Our Builders' Top 10 Home Products of 2020
Our Builders' Top 10 Home Products of 2020
by Rachel Lyon & Ryan Ericson, Editorial Director & Editorial Associate The House Designers
Builder-favorite products should be no big secret—builders want to offer the things their clients want for themselves! However, they also want to put their names behind quality finishes that they know will perform well, last the test of time, and help build good reputations for their businesses. Here are some of the products that help builders do that, while still delivering on the aesthetics homeowners demand.
Linear Stone with Authentic Distressed Texture
The traditional nature of
Dutch Quality Stone™ veneer makes it a top choice for all sorts of homes. Nothing beats the charm of stone whether it's used for accents or siding, and if you're looking for a profile that works for any style, check out Weather Ledge! Neat yet rugged, this veneer provides clean lines and uneven surfaces that create highlights and shadows across the wall. It comes in 12 color blends running the gamut from light to dark, cool to warm, and mono to polychromatic. The Winter Point option is a lovely soft gray with a few darker shades and hints of saturated tan—it's perfect for today's brighter designs!
Model: Dutch Quality Stone™ Weather Ledge in Winter Point Color Blend | Contact for a Quote
Bathroom Safety Accessories Made Stylish
With fixtures for builders to install and products for consumers to purchase as necessary,
Moen™ offers bathroom safety solutions for every household. Their collection includes more than 100 grab bars in different styles and finishes as well as shower seats, toilet safety bars, tub grips, and non-slip adhesive mats and strips. Each piece complies with Americans with Disabilities Act specifications, lists how much weight it can support, and comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Take a look and see how you can design a better bathroom experience for every member of the family—without sacrificing your design scheme!
Model: Moen™ Peened 18" Concealed Screw Grab Bar | $32.00 MSRP
Lovely Lighting That Coordinates with Plumbing
Long a favorite for bathroom and kitchen plumbing fixtures,
KOHLER® is now in the lighting game, too! They offer a variety of chandeliers, pendants, sconces, etc., with names that will sound familiar if you've looked at faucets recently. The lighting collections complement popular faucets with similar shapes and matching finishes, taking the guesswork out of designing great kitchens and bathrooms. Of course, there's no reason why they can't be used around the whole house—you'll find that these lighting fixtures are gorgeous in their own rights. Whether you want a simpler specification process or just need some inspired lights, be sure to check out this new section!
Model: KOHLER® Damask™ Three-Light Pendant Cloud | $1,332.00 MSRP
Quartz Countertops in Classic & Dramatic Looks
Premium quartz countertops from
Caesarstone® are much more durable than natural stone slabs, and the reproducibility of their beauty makes them a trusted choice. They have a variety of designs including popular marble lookalikes as well as those inspired by semi-precious stones, petrified wood, and even concrete. There's a lot to discover, but the deep base and lacy veining of Empira Black really made an impression when introduced as part of the Dark Collection this year. If you like the idea but black is too bold, be sure to check out its inverse counterpart, Empira White. No matter what you choose, you'll love how well these countertops perform in the kitchen and beyond.
Model: Caesarstone® Empira Black 5101 | Contact for a Quote
A Sleek Bath Collection with Handy Features
The Kayra™ Bath Collection from the
Delta® brand offers more than smooth, chic design ideal for transitional spaces. Take a look at the diversity of its sink faucets and shower fixtures and you're sure to find some answers to your plumbing wishes! For example, there's a pull-down faucet that gives you the kind of flexibility only known in kitchens before. You'll also see 2-in-1 showers that incorporate a detachable hand shower into the shower head for a more flexible bathing experience. And if a shower that puts you in control sounds good, you'll love the trim with two handles that adjust temperature and volume independently! This collection was definitely designed with usability for all consumers in mind.
Model: Delta® Kayra™ Single Handle Pull-Down Bathroom Faucet in Chrome | $215.25 MSRP
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