Architect Picks: Top 10 Home Products of 2022

Hidden Window Screens That Don't Block the View

If you want a totally clear view through your windows as well as the convenience of screens to keep insects out, Pella® has you covered! Their popular 250 Series vinyl single-hung, double-hung, and sliding windows offer a new innovation—hidden screens. They only deploy and show across the open portion of the window and fold away out of sight when closed. Hidden screens don't make you choose between unobstructed views and fresh air, and they even simplify cleaning your windows!

Model: Pella® 250 Series Vinyl Double-Hung Window with Hidden Screen | Contact for a Quote

A Popular Stone Profile in a Light New Color

Anybody looking for a chic stone profile with plenty of texture will love European Ledge® from Eldorado Stone. The clean-cut edges stack up neatly while the rolling, grainy surface underscores the natural element and provides plenty of interest. This product is available in a number of color blends to suit different schemes, and Sea Cliff™ is one of the newest. With light, muted cool and warm tones, this balanced stone is ideal for those who want to support a bright and balanced design!

Model: Eldorado Stone European Ledge® in Sea Cliff™ | Contact for a Quote

Mahogany-Grained Flush-Glazed Doors & Sidelites

Wood-look fiberglass entry doors from Therma-Tru® offer the appealing tones and textures of authentic wood without any of the maintenance concerns and with much better efficiency—no wonder they're a top pick for homes of all types! If you're looking for a front door with updated traditional style, consider the new flush-glazed options for mahogany-grained doors. They have wider glass openings for a cleaner, more modern aesthetic and greater sound dampening and energy efficiency compared to conventional lites!

Model: Therma-Tru® Classic Craft® Artíssa Collection™ in Mahogany Grain 8' 3/4 Lite 1 Panel Flush-Glazed Entry | Contact for a Quote

A Fresh Take on Modern Garage Doors

A brand-new style option in a popular modern line of garage doors from Clopay®, the Avante® AZ model features long horizontal glass or acrylic panel windows with minimal vertical stiles. As you can see, single doors aren't broken up by any—you get full side-to-side panes! This is a departure from the grid-like aspect of other modern doors, so if you've been on the search for something else that still lets in plenty of light, this could be it. Remember, you can tailor the look with your choice of panels and frame finish!

Model: Clopay® Avante® AZ Garage Door | Contact for a Quote

Two-Toned Door Hardware for a Unique Touch

Are you uninspired by hardware finishes? Perhaps you need something new! Baldwin® Hardware expanded their collection with Estate Mixed Metal Levers this year, allowing you to select different finishes for the lever base and the grip. You can mix and match matte black with warm and cool finishes or go for subtlety with the same metal finished different ways. The L029 option shown here has a smooth handle, but if you want even more interest, L030 offers lovely knurled texture!

Model: Baldwin® Hardware L029 Estate Lever in Non-Lacquered Brass & Satin Black | Available at Lowe's and Home Depot

Gorgeous Lighting Fixtures with Clear Glass Shades

Glass light fixtures are growing in popularity—you'll find them included in traditional and contemporary designs alike! The Purist® Lighting Collection from KOHLER® makes a great choice for any scheme with its simple, sophisticated chandelier, pendant, and sconce options. If the cylindrical look doesn't do it for you, don't worry—this is just one of their many glass collections. KOHLER® lighting products come in the same finishes as their faucets, so it's easy to match fixtures or find a complementary pair for your kitchen or bathrooms!

Model: KOHLER® Lighting Purist® 18" Four-Light Pendant in Matte Black | $649.00 MSRP

Attractive Screens for Outdoor Living Spaces

Depending on your home and its surroundings, outdoor living areas can seem lacking even after you landscape, buy furniture, and accent the space. If your design falls flat, upgrade it with a beautiful backdrop! Barrette Outdoor Living® offers screen panels with a variety of different patterns so you can find the right vibe for your aesthetic. What's more, these screens can fill in fences, railings, pergolas, and under-deck spaces. You can also bring them inside to partition open rooms or hang them as wall art—talk about a flexible design element!

Model: Barrette Outdoor Living® Sanibel Decorative Screen Panels | Contact for a Quote

A Low-Profile Solar Power Solution

GAF roofing needs no introduction, but did you know that they've also gotten into green energy? GAF Energy offers an innovative solution in Timberline Solar™—it installs and protects your home like any other roofing because it's made up of shingles, but it also puts your roof to work harnessing solar power. This is built-in energy potential, not a bulky tile or panel system that could damage your roof and void your warranty, so you can feel great about it from an investment and curb appeal standpoint, too!

Model: GAF Energy Timberline Solar™ Roofing System | Contact for a Quote

Custom Fireplaces in All Shapes & Sizes

The fireplace is a focal point no matter what, but if you want yours to really grab attention, see what Stellar by Heat & Glo can do for you! They have all sorts of high-impact hearths in their gallery—you'll find unique linear shapes, quarter- to full-round configurations, and a variety of finishes that allow you to tailor the look for your design. They even have privacy glass that you can fog when you want, closing off the view in see-through applications. If you want a custom conversation piece for your home, look no further!

Model: Stellar by Heat & Glo Custom Fireplace | Contact for a Quote

A Helpful Bathroom Designing Tool

Designing a cohesive bathroom proves challenging for many, but the RoomCreate Visualizer from American Standard greatly simplifies the process. First, choose the interactive, photorealistic scene that most closely aligns with your style. Then the tool allows you to change all aspects of the space—you can swap the products as well as the colors and other finishes in the room. It offers stylistically appropriate suggestions, but don't worry—you can still select whatever you prefer! The software keeps a list and adjusts the price as you go, and you can easily connect with a specialist if you need any assistance. Talk about convenient!

Model: American Standard RoomCreate Visualizer | Free to Use!