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What flooring is best for children?
Choosing a new flooring takes careful consideration and even more so when taking children into account. When considering what flooring is best for children, there are a myriad of factors to consider, from cleanability through to safety concerns. On top of that, ultimately nobody wants to sacrifice the overall look of the flooring. However, it…
Sustainable Carpets with Alternative Flooring
With the modern consumer often having an eye on present-day concerns, we are noticing a shift in customer attitudes towards sustainable products. People are now more aware than ever of their carbon footprints and many want to do their bit to help. Whether opting for natural fibres or British manufacturing, customers are increasingly looking to…
Top Carpet Cleaning Tips
We’ve all been there. A beautiful stain-free carpet… and then something awful happens. You knock over a glass of red wine, you tread in some melted chocolate or your adorable little puppy is not quite so cute when he has an ‘accident’. The worrying factor is that many people only think about cleaning their…
Why You Should Consider Roger Oates Stair Runners
In our previous blog post we touched on stair runners and how they can be used to revamp your entrance hall. We thought it would be useful to expand on this topic and to provide some invaluable advice and information. As stockists of bespoke stair runners and rods by Roger Oates, we have had vast…
How to revamp your entrance hall
Open the door to your home and your entrance hall is the welcome that friends and family will be greeted with. First impressions count so your hallway needs to offer the ‘wow’ factor. It should be a space that you feel proud of but unfortunately it is an often over-looked area of the home. Frequently…
Amtico Signature or Amtico Spacia?
Amtico Signature or Amtico Spacia? How the two ranges compare on looks, durability, cost and installation.
What is the best flooring for kitchens?
People often consider kitchens to be one of the most awkward rooms to choose the flooring for, given that there are a multitude of factors to consider. So, what should be considered when choosing the best flooring for kitchens? First and foremost, the kitchen is often the beating heart of a home and the area…
Carpet Buying Checklist
There are a myriad of reasons why carpets remain a highly popular choice of flooring. Nothing beats the soft, cushioned feel of a good quality carpet underfoot, or the warmth and comfort that they can bring to your home. Carpets offer great levels of personalisation given that a huge range of styles, colours and grades are…
Hardwood flooring maintenance advice
When considering hardwood flooring, consumers can be apprehensive about the levels of effort that may be required to maintain a high quality look. Concerns around accidental damage and a misunderstanding of the durability of a hardwood floor can wrongly deter people from choosing their preferred flooring option. However, these worries are often unfounded…