Architect Picks: Top 10 Home Products of 2023

by Rachel Lyon & Nora Crete, Editorial Director & Marketing Coordinator for The House Designers

Do you ever wonder what sorts of products professionals consider when they design homes? They want finishes that complement their aesthetic vision, allowing you to see the possibilities blueprints have to offer. But architects do more than just produce pretty renderings—they also specify products for actual builds that need to keep homeowners happy for years to come. See what kinds of products the pros are drawn to here!

Fresh Transitional Glass Designs

Finish your entry with decorative glass to set your façade apart! Therma-Tru® has a variety of traditional and modern options, of course, and they added three simple yet striking designs this year—Calix, Latitude, and Echelon—perfect for casual aesthetics. Each one puts a focus on caming to create a neat geometric pattern, and you have your choice of black nickel, brushed nickel, or brass caming to hit the right tone!

Model: Therma-Tru® Fiber-Classic® Mahogany Collection™ Entry Featuring Calix Glass | Contact for a Quote

Beautiful Wood Windows with Hidden Screens

Last year, Pella® introduced hidden screens for 250 Series vinyl windows, and now you can enjoy the same seamless views and convenience in Lifestyle Series double-hung wood windows! These hidden screens fold out of sight when the window is closed and deploy only when you open it, and only as much as you open it. This means the glass is always kept clear, you can easily clean both sides of the window, and when not in use, the screens will be protected from the elements!

Model: Pella® Lifestyle Series Double-Hung Windows with Hidden Screens | Available Exclusively at Lowe's!

Brighter Skylights That Install Easily

A skylight's brightness isn't just determined by the natural light outside—its construction can make a difference! E-Class Skylights from VELUX® feature a one-piece, self-flashed deck mount design that maximizes glass and also installs in less than half the time of other skylights. They are available in both fixed and venting formats, compatible with light-filtering and room-darkening shades, and have a range of frame finish colors to consider!

Model: VELUX® E-Class Solar Powered Venting Skylights with Shades | Contact for a Quote

Exceptionally Durable Roofing Shingles

The roof protects your entire house, so invest wisely! CertainTeed® has plenty of architecturally inspired shingles to consider, and their Landmark® ClimateFlex® roofing checks the boxes. This all-weather asphalt performance shingle has a pliable molecular structure to resist impact damage in addition to resisting fire, wind, wind-driven rain, and algae. It looks great, comes with a lifetime limited transferable warranty, and its availability expanded to more regions this year!

Model: CertainTeed® Landmark® ClimateFlex® Roofing in Weathered Wood | Contact for a Quote

An Accessible Collection of Bathroom Fixtures

Universal design has never been so popular, but who wants to sacrifice style for safety? You don't have to, thanks to Peerless®! Their PRECEPT® Bath Collection fixtures are ADA compliant, and the shower trim options even come with grab bars built right in. Need more support? This collection also offers accessories, so you can add a matching grab bar wherever makes sense for you. And with chrome, brushed nickel, and matte black finishes to choose from, your design goals don't have to be limited!

Model: Peerless® PRECEPT® ADA Shower and Handshower & ADA Wall Bar in Brushed Nickel | Price Varies by Product Selected

Stylish Hardware for a Tailored Look

Whether you're designing a new home or updating an older one, make sure to explore your hardware options for cabinetry. They can make a huge difference in the overall vibe of each room! Atlas Homewares has a range of collections running the full stylistic gamut and plenty of finishes to complement your other design choices—like the subtle industrial pulls and knobs of the Malin Collection shown here. See something you like? This hardware is available through professional showrooms across the US and Canada!

Model: Atlas Homewares Malin Collection Hardware in Matte Black | Find a Local Dealer for Pricing

Unique & Dramatic Concrete Finishes

When you need a statement piece, you'll likely find a great solution in concrete! Trueform Concrete offers everything from countertops and tables to sinks and fireplace surrounds in chic concrete finishes as well as Woodform Concrete® that you could mistake for actual wood. Need something for a modern bath? Their new Prism collection sinks offer bold angular geometry in five sizes from 24" to 72" and eight neutral colors. They're also ADA compliant, made in the USA, and you can configure them to fit the faucets you want!

Model: Trueform Concrete Prism 72" Concrete Sink in Linen | Starting at $3,550.00

Gorgeous Glass Lighting Solutions

Glass lighting fixtures are trending these days—if you want to incorporate them into your home, see what Niche has to offer. Their blown glass Stamen pendant light first made waves 20 years ago, and now their collection has expanded to include products in various shapes, sizes, and colors. Don't like the clear look? They have opaque glass options, too. Every piece is made by hand in a New York studio, so whether you choose a stock item or a custom design, it's sure to be special!

Model: Niche Linear-3 Canopy with Aurora Pendant Lights in Gray | Contact for a Quote

Sustainable Countertops in Diverse Designs

Want attractive stone looks without the practical concerns of a natural material? Check out what Silestone® by Cosentino® has to offer! These surfaces are highly scratch, stain, and impact resistant and come in solid, veined, and mottled designs. So, if you want something like granite, marble, or limestone, they have you covered. Silestone® is composed of a blend of premium and recycled materials and is produced with 99% reused water and 100% renewable electricity through its Hybriq+® technology—talk about sustainable manufacturing!

Model: Silestone® by Cosentino® in Ethereal Haze | Contact for a Quote

Paint for Around the Whole House

With beautiful and durable products for interior and exterior use, Sherwin-Williams® is your one-stop shop for wall and hard furnishing colors! You'll find the full spectrum of paint hues easily navigable online—just start with a color family or select a specific space to see expert suggestions. You can even schedule a free Virtual Color Consultation with a Sherwin-Williams Color Consultant for personal assistance! Once you've selected colors, it's time to choose products. There are formulas for indoor and outdoor applications, of course, but within those categories, you'll also find paints with special features—like fast drying and mildew resistance—you may want to invest in!

Model: Sherwin-Williams® Black Magic SW6991 | Price Varies by Product Selected

Architect Picks: Top 10 Home Products of 2023

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