https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2369-residential en-us http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18081 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:24:07 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18081-a-challenging-minneapolis-loft-undergoes-a-long-overdue-renovation http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17103 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17103-textiles-and-wallcoverings-for-fall-2024 Architectural Record presents the best indoor seating and tables of the year.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14892 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:16:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14892-best-furnishings-of-2020 Bold, decorative, durable and hygienic, these are Architectural Record's best textiles of the year.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14898 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:11:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14898-best-textiles-upholstery-of-2020 Mirrorlike or masquerading as other materials, these coatings represent a new direction in home aesthetics.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13608 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13608-september-2018-product-briefs-residential-finishes Miraia The glassy finish of this fiber-cement cladding makes it an affordable alternative to metal and glazing for modern residences. A new offering from wall-panel manufacturer Nichiha USA, Miraia is ⅝" thick, weather-resistant, easy to install using the company’s proprietary fastening system, and comes in three mirrorlike finishes, with a 15-year warranty. nichiha.com Century A soft, leatherlike matte finish distinguishes this new line of small-batch paints by Benjamin Moore. Developed by the company’s chemists to help designers add dimension to painted surfaces, Century is available in 75 deeply saturated colors, including Wild Caraway, Viridian, and Açai. experiencecentury.com So Good Wolf-Gordon collaborated with Brooklyn studio Me and General Design on this addition to the manufacturer’s Curated Collection of wallcoverings. So Good features four reflective Mylaraccented patterns, which draw inspiration from New York and from the designers’ film and music backgrounds. The elongated diamond shapes of Echo reference movement, adding visual interest to any room. wolfgordon.com TruTEX Easy to install over existing floors, this vinyl option is a low- VOC, mildew-resistant extension of Tarkett’s Breathe-Easy line. Available in 20 colors and in patterns that imitate other materials such as stone and wood, this flooring comes with a fabric backing that enables it to dampen sound as well as resist gouges, tearing, and mold. residential.tarkett.com taraskaj@bnpmedia.com (Julie Taraska) New products from MoistureShield, Silestone by Consentino, Formica, Boral, and Oldcastle Surepods.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11864 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11864-september-2016-product-briefs-residential Infuse These composite deck boards with a wood-grain finish and 95% recycled content absorb up to 35% less heat than conventional capped composites. The three lengths of nominal boards and coordinating fascia boards may be installed on the ground, in the ground, or underwater. They are also slip, scratch, stain, and fade-resistant. moistureshield.com Etchings This modern take on Midcentury Terrazzo features shards of ultracompact Dekton surfacing cast into slabs of Silestone natural quartz. Available in two colors (ink, shown), the stain-resistant Etchings can be specified in three thicknesses and six edge formats. silestone.com dECOleather Scraps reclaimed from shoes, car seats, and tanneries supply 70% of the fibers in this recycled-leather veneer. Available in three textures and 18 colors, dECOleather arrives in 4' x 8' sheets and can be used on interior surfaces, walls, and furniture. Crocodile pattern in casino royal, shown. formica.com Gemstone These recyclable concrete roof tiles achieve a Class A fire rating and can withstand winds up to 150 mph. Available in four profiles and six Southwest-inspired hues, including Barcelona in bronze pearl blend, they are compliant with the California Title 24 energy standards and can contribute to LEED certification.  boralamerica.com Oldcastle SurePods An alternative to traditional bathroom construction, these modular units (shown in the Prospect Plaza housing project in Brooklyn, New York) consolidate electrical, plumbing, and finishing work into one prefabricated product. The highly customizable bathrooms are designed using 3-D modeling software and can contribute to LEED certification. oldcastlemodular.com