Top Products from IBS & KBIS 2024
by Tammy Crosby & Rachel Lyon, Editor in Chief & Editorial Director for The House Designers
The International Builders' Show (IBS) and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) have wrapped up in Las Vegas, so now it's time to take a look back at some of the home building products that stood out most! Our list includes a bit of everything, so you're sure to find inspiration whether you're building new or renovating, no matter your style. Here are the products that caught our attention most at IBS and KBIS 2024!
Expansive Glass Doors That Fold Away
With transitional design growing in popularity, even older homes are being outfitted with expansive glass features these days! Therma-Tru® has introduced the Veris™ Collection to offer awesome contemporary glass doors for front entries and patio applications. The folding glass doors shown here come in a number of configurations from two to six panels in heights of 6'8" and 8'—just imagine how they could help you enjoy your property more, whether open or closed! The Veris™ Collection also features hinged, sliding, and pivot door configurations.
Model: Veris™ Collection Folding Glass Doors | Contact for a Quote
With transitional design growing in popularity, even older homes are being outfitted with expansive glass features these days! Therma-Tru® has introduced the Veris™ Collection to offer awesome contemporary glass doors for front entries and patio applications. The folding glass doors shown here come in a number of configurations from two to six panels in heights of 6'8" and 8'—just imagine how they could help you enjoy your property more, whether open or closed! The Veris™ Collection also features hinged, sliding, and pivot door configurations.
Model: Veris™ Collection Folding Glass Doors | Contact for a Quote
A Sleek & Easy-to-Clean Electric Range
If you want to spend more time cooking and less time cleaning, Whirlpool® has the answer in a new, exclusive feature! Their WipeClean™ coating simplifies cleanup—just wet the surface with plain water, wait five minutes, and you can wipe away messes whether they are sticky or seared on. Say goodbye to harsh cleaning chemicals! This coating will be available on a 30" electric range with sharp modern style later this year!
Model: Whirlpool® 30-Inch Electric Range with WipeClean™ Coating | Coming Soon!
If you want to spend more time cooking and less time cleaning, Whirlpool® has the answer in a new, exclusive feature! Their WipeClean™ coating simplifies cleanup—just wet the surface with plain water, wait five minutes, and you can wipe away messes whether they are sticky or seared on. Say goodbye to harsh cleaning chemicals! This coating will be available on a 30" electric range with sharp modern style later this year!
Model: Whirlpool® 30-Inch Electric Range with WipeClean™ Coating | Coming Soon!
A New System to Install Windows Efficiently
The Pella® Steady Set™ Interior Installation System is a game changer for builders! This Best Window & Door Product Winner at IBS 2024 makes it possible to install windows in new construction faster and with fewer people—without sacrificing the quality of the work. This system outfits each window unit with a flashing fin, flip and click installation brackets, a head stabilizer, and shim guides to ensure efficient and consistent fitting from inside. It slashes installation time and labor costs!
Model: Pella® Steady Set® Interior Installation System | Available Nationwide Summer 2024 for Pella® Reserve™ & Lifestyle Series Windows
The Pella® Steady Set™ Interior Installation System is a game changer for builders! This Best Window & Door Product Winner at IBS 2024 makes it possible to install windows in new construction faster and with fewer people—without sacrificing the quality of the work. This system outfits each window unit with a flashing fin, flip and click installation brackets, a head stabilizer, and shim guides to ensure efficient and consistent fitting from inside. It slashes installation time and labor costs!
Model: Pella® Steady Set® Interior Installation System | Available Nationwide Summer 2024 for Pella® Reserve™ & Lifestyle Series Windows
Stylish Custom Wood Garage Doors
Anybody who wants to set their façade apart from others on the street should invest in a unique garage door! Clopay® offers true custom capabilities with Reserve® Wood—they'll work with you to draw up your ideas and then bring them to life in the wood of your choice. The door shown here features narrow vertical slats with wide windows—a cozy modern motif growing in popularity elsewhere around the house. If this isn't your style, rest assured the possibilities are endless!
Model: Clopay® Reserve® Wood Custom Garage Door | Contact for a Quote
Anybody who wants to set their façade apart from others on the street should invest in a unique garage door! Clopay® offers true custom capabilities with Reserve® Wood—they'll work with you to draw up your ideas and then bring them to life in the wood of your choice. The door shown here features narrow vertical slats with wide windows—a cozy modern motif growing in popularity elsewhere around the house. If this isn't your style, rest assured the possibilities are endless!
Model: Clopay® Reserve® Wood Custom Garage Door | Contact for a Quote
Rustic Ledgestone in a New Neutral Blend
If you're looking to incorporate stone on your exterior or inside your home, Dutch Quality Stone has a variety of profiles and colors to suit different designs. Weather Ledge makes a wonderful choice for those who want distressed rustic appeal and a neat dry stack look with linear pieces and clean lines. It comes in 13 colors, including the brand-new Oak Blend—it's a perfectly balanced mix of light and medium neutral tones that'll complement any type of design!
Model: Dutch Quality Stone™ Weather Ledge in Oak Blend | Contact for a Quote
If you're looking to incorporate stone on your exterior or inside your home, Dutch Quality Stone has a variety of profiles and colors to suit different designs. Weather Ledge makes a wonderful choice for those who want distressed rustic appeal and a neat dry stack look with linear pieces and clean lines. It comes in 13 colors, including the brand-new Oak Blend—it's a perfectly balanced mix of light and medium neutral tones that'll complement any type of design!
Model: Dutch Quality Stone™ Weather Ledge in Oak Blend | Contact for a Quote
An Electric Fireplace with Authentic Flame Looks
With the Inception Traditional Electric Fireplace from Heat & Glo®, you don't ever have to stoke the fire or clean a chimney, yet you'll still enjoy flickering flames and glowing embers. Realistic flame visuals are just the start—the Inception features industry-first digital display technology that allows you to toggle between different "firescapes" (logs, flames and firebox backgrounds). An on-screen menu lets you control the displayed firescape, optional heat, sound, and brightness settings. Requiring no venting, it can be installed in a new wall or added to an existing space using a non-structural build-out kit. Even better, the Inception can be connected to your smart home hub!
Model: Heat & Glo® Inception Traditional Electric Fireplace | Starting at $5,378.00
With the Inception Traditional Electric Fireplace from Heat & Glo®, you don't ever have to stoke the fire or clean a chimney, yet you'll still enjoy flickering flames and glowing embers. Realistic flame visuals are just the start—the Inception features industry-first digital display technology that allows you to toggle between different "firescapes" (logs, flames and firebox backgrounds). An on-screen menu lets you control the displayed firescape, optional heat, sound, and brightness settings. Requiring no venting, it can be installed in a new wall or added to an existing space using a non-structural build-out kit. Even better, the Inception can be connected to your smart home hub!
Model: Heat & Glo® Inception Traditional Electric Fireplace | Starting at $5,378.00
A Chic New Collection of Kitchen & Bath Fixtures
Looking for modern plumbing fixtures to complete your home? Peerless® has you covered with their new Ezra™ Kitchen and Bathroom Collections. Featuring sharp lines, soft curves, and finishes that cover the aesthetic bases, you're sure to find a great fit for your design scheme! The Single-Handle Kitchen Faucet with Spray shown here features POWERinse™ Technology—a third mode in addition to traditional spray and full flow—to efficiently blast away messes with higher pressure!
Model: Peerless® Ezra™ Single-Handle Kitchen Faucet with Spray in Stainless Steel | Coming in May 2024!
Looking for modern plumbing fixtures to complete your home? Peerless® has you covered with their new Ezra™ Kitchen and Bathroom Collections. Featuring sharp lines, soft curves, and finishes that cover the aesthetic bases, you're sure to find a great fit for your design scheme! The Single-Handle Kitchen Faucet with Spray shown here features POWERinse™ Technology—a third mode in addition to traditional spray and full flow—to efficiently blast away messes with higher pressure!
Model: Peerless® Ezra™ Single-Handle Kitchen Faucet with Spray in Stainless Steel | Coming in May 2024!
Waterproof, Durable & Eco-Friendly Flooring
It's difficult to find flooring that checks all the boxes, but Mohawk goes above and beyond with PureTech™! This PVC-free waterproof and scratch-resistant product is made of recycled and renewable materials and features an 80% organic core. The authentic wood visuals and textures will fit into any room, and there's a full range of colors to consider. It's made in the USA and every purchase helps stop plastic from entering the ocean thanks to a partnership with Plastic Bank®!
Model: Mohawk PureTech™ Select Avery Grove in Barley Oak | Contact for a Quote
It's difficult to find flooring that checks all the boxes, but Mohawk goes above and beyond with PureTech™! This PVC-free waterproof and scratch-resistant product is made of recycled and renewable materials and features an 80% organic core. The authentic wood visuals and textures will fit into any room, and there's a full range of colors to consider. It's made in the USA and every purchase helps stop plastic from entering the ocean thanks to a partnership with Plastic Bank®!
Model: Mohawk PureTech™ Select Avery Grove in Barley Oak | Contact for a Quote
Hard-Wearing Siding Tailored to Climate Conditions
Considering how widely climates vary, it makes sense that home finishes should as well! James Hardie developed the Hardie® Zone System after studying climatic variables that affect the performance of siding. Their products are Engineered for Climate® and the HZ5® products resist temperature swings and freezing conditions while HZ10® products are made with intense sun and hurricane-force winds in mind. Wherever you fall on the map, you can rest easy knowing your siding will stand up to the weather!
Model: Hardie® Plank Lap & Hardie® Panel Vertical
Considering how widely climates vary, it makes sense that home finishes should as well! James Hardie developed the Hardie® Zone System after studying climatic variables that affect the performance of siding. Their products are Engineered for Climate® and the HZ5® products resist temperature swings and freezing conditions while HZ10® products are made with intense sun and hurricane-force winds in mind. Wherever you fall on the map, you can rest easy knowing your siding will stand up to the weather!
Model: Hardie® Plank Lap & Hardie® Panel Vertical
Efficient Solar Roofing with Shingle Look
Gather solar energy from your roof without the need for bulky panels. CertainTeed® offers low-profile, stylish, and reliable solar roofing solutions, including Solstice® Shingle—the 2024 Best in Show Winner at IBS! This high-tech and high-design product seamlessly integrates with asphalt shingles and delivers efficient photovoltaic energy conversion even in shade and diffused light. It can be installed in any wind zone, has a Class 3 impact rating, and comes with a 25-year warranty for peace of mind!
Model: CertainTeed® Solstice® Shingle Roofing | Contact for a Quote
Gather solar energy from your roof without the need for bulky panels. CertainTeed® offers low-profile, stylish, and reliable solar roofing solutions, including Solstice® Shingle—the 2024 Best in Show Winner at IBS! This high-tech and high-design product seamlessly integrates with asphalt shingles and delivers efficient photovoltaic energy conversion even in shade and diffused light. It can be installed in any wind zone, has a Class 3 impact rating, and comes with a 25-year warranty for peace of mind!
Model: CertainTeed® Solstice® Shingle Roofing | Contact for a Quote
Durable Composite Decking with Real Wood Appeal
Maintaining exterior wood finishes is tedious and time consuming, so if you'd like a beautiful deck that minimizes upkeep, take a look at what Fiberon® has to offer! Their new Astir Collection decking features rustic cathedral grain texture and comes in three colors, each with natural tonal variation. Despite the realistic look, this is a composite product that won't splinter, rot, crack, or fall prey to insects. You'll never need to sand, stain, or seal it, either. Just sit back and enjoy!
Model: Fiberon® Concordia™ Decking in Astir Mountain Ash | Contact for a Quote
Maintaining exterior wood finishes is tedious and time consuming, so if you'd like a beautiful deck that minimizes upkeep, take a look at what Fiberon® has to offer! Their new Astir Collection decking features rustic cathedral grain texture and comes in three colors, each with natural tonal variation. Despite the realistic look, this is a composite product that won't splinter, rot, crack, or fall prey to insects. You'll never need to sand, stain, or seal it, either. Just sit back and enjoy!
Model: Fiberon® Concordia™ Decking in Astir Mountain Ash | Contact for a Quote
Cleaner & Safer Water at the Source
Delta® is known for kitchen and bathroom fixtures that offer great aesthetics and functionality, but now they're tackling the water that comes out of their faucets, too! The Clarifi™ Shower Filter reduces chlorine and hard water sediments, both of which can cause dry skin and irritation. It's easy to install—just connect it to the shower arm that comes out of your wall and attach your shower head on the other side. The filter housing will be available in seven different finishes and you only need to replace the filter about every six months!
Model: Delta® Clarifi™ Shower Filter | Coming Winter 2024!
Delta® is known for kitchen and bathroom fixtures that offer great aesthetics and functionality, but now they're tackling the water that comes out of their faucets, too! The Clarifi™ Shower Filter reduces chlorine and hard water sediments, both of which can cause dry skin and irritation. It's easy to install—just connect it to the shower arm that comes out of your wall and attach your shower head on the other side. The filter housing will be available in seven different finishes and you only need to replace the filter about every six months!
Model: Delta® Clarifi™ Shower Filter | Coming Winter 2024!
Paint That Improves Indoor Air Quality
You’ve heard of low- and zero-VOC paints before, but did you know Sherwin-Williams® has a zero-VOC product that offers even more? SuperPaint® with Air Purifying Technology is a zero-VOC product that contributes to better indoor air quality by reducing volatile organic compounds from potential sources like carpet, cabinets, and fabrics*. It can give you a fresher interior at the same time as supporting your design goals—it’s available in flat, satin, and semi-gloss finishes in a wide range of colors.
*The length of time SuperPaint® with Air Purifying Technology actively reduces odors and formaldehyde depends on the concentration, the frequency of exposure and the amount of painted surface area.
Model: Sherwin-Williams® SuperPaint® Interior Acrylic with Air Purifying Technology | Price Varies by Product Selected
You’ve heard of low- and zero-VOC paints before, but did you know Sherwin-Williams® has a zero-VOC product that offers even more? SuperPaint® with Air Purifying Technology is a zero-VOC product that contributes to better indoor air quality by reducing volatile organic compounds from potential sources like carpet, cabinets, and fabrics*. It can give you a fresher interior at the same time as supporting your design goals—it’s available in flat, satin, and semi-gloss finishes in a wide range of colors.
*The length of time SuperPaint® with Air Purifying Technology actively reduces odors and formaldehyde depends on the concentration, the frequency of exposure and the amount of painted surface area.
Model: Sherwin-Williams® SuperPaint® Interior Acrylic with Air Purifying Technology | Price Varies by Product Selected
Fresh Water Available Off-the-Grid
Whether you live far from public utilities or would like to reduce your dependence on them, take a look at Genesis Systems®! Their WaterCube® system is about the size of an air conditioning unit and designed to provide over 100 gallons of fresh, clean water per day—enough for a family of four. It extracts all this water from the air and runs it through carbon and UV filters to ensure it meets National Science Foundation and EPA Standards. It can provide water on-demand or operate continuously, storing up to 48 gallons in two built-in tanks. WaterCube® is sustainable, convenient, and energy-efficient whether you connect it to conventional electricity or your own solar panels!
Model: Genesis Systems® WaterCube® (WC-100) System | $19,995.00 MSRP
Whether you live far from public utilities or would like to reduce your dependence on them, take a look at Genesis Systems®! Their WaterCube® system is about the size of an air conditioning unit and designed to provide over 100 gallons of fresh, clean water per day—enough for a family of four. It extracts all this water from the air and runs it through carbon and UV filters to ensure it meets National Science Foundation and EPA Standards. It can provide water on-demand or operate continuously, storing up to 48 gallons in two built-in tanks. WaterCube® is sustainable, convenient, and energy-efficient whether you connect it to conventional electricity or your own solar panels!
Model: Genesis Systems® WaterCube® (WC-100) System | $19,995.00 MSRP
