--- title: New Year, New Gear | Derrick Custom Homes Minneapolis description: We love to show off awesome products our clients are taking advantage of. 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We love to show off awesome products our clients are taking advantage of.  We’ve included 5 AMAZING touches for your home to keep your eye out for in 2018. [![Drying-rack](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/drying-rack.jpg?width=338&name=drying-rack.jpg) ](https://www.ballarddesigns.com/beadboard-drying-rack/286725) #### [Drying Racks](https://www.ballarddesigns.com/beadboard-drying-rack/286725) Taking a step back to our roots, the popular thing these days are installing built-in drying racks in the laundry rooms.  [Ballard Designs](https://www.ballarddesigns.com/beadboard-drying-rack/286725) makes a great product versatile to fit your family’s needs. [![HNG_GasInsert_COSMO](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/HNG_GasInsert_COSMO-Inserts_Slide02_1920x600.jpg?width=338&name=HNG_GasInsert_COSMO-Inserts_Slide02_1920x600.jpg) ](http://www.heatnglo.com/Products/Cosmo-Gas-Insert-I30-I35.aspx?page=Overview) #### [Linear Fireplaces](http://www.heatnglo.com/Products/Cosmo-SLR-Gas-Fireplace.aspx) We’re excited to offer these linear fireplace inserts from [Heat-n-Glo  ](http://www.heatnglo.com/Products/Cosmo-SLR-Gas-Fireplace.aspx)in our Derrick built homes.  A different take on the traditional fireplace insert, these gas fireplaces give your home a contemporary touch. ![silestone](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/silestone.jpg?width=338&name=silestone.jpg) #### Silestone for Dayzzz If you haven’t seen silestone in person, remedy that fast.  This granite alternative is such a great product.  In our [Miller 16](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/new-year-new-gear#) model, we are featuring silestone for all our counter tops.  Silestone counter tops resist staining and scratching because they are non-porous.  Silestone allows you to achieve the look of real stone without excessive maintenance. #### The New Grey A home wouldn’t be a home without a little grey-area in it!  To vamp up the traditional grey color palate, we’ve thrown in Homburg Grey from Sherman Williams.  This beautiful bold touch is featured in the kitchen of our [Miller 16 model](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/new-year-new-gear#). #### German Smear Brick Veneer Check out this trendy style for brick in 2018.  A beautiful thin brick showcased in our [Miller 16](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/new-year-new-gear#) sunroom.  Gone are the clean lines and moving toward the more unfinished rustic look. 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