Lorimer patio doors provide the wow factor in Ayrshire renovation

Seamless indoor-outdoor living in Ayrshire with bespoke Lorimer patio doors from CR Smith.

Long-time Symington residents Mr & Mrs Roebuck have transformed their home at Muirmill Farm, where they also run an equestrian centre. When it came time to convert an old livery building into a bright, open-plan kitchen and dining area, they turned to CR Smith for the perfect product – Lorimer patio doors – and a flexible payment solution to bring their vision to life.

Where to begin with a renovation

For years, the couple dreamed of relocating their kitchen from its dark, north-facing position to a lighter space that made the most of their scenic surroundings. Their opportunity came when they decided to renovate an adjacent outbuilding.

“We knew this was a sun trap, just outside the doors we’ve installed, so it felt like the right place to make this the kitchen space,” says Mrs Roebuck.

Creating indoor-outdoor living

The installation of large Lorimer patio doors provided the seamless connection to the outdoors they had imagined, ideal for summer barbecues, family dinners, or just enjoying the view of the equestrian arena and the peaceful countryside beyond.

Why Lorimer patio doors

The couple chose Lorimer uPVC patio doors not just for their stunning design, but for the practical advantages too. At almost 4.5 metres wide, the four-part doors feature sliding panels with fixed panes on either side, creating perfect symmetry and maximising their view.

Key features:

• Slimline frames and overlapping transoms to maximise glass area and light.
• Space-saving sliding design, ideal for windy locations.
• Robust security: multi-point bi-directional parrot hook locking system, with anti-bump, anti-drill, anti-pick, and anti-snap cylinder.
• Up to 6 metres wide. Perfect for large openings.

These patio doors help blur the boundary between indoors and outdoors, and add a sophisticated finish to the new space.

A simple process with HomePay

CR Smith’s HomePay finance option made the project not only possible but stress-free. The Roebucks could begin their renovation right away and delay payments for 12 months, thanks to a low fixed-rate APR plan.

“We chose CR Smith because of the payment options available to us,” Mrs Roebuck explained.
“Graeme made it a really simple process, which gave us a lot of confidence in the company.”

The doors were installed ahead of the kitchen, providing a weatherproof barrier during construction and decoration.

Delivering the ‘Wow’ factor

“The sunsets here are beautiful in the evenings,” said Mrs Roebuck.
“The first thing you notice when you walk through the door is the view, as people walk in, they go ‘wow’! It’s just made a massive difference.”

Start your transformation

This Ayrshire case study shows what’s possible when design vision meets high-quality products and flexible payment options. CR Smith’s Lorimer patio doors not only enhanced the Roebucks’ home, it brought their dreams to life. Discover more in our latest video. 

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