Builder Picks: Top 10 Home Products of 2024
by Rachel Lyon and Josh Johnson, Editorial Director and Marketing Specialist for The House Designers
It's finally time for our last roundup of 2024—the home building products that caught builders' eyes this year! These professional craftsmen provide invaluable service as they translate blueprints into dream homes. Whether they're building for specific clients or to provide housing to put on the market, they want to create great homes that people are happy to live in and that they're proud to say they built. That's why this list includes products that simplify builders' jobs and provide amazing value for homeowners!
Stylish & Effective Shades for Skylights
Skylights bring in beautiful natural light, but what if you need a way to manage it sometimes? Just add shades! VELUX® offers light filtering and room darkening shades in white and a variety of special order colors, allowing you to control the amount of light entering your home and add a touch of design interest, if you like. You can diffuse light in common areas to slash harsh glare and block it out in bedrooms to get more sleep—simply outfit your skylights according to your goals!
Model: VELUX® Skylights with Light Filtering Single-Pleated Shades | Contact for a Quote
Skylights bring in beautiful natural light, but what if you need a way to manage it sometimes? Just add shades! VELUX® offers light filtering and room darkening shades in white and a variety of special order colors, allowing you to control the amount of light entering your home and add a touch of design interest, if you like. You can diffuse light in common areas to slash harsh glare and block it out in bedrooms to get more sleep—simply outfit your skylights according to your goals!
Model: VELUX® Skylights with Light Filtering Single-Pleated Shades | Contact for a Quote
Gorgeous Barn Doors with Authentic Charm
The appeal of barn doors goes far and wide—you'll find them specified in homes of all styles these days! If you'd like to add an authentically rustic barn door to complement your interior design or provide some contrast, Old World Timber has you covered. They offer custom doors specially made for each opening, and every one is crafted from planks reclaimed from the paddocks of Kentucky's Thoroughbred horse country. These barn doors are a great conversation starter on top of their utility!
Model: Old World Timber X-Pattern Reclaimed Wood Barn Door | Contact for a Quote
The appeal of barn doors goes far and wide—you'll find them specified in homes of all styles these days! If you'd like to add an authentically rustic barn door to complement your interior design or provide some contrast, Old World Timber has you covered. They offer custom doors specially made for each opening, and every one is crafted from planks reclaimed from the paddocks of Kentucky's Thoroughbred horse country. These barn doors are a great conversation starter on top of their utility!
Model: Old World Timber X-Pattern Reclaimed Wood Barn Door | Contact for a Quote
Efficient Window Installation from the Inside
Building products that install quickly and easily are a great way to save! Professionals love the Pella® Steady Set™ Interior Installation System because it allows them to fit windows in new homes faster and with fewer people—without sacrificing the quality of the work. It's all thanks to the flashing fin, flip-and-click installation brackets, a head stabilizer, and shim guides on each window unit that ensure proper placement from the interior. No wonder this efficient system stood out at IBS 2024!
Model: Pella® Steady Set™ Interior Installation System for Pella® Reserve™ & Lifestyle Series Windows | Contact for a Quote
Building products that install quickly and easily are a great way to save! Professionals love the Pella® Steady Set™ Interior Installation System because it allows them to fit windows in new homes faster and with fewer people—without sacrificing the quality of the work. It's all thanks to the flashing fin, flip-and-click installation brackets, a head stabilizer, and shim guides on each window unit that ensure proper placement from the interior. No wonder this efficient system stood out at IBS 2024!
Model: Pella® Steady Set™ Interior Installation System for Pella® Reserve™ & Lifestyle Series Windows | Contact for a Quote
Neat Gable Pediments for Architectural Interest
If your house has gables, have you thought about dressing them up? Gable pediments are practically requisite for Victorian and Craftsman homes, but they also add charm to farmhouses, cottages, and other traditionally inspired styles. Fypon® offers options in smooth and woodgrain polyurethane to create the curb appeal you want in a lightweight, easy-to-install, and low-maintenance format that appeals to installers and homeowners—explore their website for all your decorative millwork needs!
Model: Fypon® Gable Bracket Pediment - Meier Chamfered | Price Varies by Size Selected
If your house has gables, have you thought about dressing them up? Gable pediments are practically requisite for Victorian and Craftsman homes, but they also add charm to farmhouses, cottages, and other traditionally inspired styles. Fypon® offers options in smooth and woodgrain polyurethane to create the curb appeal you want in a lightweight, easy-to-install, and low-maintenance format that appeals to installers and homeowners—explore their website for all your decorative millwork needs!
Model: Fypon® Gable Bracket Pediment - Meier Chamfered | Price Varies by Size Selected
Durable Fiber Cement Siding for Any Climate
Exterior product selection can be overwhelming when you consider your climate, but James Hardie aims to simplify the process! The Hardie® Zone System was developed to address the climatic variables that affect siding performance, with HZ5® products made to resist freezing conditions and temperature swings while HZ10® products are formulated with intense sun and hurricane-force winds in mind. Pair that with the noncombustible and pest-resistant nature of fiber cement and you're all set, no matter the siding style you want!
Model: Hardie® Plank Lap Siding in Color of the Year 2024 - Mountain Sage | Contact for a Quote
Exterior product selection can be overwhelming when you consider your climate, but James Hardie aims to simplify the process! The Hardie® Zone System was developed to address the climatic variables that affect siding performance, with HZ5® products made to resist freezing conditions and temperature swings while HZ10® products are formulated with intense sun and hurricane-force winds in mind. Pair that with the noncombustible and pest-resistant nature of fiber cement and you're all set, no matter the siding style you want!
Model: Hardie® Plank Lap Siding in Color of the Year 2024 - Mountain Sage | Contact for a Quote
Beautiful Cabinetry Available Nationwide
Finding the perfect cabinets proves challenging for many—make it easier on yourself by shopping a family of brands that presents a range of options in one convenient place! MasterBrand™ is one of the largest cabinet manufacturers in North America, has an extensive product portfolio, and is built on a large network of dealers and makers, so you're sure to find something you'll love. Start by exploring their inspiration gallery to see what resonates with you and get the details, or connect with a local dealer to discuss the possibilities in person!
Model: MasterBrand™ Diamond® Kenora Cabinetry in Retreat Finish | Contact for a Quote
Finding the perfect cabinets proves challenging for many—make it easier on yourself by shopping a family of brands that presents a range of options in one convenient place! MasterBrand™ is one of the largest cabinet manufacturers in North America, has an extensive product portfolio, and is built on a large network of dealers and makers, so you're sure to find something you'll love. Start by exploring their inspiration gallery to see what resonates with you and get the details, or connect with a local dealer to discuss the possibilities in person!
Model: MasterBrand™ Diamond® Kenora Cabinetry in Retreat Finish | Contact for a Quote
Chic Outdoor Lighting for Exterior Ambiance
Whether your tastes lean traditional, transitional, or contemporary, you won't lack for outdoor lighting options from Kichler®! Their latest collections have something for everybody with striking lantern, candelabra, industrial, and geometric lights that will outfit your front porch or outdoor living areas in line with your design goals. And with stylish post and landscape lighting available as well, you can brighten your whole property to welcome you home or even host comfortably in the dark!
Model: Kichler® Branner Outdoor Wall Light in Textured Black | $384.99 MSRP
Whether your tastes lean traditional, transitional, or contemporary, you won't lack for outdoor lighting options from Kichler®! Their latest collections have something for everybody with striking lantern, candelabra, industrial, and geometric lights that will outfit your front porch or outdoor living areas in line with your design goals. And with stylish post and landscape lighting available as well, you can brighten your whole property to welcome you home or even host comfortably in the dark!
Model: Kichler® Branner Outdoor Wall Light in Textured Black | $384.99 MSRP
Interior Paint That Reduces Odors & VOCs
Going a step beyond low- and zero-VOC products, SuperPaint® with Air Purifying Technology from Sherwin-Williams® reduces volatile organic compounds in your interior from potential sources like carpet, cabinets, and fabrics*. That's right, this paint actually contributes to better indoor air quality! And that's not all—you can get it in flat, satin, and semi-gloss finishes in a wide range of colors to support your aesthetic!
*The length of time SuperPaint® with Air Purifying Technology actively reduces odors and formaldehyde depends on the concentration, frequency of exposure, and amount of painted surface area.
Model: Sherwin-Williams® SuperPaint® Interior Acrylic with Air Purifying Technology | Price Varies by Product Selected
Going a step beyond low- and zero-VOC products, SuperPaint® with Air Purifying Technology from Sherwin-Williams® reduces volatile organic compounds in your interior from potential sources like carpet, cabinets, and fabrics*. That's right, this paint actually contributes to better indoor air quality! And that's not all—you can get it in flat, satin, and semi-gloss finishes in a wide range of colors to support your aesthetic!
*The length of time SuperPaint® with Air Purifying Technology actively reduces odors and formaldehyde depends on the concentration, frequency of exposure, and amount of painted surface area.
Model: Sherwin-Williams® SuperPaint® Interior Acrylic with Air Purifying Technology | Price Varies by Product Selected
Walk-In Tubs for Safe & Convenient Bathing
If you're in the market for an accessible bathroom, you don't have to rely on niche manufacturers with limited options! American Standard offers dozens of walk-in tub models of various shapes, sizes, and styles, allowing you to choose the best one for your practical and aesthetic needs. They all feature the patented Quick Drain® that rapidly empties the tub in under two minutes when activated, but look around—you'll also find nifty extras like the Air Spa and Whirlpool Massage systems!
Model: American Standard Acrylic Luxury Series 32 x 60 -Inch Walk-in Tub With Soaker System - Left-Hand Drain With Faucet | $11,940.00 MSRP
If you're in the market for an accessible bathroom, you don't have to rely on niche manufacturers with limited options! American Standard offers dozens of walk-in tub models of various shapes, sizes, and styles, allowing you to choose the best one for your practical and aesthetic needs. They all feature the patented Quick Drain® that rapidly empties the tub in under two minutes when activated, but look around—you'll also find nifty extras like the Air Spa and Whirlpool Massage systems!
Model: American Standard Acrylic Luxury Series 32 x 60 -Inch Walk-in Tub With Soaker System - Left-Hand Drain With Faucet | $11,940.00 MSRP
Better Ventilation for a Healthier Home
You rarely see the inner workings of your HVAC system, but they're an integral part of making your home comfortable and creating a healthier indoor environment. If you'd like an upgrade, consider the newest energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) from Panasonic. These devices transfer heat and moisture from fresh to preconditioned air before removing it, so you can benefit from refreshed indoor air quality without losing the energy spent on heating/cooling the outgoing air. You'll enjoy the exceptional performance and efficiency, seamless monitoring and operation, and easy-to-maintain filters of these BalancedHome™ ERVs!
Model: Panasonic BalancedHome™ ERV (Elite Models) | Price Varies by Product Selected
You rarely see the inner workings of your HVAC system, but they're an integral part of making your home comfortable and creating a healthier indoor environment. If you'd like an upgrade, consider the newest energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) from Panasonic. These devices transfer heat and moisture from fresh to preconditioned air before removing it, so you can benefit from refreshed indoor air quality without losing the energy spent on heating/cooling the outgoing air. You'll enjoy the exceptional performance and efficiency, seamless monitoring and operation, and easy-to-maintain filters of these BalancedHome™ ERVs!
Model: Panasonic BalancedHome™ ERV (Elite Models) | Price Varies by Product Selected
