Creating a home extension can increase property value by 15%. From spacious conservatory designs to picturesque dining areas or kitchens, home extensions can serve many different functions. Origin set out to find out what the nation’s dream home extension design looks like, delving into the benefits of building a home extension.
A home improvement serves two main purposes; to make your home fit for purpose, or to maximise property value before selling or letting. However, renovating isn’t the best way to get a return on your investment unless it’s an investment property and you plan on a complete reconfiguration.
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Expert advice on how exposure to nature can benefit our mental health.
Expert interior advice on keeping your bi-folds cosy during the colder months
We spoke to experts across four different industries: Landscape gardening, interior design, construction, and property sales and letting.
To find out more about how bi-fold doors can create the illusion of space, we spoke to some of the UK’s leading interior designers. Here’s what they had to say…
There is no doubt about it… Moving house is expensive and can be incredibly stressful, especially when the housing market is unstable. For this reason, many home owners choose to stay put and make the most of the homes they live in by carrying out home improvements instead of moving.
Our survey reveals that the security features are the most important factor when people are buying new doors and windows.
A shocking £2.4bn is wasted every year in the UK through poorly insulated windows and doors. Find out how you can prevent this.
With the most recent census figures stating that 17.6% of England’s population live in rural areas, it is clear that the countryside is rapidly becoming the new location, location, location.
Origin carried out an independent survey asking 839 members of the British public what they liked best about dining outdoors. Here’s what they had to say.
Creating beautiful homes for our customers and their families is at the heart of what we do, so the question ‘what makes a house a home?’ is a common one. We were curious to find out more and our research unearthed some surprising, and heart-warming, findings.
Latest research conducted by Origin has unearthed a trend taking over homes up and down the country – the creation of ‘outrooms’.
Is Instagram affecting how we view our homes?
Research undertaken by Origin shows the required ingredients for a Happy Home.
We asked a range of leading interior designers and architects for their expert advice on do’s and don’ts when styling around bi-fold doors.
Although we can’t rush the course of nature, there are certain measures we can take to ensure our gardens are looking bright and inviting from the very first sighting of sunshine. To find out more, we turned to the experts for some top tips and advice.
We recently launched a survey to find out what might put people off having a basement conversion, here’s what we discovered.
When it comes to choosing the perfect location, there are two main factors: practicality and desirability.
An increasing amount of Brits are opting for ‘staycations’ above overseas travel, boosting demand for high-quality holiday lets in the UK.
Georgian Bars are back on trend, see how we can add them to our doors and windows. One of many ways you can add your personal touch.
In these unprecedented uncertain times, it’s been really heartening to see so many people posting different ideas on how we can all work on our wellbeing and feel #Togetherathome while distancing and isolating.
A guide to help make sense of the help to build scheme
A guide to choosing the best doors and windows for your self build house
Getting the most out of the help to build scheme
. There have been many discussions over whether homeworking increases productivity or is simply a distraction. However, whether we prefer working from home or in the office – it’s still important to create a space where we feel motivated and able to be productive.
The cost-of-living crisis has seen many homeowners put a pause on buying non-essential and luxury items and even make changes to their lifestyles. For instance, 39% of Britons admit that they’ve had to cut back on eating out due to the rising costs of living (source). However, what about when it comes to other aspects, such as interior design in the home? Are UK homeowners still interested in home renovation despite the rising costs, and what are Brits looking for when it comes to interior design?
Brits are increasingly concerned about the effect the cost-of-living crisis is having on property value and, as a result, are now seeking new ways to boost resale value. According to a recent survey, 29% of British homeowners thought adding value to the home was "very important".
Here, we run through the Top 10 Renovation Spots in England
A kitchen renovation is also a costly endeavour, so many homeowners never have the opportunity to create their dream kitchen. We asked the nation what their dream kitchen features would be - disregarding budget - to understand the current design preferences for modern homeowners. Take a peek into what part of the UK’s dream home looks like.