Editor Picks: Top 10 Home Products of 2021

by Rachel Lyon, Editorial Director for The House Designers

Are you gearing up to build a new home, or perhaps renovate an existing one? Our editors' top home products of 2021 include all sorts of building and finishing products that'll amp up the style and performance of your house. Whether you're primarily concerned with aesthetics or functionality, take a look and see what might inspire you!

A Beautiful Minimalist Stone Profile

Anybody looking for neat stone with crisp modern lines and rough rustic texture should consider Hewn Stone™ from Cultured Stone®. It comes in four neutral colors including the new Arctic palette—a bright white hue that really plays up the coarse surface—and with pieces in five sizes so you can build the aesthetic you want. Inspired by both contemporary design and old European stonework, this versatile veneer provides a unique opportunity to dress up any space!

Model: Cultured Stone® Hewn Stone™ in Arctic | Contact for a Quote

Modern Entry Doors with Geometric Appeal

A door isn't just a door—it gives you a chance to make a statement on your façade! The plethora of stylish options offered by Therma-Tru® expanded this year when they added walnut grain doors to the Classic Craft® Visionary Collection™. These flush doors offer a variety of linear engravings so you can find the perfect pattern for your exterior. Looking for something more traditional? Check out all their new products!

Model: Therma-Tru® Classic Craft® Visionary Collection™ in Walnut Grain (Style No. CCW8902L) | Contact for a Quote

Extremely Durable Natural Wood Decking

There's nothing quite like a natural wood deck, but many of today's maintenance-averse homeowners are afraid to invest in one. Enter Kebony®, an exceptionally durable yet still eco-friendly alternative to plain lumber! Made of FSC®-certified pine, these deck boards have undergone treatment to increase the thickness of the wood's cell walls and greatly improve hardness. And with four different fasteners, you can choose the installation method that works for your design vision.

Model: Kebony® Deck Board with Step-Clip™ Hidden Fasteners (#2637) | Contact for a Quote

A Washing Machine That Physically Adjusts to Loads

If you've struggled with choosing between the stronger cleaning power of a traditional washer with an agitator and the greater capacity of a high-efficiency model with an impeller, this new washer from Whirlpool® is the answer! It allows you to add or remove the agitator as necessary, and it also offers the convenience of a Load & Go™ detergent dispenser, a pretreating station, and intuitive controls that guide you to the right kind of cycle and even let you customize your own.

Model: Whirlpool® 5.2 – 5.3 cu. ft. Top Load Washer with 2 in 1 Removable Agitator (Front Window for Illustrative Purposes Only) | $1,199.00 MSRP

A Water-Saving Bathing Experience

Whether you live in a region with frequent water restrictions or not, every little bit saved makes a positive impact! Moen® partnered with Silicon Valley-based startup Nebia this year to introduce new rainshower and handshower options that use up to 50% less water than standard showerheads. Worried about a lack of pressure? They're engineered to deliver up to 60% more force, so you don't have to sacrifice experience while doing your part for the environment!

Model: Nebia By Moen™ Quattro Chrome Handheld Shower | $225.30 MSRP

High-Performance Windows Tailored to Your Needs

No matter what you're looking for in a window, check out the possibilities available from Pella®. They have all major window types and plenty of customization options across their collections! The Pella® Lifestyle Series is a unique line that combines the beauty of wood frames with the performance package of your choice—are you concerned about energy efficiency, sound dampening, or both? Just let them know how to craft the perfect windows for your needs!

Model: Pella® Lifestyle Series Wood Picture Window & Casement Windows | Contact for a Quote

Germ-Killing Ozone-Infused Water for the Kitchen

With heightened concern for hygiene these days, we welcome any way to keep our homes and ourselves clean and healthy. If you're looking for a new sanitizing method, consider infusing your tap with the natural disinfecting power of ozone! Water, Inc. offers ozone faucets and a side spray— each has a commercial-grade ozone generator to give you ozonized water that kills 99% of bacteria, removes 75% of pesticides, and keeps food fresh up to three times longer with just a 10-second rinse, all at the touch of a button.

Model: Water, Inc. Ozone Side Spray | Find a Local Dealer

Customizable Wide-Plank Wood Flooring

The appeal of hardwood is in a class of its own when it comes to flooring, but that doesn't mean it's all created equal! Carlisle Wide Plank Floors® offers a variety of sustainably harvested species from ash to white oak, so you're sure to find a gorgeous complement for your home. They also leave the options open—would you like to shop their expertly crafted collections or create a truly custom floor with the wood, board length, texture, sheen, finish, and pattern of your choice?

Model: Carlisle Wide Plank Floors® Custom Hickory Flooring | Contact for a Quote

A Deep & Durable Fireclay Farmhouse Sink

When the worst part of the day is cleaning up, you might need to reevaluate your sink. Awkwardly rinsing a large pot or sheet pan over the basin because you can't set it down, constantly shuffling dishes in and out due to lack of space, struggling to give a small dog a bath—it's all unnecessary! Avery® apron sinks from American Standard come in widths from 30" to 36", have extra-deep 10" bowls, and each includes a stainless steel bottom grid. They're solid, beautiful, and practical!

Model: American Standard Avery® 33 x 20-Inch Fine Fireclay Undermount or Flush Mount Single Bowl Apron Front Kitchen Sink | $1,386.00 MSRP

A Diverse Line of Cabinets with 54 Door Styles

Selecting the perfect cabinetry is difficult when there are so many aspects to consider, so it's a great idea to choose a company that gives you plenty of options! Bellmont Cabinet Co. is a family owned and operated business partnered with independent dealers around the country, so you can order their cabinetry from anywhere. They specialize in frameless construction, are dedicated to sustainability and affordability, and everything is built to order. Just take a look at the 1900 Series—with so many door styles and finishes, it's almost like designing cabinets from scratch!

Model: Bellmont Cabinet Co. 1900 Series Cabinets with Kahana Doors | Contact for a Quote

Editor Picks: Top 10 Home Products of 2021

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