BI-FOLDS GIVE HOME THE WOW FACTOR
17th June 2014

When Alison and husband, Mike, decided to create an open-plan living space, Origin folding sliding doors gave them the character filled space they wanted.

Being a structural engineer meant that Mike was already aware of the key benefits associated with aluminium bi-folding doors (durability, thermal efficiency and low maintenance), so decided that this was the optimum material to go for.

Alison and Mike contacted Origin, manufacturer of bespoke aluminium bi-folding doors, and specified a five door set for the lounge, a three door set for the dining area and an additional three door set for one of their son’s bedrooms. All aluminium bi-folds were finished with dark silver powder coat to promote a modern fresh look throughout the home.

The five door set was fitted into an aperture of 5080mm with each door leaf measuring 969mm wide by a standard height of approximately 1971mm.

The three door set for the dining area was fitted into an aperture of 3290mm with each door leaf measuring 1047mm wide by a standard height of approximately 1986mm.  

“Opening up our space has also reduced our heating bills,” remarks Alison. “The doors are so thermally efficient, so much so that we no longer require the additional radiators we had installed a few years ago.”

A final three door set was situated in the ground floor bedroom, completing the integrated look with the outside garden. The bedroom is very bright and open spaced, with a three door set fitting into an aperture of 2400mm with each door leaf measuring 751mm wide by a standard height of approximately 2016mm.

With the successful installation of the doors, Alison and Mike had made-to-measure blinds, also from Origin, in Bali linen, to fit the exact specification of the doors. Origin’s bespoke electric roller blinds are discreetly tucked away in a colour-matched cassette within the reveal of the door, so they compliment the sleek design without adding thickness to the frames.

The bi-fold renovations started in May 2013 and were manufactured and delivered in 11 days and took around two months to complete.

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