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October 27, 2016 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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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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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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October 16, 2015 1:18 pm
Published by Binks
Despite being promised an Indian Summer that didn’t quite deliver, we love Autumn. And we’re officially making headway through the crunchy leaves, crisp air, and beautiful colours of reds and oranges.
With a new season comes new trends as we saw throughout September with Fashion Week in London, New York and Paris. Perhaps unsurprisingly the interior design world isn’t any different with new lines being added to collections from Alternative Flooring and Karndean to name a few.
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July 30, 2015 1:18 pm
Published by Binks
Despite your best efforts your carpets are likely to become victim to a host of spills, blemishes, and other accidents. You’ll therefore spend a great deal of time cleaning your carpet during its lifetime to ensure that it keeps the vibrancy and comfort it possessed the day it was first laid.
However, whilst regular maintenance will keep your carpet looking clean, mistakes are all too regularly made which can do more harm than good. So, whether it is a red wine stain on a cream carpet, unwelcomed dirt from guest’s shoes, or the artistic talents of toddlers displayed on the clean canvas of your floor, remember that regular maintenance using the right techniques and products will keep your carpets clean and looking like new.
Check out these common mistakes and follow our simple rules to ensure you get it right:
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June 24, 2015 3:18 pm
Published by Binks
Whether you’re moving into a new home, or have lived in your present abode for a number of years, you might be in need of new flooring.
Your floor is an essential fixture of your home, that’s obvious. Therefore it should continue to look and feel great throughout the house whether it’s carpet, wood, or vinyl. So, rather than waiting until the very last minute to replace your flooring keep an eye out for some of these tell-tale signs.
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