Commercial Project - Circa 1884

Circa 1884

Commercial project for this stunning new hospitality venue in Berwick, Victoria.

If you’re a business looking to add a little flair to your space, you’ve come to the right team of people. From hospitality venues to aged care facilities, we’ve worked with a huge variety of different businesses to deliver their flooring and windows needs. We’re pretty impressed with how our latest project with Circa 1884 turned out, so let’s take a closer look…

Circa 1884 is located in Berwick, and is a majestic and luxurious cocktail bar situated in Berwick’s old courthouse. In order to compliment their opulent theme, we kept the colour scheme dark and moody, giving it an exclusive vibe.

Sticking to the use of classic blackout, roller blinds was the perfect choice in order to enhance the desired ambience, and including plush velvet swags and tails to top the window frames, provided an element of pure luxury and romance. We also incorporated thick, velvet drapes to seperate each room and further darken the space. What a perfect spot for date-night!

For the hardwood flooring option, we used Karndean Flooring’s Vinyl Paquet commercial grade flooring. We went with this particular option due to its hardwearing, non-slip and spill friendly nature; perfect for high-traffic areas and even better for a hospitality venue such as a bar!

And of course for the carpet, we couldn’t go past a custom Modieus carpet, in a fleur de lis pattern. This style truly is elegant, timeless and classic, with a luxurious texture throughout. Its navy shade with silver texture and accents throughout helped accompany the venue’s moody vibe, with a touch of added light and softness.

Our in-house interior designer Dallis consulted on the project, in order to bring their vision to life and breakdown the desired style and theme for the venue. Everything came to together exactly how the owners had imagined, and we are thrilled with the finished product.

D&M has been trading for 50 years, allowing us to offer you our experience and most importantly our professional friendly service each and every time. So if you're interested in working with us for your next project, have a chat with a friendly member of our team of experts today on 1300 795 768.

*Thanks to Little Blackbird Boutique and Dallis Pillon for clothing and styling in these images.

Client Project - Flooring & Windows

Client renovation projects are what we do best! And when it comes to creating the space you’ve been dreaming of, we pride ourselves on ensuring your dreams are turned into one big reality with our team at D&M Flooring and Windows. We are in love with how this project turned out, and so are our clients, so let us take you through some of the details…

When it came to the flooring, we went with a gorgeous Herringbone pattern of quality hardwood flooring, to create a traditional and stylish look in the space. Flooring preparation is critical, and with careful attention to detail and care in our placement, we were able to create a stunning finish, and a consistent and seamless transition between the carpet and the Herringbone.

Did you know that the pattern of the flooring we chose to go with is called ‘Herringbone’ due to its visual similarity to the bone structure of a herring fish? This style of flooring can actually make a space appear larger and more open, due to the illusion of movement that it gives!

When it comes to the perfect flooring installation we pay close attention to our layers, as the types of layers seen in a project like this one cannot be rushed! And with excellent workmanship and close attention to details, everything came together perfectly.

Of course, a home renovation project isn’t complete without looking to the windows to tie it all together! And we made sure to address our client’s every need to create the ambience they were hoping for.

Looking to the window furnishings, we went with a denim shade to compliment our client’s vision; we added a curtain with black out backing over the S fold sheer fabric, and added padded pelmets to hide the tracks and fittings, which helped cut out light and nurture these amazing results! We fell in love with how the sheers kiss the floor, and soften the ambience created in the space. Overall, a contemporary French style was achieved and adds a beautiful base to our client’s freshly renovated home.

Everything truly did come together beautifully, and projects like these remind us of why we’ve been in this business for 50 years and absolutely love doing what we’re doing.

So if you have a vision for your home and would like to transform it into the space of your dreams, talk to our team today. Our in-house interior designer will assist you in bringing your ideas to life!

Styled by Dallis Pilon, clothes by Little Blackbird Boutique

Pet Friendly Interiors

We understand the importance of maintaining your home to ensure it looks it’s best, and to ensure it stays looking as fresh as it was on move-in day! However, we also understand that this can be quite difficult to achieve when keeping in mind external factors such as young kids, a growing family, and above all; the family pets.

If you have pets, you will definitely need to consider this factor when choosing not only your flooring options for your new home, but also the window furnishings. Because a home isn’t all about the four walls and the roof above your head, but what’s inside of it; and if the family pet is a loving and cared-for member of the family, we want to help you look after them, as well as your flooring and window furnishings - because this is what we do best! 

Whether you have dogs, cats, bunnies or birds; we recommend a durable and stylish, hardwood flooring option in the areas where your pets will frequent the most. This is because with pets, comes claws, paws, feathers, fur and so many components of their adorable beings, which can cause a fair bit of damage to your flooring. Go for surfaces such as vinyl, laminate flooring, or solid timber; all of these options are durable, while appearing stylish and adding to the aesthetic of your home. 

However, we do understand that some areas of your home may be carpeted, or perhaps you’d like some plushy carpet in your bedroom and living room spaces, and lucky for you we do have some recommendations! 

Carpet made with nylon-fibres can help achieve that contemporary look in your home, while being one of the most durable and resilient carpet choices, perfect for those of you with pets. It is strong enough to withhold any damage that may be caused by their paws and claws, and is also extremely easy to clean and handles stains well. Avoid materials such as wool, as these tend to be on the pricier side and you don’t want it getting damaged by your furry friends…

When weighing up your options for window furnishings, nothing beats a stunning venetian blind/plantation shutter; the biggest pro is that they don’t have dangly pull cords, so cats and dogs aren’t able to use them as toys and destroy your stunning blinds. 

Here at D&M Flooring and Windows we are your local industry experts when it comes to all things flooring and windows; so if you’re considering ‘pet-proofing’ your new home, you can give us a call on 1300 795 768 for additional advice and tips. 

Time for a new carpet this Winter?

In the midst of the Winter months, we can all expect at least someone in our households to get caught a bit under the weather; that someone could even be yourself. With the weather getting colder and flu season in full swing it is important to stay warm and take care of yourself. 

This is why when it comes to renovating your home, or simply upgrading your current flooring, it is important to look at flooring options that will ensure coziness in your home and have anti-allergy properties to prevent household illnesses from getting worse.

Probably the most popular flooring option that many families gravitate towards in the colder months is carpet. A good quality carpet will ensure a room stays warmer than a room with hard-wood flooring would by retaining heat, and will thus provide a warm and dry haven for you to escape from the cold of outside. 

However, what scares most people away from carpet is the fact that many people believe they trap allergy-causing substances such as dust and pollen therefore triggering people’s allergies. This couldn't be further from the truth as if you stick to a natural wool or nylon carpet and regularly vacuum, those allergy-causing substances have no reason to stick around. 

Natural wool carpet fibres are formed in a coil-like shape, which causes dust and moisture in the carpet to disperse away. This allows for allergy sufferers to enjoy the warmth and coziness of carpet, without the allergy driven consequences.

At D&M Flooring and Windows we can supply and fit good quality carpets that will ensure your house stays cozy during the colder months, while preventing allergy sufferers from getting hit harder. 

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Looking for more information/advice on what carpet you should get fitted this Winter? Why not talk to the industry experts? Give us a call today on 1300 795 768. 

Setting up your nursery

Having a baby is one of the most exciting and precious times in someone’s life, however we know it can also be one of the most stressful. It’s important to ensure that the babies nursery is properly set up to cater for their needs, this means ensuring it is a place where the baby can achieve optimal sleep and, preferably, minimal crying. 

Let’s explore how we can help you with our flooring and window covering solutions…

Window Furnishings

Installing a good set of kid-friendly window coverings such as plantation shutters will ensure the nursery allows for just the right amount of darkness when putting your baby to sleep, while keeping noise out creating a peaceful place for your baby to rest. Their minimalist design also makes them safer for the little ones as they don't have cords they can tug on and are securely fitted meaning there isn't a risk of them falling off and giving your baby access to the window. 

We can also assist with black out blinds and curtain linings.

Flooring

When setting up the babies new nursery, carpet probably isn't the first thing that comes to your mind - but it definitely should be considered!

If you are looking for a carpet over a timber or laminate floor, choosing the right carpet is essential. You want ensure it is soft enough for the baby to play on comfortably, and cushy enough for you to be able to check in on the baby without waking them up with loud footsteps. The key is in the a underlay. Having the right underlay fitted will provide that luxurious carpet feel.

Did you know you can get anti-microbial backing on your carpets too?

And don’t forget about protecting your carpet from moisture and any mess your new little baby may make - because as most parents know, accidents will happen. Chat to our team about the perfect solution for your home, for your family and for your budget.

We will do our best to ensure you nursery is the best environment for your baby to explore their brand new home.

Want to know more? Chat to a member of our team of experts today on 1300 795 768 to get started!