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Everything you should know about real hardwood floors
There’s a reason that homes with real hardwood floors are more likely to sell for higher amounts. Not only do they provide a sense of timeless class, they’re also long-lasting, practical and, quite frankly, a statement. However, sometimes previous occupants have changed things up a little, fitting a new floor or neglecting the existing one.…
How to successfully use colours in flooring
There’s a saying that you can learn more about someone by looking at their room for ten seconds than by spending 10 years in their company. While this might be a slight exaggeration, the colour and decor of a room tend to reveal the kind of character who owns it. From the shade of the…
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 work, the unfussy jobs. Likewise,…
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 go wrong with the timeless…
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 giveaway and today marks the launch! Here…
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 right direction, but what about…
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? Considering a rug is often…
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 a floor; after all, the…
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 simply a humble hallway. Indeed, many homes still retain original victorian floorboards – a testament to their…