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September 2, 2024 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 2, 2024 1:18 pm
Published by Binks
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 we’ve compiled some top tips to ensure your new carpet is cared for.
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September 2, 2024 1:18 pm
Published by Binks
If you’re planning on completely redesigning your bathroom or simply giving it a bit of a refresh feast your eyes on the latest trends to show their face in our bathrooms.
The modern and minimal designs that have been favoured for years before are classic looks that we’ll continue to be graced with.
However, interior design trends predict that home owners will be looking to interject personality into these spaces. Whether with texture, colour or quirky accessories there is a multitude of design options.
If you’re looking for inspiration, we’ve pulled together our favourite emerging trends. Have a read below:
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September 2, 2024 1:17 pm
Published by Binks
Whether you’re a fully devoted dog lover, a cat enthusiast or the proud owner of another friend from the animal kingdom; we know that pets are very much part of the family. They, of course, share our home and as much as we may love them we know that paws and claws mean furnishings take an extra battering.
If you are building a new home, renovating your current space or just fancy changing up the floor, it is important to consider your pets when making this decision. The obvious things to think about are the ease of cleaning and the durability of a floor, but there are many other advantages and disadvantages for each type of floor in regards to it being pet-friendly.
Our experience over the years means we have access to a whole range of flooring to help you decide what is best for you including some top tips on how to keep your floor in top condition when caring for an animal.
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September 2, 2024 1:17 pm
Published by Binks
Renovating your home or workspace can be an exciting time and laying out a new floor is a fantastic way to breathe new life into a room. Whilst on the subject of breathing, it is also important to recognise the impact that specific types of flooring have on those who suffer from allergies and have the know-how to combat that.
Indoor allergy triggers can include anything from dust mites, mould, pollen trodden in from outside and pet hair to name but a few of the more common sensitivities.
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September 2, 2024 1:17 pm
Published by Binks
Photo by Woodpecker flooring
Wood flooring is a beautiful and smart way to finish your home or office, but there are some key things you can do to look after it so that it will continue to look great and last many years.
There are two ways of having ‘real’ wood flooring. Solid wood and engineered wood. Solid wood is made from a single piece of wood, whilst engineered flooring is built with different man-made layers with the final top layer being solid wood. Read more about the different types of wood flooring including laminate in our previous blog posts.
Below are some of our top tips for looking after both solid wood and engineered wood to keep them in peak condition.
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September 2, 2024 1:17 pm
Published by Binks
When planning a renovation project, whether remodelling the living room or undertaking a commercial fit out, the tremendous choice of flooring to consider can be overwhelming. No more so than when it comes to Wooden Flooring.
We are often asked by customers for “wood flooring”, not realising that the phrase encompasses a wide range of flooring types including laminate, parquet, solid or engineered boards and now also Bamboo.
In this post, we look at the different types of wooden flooring available, explain how they differ and highlight the pros and cons of each. You can’t go far wrong in remembering that wood is a species, not a colour and for that reason, we embrace its uniqueness.
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September 2, 2024 1:17 pm
Published by Binks
When refurbishing or decorating a home, it’s usually the kitchen, lounge or bedrooms that receive all of the attention. Often the hallway and stairs are one of the last areas to be considered and tackled but they can be completely transformed by choosing the right flooring.
The stairs in a great many houses are by, or in sight of, the front door. They are therefore the first thing that you and your guests see when they come into your home. Taking time to think about how you want to decorate your stairway and set the tone for your home, is therefore time and money, well spent.
We think that there are three main ways you can dress your stairs with the right flooring, hard wood, carpet runners and fully carpeted. We’ll look at each of them here to help you decide what’s best for your home.
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May 24, 2024 3:14 pm
Published by Merry
You’ve invested time and money in a beautiful, luxurious new carpet but daily footfall, spills and animal fur can make it look less luxurious and more well worn. In order to keep your carpet in the best possible condition we’ve compiled some top tips to ensure your new carpet is cared for.
How Clean is Your Carpet?
Did you know that carpets can hold as much as four times their weight in dirt? That’s a pretty terrifying figure isn’t it? In fact, research has revealed that 41% of the British population have never washed their carpets; that’s 2.6 million people.
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September 20, 2023 12:26 pm
Published by Merry
Usually, when it comes to investing, the first thing that comes to mind are stocks, real estate or retirement funds. However, there’s an often-overlooked investment that is literally right under your feet – your floor.
Choosing the right flooring for your home can have a significant impact on your cost of living and long-term home value.
Let’s start by addressing the upfront cost. Installing quality flooring comes at a price, but it’s important to remember that it’s an expense that pays off in the long run.
Low-quality or outdated flooring may seem like a cost-saving option, but it can end up costing you more in repairs and replacements . Investing in durable and stylish flooring materials like hardwood, laminate, or luxury LVT- vinyl not only enhances your home’s aesthetics but also saves you money in the long term.
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