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It can be tough knowing what window style to go for, especially when you need to consider current building regulations, thermal efficiency and security features. French windows and casement windows are two practical options that allow lots of natural light into your home, however, they operate slightly differently.

• Home & Garden Advice
• Interior design

Origin recently commissioned a survey among homeowners with bi-fold doors installed, asking them about the impact it has had on their day-to-day living. There were some really interesting stats to come out of it, although I would say not surprising being a bi-fold door convert myself.

• Research

Latest research conducted by Origin has unearthed a trend taking over homes up and down the country – the creation of ‘outrooms’.

• Your outside space

If you’re looking for ways to make changes to your home or lifestyle that benefit the environment, then a great place to start is with your garden.

• Windows

We work with our partners to conduct case studies every year, so we can share real life customer experiences and demonstrate the quality of our products and installations.

• Interior design

In a recent poll carried out by Origin, over 50% of those asked felt dissatisfied with their homes after looking at images of other people’s houses on Instagram, with an incredible 83% of those feeling this way more than once a month after scrolling through Instagram. But of course, it’s not everyday reality you’re seeing in those little squares.

• Interior design

These days we all recognise that over-dosing on social media negatively impacts our happiness, but did you know the Instagram effect stretches to the way we view our homes too? According to a recent poll commissioned by Origin, 50% of Instagram users in London are dissatisfied with their homes after a session of Insta-interiors scrolling.

• Research

Is Instagram affecting how we view our homes?

• Residential Doors

Generally, front doors are made in a range of ‘industry-standard’ sizes, which most door manufacturers and suppliers will be able to provide.