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New Flooring for Leaders Ahead of the Election*

May 6, 2015 12:09 pm Published by

It’s General Election fever this week and we can’t resist wondering about the flooring preferences of the 3 main party leaders. *In any event, if they did use our free home consultation service, here’s what we might recommend….

The Camerons

Cormar for The Camerons

We don’t think we’d be far off suggesting a plush, deep carpet that they can sink their tired feet into at the end of a long, hard day. Probably a high end, quality velvet feel. Something from Cormar would be a winner.

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Eco-Friendly Interiors for Your Home

April 21, 2015 9:45 am Published by

We have said it before and we’ll say it again, but at Rivendell we truly believe in doing our bit for the planet. Whether you recycle, take shorter showers, go paperless, or help the planet in other ways every little bit counts and it’s really rather important.Eco-Friendly Flooring from Rivendell Bristol

At our office we exercise a strict recycling policy as well as making sure we dispose of old flooring when fitting carpets, vinyl or wooden floors in all our clients homes. We’re even members of a number of environmental organisations such as the Woodland Trust and Children’s Scrap Store.

With all of this in mind, why not go one step further and make your home eco-friendly too? This month, our MD Mandy has been sampling some very special and equally beautiful environmentally friendly carpets made from plastic bottles. Yes, that’s right recycled plastic bottles.

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Easter Exclusive From Rivendell Carpet & Flooring

March 30, 2015 9:18 am Published by

Rivendell Carpets & Flooring are pleased to announce that we are pairing up with another Bristol company, the award winning Bristol Insight, to bring you another exclusive offer.

As families across the city embrace the new season and give their homes a gooExplore Bristol with Rivendell Carpet & Flooring d Spring clean, what better time to consider fresh new flooring? Whether you’re looking for beautiful carpet, luxury vinyl, or classic wooden floors the team at Rivendell are on hand to transform your home.

When you place an order over £300.00 from 1st April 2015* not only will we fit your new flooring at a time convenient for you but we’ll also give you a family ticket, worth £38.00, for Bristol insight (previously City Sightseeing Bristol). So why don’t you treat your home to a Spring make over and enjoy a family day out this Easter?

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Love Your Flooring This Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2015 9:36 am Published by

So you have recently chosen the flooring of your dreams, whether carpet, vinyl or hardwood, and your home looks better than ever. But how can you keep it looShow Your Floor Some Love This Valentine'sking beautiful with the inevitable foot traffic and damage from everyday living?

To ensure that your floor brings you pleasure for years to come and continues to wow all your guests we suggest it’s time to show it some love. Not just for Valentine’s, but all year round; after all beautiful flooring isn’t just for the season, it’s for life.

At Rivendell we endeavour to provide you with a range of care advice and maintenance products to ensure your flooring looks as good as the day we first laid it. So whether you have vinyl, wood or carpet look no further this Valentine’s as we help you ensure a long lasting relationship.

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Make Over Your Home This Spring

February 2, 2015 3:12 pm Published by

Despite the ‘big freeze’ hitting us throughout January, the nights are getting lighter and we will soon be able to leave behind our bobble hats and scarves in favour of shorts and sunglasses. So what better way to embrace the arrival of Spring and its warmer days than by giving your home a seasonal face lift?

We would therefore like to share with you some of the new carpet and flooring products on offer, as well as some general interior trends making the headlines for early 2015.

Add A Touch Of Texture To Your Living Space

This Spring the way we envision wood and laminate is changing as a major trend in textures throughout your home moves forward. We are likely to see an increased interest in faux fur blankets and patterned ethnic textiles in homes across the country. But here at Rivendell we are particularly interested in the addition of warm toned woods in the form of featured walls and renovated furniture.

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All I Want For Christmas… is a Brand New Floor

December 23, 2014 12:15 pm Published by

This year the team at Rivendell aren’t asking for much in their Christmas stockings.

In fact most of them, after seeing all of the beautiful carpet and flooring wChristmas and New Yeare have fitted this year, are wishing for a little home renovation themselves. Whether they prefer carpet, wood or vinyl there’s an abundance of choices for every room in your home.

Don’t forget that as the year comes to an end and we enter 2015, many of our manufacturers are introducing brand new ranges so why not start the New Year with a stunning transformation of your home?

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Pet Friendly Flooring for your Home

December 3, 2014 10:07 am Published by

Did you know that 45% of households in the UK are home to pets from all walks of life; from cats and dogs to lizards and snakes?

Whilst we love our animal friends dearly, pets can be tough on our floors. We have all succumbed to a pet which constantly sheds hair, leaves muddy paw prints across our kitchen floors and likes to stretch out their sharp claws.

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Transform Your Home This Autumn

October 13, 2014 12:04 pm Published by

We are officially in the midst of the beautiful British Autumn. The air is significantly crisper, leaves crunchier and we are showered with beautiful colours of gold, red and orange. At such a beautiful time of year is it any surprise that we find inspiration from the great outdoors?

As such we wanted to share some of the new carpet and flooring products and trends that are making news this Autumn. They will hopefully give you some inspiration for your home whether it’s the kitchen, lounge, bedroom or even bathroom you are looking to transform.

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Our Top 5 Eco Friendly Flooring Options…

July 5, 2014 10:50 am Published by

We love flicking through interior design magazines…

We can plan how we would redesign our kitchens and homes in funky new ways. These days there are so many important factors to consider including choosing a floor that is good for the environment. Check out five of our favourites.

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