The best of both worlds: Creative ways to create a patio enclosure
Whether you want to add extra living space or enhance the curb appeal of your home, there are many ways to do it. An excellent solution to make the most use of this area is to enclose it with an aluminium and glass structure. These patio enclosures can be installed in many creative ways and can feature a range of windows, doors, and walls to suit your style and beautifully enhance your property. Why consider a patio enclosure? A patio enclosure is one of the most cost-effective ways...
From shower curtain to shower doors – you’re spoilt for choice!
We want our bathrooms to be serene spaces where we can unwind in a hot bath after a long day or take a refreshing shower before work. Bathrooms are typically one of the smallest spaces in our homes, and it is often difficult to create that perfect spa-like appearance. But it is incredible what a few small changes can do! If you've always wanted to renovate your bathroom, start with the entrance to your shower; a small feature that can...
Boost foot traffic: Give your shop front a makeover
People make an impression within the first seven seconds. As the owner of a brick-and-mortar store, you have to keep this in mind if you want to increase foot traffic. If your store's design is not giving the right impression, you may never see the movement you want to see into your store. While chain stores have the luxury of using the same design at all their stores, independent store owners need to step up their game to attract customers....
Working from home? Easily zone an open-plan space for a home office
We've become used to open-plan living and the idea that not all the rooms in our homes need to have four walls. This has changed the way we use our homes, but it has also created some challenges; One being working from home which has become the new normal in recent months. For most of us, working from home may not be convenient, especially when you can't simply close a door to keep distractions out. So, how can you turn...
Invest In A New Look For Your Overlooked Garage With Aluminium Doors
When we decide to revamp our homes, we are often so eager to renovate our most used spaces, that we overlook other important areas. The garage and specifically garage doors are usually one of these areas, even though it is the most noticeable exterior feature. This often leaves us with unsightly doors that give a dull and uninspiring appearance to the entire look of our properties. If you're ready to renovate, start with your garage and see how this change...
Aluminium vs Steel Windows and Doors – How Do They Stack Up?
In a world where wood has long been king the aluminium vs steel debate is part of the takeover in architectural design. Steel and aluminium are both strong and durable materials; metal always makes it easier to do more with a whole lot less actually. Think of it, smaller frames allow bigger windows and bigger glass doors that don’t weigh a ton. That all translates into more light, which has another spin-off in reducing your electricity bill. Aluminium was discovered way back...
Understanding The Real Cost Of Using Aluminium In Your Home Renovations
Home renovations. It’s a phrase that strikes fear into even the most intrepid lover of “fixer-uppers.” There are many reasons for this – mess, stress and inconvenience being only a few. Cost, of course, is probably first on most people’s list when talking about the downside of renovations. If this sounds all too familiar, here’s something to ponder when pouting about price: Is the cost of the renovation justified when you consider the value of the renovation? In other words, if...
Here’s Why You Should Choose Origin Aluminium Folding Doors
Summer is on its way, and there is no better way to prepare for the long, hot months than by opening up your home with aluminium folding doors. Folding doors are one of the best ways to integrate your indoor and outdoor spaces as they allow for opening along their entire width. They are also ideal for easy entry and exit, as they can be configured with exceptionally low thresholds – no raised runner to trip over! Folding doors also...
How To Choose The Right Windows For Your Home
From earliest times, we humans have needed light. Even when our dwellings were just simple, crude structures, we needed openings to let light and air in. Light meant we could see better, which in turn meant we could perform tasks better. It also helped us stay in sync with the natural cycle of the day and night – something which, although we didn’t know it back then, was vital to our emotional and physical health and well-being. The evolution of...
Seeing Is Believing – Choosing The Right Glazing For Your Home
South Africa is traditionally a sunny, hot country, and our homes are designed with this in mind. We have large rooms, high ceilings, and big windows to take advantage of all the sun, and not a lot of carpeting on our floors. Of course, now that we’re in the grips of winter, we’re wondering why we don’t also design our homes to take cold nights and cooler days into account! This is one of the reasons why it’s so important...