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October 27, 2016 10:08 am
Published by Binks
With Halloween just around the corner it’s hard to disregard supermarket aisles filled with sweet treats, pumpkins, and an array of decorations.
Even more, TV channels and cinema listings are filled with programming of the horror genre kind. From one cliché to another – the car never starts, lights don’t work, and you’ve suddenly lost your mobile phone service – we must admit we love a good scare fest.
But what really scares us is the time and money spent investing in beautiful, luxurious new carpet only to be wasted when it just isn’t looked after properly. In order to avoid your own horror story we’ve compiled some top tips to ensure your new carpet is cared for.
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October 10, 2016 4:00 pm
Published by Binks
Autumn is easily one of the most beautiful times of the year. Take a look around and you’ll see the wonderful colours of fallen leaves and skeleton trees all wrapped in a cool crisp air.
And with new seasons come new trends. Whether you’re looking to update your kitchen or your bedroom, the interior design world have added new lines to their collections. From mixed metals to floral carpets we’ve compiled a list of our top trends this Autumn to ensure your living space is one you’ll want to retreat to.
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September 5, 2016 4:40 pm
Published by Binks
As many of us begin to wind down from the Summer holidays and accept that the nights are already drawing in, University students up and down the country are just 2 months in to their potentially four month long Summer break. No, we’re not jealous either.
So, with many preparing to head back to their University cities in time for the October new term, landlords and agents need to ensure that their properties are up to scratch.
From making sure that the property is safe and in working order to ensuring that the carpet and flooring is fit for purpose, we’ve pulled together a simple checklist for landlords to think about before the new term.
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August 18, 2016 3:45 pm
Published by Binks
With the 2016 Olympics sprinting full speed ahead, and almost straight after the euros, fitness and sport is absorbing the minds of viewers all over the world.
Whilst spectators across the globe are in awe of the record breaking athletes, we forget that the stadiums, pools, and arenas have been years in the making.
Despite reported issues across the Olympic park – did you see the green diving pool? – the planning and implementation of the correct flooring has been key. And, whilst the majority of us will never make it as Olympic medallists the country has seen a gym membership increase of 5.8% throughout 2015. This now means that 13.7% of the population are registered members of a gym or health facility.
It is therefore critical to ensure that sport arenas are fitted with top quality flooring that offer the proper amount of durability, safety features and aesthetic properties. Take our advice when we say it is incredibly important to look at all of your options when choosing flooring for your commercial leisure centre. To get started, we’ve pulled together some advice and ideas to help you get your venue in top condition this summer:
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July 20, 2016 11:01 am
Published by Binks
It’s 3pm in the office and you’re starting to slow down. In an attempt to reboot your system you stretch for a large cup of coffee and a chocolate biscuit. But we all know that it’s not really going to work.
The afternoon office slump is nothing new and certainly not unusual. But have you ever considered that you or your employees are feeling this way because of their office surroundings?
Well, according to a large number of psychologists the colours which make up our surroundings can have a significant impact on our productivity and mood.
So whether it is a lick of paint, new carpet or flooring, or a few accessories, you might want to rethink the interior design of your office space.
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June 30, 2016 3:11 pm
Published by Binks
Choosing the right type of flooring for any property needs careful consideration. But when it comes to commercial premises you’ll need to think much more widely than your own personal taste.
Whether your venue hosts wedding receptions, exhibitions, or corporate events there are a lot of considerations you’ll need to think about before making any decisions on your flooring. With significant experience working in the commercial sector and specifically with a number of different venues, the Rivendell team have the know-how you need. We therefore thought we’d give you a head start with some of our top tips to take on board when re-flooring your event venue with our handy checklist.
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May 10, 2016 3:38 pm
Published by Binks
You’ll never get a second chance to make a first impression.
Therefore, if you’re the owner of a commercial property, it is important for you to think about the first thing your visitors see when they enter your premises.
Not only should you consider the obvious, aesthetics, but the practical properties of your flooring are also important to ensure the safety of all those who enter, as well as the ease of maintenance and its potential lifespan.
Rivendell have pulled together a brief guide detailing what you should be considering when you look at entrance flooring for your business:
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April 23, 2016 3:57 pm
Published by Toni Farrington
Everyone, including the team here at Rivendell, enjoys dining out. Whether once a week or once a month, relaxing in the company of friends and family, whilst choosing from a delicious menu and the bonus of leaving the washing up behind, is an enjoyable treat.
However, for those behind the scenes the story is quite different. The waiting staff balance plates as they juggle multiple tables, bar staff rush around creating an array of cocktails, chefs sweat under the pressure of orders and heat of the kitchen. And don’t forget the work that goes into creating the ideal dining atmosphere for customers too.
Whilst creating the menu or selecting final touches such as pieces of art are certainly important, ensuring that you choose the right flooring for your restaurant, bar or pub is also key and it can be a complicated business. Find out how the team at Rivendell can help you through the stages of purchasing the right flooring.
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March 21, 2016 7:07 pm
Published by Binks
Whether in a warehouse, restaurant, health facility, or school ensuring the appropriate flooring in your premises is an essential consideration in any commercial property.
Following government Health and Safety laws, floors must be suitable for either the work being completed on them or for the public’s safety in general. Ranging from anti-slip to easy clean and hygienic there are plenty of choices of safety flooring to meet your specific requirements.
Find out below why you should consider safety flooring, and how the expert team at Rivendell can assist you below.
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February 10, 2016 6:57 pm
Published by Binks
Some of us relish the idea of gift buying, dinner dates, and luxury weekends away, whilst the rest convince themselves that it is just another corporate money grabbing scheme. Therefore this month, we thought we would join the romance bandwagon as we discuss how to ensure a relationship that will last; with your flooring that is. So why not take a look at our top tips for ensuring a long lasting, beautiful relationship with your floors? We’ve even come up with our own version of the classic poem:
Rose are red,
Violets are blue,
Floors in need of a revamp?
Let us floor you.
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