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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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December 28, 2015 2:53 pm
Published by Binks
We can almost hear the chimes of Big Ben and the muffled, uncertain chorus of Auld Lang Syne sung by the nation. With the New Year just around the corner, what better time to refresh, revamp, and make over your home?
Have you made a New Year’s resolution yet? Just as we do every year, the team at Rivendell will continue to supply and fit the highest quality of flooring. So with a wave of new trends at play, why not make yours a resolution you can stick to and endeavour to make changes around your home? Read on for our pick of 2016’s top trends.
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December 17, 2015 12:16 pm
Published by Binks
This year the Rivendell team can’t wait for Christmas. Whilst we’ll be working hard in the run up to the big day we dream of delicious turkey, mince pies, and a few presents under the tree.
Envisioning what Father Christmas might bring, got us to thinking. Not only are our carpets, vinyl’s, and wooden flooring excellent solutions for your home renovations and décor updates but they can really help the big guy out too. Have a read below to see how your flooring could help Santa out this Christmas and consider upgrading in time for next year.
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November 25, 2015 11:34 am
Published by Binks
We all have that one diminutive room somewhere in the house; whether it’s the box room, converted bedroom or small cramped kitchen.
They are generally the rooms that accumulate the most clutter, leave us feeling a bit cramped and therefore the ones we dread to decorate the most.
However, with a few simple interior decorating tips to enhance the illusion of space these rooms can be a functional and appealing space.
Our latest blog includes our favourite tips to make your small space look more multi-functional and welcoming.
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October 16, 2015 12:57 pm
Published by Binks
Despite being promised an Indian Summer that didn’t quite deliver, we love Autumn. And we’re officially making headway through the crunchy leaves, crisp air, and beautiful colours of reds and oranges.
With a new season comes new trends as we saw throughout September with Fashion Week in London, New York and Paris. Perhaps unsurprisingly the interior design world isn’t any different with new lines being added to collections from Alternative Flooring and Karndean to name a few.
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September 30, 2015 9:36 am
Published by Binks
Are you looking to transform your home? Changing your flooring is a fantastic way of doing so and can give you subtle elegance, practical everyday comfort, or even make a dramatic statement in any room in your home.
Thanks to its timeless elegance and style, hardwood flooring is a popular option for many. But the decision to invest in your home’s aesthetics, particularly wooden flooring, shouldn’t be taken lightly. Therefore we have put together a 4 step guide to help you on your way. Take a look below:
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July 30, 2015 9:55 am
Published by Binks
Despite your best efforts your carpets are likely to become victim to a host of spills, blemishes, and other accidents. You’ll therefore spend a great deal of time cleaning your carpet during its lifetime to ensure that it keeps the vibrancy and comfort it possessed the day it was first laid.
However, whilst regular maintenance will keep your carpet looking clean, mistakes are all too regularly made which can do more harm than good. So, whether it is a red wine stain on a cream carpet, unwelcomed dirt from guest’s shoes, or the artistic talents of toddlers displayed on the clean canvas of your floor, remember that regular maintenance using the right techniques and products will keep your carpets clean and looking like new.
Check out these common mistakes and follow our simple rules to ensure you get it right:
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June 24, 2015 12:51 pm
Published by Binks
Are you fed up with dull, dingy hallways?
If so, then you shouldn’t have to suffer any longer. We believe your hallway deserves to be a stylish room in its own right; after all these are the first glimpses anyone will see of your home. So rather than arriving home to a dark and drab hallway the team at Rivendell have compiled 5 top tips to ensure a welcoming atmosphere every time you step through the front door.
Stripes are back… again
We’d say that stripes have achieved the coveted timeless status and despite being spot on trend and high in demand this spring, will never really go out of fashion. So be brave and inject some colour and personality into your home and give a fantastic first impression to all your house guests.
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June 9, 2015 9:48 am
Published by Binks
Take a moment to imagine vinyl. What do you picture?
Unfortunately the likelihood is that you conjure up images of cheap industrial style flooring. Perhaps you associate the designs and quality with old school gyms and dining halls and as a result have avoided this fantastic flooring choice as a result.
However, this is certainly no longer the case. And it’s therefore time to stop stereotyping vinyl flooring.
Manufacturers have done their homework and completed appropriate modifications to vinyl flooring so that new styles of luxury vinyl & Marmoleum are just as attractive as they are durable.
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May 11, 2015 4:57 pm
Published by Binks
This month our MD Mandy got her hands on some fantastic samples of artificial grass. And we love it.
With our unreliable British weather, gardens across the nation often end up as a boggy mess or dry and yellow; neither situation is desirable. So whether you want to cheer up your own home or lay down an entire football pitch for your local team, artificial grass is an excellent solution on so many levels.
Here in our latest blog we’re going to explain the benefits of this ever popular concept and why you should love it as much as we do.
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