Builder Picks: Top 10 Home Products of 2023

by Rachel Lyon & Christine Cooney, Editorial Director & VP of Marketing for The House Designers

Finally, it's time to take a look at the home products that most impressed builders! Whether they're building for specific clients or to put properties on the market, builders want their houses to impress. That means putting a focus on long-term beauty and durability—things that will underscore the quality of their work. See what that means with these building and finishing products of 2023!

Painted Faux Wood Garage Doors

The Canyon Ridge® family of garage doors—including carriage house, modern, louver, and chevron styles—has added tons of wood-look appeal to homes over the years. Now, Clopay® has introduced Canyon Ridge® Elements, a painted carriage house door that features composite overlays with authentic woodgrain texture. This entry-level addition boasts insulated four-layer construction and is offered in 13 designs and seven standard paint colors. You can custom paint it, too!

Model: Clopay® Canyon Ridge® Elements Garage Doors in Black | Contact for a Quote

Stunning Glass Doors on a Grand Scale

The shift toward contemporary finishes in homes of all styles has increased the need for bigger and bolder glass features—that's why Therma-Tru® launched their Veris™ Collection! It offers four major door types—hinged and pivoting for entry doors and sliding and folding for patio applications—and each has a variety of panel width and height options to fill your space perfectly. Try configuring doors on the product pages and see what will work best for your home!

Model: Therma-Tru® Veris™ Collection Sliding Glass Doors | Contact for a Quote

A Feature-Full Range of Modest Size

If you think the latest and greatest cooking innovations are only available in large packages for luxury kitchens, think again! KitchenAid® has a great new 30" range with an induction stove top and a convection oven to help you tackle recipes precisely. Induction cooking is faster and more energy efficient than other kinds of heating, and you'll find the same perks with convection. This range includes a dishwasher-safe air fry basket and the EasyConvect™ Conversion System to take the guesswork out of finding the right temperature!

Model: KitchenAid® 30-Inch 4-Element Induction Slide-In Convection Range with Air Fry | $3,329.00 MSRP

An All-in-One Kitchen Sink Solution

Having trouble finding a good sink and faucet to go together? Perhaps you're worried about how things will fit, both physically and visually? With Kraus®, you can select a great pairing in one product! They offer all-in-one sink combos in undermount and drop-in formats ranging from 23" to 33" widths to suit kitchens of all sizes. Check out the features of each set—every sink includes a protective bottom grid, but workstations have additional accessories you might like!

Model: Kraus® Bolden and Stark 33" Drop-In/Undermount Kitchen Sink w/ Bolden Commercial Pull-Down Faucet in Spot Free Stainless Steel | $429.95 MSRP

Quick & Easy Closet Storage Planning

Finding the right storage solutions for closets can be tricky, but with the interactive SpaceCreations® Tool from ClosetMaid®, you have the chance to virtually test all kinds of options! Just input the kind of closet you're designing and its dimensions—the tool will create the space in 3D and let you decide how to fill it with drawers, hanging rods, etc. As you make changes, a nifty cost estimate will update to avoid surprises!

Model: ClosetMaid® SpaceCreations® Tool | Free to Use!

Roofing Shingles with Extra Dimensionality

If you want to avoid having a roof that looks flat, you'll love the new Timberline UHDZ® Shingles from GAF! They feature their Dual Shadow Line that accentuates and makes each shingle pop, but the awesome visual is only part of their appeal. When installed with qualifying GAF accessories, this shingle qualifies for infinite wind speed coverage through the WindProven™ Limited Wind Warranty. You'll also love the 30-year StainGuard Plus PRO™ Limited Warranty against blue-green algae staining!

Model: GAF Timberline UHDZ® Shingles in Charcoal | Contact for a Quote

The Perfect Wallpaper for Bold Bathrooms

A bathroom is one of the best places to try wallpaper—the smaller, closed off space is often left undecorated and can be dressed up without affecting the look of the rest of the interior! Wallpaperdirect™ has a huge variety of designs to choose from, including some awesome anti-bacterial wallpapers that are ideal for bathrooms. Take a look if you want to make your lavatory pop, and if you like the results, consider expanding your wallpaper horizons!

Model: Wallpaperdirect™ Tegula Contour Anti-Bacterial Wallpaper | $65.00 per Double Roll

Classic Hardwood Flooring with Enhanced Benefits

The natural charm of hardwood is difficult to replicate, so if you value its genuine tones and textures, there really is no substitute. Keeping it in good condition can be a challenge for many homeowners, though! That's why Shaw Floors® offers a wide array of engineered hardwood floorings that meet practical expectations. Shop the Repel Collection for splash-proof options, Floorté for true waterproof solutions, and EPIC Plus if you need extra impact resistance. In any case, you have all sorts of wood species and colors to choose from!

Model: Shaw Floors® Reflections White Oak in Timber, from the Repel Collection | $11.49 per Square Foot MSRP

A Thoughtful Faucet for the Laundry/Mudroom

You have plenty of experience with kitchen and bathroom faucets, but have you ever considered a specific faucet for a utility space like the laundry or mudroom? Moen® actually offers a few! The new Arbor Pulldown Laundry Faucet is tailored to utility needs with its high flow rate to fill buckets faster, ample pulldown range to direct water where you need it, and threaded garden hose outlet that extends its reach even more. You'll love the clean chrome finish and simple single-handle control, too!

Model: Moen® Arbor Pulldown Laundry Faucet | $323.00 MSRP

A Unique Surface with Design Flexibility

It's rare to come across a material that can do it all, but that's just what you'll find in Surfalite®! This extremely versatile advanced surface is lightweight, scratch-resistant, and easy to work with. It comes in 130" x 65' x 1/4" slabs that can be transformed into practically anything from kitchen countertops and backsplashes to bathroom wet walls and vanity cladding. Perhaps you'd like to use it for flooring, wainscoting, or a custom application? Surfalite® is up to the challenge, and comes in a range of solid and stone-look colors to suit different design needs!

Model: Surfalite® Black Nimbus (Backsplash) & Aurum Strand (Countertop/Cabinetry) | Contact for a Quote

Builder Picks: Top 10 Home Products of 2023

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