New Building Products Brands
New Building Products Brands
It’s likely that you have your go-to brands and material specs that have served you well over the years, but every now and then it helps to know what else is out there—whether you plan to incorporate them into your rotation or not.
It’s called research, and all good builders, remodelers, and architects do it. They see if there’s a better version of what they are using or merely out of curiosity investigate if there is something they should be adopting into their practice or construction rotation. It’s one of the main reasons so many building professionals attend events such as the International Builders’ Show, ISH, or the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show.
That’s not to say you should use every widget that comes along. Sometimes, manufacturers introduce products touted as the next best thing only to have them collapse under careful scrutiny. Besides, the industry is already awash in so many products.
Still, it can’t help to look. In our travels and conversations with construction pros across the country, we’ve learned about a number of products and brands that we think might pique your curiosity. Here are some we think you might like:
Panoramic Doors
The company bills itself as an affordable alternative to pricy folding patio doors that are all the rage right now. It offers vinyl, aluminum/wood clad, and aluminum doors priced from $440 per foot. panoramicdoors.com
The Galley
These awesome workstations are more than simply a sink, allowing homeowners to prepare, serve, entertain, and clean up all in one. Workstations are available in six lengths and with various features and options. thegalley.com
Rich Brilliant Willing
Founded in 2007 by three friends, this New York City studio designs and manufactures LED fixtures that are whimsical but serious. Products range from minimalist wall-mounted sconces to large sculptural pieces. richbrilliantwilling.com
Cement Tile Shop
Want something familiar but different? Try the manufacturer’s encaustic cement tile. The company says each tile is handmade to order in the same way that hydraulic encaustic tiles have been crafted since the 1800s. You can even buy online. cementileshop.com
Bieber Architectural Windows
The brand specializes in European-style doors and windows, such as tilt-turn, lift/slide doors and Passive House-certified triple-glazed windows. You may order all-wood and wood-clad windows in mahogany, European pine, and French oak. bieberusa.com
M Lifestyles
This New Jersey-based custom concrete fabricator is known for a product called WoodForm, a concrete line of products that takes on a wood-like appearance. jmlifestyles.com
Kerf Design
This Seattle shop makes plywood and colored laminate look good. The company fabricates anything from kitchen cabinets and stair treads to bath vanities, furniture, and walls—or almost anything you want or need. Plywood edges and joints are left exposed, but they look awesome. kerfdesign.com
Big Chill
Founded in Boulder, Colo., in 2001, this appliance brands offers brightly colored retro-style appliances, Pro Line products, and a new industrial-style line with metal finishes in brass and copper. bigchill.com
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