Architect Picks: Top 10 Home Products of 2024
by Rachel Lyon and Nora Crete, Editorial Director and Marketing Director for The House Designers
It's time to take a look at home building products that appeal to architects! In many ways, these professionals want the same things you do, because they aim to please their clients. That's why this list includes items that add great style, practicality, and even luxury. You're sure to find some high-impact products to complete your home from among our architects' favorites in 2024!
Durable Column Wraps for Style Made Easy
No matter your home's architectural leanings, Fypon® offers beautiful column wraps that are sure to increase curb appeal! Made of moisture- and insect-resisant PVC, these columns install around structural supports to create an elegant finished look. Choose from a wide variety of options—a smooth or woodgrain surface, a square or tapered shape, and plain, recessed, raised, or fluted panels— to suit your house, and you'll enjoy a lifetime limited warranty, too!
Model: Fypon® PremiumSelect Flat-Pack Square Column Wraps | Price Varies by Width and Height Selected
No matter your home's architectural leanings, Fypon® offers beautiful column wraps that are sure to increase curb appeal! Made of moisture- and insect-resisant PVC, these columns install around structural supports to create an elegant finished look. Choose from a wide variety of options—a smooth or woodgrain surface, a square or tapered shape, and plain, recessed, raised, or fluted panels— to suit your house, and you'll enjoy a lifetime limited warranty, too!
Model: Fypon® PremiumSelect Flat-Pack Square Column Wraps | Price Varies by Width and Height Selected
Beautiful Entries with Sleek Flush-Glazed Lites
If you want a front door with exceptionally clean lines and larger lites, look no further! Therma-Tru® offers plenty of EnLiten flush-glazed designs that boast a simple streamlined profile and glass up to 16% wider than traditional lip-lite frames. The perks even go beyond looks—you will also reap the benefits of better energy efficiency and sound dampening. You won't lack for options with attractive door designs for traditional, transitional, and contemporary aesthetics, either!
Model: Therma-Tru® Classic Craft® Artissa Collection™ in Fir Grain Style No. CCA82350 | Contact for a Quote
If you want a front door with exceptionally clean lines and larger lites, look no further! Therma-Tru® offers plenty of EnLiten flush-glazed designs that boast a simple streamlined profile and glass up to 16% wider than traditional lip-lite frames. The perks even go beyond looks—you will also reap the benefits of better energy efficiency and sound dampening. You won't lack for options with attractive door designs for traditional, transitional, and contemporary aesthetics, either!
Model: Therma-Tru® Classic Craft® Artissa Collection™ in Fir Grain Style No. CCA82350 | Contact for a Quote
Adaptable Skylights for Practically Any Room
Skylights are the most effective way to brighten a house, so take advantage of them! Afraid your home isn't compatible? You don't need vaulted ceilings—Sun Tunnel skylights from VELUX® reflect sunlight from the roof down through a mirror-like tube to illuminate your interior. Quick and easy to install and with rigid and flexible tunnel options to work around attic obstructions, these nifty skylights are a great choice for any space directly beneath the roof. There's also an optional solar night light to help navigate stairways, hallways, and bathrooms at night!
Model: VELUX® Sun Tunnel® Skylights | Contact for a Quote
Skylights are the most effective way to brighten a house, so take advantage of them! Afraid your home isn't compatible? You don't need vaulted ceilings—Sun Tunnel skylights from VELUX® reflect sunlight from the roof down through a mirror-like tube to illuminate your interior. Quick and easy to install and with rigid and flexible tunnel options to work around attic obstructions, these nifty skylights are a great choice for any space directly beneath the roof. There's also an optional solar night light to help navigate stairways, hallways, and bathrooms at night!
Model: VELUX® Sun Tunnel® Skylights | Contact for a Quote
Fashionable Fireplaces Viewed from Two Sides
Have you noticed that some house plans feature two-sided fireplaces? You'll find this trendy feature in all kinds of locations—between living and dining areas, the primary bedroom and bath, and even indoors and out! Whatever your design calls for, Heat & Glo® has you covered with beautiful double-sided fireplaces for different placements. Let your surroundings be your background, or share the flame across spaces—it's an amazing focal point and ambiance booster!
Model: Heat & Glo® Primo II Fireplace | Starting at $11,056
Have you noticed that some house plans feature two-sided fireplaces? You'll find this trendy feature in all kinds of locations—between living and dining areas, the primary bedroom and bath, and even indoors and out! Whatever your design calls for, Heat & Glo® has you covered with beautiful double-sided fireplaces for different placements. Let your surroundings be your background, or share the flame across spaces—it's an amazing focal point and ambiance booster!
Model: Heat & Glo® Primo II Fireplace | Starting at $11,056
At-Home Saunas for an Elevated Experience
Whether your house plan calls for a sauna—and some do!—or you'd like to add one yourself, you can find the perfect solution with ThermaSol®. They offer indoor and outdoor models with space for one to six people in stylish Scandinavian and organic modern designs. Each sauna is expertly crafted with real wood, with various hardwood and softwood species used across the different models, and completed with an authentic Finnish heater and LED lighting!
Model: ThermaSol® Medium Utu Indoor Sauna | Contact for a Quote
Whether your house plan calls for a sauna—and some do!—or you'd like to add one yourself, you can find the perfect solution with ThermaSol®. They offer indoor and outdoor models with space for one to six people in stylish Scandinavian and organic modern designs. Each sauna is expertly crafted with real wood, with various hardwood and softwood species used across the different models, and completed with an authentic Finnish heater and LED lighting!
Model: ThermaSol® Medium Utu Indoor Sauna | Contact for a Quote
Fresh Quartz Looks for Countertops & More
Quartz countertops offer the ideal combination of beauty of performance, and Cambria® recently expanded their already extensive collection with four gorgeous new designs. The light, softly veined marble appearance of Avalene™ makes it a great choice for all kinds of applications—just see how well it adapts across this entire kitchen! If you're looking for warmer tones, consider Inverness Blakeley™ and Everleigh Warm™. And for a darker, luxurious appearance, Inverness Stonestreet™ should be on your radar.
Model: Cambria® Avalene™ Countertops, Backsplash, and Island Panel | Contact for a Quote
Quartz countertops offer the ideal combination of beauty of performance, and Cambria® recently expanded their already extensive collection with four gorgeous new designs. The light, softly veined marble appearance of Avalene™ makes it a great choice for all kinds of applications—just see how well it adapts across this entire kitchen! If you're looking for warmer tones, consider Inverness Blakeley™ and Everleigh Warm™. And for a darker, luxurious appearance, Inverness Stonestreet™ should be on your radar.
Model: Cambria® Avalene™ Countertops, Backsplash, and Island Panel | Contact for a Quote
Interior Door Hardware That Sets the Tone
The front door may get more attention when it comes to selecting a handleset, but that doesn't mean you have to settle when it comes to your interior door hardware! Baldwin Hardware has released a range of fashionable new levers and knobs for every sort of aesthetic. Better yet, each one is available in over a dozen finishes, and you can mix and match them with different roses—or trim plates—to customize the final look. Get ready to give your doors a fitting finishing touch!
Model: Baldwin Hardware Nashville Lever in Lifetime (PVD) Polished Brass | $ 173.00 MSRP
The front door may get more attention when it comes to selecting a handleset, but that doesn't mean you have to settle when it comes to your interior door hardware! Baldwin Hardware has released a range of fashionable new levers and knobs for every sort of aesthetic. Better yet, each one is available in over a dozen finishes, and you can mix and match them with different roses—or trim plates—to customize the final look. Get ready to give your doors a fitting finishing touch!
Model: Baldwin Hardware Nashville Lever in Lifetime (PVD) Polished Brass | $ 173.00 MSRP
Affordable Fixtures with Great Functionality
If you want stylish plumbing fixtures that won't break the bank, see what Wellfor has in store! They are committed to competitive pricing and offer a full catalog to help you outfit your kitchen and bathrooms to perfection. This gooseneck kitchen faucet makes a wonderful choice all around—beyond the popular high-arc, coil spout design with a pull-down sprayer and single lever control, it lets you toggle between a splash-free aerated stream and a powerful spray and swivels a full 360 degrees. Pair this form and function with quality construction and you won't believe the price point!
Model: Wellfor Touchless Deck Mount Gooseneck Pull Down Sprayer Brushed Gold Single Handle Kitchen Faucet | $229.00 MSRP
If you want stylish plumbing fixtures that won't break the bank, see what Wellfor has in store! They are committed to competitive pricing and offer a full catalog to help you outfit your kitchen and bathrooms to perfection. This gooseneck kitchen faucet makes a wonderful choice all around—beyond the popular high-arc, coil spout design with a pull-down sprayer and single lever control, it lets you toggle between a splash-free aerated stream and a powerful spray and swivels a full 360 degrees. Pair this form and function with quality construction and you won't believe the price point!
Model: Wellfor Touchless Deck Mount Gooseneck Pull Down Sprayer Brushed Gold Single Handle Kitchen Faucet | $229.00 MSRP
Unique & Artisanal Bathroom Sinks
Bathrooms don't have to be boring! In fact, we're seeing plenty of people invest in bold finishes, especially for powder rooms. If you're in the market for a statement sink to be the centerpiece of the room, Native Trails is an excellent place to start exploring. Take this Amalfi vessel sink—with exterior seashell texture and an interior like iridescent abalone nacre, it's absolutely perfect for an elevated nautical scheme. In addition to glass sinks like this, you'll also find fireclay, concrete, and hammered copper in the mix, and they're all handcrafted, one-of-a-kind creations!
Model: Native Trails Amalfi Abalone Series Glass Vessel Sink | $1,198.00 MSRP
Bathrooms don't have to be boring! In fact, we're seeing plenty of people invest in bold finishes, especially for powder rooms. If you're in the market for a statement sink to be the centerpiece of the room, Native Trails is an excellent place to start exploring. Take this Amalfi vessel sink—with exterior seashell texture and an interior like iridescent abalone nacre, it's absolutely perfect for an elevated nautical scheme. In addition to glass sinks like this, you'll also find fireclay, concrete, and hammered copper in the mix, and they're all handcrafted, one-of-a-kind creations!
Model: Native Trails Amalfi Abalone Series Glass Vessel Sink | $1,198.00 MSRP
Professional-Style Appliances in a Range of Hues
Want a kitchen that stands out from the crowd? BlueStar® can help make it happen! With amazing professional appliances in standard and extended sizes, you won't lack for options no matter the culinary space you have at hand. What's more, you aren't limited to the usual finishes, because they offer practically limitless customization possibilities—choose from over 1,000 colors and 10 metal trim options to build a suite that's truly your own! If your design goals are more niche, you can even submit your own color sample. BlueStar® appliances are made in Pennsylvania, so you'll enjoy American-made quality along with this flexibility!
Model: Alison Victoria x BlueStar® 48" Platinum Series Range in Sunset Forest with Antique Brass Trim | Build Your Own & Request a Quote!
Want a kitchen that stands out from the crowd? BlueStar® can help make it happen! With amazing professional appliances in standard and extended sizes, you won't lack for options no matter the culinary space you have at hand. What's more, you aren't limited to the usual finishes, because they offer practically limitless customization possibilities—choose from over 1,000 colors and 10 metal trim options to build a suite that's truly your own! If your design goals are more niche, you can even submit your own color sample. BlueStar® appliances are made in Pennsylvania, so you'll enjoy American-made quality along with this flexibility!
Model: Alison Victoria x BlueStar® 48" Platinum Series Range in Sunset Forest with Antique Brass Trim | Build Your Own & Request a Quote!
