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Like many people we spent the weekend watching the highlights of Glastonbury festival. There’s are the big bands, the crazy people with in their face paints and most importantly there’s the mud. Now if only they had phoned Rivendell, we could have provided some artificial grass!
It is no coincidence that most accidents in the workplace are largely attributable to trips, spills, and falls. This is particularly the case in kitchens, bathrooms, and stairways where liquids are present and balance is more likely challenged. So, whatever premises you reside in during working hours – whether commercial offices, restaurants, bars, educational facilities, or hotels – the right flooring is key for both your employees and your customers. The importance of safety flooring, therefore, can’t be underestimated. We’ve explored your options below, so read on and find out why you should upgrade:
The team have been particularly busy over the last few weeks, and in the lead up to Christmas have supplied and fitted a host of beautiful new carpets and floors to both domestic and commercial properties. But that wasn’t going to slow us down. In fact, with the Christmas cheer all around, and in the spirit of the season of good will, Rivendell recently ventured to the Avon Valley Riding Centre to assist the charity with a much needed revamp. Who Are Avon Valley Riding Centre? Providing a positive experience and proven therapeutic benefits of horse riding, Avon Valley Riding Centre is recognised as a... View Article
The team at Rivendell have been incredibly busy as of late. Supplying and fitting carpet and flooring to homes and commercial environments across the Bristol and Bath areas. But that’s not all; because it seems we’re pretty great at fundraising too. Or at least our fabulous MD, Mandy Risso, is. Not only has she recently held a fantastic Speak Easy Fundraising event but has even jetted off to New York City to run a gruelling Marathon.
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... View Article
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.
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.
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:
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... View Article
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... View Article