Advice Centre

• Window Styles

Window handles and locks are more important than many people think. In fact, most overlook these components altogether. 23% of burglaries occur through a window, and one in 100 homes is broken into every year (NimbleFins). Durable handles are also crucial to ensuring a lasting and flawless operation, especially since they must be resilient as they are repeatedly used. This article explores the benefits of multi-point window locks, key locking handles, and purpose-designed accessories to ensure that you’re proud of every millimetre of your window, just like we are.

• Window Styles

Abundant natural light is essential for creating a welcoming atmosphere in the home, especially since many of us spend the majority of our time indoors. But windows aren’t just passages for light and function; they are also integral to the character and style of a property. Large industrial-style windows add a striking feature to contemporary or period properties whilst their slim profile maximises the glass area.

• Window Styles

Georgian windows are often seen as the hallmark of classic British architecture. Their symmetry and proportions make them timelessly appealing, to the extent that we continue to replicate this unique style, even in modern buildings. This article explores the Georgian-style window and your options for modern alternatives.

• Window Styles

When it comes to home design, few features make as much impact as your windows. They don’t just bring in natural light and fresh air - they shape how your home looks, feels, and functions. In recent years, homeowners and designers alike have embraced the timeless appeal of statement aluminium windows, inspired by the industrial lofts and converted warehouses of New York’s iconic district. Their sleek lines, slim frames, and versatile finishes create an effortless blend of modern sophistication and heritage character, making them a sought-after choice for both contemporary builds and period renovations.

• Window Styles

Whether you’re aiming for a clean, contemporary look or want to honour heritage architecture, getting your windows and doors to complement each other ensures a seamless flow.

• Window Styles

Windows aren’t just for letting in light - they are a crucial part of a home’s character and can tell a story about its history. When it comes to rural, heritage or period-style properties, the choice of window design becomes even more important. Rustic windows, with their timeless charm and bespoke appeal, offer a beautiful way to preserve or enhance traditional aesthetics.

• Window Styles

This guide provides information on how to choose the aluminium windows for your modern home and the benefits of having the Origin Soho Collection installed into your home.

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Windows are a fundamental part of any home, contributing to security, energy efficiency, aesthetics, and overall comfort. Whether you're buying, selling, or simply upgrading your home, understanding the value of quality windows is essential. This article explores key priorities homeowners have when it comes to windows and offers practical advice for ensuring your home's windows meet the highest quality standards

• Window Styles

This article highlights the wide appeal of black industrial windows while exploring the benefits of the Origin Soho Collection.

• How to choose your bi-fold doors

Homeowners choose aluminium bifold doors due to their strength, security and style. Learn more about the huge range of options when buying bi-folds.

• Thermal Efficiency

Investing in the right bifold doors is not just about enhancing the visual appeal of your property but also about ensuring optimal energy efficiency. Origin’s aluminium bifold doors provide superior thermal performance while adding a luxurious aesthetic to any property.

• Window Styles

Windows play a crucial role in shaping the look and feel of a modern home. They’re not just functional elements; they’re central to the aesthetics, energy efficiency, and overall comfort of a property. As homeowners increasingly seek sleek, stylish, and high-performing options, Origin’s ultra-slim Soho Window emerges as a standout choice. But what sets them apart?

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The Soho style: an aesthetic you didn’t know you knew. Its industrial-inspired roots, bold colours, and artistic flair have quietly influenced countless modern interiors, yet it remains one of the most underappreciated design trends. From its humble beginnings in New York’s industrial districts to its evolution as a sophisticated yet approachable aesthetic, the Soho style perfectly balances luxury and heritage charm. Explore the appeal of this underrated design movement and uncover how you can seamlessly bring its timeless appeal into your home.

• Bifold Door Materials

This article explores the benefits of aluminium external doors and explains why Origin’s Soho and Gallery Bifold Doors set the standard in the industry, blending a timeless style, uncompromising security, and ahead of the curve in energy efficiency.

• Hardware and accessories

Discover how Origin's expertly crafted stainless steel or aluminium handles and innovative locking systems provide the perfect finishing touch to elevate your bifold door experience.

• Bifold Door Materials

In this expert guide, we’ll compare aluminium and uPVC in terms of durability, thermal efficiency, aesthetic appeal, and cost.

• Bifold Door Styles

Customisable in terms of size, configuration, and colour – bifold doors are available in many options, and it is important to choose the best design for your home. Here, we provide a guide to Soho and Gallery Bifold Doors, discussing what to look for in luxury bifold door designs.

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Sliding doors are an excellent choice for opening up your space to the outdoors. They usually have wide apertures and minimal sightlines which drenches your interior space in mood-boosting natural light. However, these doors have a negative reputation for being less secure than other types of patio doors. This is because typical options can pose a security risk.

• Bifold Door Styles

Here, we delve into the essential aspects of choosing ultra-slim bifold doors, from understanding their unique characteristics and exploring their advantages in modern homes.

• Bifold Door Styles

Here, we delve into the defining features of industrial style bifold doors, exploring how Origin Soho Doors can enhance your home.

• Bifold Door Styles

This guide will help you understand the key features of Soho Bifold Doors and provide insights on how to choose the perfect set for your home.

• Bifold Door Styles

Find out more about the benefits of steel-look bifold doors and what to consider when choosing your doors.

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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.

• Bifold Door Styles

Bifolding doors are an excellent way to bring the outside in and can create a sleek, striking addition to any home. Luxury bifold doors, such as Origin Bifold Doors, are both a stunning and practical option for improving the functionality of a room.

• Bifold Door Styles

Origin Gallery Bifold Doors provide large, stunning glass panels and offer a modern take on a well-loved design. When it comes to modern home design, the right doors can make a significant impact. Origin Gallery Bifold Doors are an excellent choice for homeowners seeking to enhance their living spaces with style, functionality, and customisation.

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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.

• Thermal Efficiency

When selecting bifold doors for your project, it's crucial to understand their energy efficiency. Here, we take you through the U-Values offered by Origin Bifold Doors and discuss why U-Values are important. We also answer common questions regarding Origin’s bifold doors’ energy performance.

• Thermal Efficiency

Choosing a new bifold door for your home is an exciting process, and the right external bifold door can often completely transform the look and feel of your home. Providing an excellent way to bring the outside in - many bifolding doors also provide exceptional thermal efficiency. So, what features should you look for in an energy efficient bifold door?

• Thermal Efficiency

Whether you are choosing bifold doors for an extension or are replacing bifold doors with a new set - thermal efficiency is an important consideration for any type of home. Origin is the leading manufacturer of luxury aluminium bifold doors, and our bifold doors provide exceptional thermal performance.

• Thermal Efficiency

Aluminium bifold doors offer a luxurious, stunning appearance and can brighten up any property. But are aluminium bifolds energy efficient, and what factors can impact thermal efficiency?

• How to choose your bi-fold doors

When you choose Origin for your bi-fold doors, you are guaranteed a high quality product. All of our doors are exclusively designed and manufactured to the highest standard by us in our Buckinghamshire based factory. A dedicated team of experts at Origin are responsible for transforming your vision into your custom made bi-fold doors which have been tailor-made to your home.

Origin’s advice for keeping your child safe around doors

• How to choose your bi-fold doors

A floating corner bifold door provides a stunning, open space, creating a striking view. Interior designer Chris Chapman states, “Aluminium bifold doors allow you to open up the space for that striking inside-outside connection”.

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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.

• Styles

When it comes to home interiors, selecting the right internal door frame is crucial for both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Finding the right colour and material can enhance your home's style, so it is important to be aware of your options and the benefits of each.

• How to choose your bi-fold doors

When looking at the different types of doors that are available for a renovation project, it is a big decision to make as it will affect how you use the space in your home and garden. Your decision on this is also likely to affect the price of your home should you decide to move on.

• Styles

Internal partition doors with glass panels help to utilise natural light in the home, creating a luxurious, modern aesthetic for your home.

• Styles

modern internal room dividers

• Research

Broken plan living

• Configurations

Illuminate your space: The benefits of internal glazed room dividers and your customisation options

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Here, we run through the Top 10 Renovation Spots in England

• How to choose your bi-fold doors

If you’re considering looking at timber doors and windows, the question beckons – have you considered aluminium as an alternative? Here, we’ll run through and address the key concerns we’ve come across

Research shows that house renovations are more likely to keep Brits up at night than anything else, however, at Origin we don't believe that should be the case, read below, our top five tips for taking the stress out of a renovation project.

• Research

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".

• Research

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?

• Research

. 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.

Revealing the 2022 Forever Home - A lot can change in five years, including what we want from our homes. In 2017, we surveyed 2,000 Brits to find out what we perceived as the pinnacle ‘forever home’.

• Configurations

Choosing internal room divider options | Colours, size limitations, and other customisation options

• Configurations

There are many reasons why creating a separate room in a space can be necessary, whether it be for a domestic or commercial space. For example, you may want to create a provide a peaceful study area away from the noise, or an office meeting room that allows for private discussions. On the other hand – maybe you are renovating a café or restaurant, and need an attractive, separate room that utilises unused space.

• Configurations

Choosing the correct internal door size.

• Styles

How to choose an internal room divider material

• Styles

Choosing aluminium room dividers: how do they compare to wooden options?

• Styles

Where do you start when finding a steel-look room divider, and what are the benefits of choosing an aluminium option?

• Styles

Internal room divider doors with glass can provide an attractive style statement for your home, dividing a space with a timeless aesthetic.

If you're thinking of adding an industrial style room divider to your working or living space, and want to reap the benefits provided, it's important to weigh up all of the different options. Here, we explain what your options are and how to choose the best industrial style room divider for you.

This guide details everything you need to know about choosing a high-quality internal room divider, and what factors you need to consider.

Aluminium internal room dividers boast a wealth of benefits, so it's easy to see why this is such a popular choice when it comes to internal doors. An aluminium frame door offers excellent strength and durability, ensuring it will withstand a lot of use for a long time to come.

Georgian-style internal doors can provide an attractive style statement for your home, dividing a space with a timeless aesthetic. They typically offer large glass panels, and industrial Georgian divider bars to create a style that is reminiscent of a Manhattan apartment. To find the perfect option for you, there are many factors to consider.

Are you looking for an internal room divider to create a home office, or study space? Or are you looking to find the perfect internal door to match a commercial space? Choosing the right style, accessories and colour of the door frames can make all the difference, and will ensure your room divider perfectly suits your surroundings.

There's a lot to think about when choosing an internal room divider to break up your space, so this article will address all of the relevant issues, including the different materials and configurations available.

• Buyer's guides

When buying sliding doors, it is vital to have a proper understanding of their security options, glazing options, energy efficiency - and more. Becoming an expert on sliding doors help you to decide whether sliding doors are right for your home, or if you need to consider another patio door option.

• Comparisons

The differences between aluminium and uPVC sliding doors are not necessarily apparent right away, and both options are extremely popular. However, there are distinct differences between the two that quickly become obvious. In this article, we go into more detail about the differences and advantages of the two options so you’re more prepared to decide which type of sliding door is more suitable for you.

• Comparisons

Aluminium and composite are both incredibly popular sliding door materials, but they're very different in terms of their construction. Read our guide where we explore the differences between the two sliding door types and the pros and cons of each to help you decide which is right for your home.

• Comparisons

Both aluminium and engineered timber have pros and cons, & are popular sliding door materials. Read our guide to aluminium sliding doors vs engineered timber.

• Comparisons

Aluminium & steel are both popular materials for sliding patio door frames, but what are their key differences & which is better? Find out in our guide.

• Comparisons

A sliding door does not open in and out like a traditional hinged door. They glide horizontally along a track. The configurations available will comprise of moving and fixed doors but will move on the one track.

If you have been thinking about a building project, don’t settle when initially informed of long lead times or be put off from doing your project entirely. Can Origin Global and our partner network help? Find your local installer today to find out.

• Buyer's guides

One of the most crucial factors to consider when purchasing a sliding patio door is thermal efficiency, U-values are used to determine the overall thermal efficiency of a door, read our in-depth guide to understand what they are and why they are important.

• Buyer's guides

Origin Sliding Doors are a fantastic option for any kind of home, but should be maintained regularly to keep them in good working order for years to come. Read our expert guide to understand the tips and guidance you should follow to keep them in pristine order.

• Buyer's guides

Your home’s energy efficiency not only impacts your energy bills, but it also cuts down on your carbon footprint too. It is estimated that 20% of the UK’s carbon emissions come from residential properties, so making sure your home is as energy-efficient as possible helps reduce your impact on the planet.

• Buyer's guides

Sliding patio doors are an investment for your home so making the right decision is essential. Not only to keep your home safe from intruders and warm, but also to ensure your home benefits from the look of sliding doors and your investment will last for years to come.

• Buyer's guides

In this article, we will compare the cost of sliding doors to other door systems and examine the factors that can impact the affordability.

• Buyer's guides

When choosing sliding doors, it’s important to choose the right manufacturer, as this can have a huge impact on the quality, functionality and longevity of your new doors.

• Locations

Sliding doors have become popular with homeowners in the UK due to the stunning views and amount of natural light they allow to flood into your home.

• Buyer's guides

Traditionally, sliding doors, or any glass patio doors, have been seen as a vulnerable point for break-ins, however, modern sliding doors are much less vulnerable and offer a number of security features to keep your home safe.

• Buyer's guides

Having external sliding doors installed is a great way to open up your home to your patio or garden and create the illusion of more space inside your home. Although the look and fit of the doors are important factors to consider, you should also consider which type of glazing you would like your sliding patio door to have.

Bi-fold doors are a hugely popular way of opening up spaces and letting the light flood into your home. Our complete guide provides all the information you need to ensure you choose the right products for your home.

Looking for a new front door for your home? With a whole range of factors to consider, from material and style to security and energy efficiency, our ultimate front door guide is here to help.

In our collection of extension inspirational ideas, we have something for every house type and budget to help you get started on that big home improvement project.

From maximising your view to bringing in natural light or adding a splash of colour, our round-up of kitchen window ideas is sure to give you the inspiration you’re looking for

Dreaming of a new kitchen? Our kitchen extension ideas will help you make the most of your kitchen design and bring the wow factor to the most important room in the house.

• Research

A guide to help make sense of the help to build scheme

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A guide to choosing the best doors and windows for your self build house

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Getting the most out of the help to build scheme

• Locations

A conservatory is an ideal solution to link your home with the outdoors. Even in winter, it can help you feel more connected to the garden without being outside. They provide a cosy recreational area that’s protected from the elements and will be drenched in natural light. Currently, many homeowners are sacrificing their conservatories to make room for building extensions or patios… but that’s not the only solution.

• Locations

Balcony sliding doors: options and considerations

Sliding doors are now something of a must-have for many homeowners – and it isn’t hard to see why. Thanks to new manufacturing techniques, not only are they the perfect way to incorporate larger than ever expanses of glass into your house design, but they’re also available with incredibly slim frames, making them the ideal way to frame views and allow natural light to pour in.

Sliding doors are an excellent solution for bringing the outdoors in and making the most of your surroundings.

• Locations

External sliding doors are an excellent space-saving option for your home. Unlike traditional doors, they don't need extra room around them to open and close.

• Locations

Aluminium sliding patio doors are a stylish, thermally efficient and practical exterior entranceway option for modern homes. Compared to French or bi-fold doors that require free floor space around the doors for opening, sliding doors offer minimal obstruction and offer plenty of flexibility when it comes to the layout of a room or patio.

If you’re considering choosing aluminium windows for your home, then you are not alone – more and more people are now aware of the numerous benefits of contemporary aluminium windows. In our complete guide, we cover everything you need to know about this style of window – from the compelling reasons to choose aluminium windows, to the various glazing options and frame styles available and even comparing them to the alternatives out there. Whatever you want to know about choosing aluminium windows for your home, you’ll find it here…

• Comparisons

Sliding doors provide ultra-thin sightlines and allow you to enjoy as much natural light as possible. Providing almost uninterrupted views, they are a popular choice when it comes to glass patio doors. It can help to first learn about the other options available before purchasing sliding doors to make sure they are the best option for you.

After some inspirational front door ideas to get your project started? Look no further…

After some inspirational bi-fold doors ideas to get your project started? Look no further...

• Hardware and Accessories

Origin Sliding Doors are durable, secure and available in a wide choice of colour options, read our in depth guide to learn more.

• Hardware and Accessories

Read this expert guide to help you understand why it is important that you know what type of handle to go for when choosing your sliding doors.

• Types and configurations

sliding doors are a popular and versatile choice for opening up the home and letting in more natural light, read our expert guide to learn more.

• Hardware and Accessories

Read our expert guide to understand why it is vital to choose the right door lock or lock and door handle combination for your system.

• Comparisons

Inline and lift and slide doors are attractive options for bringing outside light in, read our expert guide to find out more.

• Comparisons

When choosing the perfect patio door you should consider the configuration, affordability, and thermal efficiency. Read our guide to learn more.

• Types and configurations

Sliding doors are able to suit a variety of properties, learn more about the benefits and considerations of large panels.

• Types and configurations

Read our expert guide on choosing aluminium sliding doors, as well as the advantages they have when compared to alternative materials.

• Types and configurations

Sliding doors use a mechanism to help them slide open horizontally, read our expert guide to understand the different track systems and options available for you.

• Types and configurations

Origin aluminium Sliding Doors boast incredibly slim sightlines, understand the benefits and considerations of slim frames for your home.

• Types and configurations

Exterior sliding doors can be the ultimate finishing touch to a home. At Origin, our Doors are completely bespoke and offer a large range of configurations. So, regardless of your patio door aperture size, you can find the perfect fit for your unique space.

• Types and configurations

All Origin Sliding Door systems allow for two, three, four and six-panel configurations, read our expert guide so you can choose the correct panel size for your home.

• How to choose your bi-fold doors

When you’re making a big investment in your home, you want to ensure that you are working with the best people so that everything is just as you had hoped.

Choosing the right window supplier is an important decision to get right, so there's a lot to consider. We want to help you by discussing our window offering and which one could be best for your home or project.

With UK lockdown causing us to spend more time indoors than ever before, we noticed a significant rise in the number of people searching for and posting pictures of their homes online. At Origin, we’re always interested to find out more about the latest interior trends, so decided to explore this further.

2020 has proven to be an unpredictable and challenging year. In order for the British population to get back to a bit of normality, the Government are introducing initiatives and supplementing various things to get the economy moving again. Schemes such as the stamp duty holiday and discounts on dining has been spoken about in recent weeks and months, but one thing that is especially relevant to Origin – and we keep getting asked about - is the Green Homes Grant. Therefore, we thought we would outline what information is available and run through the most frequently asked questions to demonstrate our involvement.

At Origin, we know that special features can go a long way in giving a home the added ‘wow factor’. So, we investigated to find out just how much British homeowners’ value added extras when it comes to their properties.

Bored of staring at the same walls in a make-shift office space? At the click of a button, you could transform your home from your Zoom or Teams meetings to some of our most stunning backdrops.

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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.

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Expert advice on how exposure to nature can benefit our mental health.

• Interior design

Origin have teamed up with Walls & Floors to bring you 'Four Ways to Extend Your Living Spaces.'

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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.

• Research

Expert interior advice on keeping your bi-folds cosy during the colder months

• Research

We spoke to experts across four different industries: Landscape gardening, interior design, construction, and property sales and letting.

• Home & Garden Advice

Did you know, we each spend an average of £20,983 over our lifetime replacing the gadgets, appliances and furnishings that we use most in our homes?

• Research

An increasing amount of Brits are opting for ‘staycations’ above overseas travel, boosting demand for high-quality holiday lets in the UK.

Monty Don’s garden revealed as UK’s most loved garden on Instagram.

• Locations

Learn how bi-folds compare to other patio doors. Find out how to replace old patio doors and what to consider around materials, glass, configurations etc.

• Locations

Kitchen bi-fold doors—options, sizes, costs and design ideas

• Locations

Learn why bi-fold doors are the ideal choice for patios, kitchens and home extensions. Read about materials, sizes, configurations, glazing and locking systems.

• Research

When it comes to choosing the perfect location, there are two main factors: practicality and desirability.

• Research

We recently launched a survey to find out what might put people off having a basement conversion, here’s what we discovered.

• Research

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.

Whether you’re replacing old doors and windows or installing in a new build, it’s likely you’ll have heard about energy ratings and U-values along the journey. This article will help you with everything you need to know.

• Research

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.

• How to choose your windows
• Home & Garden Advice

With so many types of windows available on the market today, including varying materials, sizes and configurations, it can be difficult knowing how best to dress your window. Whether you’re completing a kitchen extension and want to know more about what window dressing options are available, or simply replacing old windows looking for inspiration, then this article is for you.

• Research

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…

• Residential Doors

By parts and hardware, we mean handles, hinges and more.

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.

• How to choose your bi-fold doors
• Comparisons

Choosing between bi-fold doors and sliding doors can be a tricky decision. For many people, it ultimately boils down to personal preference, home layout or budget. Both sets of doors create a seamless connection between the inside and out, provide lots of natural light and bring an elegant look to any home. However, Origin Bi-fold Doors and Origin Sliding Doors operate differently and offer different advantages.

• How to choose your bi-fold doors

Bi-fold doors are commonly seen as external doors, but did you know they're fantastic as internal doors too? Read more on what to think about before you decide to buy.

• FAQs

Secured by Design (SBD) is a police-preferred standard that focuses on the level of performance on accessible doors and windows for weather, security, operation and quality.

• Residential Doors

A perfect front door keeps you safe, protects you from the weather and makes a lasting first impression. Here are some ideas on how to give your property that ever-valuable kerb appeal.

• Residential Doors

When choosing a new front door, security and safety are our overriding concerns. This guide explains how Origin designs and manufactures all its front doors with safety and security in mind.

• Materials

Many people assume that metal isn't environmentally friendly, but quite the opposite can be said for aluminium; one of the most environmentally friendly metals in the world.

• Residential Doors

This guide demonstrates how the right colour of front door can help you make a bold, eye-catching statement.

• How to choose your windows

Whether you’re replacing existing windows or looking to install new windows in your home, measuring the size correctly is the crucial first step in the process.

• Research

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.

• Installation & maintenance

In this article, we identify the faults most commonly found in generic windows and give advice on how to rectify them.

Origin recently had the pleasure of hosting Michael Holmes, Property expert and Editor-in-Chief of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, at its Flagship Showroom in Buckinghamshire to help answer the question: What should you look for in a bi-fold door?

• Residential Doors

To learn more about the difference between composite and aluminium doors, read our comparison of the two materials.

On Saturday 17th March, Origin launched its flagship showroom at its HQ premises in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Featuring bi-fold doors, French doors, front doors, a selection of windows and much more, the showroom allows homeowners to see and try out Origin products and ask our customer representatives any questions they might have.

• How to choose your bi-fold doors

For more than a decade, we have helped thousands of homeowners and businesses completely change dark and lifeless areas with our doors and windows; creating light and airy spaces that maximise views and offer long-term strength and security. We are the UK’s leading specialist manufacturer of bespoke aluminium Bi-fold Doors and Windows, working with hundreds of highly experienced installers across the country who are trained in installing all Origin products.

• Residential Doors

Buying a new front door is exciting. Your front door is the first impression visitors get of your home.

• How to choose your bi-fold doors

Origin Bi-fold Doors are manufactured from high quality aluminium - find out what makes this product perform better than timber and uPVC here.

• Residential Doors

Buying a new front door means lots of choice and, therefore, lots of questions.

• Installation & maintenance

Find out how often you should clean your windows, how to reduce streaks as well as how to clean the glass and the frames.

• How to choose your windows

We run through some of the main features of a casement window and explain how the Origin Casement Window performs when it comes to hardware.

• How to choose your bi-fold doors

At Origin, we promise only high quality products and back this up with our industry-leading guarantee of up to 20 years.

• Research

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.

• Windows
• Interior design

In this short video, Kevin McCloud shares his top five tips for those who are undertaking a self-build project.

• Residential Doors

Here’s the big question to ask yourself: Do you trust your current front door to keep you, your family and your belongings safe? As a family run business with a family ethos at its heart, Origin make the security of your home a top priority.

• How to choose your windows

Casement windows are available in a number of different materials. Picking the right one comes down to aesthetics, durability, on-going maintenance and cost.

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• Installation & maintenance

At Origin, we are renowned for offering the quickest lead times on bi-folding doors and are rolling out the same service for our windows.

• How to choose your windows

Casement windows is a hinged and opening window. They can either be hinged at the side or hinged at the top.

The Famous Property We Most Want As Our Forever Home

• Installation & maintenance
• How to choose your windows

Find out basic terminology for Origin windows.

• How to choose your windows

The term ‘bay window’ actually refers to any window construction that protrudes from your home’s exterior wall

• How to choose your windows

Energy efficient windows are designed to improve the thermal efficiency of a home by limiting the amount of heat lost through windows and reducing draughts.

• Research

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.

• How to choose your bi-fold doors

Origin Bi-fold Doors are available in a wide variety of colours including traditional black and white or more modern greys.

• Materials

Aluminium offers 4 key advantages over timber and uPVC that make it the ideal choice for beautiful window frames.

• Installation & maintenance

Planning permission establishes whether you can build at all and is decided on a case-by-case basis by your local authority. Building regulations are related to specific structural aspects of the build, and all builds must comply with these regulations.

• Installation & maintenance

Discover the different security features you should look for in a window as well as other helpful advice about windows safety and security.

• How to choose your windows

Which design could make the best use of your space and budget? How can you make the extension as light as possible using windows?

• How to choose your windows

Installing replacement windows for your home is a significant financial commitment, and there are a number of factors that affect the overall cost to be considered.

• How to choose your windows

When replacing windows, it’s easy to forget that some rooms in the home should be treated differently to others.

• How to choose your windows

When looking for a manufacturer and supplier, we advise on basing your decision on 5 key areas.

• Origin Blueprints

According to Origin research, over 60 per cent of homeowners would like to have a conservatory in their ‘forever home’. This is most likely due to the extra space and light they bring into a property.

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• Origin Blueprints

We’ve constantly got our finger on the pulse of what homeowners want from their properties, and our latest research tells us that gardens and patios are still hugely aspirational features

• Origin Blueprints

The idea of garden rooms or summer houses conjure images of beautiful gardens and halcyon summer days – a little corner of luxury away from the main house.

• Origin Blueprints

First impressions are as important in the property market as they are in dating or job interviews. Kerb appeal helps sell houses, and tells visitors something about the sort of home you have before they step inside.

• How to choose your bi-fold doors

An abundance of natural light in the home has substantial benefits for our health, wealth and happiness.

• Research

Our survey reveals that the security features are the most important factor when people are buying new doors and windows.

• Installation & maintenance

If you’re looking to install new windows and/or doors in your home, this guide will show you some of the people and companies who will typically be involved in the design, manufacturing and installation process.

• Interior design

If you want to make your home ideal for family living, this guide will help you make some key changes.

• Research

A shocking £2.4bn is wasted every year in the UK through poorly insulated windows and doors. Find out how you can prevent this.

• FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Origin Bi-Fold Doors

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Want to find out more about the thresholds on Origin's Bi-fold Doors? Check out our frequently asked questions.

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Origin's doors and windows all have a high quality powder coated finish. Here we answer your frequently asked questions about powder coating.

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Our experts answer your frequently asked questions about the safety and security features of Origin's doors and windows.

• Interior design

Find out how you can remodel your property to include bi-fold doors, so you can enjoy more light and space in your home.

• How to choose your bi-fold doors

Find out everything you need to know about installing corner bi-fold doors with these handy FAQs.

• Your outside space

Enjoy your patio all year round with these top tips for patio coverings.

• How to choose your bi-fold doors

This guide will help you decide whether double or triple glazing is the right choice for your bi-fold doors.

• How to choose your bi-fold doors

If you're looking to update your home with bi-fold doors then this guide will give you the 10 things you should look for to ensure you choose high quality doors.

• FAQs

These FAQs will help you to keep your bi-folds in excellent working condition and looking great. Find out how to clean and maintain the tracks on the doors.

• Your outside space

Bi-fold Doors offer an unprecedented view of the garden all year round. To make the most of the view, you can try our simple gardening tips and tricks to ensure the scenery out of your doors is as impressive as the doors themselves.

• Interior design

Our gardener in residence, Jack Shilley takes us through his top tips on gardening during the winter months and advises how to keep your indoor plants thriving.

• Your outside space

How have windows changed through the years? To coincide with the release of the new Origin window, we take you through the history of one of the home's most important features.

• Your outside space

The Great Gardening Gap campaign has been encouraging young people to engage with the outdoors and build their gardening knowledge, but for outdoorsy types of all ages, gardening can provide you with an amazing workout.

• Materials

Owning a period traditional style can be immensely rewarding, but at times, can also present the homeowner with a variety of challenges. The biggest trials often come with making changes or alterations to the original features of your property. It can often take a lot of time and effort to turn your vision into a reality, but the overall result will undoubtedly be worth it.

• Your outside space

You'll now be very familiar with our Great Gardening Gap campaign, where we show young people that getting into gardening is not as difficult as it looks. If you enjoyed Jack Shilley's Great Gardening Gap video series and want more advice, then our gardening for beginners guide is just what you need.

• Interior design

There is no better way to give your interior an instant facelift than by freshening up the walls. The obvious quick fix is to slap on a fresh coat of paint, but when you are going to the trouble of clearing the room and putting down the dust sheets, why not go that extra mile and make sure that you are making the most out of your efforts?

• Interior design

From the 1920s to the modern day, find out how the kitchen has evolved to become the real social centre of the home!

• FAQs

Find out more about the thermal efficiency of Origin's windows and doors with these frequently asked questions.

• FAQs

The quality of the aluminium used in a bi-folding door or window system can vary from system to system. What makes Origin’s aluminium system different is the way the profile is made.

• Research

Research undertaken by Origin shows the required ingredients for a Happy Home.

• Research

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.

• Interior design

No matter the size, shape or layout of your home, there’s one thing that it has in common with every other home out there… Potential. The problem is, all too often, we simply exist within the four walls of our homes; ‘putting up’ with furnishings and décor which are just OK, not even contemplating the fact that a quick lick of paint or some carefully chosen accessories could transform the space.

• Your outside space

With more and more of us enhancing our living spaces with bi-fold doors, it goes without saying that if your home looks shabby on the outside, it will inevitably have a negative effect on how it appears on the inside. It doesn’t have to be a huge task to make the most of your outside space in the winter, and the following tips can help maintain a bit of interest even if the sun isn’t shining.

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Read what to consider when building an extension—what costs you'll face and who you need to hire. Get ideas for how to complete your project with bi-fold doors.

• Interior design

When designing a kitchen from scratch, or even revamping your existing space, it can be difficult to know where to start. Whilst you will want to incorporate everything that suits your individual taste and style. What may look best, doesn’t necessarily work best and so kitchen design really is an area where we need all the help that we can get.

• Installation & maintenance

Bi-folding doors are extremely easy to look after but do require a little bit of maintenance to ensure they last for years. To ensure your doors remain in their peak condition, you just need to follow a few simple operation and maintenance steps.

• How to choose your bi-fold doors

Choosing to install an Origin Bi-fold Door into your home will transform your living space into a welcoming, light filled area with no boundaries between the inside and out. Knowing where to start isn’t always easy but with our Practical Guide, we can guide you through the entire process, including tips on what to look out for and finding out what’s best for you and your home.

• Installation & maintenance

Top tips for the simplest way to clean your bi-fold doors .

• Interior design

Take inspiration from the Great British Bake Off and add some vintage charm to your kitchen

• Interior design

Make the most of unwanted household objects by turning them into pretty planters for your garden.

• Interior design

Flooring design is becoming more important in interior design and now it's given as much attention as any other aspect of the home. Flooring can now become it's own statement piece in the home. Find out what the trends are and how you can best achieve in our ultimate guide to flooring.

• Your outside space

Summer is finally hear so there's no better time to throw open your doors and enjoy some al fresco dining out in the garden with a BBQ or a traditional picnic.

• Your outside space

If you want a larger home but don't want the cost and stress associated with moving house then building an environmentally friendly extension on your property can be the ideal solution.

• Your outside space

If you're feeling overwhelmed at the state of your garden, these tips will make sprucing your garden up for summer much easier!

• Interior design

The weather is finally on the up and what better way to prepare for the sunshine than to create a relaxed seaside feel in your home?

• Interior design

Sherlock Holmes has captured our imaginations since Sir Arthur Conan Doyle published his first short story starring the detective in 1887. Since then there have been countless adaptations of the classic story including the hugely popular Sherlock series starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman which first aired on the BBC in 2010. Season three finished this January so for those of you looking for a Sherlock fix we’ve put together a guide to recreating Sherlock’s iconic apartment in your own home.

• Your outside space

One of the best ways to improve the view from your home is to create a beautiful garden, something many of the people we surveyed are already doing. The results show that, on average, each UK homeowner spent 154 hours working in their garden this summer. With people spending so much time gardening, we decided to ask some of the UK’s best garden designers for their tips to create the best view possible.

• Interior design

At Origin, our beautiful bi-fold doors offer superb views of the garden and provide a seamless transition between the outdoors and indoors, especially in summer. Autumn and winter weather can also provide gorgeous views of the garden, from the warm reds of the changing leaves to Christmas card perfect crisp white snow, but these seasons can also bring potential problems to your home and garden.

• How to choose your bi-fold doors

Top Tips from the "Double Your House for Half the Money" star