dimmer
Textiles & Window Treatments
- • Jute runner (Overstock.com)
• Simple white vinyl roller shade custom cut on-site at The Home Depot, with a classic white ring pull from ShadePull.com
Artwork & Accessories
- • Swarthy man portrait (Austin Antique Mall)
• Vintage shaving brushes (Austin Antique Mall)
• Olive oil soap block and wooden holder (Circa Soap Apothecary, Wimberley, TX)
• Tabletop shaving mirror (Restoration Hardware)
• Vintage antelope taxidermy (Uncommon Objects)
• Vintage deer taxidermy (Austin Antique Mall)
• Vintage urinary tract medical illustration (Uncommon Objects)
• Wooden ballerina legs repurposed as toilet paper holder (Uncommon Objects)
• Natural fiber tassel - a good way to let guests know which door leads to the bathroom (flea market)
HALLWAY/STAIRS
- • Vintage wooden bench (Austin Antique Mall)
• Tarpon mount (Howl, Austin TX)
• Wood wall-mounted gallery ledges that we hand painted white (Pottery Barn)
• Assorted vintage paint-by-number pieces (flea markets, eBay)
• Original portraits, oil on canvas (Austin Antique Mall)
• Print of "Nihon Buyo" by Ikko Tanaka (MoMA)
Thanks, Chris and Roger!
Images: Chris Stout-Hazard
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What a fabulous place! I love the taxidermy, the toys, and the cowboy curtains.
Sheesh. I wish they could have been a little more detailed in where they sourced their furnishings ;) Beautiful all around. Thanks for sharing!!
I love Roger and his show! Well done!
When I first saw the picture, I thought, "Wow, that looks like Roger from .... It is!"
It's really cool to see how he designs his own house after seeing him design so many other houses.
How fabulous! I love it! I could move right in.
Wow ! I love everything about this house. I could totally live there.
I’m guessing the hunkiest guys on apartment therapy, ever. The interior barn doors for the upstairs rooms are great.
What a treat! Pefect! and the WPA Mural..what can I say!
This is a little off topic buuuut: cute bear couple or CUTEST bear couple?
Super fantastic.
I love that this home is light and airy, but still feels decidedly masculine. That's such a tough combo and these adorable guys have done it so well. Bravo!
beautiful home and definitely reflects quirky and fun personalities...thanks for showing us!
On a much more important side note - seeing the pics of your dog stopped my heart! Buck has the exact some coloring, marking, texture, same size as my one and only dog, Richie!
Richie has gone over the rainbow bridge for a few years now, but we spend 14 years together. He was Samoyed & Collie. Just wondering - what is Buck?
i wanna be friends with them so bad.
beautiful!
Thanks for the kind words, everybody!
@bitdot: Buck is a rescue dog, so he's a mystery mix. Our guess is that he's a mix of Australian Shepherd and Great Pyrenees, but I've heard a dozen other theories. :)
Oh, I recognize this neighborhood, it's Agave, an interesting new Austin neighborhood of all modern design houses. Worth checking out for fans of modern architecture. This house has really captured modern, masculine Texas design.
Rodger!! I adored his show. What a cool dude. Love your house too!
And I just realized y'all are behind and a few doors west from my friend Ron's house.
Constructive critisicm to the house tour folks: Please stop with the 5 million vignettes, some are good, but not as many as y'all provide (like the plaid canteen) and give us a couple more wide angle shots of rooms. I love house tours, but lately I have been having a bit of a problem with seeing "the big picture".
Guys, y'all have a gorgeous home!
Almost too perfect, but really beautiful. I disagree with the comments regarding hunting though. IMO, there is nothing wrong with hunting, especially if you actually put the animal to good use (food, etc.) and especially with particular species that live in areas where they are overpopulated anyway. I also think your attempt to justify decorating with the taxidermied animals is silly. It's okay that you are decorating with them; I personally have no problem with it. But by using these items in your home you are, at the very least, affecting the market/creating demand for taxidermied animals, as others are sure to emulate your style. I guess all I'm trying to say is that, just because you didn't personally hunt/kill the animals doesn't mean you can obsolve yourself of any of the responsibility.
Beautiful and refreshing, masculine home! Also, thanks for the detailed list of your sources and for all the effort.
Plus, your dog is adorable and you two are super hunks. ;D
So much personality and not at all cookie-cutter. Very refreshing!
This is one gorgeous home! I love all the details and, of course, the design! What a treat! Watching 'Sell this house' has been a part of my saturday routine for a long time and I was so excited to see this house tour!
Roger is married!!!!! *crushed*
What a cool house! Love the car-filled vase.
Oh my GOD, that painting of the ironworkers at the power hammer/furnace is amazing. You are so lucky to have that! It's beautiful!
seriously beautiful house - like a curated bunkhouse! I love how masculine, yet light and airy the space is. And the target for a headboard made me laugh. I can so see my son doing that!
Roger - love your show and thanks for opening your house to us.
Where's the shot of the evil cat????? I assume it didn't deign to be photographed?
I love this place. So tasteful and masculine, but still comfortable. I think guests must feel totally welcome here!
Wow! Love the green kitchen island so much, along with the orange piano, the barndoors and the insect hutch! Too much cowhide for this gal to handle, but I think the tv screenshot with "The Tender Trap" playing smooths it over for me! ;)
@Threadbndr Being evil, she would rather knock over my lighting equipment than pose politely for a photograph. I was able to catch her by surprise here.
OMG. I want that master bathroom. I'm in LOVE. Also, cute dog. <3
so awesome. a beautiful, honest house where hardworking people live. so awesome.
wow. is this beautiful.
Wow, beautiful house, beautiful stuff and beautiful guys... Also, thanks for the heads' up on Plan59.com. I know where my boyfriend's Christmas gift is now coming from...
Gorgeous! Major love for all the sweet cowboy items.
Impressed by how very manly it is...
is there anything more cozy and feelgood than a house full of big, beautiful, rugged men and giant lap-doggies with sweet woebegone eyes? i never even knew i couldn't live without cowboy-print curtains but my fantasy home has just been kicked up a notch.
I love love love this space! Especially the barn doors upstairs, the cowboy stuff and the antlers.
I do think it's a bit sad that we've become so PC they feel the need to apologize for taxidermy! Nothing wrong with hunting, people have been doing it for thousands of years.
Chris - rescued mystery mixed is the BEST! Buck has soulful eyes :)
Thanks for sharing and best to your family (evil kitty) too!
Carly here (your neighbor), I love the house! You guys have done an excellent job! The upstairs barn doors are my favorite ; )
I found myself smiling at every picture. The styling was so very clever. I mean these guys pulled off putting a dinosaur in the walk-in closet. BRILLS!!!!
This is my all time favorite house tour on Apartment Therapy yet! Love the bright green house and the outdoor spaces are incredible. Actually everything is incredible!
Please adopt me! I love your style and am pretty good at dealing with evil house cats.
Fine, I will be the bad guy. Awful. Not my taste at all y'all. I can't believe everyone loves this. Everything looks like it's trying too hard, too staged. The plaid wallpaper and bleach white walls with the mounted head. Yuck. I never comment, but this post just bugged me.
Two bad guys @ atomicdangle. I don't even know anything positive to say except.. adorable dog!?!
Chris & Roger, your house is perfect. I love the blue ceilings and walls especially. Also cheered to know someone else has an evil cat too!
WOW!!! WOW!!!WOW!!!
Gorgeous, gorgeous house- perfectly pulled together, and the best use of ikea that i've ever seen! I don't think ya'll need to be so apologetic about the taxidermy either- people hunt! I'd argue that hunting is just as humane (if not more so) than grocery-store meat!
My only negative comment is to agree with moke- toooo many vignettes- i'd rather have fewer shots that give a better idea of the whole space- also, personal request here AT: can you guys PLEASE bring wider angle lenses with you to shoots?
HOT BEAR COUPLE :D
This wouldn't be my style particularly but I love how it's so cowboy-masculine while still having a lightness of touch and it's got a real sense of humour about it too that gives it a real warmth.
To be honest, looking at the first photo, I thought...nice, but seen it before on AT (sorry..). Going through the tour, I became more impressed as I went along. There are so many different things, but mix well together. I like the toy car/plane collection throughout..and especially the jar filled with mini cars. Also, photo #24 (?), the large printer's box with moose antlers and cameras. Everything is very well done and carefully displayed. And..you guys look great, too! Nice tour!
Oh, loved the back yard, too!
I like it, but it some instances it felt just a small step away from "forced eclectic." I'm sure if you know the guys or are in the space it is more likely to be experienced as authentic. In excerpt photo form, there were moments when I felt we were working through a checklist of funky or cool things required in the space (vase filled with old toy cars? check).
That shade of green (kitchen and exterior) is so bold and unexpected and wonderful. I love it.
wow--that is a remarkable combination of absolutely beautiful but so comfy looking. just what a home should be.
I am a little surprised by some of the negative comments here- but I suppose it's to be expected on AT.
*sigh*
This is a well curated, impressive space with a great use of color and a huge amount of creativity.
The IKEA MALM hack is very well done- and so are the batten walls and barn doors.
I was particularly taken by the guest bedroom and the wonderful outdoor spaces.
I love the rugs and curtains too- a small dose of pattern without overwhelming.
All in all- just about perfect.
Thank you for showing us your home.
I'm also sad that they discontinued those West Elm lamps. Nice space, I like your use of plaid. The Ace Hotel blanket is great, it's just a bit high priced at $275. Maybe AT can do a post on plaid bedding for men's rooms.
*love*
Sorry but the first thing that came to my mind was. I should never buy a house where I felt afraid of dead animal ghosts looring me in the middle of the night. It is full of them, not only on the walls but on the floor. What s the need of them.? And the paradox is that they love dogs and kitten. I can not understand.
What a great home! In particular I love the crisp modern white walls being contrasted with dark wood and rustic accents. Very balanced and clean but livable. (and I LOVE navy blue walls like the one by the stairs!)
what a great, original space. love the color - and the hacked board & batten. Did you just apply the lattice over drywall to get that effect? it looks amazing. i want to try it!
i agree - was super frustrating to read the amazing detail the homeowners took the time to share with us and then, instead of seeing photos of said stuff, have to look at a photo of a canteen hanging from a hook. granted, it was a nice canteen, but...
WOW...I LOVE the colors! The textures! The old and the new! The doggie! FANTASTIC job, guys! You really hit the nail on the head with your eclectic home!
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Love this design -- clean, eclectic, arty, beautiful colors. All the above mentioned elements are targets for me as my own home evolves. Thanks for sharing.
great place. i love it. always something unique to look at, reach out and touch. bravo!
OMG: what a house; what a pair of hunks. I live less than an hour from Roger and Chris and might just show up one day on their front step unannounced.
I'm a gal who doesn't mind confessing that I've had a crush on Roger since day one! That's OK: my dear hubs has a crush on Tanya Meme. Loved them on their Sell This House design show: great screen chemistry.
Please, please: let's see more cool stuff from Roger and Chris.
Gentlemen, indoors, I very much like the cabinet of curiosities, mostly with cameras featured.
Outside!!!!!! The color changes circling all around! Both daring and wonderful.
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WOOF!
The interior looks great, but the exterior really ROCKS! And thanks, @Chris Stout-Hazard, for linking to the shot of the EvilCat!
Masculine yet pretty - hard to achieve! This is so successful as far as design and functionality go. I love the barn doors; the beadboard wall panels and the cowboy references throughout - a nod to texas :)!
Buck is a handsome fellow - but!! Where is that crancky cat?? I want to see him.
Thanks for sharing such a great space.
Wow, great job!!!! LOVE your use of color, layers of patterns and eclectic pieces!
With that said, what is with the TAXIDERMY?!?!
I would in no way be able to use your restroom with that poor creature just hanging there looking at me!!!! Very disturbing :(
I almost didn't look at the tour because of the deer pic, but I like what the owners said about it. The orange piano is awesome and I love the color green of the exterior. The closet rocks. The white undershirts on hangers made me laugh tho...
Apartment Therapy... Please... show shots of the whole room. A bunch of pictures of little vignettes all the time gets super old. I can design 2 square feet at a time to look awesome in photos but seeing the whole room helps show the overall look and how the vignettes fit together. Please stop doing the same thing over and over AT.
Chris and Roger, the house looks great. I like the outdoor living spaces and color.
I may have missed this somewhere in the article, but are the ceilings 8 ft.? I ask because I love the effect of the white b&b with the dark upper wall and ceiling and didn't know if it would make a room with an 8 ft. ceiling look closed in.
I am a fan of taxidermy in the house, having been raised in Texas and around hunting and fishing all my life, and it ticks me off when others try to make me feel guilty about displaying the trophies in my home. And I am female! No, it's not everyone's taste, but neither is the stark industrial look that I see so often. That's why there are so many decorating styles folks! So don't apologize guys! BUT, not sure if I could handle it in the bathroom myself! I agree with Lauraincancun! People have been hunting for thousands of years and as long as you use what you hunt, what's the problem? I GUARANTEE that those animals were more humanely treated than what you buy in the grocery store! OK, stepping off my soapbox!
Generally I really like the entire house, especially the barn doors. Great job guys! Give my regards to Hippie Hollow! Loved that place in the 70's!
Where is the evil cat - did I miss him? LOVE the outdoor room and the color of the kitchen cabinets. Nice home! Thanks for sharing:)
really strong point of view. interesting mix. there's a very original feel here that doesn't feel contrived at all. very livable and inspiring.
Apartment Therapy Photographers: Please refrain from moving things around people's houses as you take pictures. Yes, we saw that vintage toy. In the kitchen. Why is it now on the coffee table. Why is the same chair in 2 different spots? Why is it I see different things on the nightstand on every bedroom pic, etc.
It's distracting, it's deceiving, and it's annoying. You are not supposed to be set designers, people don't need you moving stuff around because you feel creative. Take pictures of homes. End of task.
I loved the home staging designs on "Sell This House." It's great to see more of Roger's (and Chris's) work.
It's great to see more of Roger, too. He and Chris have really raised the hunk quotient here!
Now this is refreshing and original! I'm not sure how I feel about the hung ex-dears, but definitely love the vintage toys scattered all around the house.
... deers, even-toed ungulates,... though ‘ex-dears’ doesn't sound bad either. :)
@pamplemus As listed, the photographer for this gorgeous home was the homeowner himself, Chris. These photos of his home were taken over the course of many months, not in one shoot.
I thought their comments about the taxidermy was quite thoughtful, actually.
I love these guys.
Another coup for Austin!
@kopanko: I agree with MamaHolt about the comments about taxidermy. Personally I don't like trophy hunting and the guys obviously don't either. But come on, if a hunter quickly kills a wild animal and makes use of bith the meat and the rest of the body this animal had an indefintely better life than those suffering in mass farming, transport and a horrible death in a butchery. Most likely only to be thrown away because only a fraction of the meat on the market actually gets sold.
Love seeing homes in our hometown of ATX!!! Nice job you two! I love the antique furniture & you had me at the farm doors :)
For those of you who wanted to see the Evil Kitty, she makes a few appearances in this video.
HOW did I miss this??? Bear heaven!
adriennebreauxdotcom: Ok, my mistake then, I didn't read that it had been taken over many months...I guess I'll just apply my message to 75% of the other home tours...
Maybe it just bothers detail-oriented photographers, and not you.
I don't get appeal of taxidermy. It's tacky! Why would anyone want to put a dead animal on their wall? Why not appreciate the animals beauty while it's still alive? Or just take a picture! Same thing goes for those cow skin rugs that are popular right now. Why would anyone want a carcass on their floor? I just don't get it.
Sorry, forgot to mention that the rest of the house is beautiful. Got caught up in the taxidermy.
Love all the board and batten. Is it really just trim on top of sheetrock? If so, it comes across very convincingly. Love the use of color in unexpected places such as the bright green cabinets and the dark blue ceiling.
kopanko,
Well said. Thank you.
Always an opinionated bunch. I really appreciate the sharing of a space created by soulful people who love home and have made theirs (and their lives) what they want it to be. Not an easy task. Bravo. And the yard is tdf. Love the surreptitious evil cat portrait too. Thanks so much for opening your space to us.
@meridon Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, it's just lattice on sheetrock. Here are details: http://designhazards.com/post/94
A word to the ones who bad criticize the bad criticizers.....
If all of the people posting on this blog is submitting their spaces for public scrutiny they'll have good and bad coming. It is the way it goes in life in general.
All the ones who are just interested in the pretty, self indulgent and kiss *ss comments are not keeping up with what reality is....
This place works for the people living in this house and in really amazing taste, that's what should we should all be looking at.... Just trying to figure out why and how this place works so well, taxidermy, cat and all! ;)
These guys just look awesome and fascinating. That is my favorite kind of house tour, people who outshine the decor!
manu_pty...agreed! Well put.
I have to just say that this is my favorite house tour ever.....it's modern with touches of vintage, it's clever, it's fresh and masculine.....but most of all it's livable....
In fact there are way too many things that I love to list....but I'll try... All the board trim, the cow hides, Every single light fixture!...especially the Edison bulb on the tripod, that target range bullseye, that Indian head vase.....and all the toys.
You boys can come style my house anytime!
Where is the shooting range target on canvas from? I love it. Also love the rest of the house!
Roger - read the A&E site for "Sell this House". Everyone wants YOU back!!!
I find the interior design of this house to be completely incoherent.
One of my favorite tours ever, and I don't care for taxidermy unless it is obviously fake ( ceramic rhino head, etc). I love all the gingham and buffalo check, mixed with the modern. Amazing.
Boy Roger! All those white walls! I love them but I bet some of the people on Sell This House would be upset. ;) I remember you getting a lot of grief for paint colors! Loved you and Tanya on that show.
Wonderful modern farmhouse. I love how you guys sourced everything. Most posts don't and leave us all wondering. My favorite piece is that chest of drawers under the stairs. You can't fake that patina!
so smart and lovely
LOVE this tour. It is my favorite AT tour ever. I feel like they have created a place that caters to their own personal aesthetic and shows how a real home should be an extension of yourself. Inviting and cozy but light-filled and open, and the outside is so perfect. I laughed out loud when I saw all the white t-shirts on the hangers in the closet. So adorable! I have never seen your show but I will watch for it now that I have a total design crush on you guys.
Got to love the anti animal hunters. OMG your decorating with dead things! Better dead than in your backyard covered in ticks giving your children Lyme disease.