August 23, 2016 1:18 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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August 23, 2016 1:18 pm
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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August 23, 2016 1:18 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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August 18, 2016 7:18 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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