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Published on 15 - October - 2009
 
Dragon's Den
Bents Garden & Home was host to a visit from celebrity entrepreneur Peter Jones last month.

Peter Jones (left) with Eddie Middleton
Peter Jones (left) with Eddie Middleton

The TV dragon met with Eddie Middleton, who turned down investment from Mr Jones on the BBC2 program Dragons' Den in his eco-friendly 'Chillchaser' patio heaters as part of Dragons' Den on Tour.

Bents are now stocking the Chillchaser.

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What trends have you seen in tiling?
As homeowners get more confident with their decor sechemes, are they opting for bold and bright tiles or playing it safe with neutrals?

Customers are experimenting with colourful tile schemes
Patterns and mosaic tiles are popular this season
Homeowners are playing it safe with neutral shades and white
Tiles sales are so poor, I haven't observed any trends
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