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October 10, 2016 1:18 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 9, 2016 5:18 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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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
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 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 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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May 2, 2016 1:18 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 23, 2015 1:18 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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December 9, 2015 1:18 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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November 18, 2015 1:18 pm
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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