What is underlay and why is so important?
Listen to any speech at the Oscars and you’re virtually guaranteed to hear the recipient tearfully thank the film crew, the director, their family, their hairdresser, their dog… the list goes on and on. The point is that behind the glitz and glamour there’s a whole team doing the unseen…
Should you stain your hardwood floors?
To stain or not to stain? That’s the real question Shakespeare should have asked. It’s also a question he may have found exceptionally difficult to answer. On one hand staining a hardwood floor is perhaps the most effective way of completely transforming a space, on the other, it’s hard to…
UPDATE: Roger Oates giveaway launch
NOTE: We have a winner! As such, this giveaway is now closed. See below for details of the winner and stay tuned for more exciting competitions in the future. If you read our previous blog post then you will be aware that we are running a very exciting…
Sustainable flooring, what you should know
People are becoming more environmentally aware, increasingly taking note of the impact they’re having on the world that surrounds them. Nowadays we carefully sort our plastics into coloured recycling bins, vigorously check coffee for the fair trade symbol and buy energy-efficient appliances for our homes. It’s all stepping in the…
Finding the right rug for every room
Often hours upon hours will be spent in the showroom choosing exactly the right sofa – not too high, not too low. Not too firm, but please not too soft. And definitely not that shade of rosehip red. However, how often do people put as much thought into their rugs?…
Flooring tips for small spaces
Small rooms are fantastic. Or at least they can be. By their very nature, smaller spaces are easier to remodel and define – An important piece in the overall look and feel of any home. However, it’s not always easy to know what to do when it comes to choosing…
Why use Engineered Wood Flooring?
Traditional hardwood flooring has long been the go-to when it comes to crowning the dream home. The natural patterns and tones bring a sense of warmth and character to any room, whether it’s a chic scandinavian kitchen or a simply a humble hallway. Indeed, many homes still retain original victorian…
Stone or vinyl flooring in the kitchen?
Stone. Vinyl. Stone. Vinyl. Stone… The dilemma is very much real. In the good ol’ days the choice was simple: fit tiles or simply stand in the dirt. However, as vinyl has become ever more popular, it’s now extremely difficult to pick between the two; the latter now almost…
Flooring and allergies: tips for an easy life
If you’re unfortunate enough to have an allergy you’ll be all too familiar to the pain that comes with it. From stray cat hairs irritating your skin to the endless sneezing brought on by a dusty carpet, why is it that we suffer so much? And more importantly, what…
Creative uses for a new rug
A rug. It’s simple. It goes on the floor, it keeps your feet warm, there’s not much else it can do, right? Actually, as it turns out, the humble rug is one of the most versatile objects in your home. No longer just a square (or rectangle) of fabric,…