Architect Picks: Top 10 Home Products of 2022
Architect Picks: Top 10 Home Products of 2022
by Rachel Lyon, Editorial Director for The House Designers
Architects don't just work on paper—many of them are actively involved in building their clients' homes or even in developing whole neighborhoods! That means they also have a hand in selecting products and deciding how many of their designs come to life. Of course, architects want to outfit their homes with beautiful and durable finishes that complement their plans and look great for many years to come. Here are some things that stood out to them this year!
A Fresh Take on Modern Garage Doors
A brand-new style option in a popular modern line of garage doors from
Clopay®, the Avante
® AZ model features long horizontal glass or acrylic panel windows with minimal vertical stiles. As you can see, single doors aren't broken up by any—you get full side-to-side panes! This is a departure from the grid-like aspect of other modern doors, so if you've been on the search for something else that still lets in plenty of light, this could be it. Remember, you can tailor the look with your choice of panels and frame finish!
Model: Clopay® Avante® AZ Garage Door | Contact for a Quote
Gorgeous Lighting Fixtures with Clear Glass Shades
Glass light fixtures are growing in popularity—you'll find them included in traditional and contemporary designs alike! The Purist
® Lighting Collection from
KOHLER® makes a great choice for any scheme with its simple, sophisticated chandelier, pendant, and sconce options. If the cylindrical look doesn't do it for you, don't worry—this is just one of their many glass collections. KOHLER
® lighting products come in the same finishes as their faucets, so it's easy to match fixtures or find a complementary pair for your kitchen or bathrooms!
Model: KOHLER® Lighting Purist® 18" Four-Light Pendant in Matte Black | $649.00 MSRP
A Low-Profile Solar Power Solution
GAF roofing needs no introduction, but did you know that they've also gotten into green energy?
GAF Energy offers an innovative solution in Timberline Solar™—it installs and protects your home like any other roofing because it's made up of shingles, but it also puts your roof to work harnessing solar power. This is built-in energy potential, not a bulky tile or panel system that could damage your roof and void your warranty, so you can feel great about it from an investment and curb appeal standpoint, too!
Model: GAF Energy Timberline Solar™ Roofing System | Contact for a Quote
Custom Fireplaces in All Shapes & Sizes
The fireplace is a focal point no matter what, but if you want yours to really grab attention, see what
Stellar by Heat & Glo can do for you! They have all sorts of high-impact hearths in their gallery—you'll find unique linear shapes, quarter- to full-round configurations, and a variety of finishes that allow you to tailor the look for your design. They even have privacy glass that you can fog when you want, closing off the view in see-through applications. If you want a custom conversation piece for your home, look no further!
Model: Stellar by Heat & Glo Custom Fireplace | Contact for a Quote
A Helpful Bathroom Designing Tool
Designing a cohesive bathroom proves challenging for many, but the RoomCreate Visualizer from
American Standard greatly simplifies the process. First, choose the interactive, photorealistic scene that most closely aligns with your style. Then the tool allows you to change all aspects of the space—you can swap the products as well as the colors and other finishes in the room. It offers stylistically appropriate suggestions, but don't worry—you can still select whatever you prefer! The software keeps a list and adjusts the price as you go, and you can easily connect with a specialist if you need any assistance. Talk about convenient!
Model: American Standard RoomCreate Visualizer | Free to Use!
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