Customer Picks: Top 10 Home Products of 2024
by Rachel Lyon and Christine Cooney, Editorial Director and Home Plan Advisor for The House Designers
Want to know what other aspiring homeowners are excited to use and specify for their new builds? Take a look at this list of the products and tools that stood out most in 2024! Our customers look for things that simplify their lives, from the time of product selection to years after moving in, as well as for finishing touches that add beauty and convenience. So, if you're still on the hunt for purchases to make for your dream home, you may find some inspiration here!
Stylish Deck Railing Made to Maximize Views
Building a great deck doesn't stop at the decking! That's why Fiberon® provides strong aluminum railing to complete their durable composite decks. The new CitySide railing has clean, minimalist style that you can customize in a variety of ways. Finish it with sleek, matte black balusters as shown here, or with tempered glass infill for a totally open feel. Consider the benefits of integrated lighting in the post caps. A stylish drink rail where you can rest glasses is sure to come in handy, too!
Model: Fiberon® CitySide Railing with Integrated Lighting | Price Varies by Products Selected
Building a great deck doesn't stop at the decking! That's why Fiberon® provides strong aluminum railing to complete their durable composite decks. The new CitySide railing has clean, minimalist style that you can customize in a variety of ways. Finish it with sleek, matte black balusters as shown here, or with tempered glass infill for a totally open feel. Consider the benefits of integrated lighting in the post caps. A stylish drink rail where you can rest glasses is sure to come in handy, too!
Model: Fiberon® CitySide Railing with Integrated Lighting | Price Varies by Products Selected
An A.I.-Improved Stone Product Visualizer
Have you used design visualizers and struggled to highlight the places you wanted to apply certain products? Manually outlining application areas is now a thing of the past! With the newly improved Stone Visualizer from Eldorado Stone, any image you upload is automatically processed by artificial intelligence that identifies the different walls and sections. All you have to do is click and select! Virtually test different stone and brick veneers and you can purchase your choice with confidence!
Model: Eldorado Stone Sample Scene in the Stone Visualizer | Free to Use!
Have you used design visualizers and struggled to highlight the places you wanted to apply certain products? Manually outlining application areas is now a thing of the past! With the newly improved Stone Visualizer from Eldorado Stone, any image you upload is automatically processed by artificial intelligence that identifies the different walls and sections. All you have to do is click and select! Virtually test different stone and brick veneers and you can purchase your choice with confidence!
Model: Eldorado Stone Sample Scene in the Stone Visualizer | Free to Use!
Bold Garage Doors with Horizontal Planks
Modern Steel™ garage doors from Clopay® have always offered a variety of design options, but this is new! Pairing a chic horizontal plank pattern with their Ultra-Grain® wood-look paint finish, these doors definitely create unique curb appeal. There are six colors to choose from, including rich brown Kona, dark and deep Espresso, light piney Natural, high-contrast Cedar, weathered Coastal Gray, and rustic Barnwood. Enjoy your preferred wood aesthetic without the maintenance!
Model: Clopay® Modern Steel™ Ultra-Grain® Plank Garage Door in Cedar | Contact for a Quote
Modern Steel™ garage doors from Clopay® have always offered a variety of design options, but this is new! Pairing a chic horizontal plank pattern with their Ultra-Grain® wood-look paint finish, these doors definitely create unique curb appeal. There are six colors to choose from, including rich brown Kona, dark and deep Espresso, light piney Natural, high-contrast Cedar, weathered Coastal Gray, and rustic Barnwood. Enjoy your preferred wood aesthetic without the maintenance!
Model: Clopay® Modern Steel™ Ultra-Grain® Plank Garage Door in Cedar | Contact for a Quote
A Way to Quickly Filter Through Door Options
Not sure what you're looking for when it comes to the front door? Therma-Tru® can help with their new Smart Door Finder! Start by uploading an image of an entry you like, clicking through prompts, or telling the app what you're looking for via the chat box or even by voice. The options shown will automatically filter as you go, allowing you to effortlessly examine and compare doors that fit your criteria!
Model: Therma-Tru® Smart Door Finder | Free to Use!
Not sure what you're looking for when it comes to the front door? Therma-Tru® can help with their new Smart Door Finder! Start by uploading an image of an entry you like, clicking through prompts, or telling the app what you're looking for via the chat box or even by voice. The options shown will automatically filter as you go, allowing you to effortlessly examine and compare doors that fit your criteria!
Model: Therma-Tru® Smart Door Finder | Free to Use!
A One-Stop Shop for All Your Appliances
No matter what kind of appliances you need to complete your home, you'll find a huge selection at Ferguson®! They offer all major brands and even some niche ones, allowing you to build the perfect suite for any kitchen or set for the laundry room, no matter your budget. Buy online or over the phone and you can pick up or have them deliver from one of their 1,800 locations across North America—95% of customers are within 60 miles of one!
Model: Fisher & Paykel Series 7 4-Element Induction Cooktop in Black Glass, Available from Ferguson | Call for Pricing
No matter what kind of appliances you need to complete your home, you'll find a huge selection at Ferguson®! They offer all major brands and even some niche ones, allowing you to build the perfect suite for any kitchen or set for the laundry room, no matter your budget. Buy online or over the phone and you can pick up or have them deliver from one of their 1,800 locations across North America—95% of customers are within 60 miles of one!
Model: Fisher & Paykel Series 7 4-Element Induction Cooktop in Black Glass, Available from Ferguson | Call for Pricing
Healthy Water Straight from the Tap
Reverse osmosis is the gold standard for water purification, but whole house setups are expensive and can even damage some types of plumbing. Enter Delta® and their new Clarifi™ under sink system that efficiently delivers fresh clean water where it counts most! It removes the gamut of contaminants, including lead and other heavy metals, microplastics, PFAS, pharmaceutical chemicals, and more. And you don't have to worry about swapping filters at different times—these easy-to-change cartridges have the same lifespan!
Model: Delta® Clarifi™ Tankless Under Sink 6-Stage Reverse Osmosis System | $999.00 MSRP
Reverse osmosis is the gold standard for water purification, but whole house setups are expensive and can even damage some types of plumbing. Enter Delta® and their new Clarifi™ under sink system that efficiently delivers fresh clean water where it counts most! It removes the gamut of contaminants, including lead and other heavy metals, microplastics, PFAS, pharmaceutical chemicals, and more. And you don't have to worry about swapping filters at different times—these easy-to-change cartridges have the same lifespan!
Model: Delta® Clarifi™ Tankless Under Sink 6-Stage Reverse Osmosis System | $999.00 MSRP
Gorgeous & Durable Porcelain Countertops
When it comes to countertop materials, you're probably familiar with the usual choices—but have you considered porcelain? Yes, this familiar china medium also comes in slabs, and you'll love what it has to offer from a practical standpoint—an incredibly dense, nonporous surface that resists stains, chips, scratches, heat, and even damage from UV exposure, making it perfect for indoor and outdoor applications. If this sounds good to you, Caesarstone® offers a range of beautiful patterns!
Model: Caesarstone® 581 Lucillia Porcelain Surface | Contact for a Quote
When it comes to countertop materials, you're probably familiar with the usual choices—but have you considered porcelain? Yes, this familiar china medium also comes in slabs, and you'll love what it has to offer from a practical standpoint—an incredibly dense, nonporous surface that resists stains, chips, scratches, heat, and even damage from UV exposure, making it perfect for indoor and outdoor applications. If this sounds good to you, Caesarstone® offers a range of beautiful patterns!
Model: Caesarstone® 581 Lucillia Porcelain Surface | Contact for a Quote
Refrigerated Storage Cabinets for Hosting
If you want your home to offer a seamless elevated experience, you'll love this collaboration between True Residential and Room & Board! These two American-made brands have combined luxury refrigeration with handcrafted furniture, creating stylish storage cabinets with fridge space behind the doors and/or drawers, depending on the model and how you choose to finish it. And there are plenty of finishing options, including for wine—what a nifty solution for virtually any room!
Model: True Residential x Room & Board Emerson Storage Cabinet with Refrigeration | Price Varies by Configuration
If you want your home to offer a seamless elevated experience, you'll love this collaboration between True Residential and Room & Board! These two American-made brands have combined luxury refrigeration with handcrafted furniture, creating stylish storage cabinets with fridge space behind the doors and/or drawers, depending on the model and how you choose to finish it. And there are plenty of finishing options, including for wine—what a nifty solution for virtually any room!
Model: True Residential x Room & Board Emerson Storage Cabinet with Refrigeration | Price Varies by Configuration
An Outdoor Oven for Amazing Pizza at Home
Foodies who like to create their own meals typically invest in great appliances, so if you're a pizza aficionado, have you considered your own pizza oven? Authentic Pizza Ovens.Com offers a variety of traditional and portable wood-fired pizza ovens to bring the power of old-fashioned cooking to your own backyard. Every oven is handmade of brick in Portugal and triple insulated to stay cool on the outside while maintaining high temps inside. Just imagine what you could make, from pizza and breads to roasted meats and veggies!
Model: Authentic Pizza Ovens Lume Alto Tudo | $3,995.00 MSRP
Foodies who like to create their own meals typically invest in great appliances, so if you're a pizza aficionado, have you considered your own pizza oven? Authentic Pizza Ovens.Com offers a variety of traditional and portable wood-fired pizza ovens to bring the power of old-fashioned cooking to your own backyard. Every oven is handmade of brick in Portugal and triple insulated to stay cool on the outside while maintaining high temps inside. Just imagine what you could make, from pizza and breads to roasted meats and veggies!
Model: Authentic Pizza Ovens Lume Alto Tudo | $3,995.00 MSRP
Luxuriously Adjustable Outdoor Living Space
Open air sun protection allows you to enjoy your outdoor space even on the brightest days—that's why pergolas are so popular across the country and the world! Azenco Outdoor offers durable aluminum pergolas that are inspired by European design and made in America, and you can really make them your own. The K-BANA™ features a manual louvered roof and integrated shutters to start, and you can add an optional privacy wall and/or flooring. It comes in two standard sizes and features a modular design, so you can build your own custom configuration, too!
Model: Azenco Outdoor K-BANA™ Manual Louvered Pergola | Contact for a Quote
Open air sun protection allows you to enjoy your outdoor space even on the brightest days—that's why pergolas are so popular across the country and the world! Azenco Outdoor offers durable aluminum pergolas that are inspired by European design and made in America, and you can really make them your own. The K-BANA™ features a manual louvered roof and integrated shutters to start, and you can add an optional privacy wall and/or flooring. It comes in two standard sizes and features a modular design, so you can build your own custom configuration, too!
Model: Azenco Outdoor K-BANA™ Manual Louvered Pergola | Contact for a Quote
