The Sonet Modern Collection introduces nine new designs that complement this manufacturer's traditional carpet line. The Asian-made KB-3 pattern plays a Tapis Aubusson cut-pile against the low profile of a complementary tapestry-weave. Nonstandard colors and sizes are readily available by custom order. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 1102, New York, NY 10022; 212-752-9000; starkcarpet.com.

The solution-dyed nylons for these natty coordinates are born in the company's own extrusion facility. Moraine is a large-scale striated pattern in a dozen colors for high-traffic locations. Tundra, a companion insert, presents twice as many color choices. 435 Willow Street, P.O. Box 745, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada B2N 5G2; 800-248-2878; crossley.ca.

Swivel into action with the smart-looking Barrister executive and conference chair, designed by Jose Luis Perez Ortega. Choose between a mid- and high-back model, and among three bases: black polyurethane, polished aluminum, and bright or antique brass. Select from pneumatic lift, knee-tilt, and synchro-tilt options. An accompanying side chair is available. 1631 South Dixie Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 33060; 800-566-5766; kronusa.com.

The small-dot-pattern Caravan and Whirlwind—a graphic floral—are each available in nine complementary colorways. The cotton-polyester blends are Crypton-finished for serious durability and pass a rigorous wear test (more than 100,000 double rubs)—but still come out looking demurely pretty. They both measure 54 inches across. 1451 Paddock Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062; 800-338-7210; brentanofabrics.com.

The stout yet sleek Voiture puts you in the driver's seat and, with its slightly reclined back, gives you a cool, laid-back look while you're there. The frame is available in mahogany or ash, with four finishes for each wood. It can be upholstered in the customer's own fabric. 9 Lent Avenue, LeRoy, NY 14482; 866-999-4266; wendellcastlecollection.com.

The Zip Rug is a winsome assemblage of colorful felt modules in brown, light brown, green, and orange pure wool felt. They can be used singly, of course, or zipped into a nearly endless number of combinations. 29 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10014; 888-278-2855; vitra.com.

The Solace faucet, which comes with either stylish cross handles or ADA-compliant lever handles, belongs to a collection of contemporary chrome faucets and showerheads that coordinate with accessories, including towel bars—in two sizes— and a pivoting toilet-tissue holder. 25300 Al Moen Drive, North Olmsted, OH 44070-8022; 800-289-6636; showhouse.moen.com.

Raul Barbieri's handsome, treelike Nox Ipso coatrack is finished in brushed stainless steel. The design stands 67 inches high, with a head measuring 16 1/4 inches in diameter. 7 Via Edison, 20090 Cusago, Italy; 39-029-039-0013; rexite.com.

Puppy love inspired Livingston, the 38-ounce tip-sheared and skein-dyed broadloom named for designer Judith Ingall's pooch. The carpet comes in 17 colors, ranging from neutral Bone to purple-and-green Go Fetch. 272 Kraft Drive, Dalton, GA 30722; 800-359-4508; fortunecontract.com.

Puma Impressions is as graceful as its name. The expanded collection boasts a solid-wood hutch for the credenza, paper organizers, a bridge for the desktop, and a retractable keyboard tray and pedestal. 8550 Mill Pond Way, McConnellsville, NY 13401; 315-675-3600; hardencontract.com.

Promising high-caliber performance in high-traffic areas, Parqcolor Gold high-pressure laminate floor planks and stair treads resist heat, bacteria, and UV rays. Choose among 45 colors. 60 West Sheffield Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631; 201-541-0700; abetlaminati.com.

Patterns work overtime with 2 Faced: This multilevel-loop yarn-dyed carpet takes on two looks, depending on your viewing angle. The three patterns—Alter Ego, I-Spy, and Still Moving—come in 15 colors. 5100 Town Park Lane, Suite 400, Kennesaw, GA 30144; 877-285-5337; leescarpet.com.

Part of the Extremes collection, Moraine features striations inspired by glacial formations—rendered in Dynex SD nylon and 13 sophisticated color combinations. Complementing this design is solid Tundra, also available in 13 colorways. 435 Willow Street, Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 5G2, Canada; 800-667-8181; crossley.ca.

Nothing's lost in Translations, carpets that interpret the look of architectural elements in broadloom. Ribbed Concrete, Gridded Steel, Glass Lines, and Molten Weave all come with built-in cushioning and Invista fiber. 500 Town Park Lane, Suite 400, Kennesaw, GA 30144; 800-554-6637; karastancontract.com.

New to the Suite collection is Cirque du Cirque, Kari Pei's type II, 54-inch vinyl wall covering in a lyrical circle-and-dot pattern. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 413, New York, NY 10022; 800-347-0550; wolf-gordon.com.

Modern meets country in the Thomas Pheasant Collection. The line's glass-topped TB-47F textured-bronze dining table features a hand-cast base that's 24 inches across and 281/4 inches high. 1201 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA 94103; 415-626-1414; kohler.com.

The simple More fixture comes with more options. Decide between white or black transparent glass, satin- or polished-chrome fittings, ceiling or table models, and G9 or 60-watt incandescent lamping. Only the 61/2-inch diameter stays the same. 35B Siemensstrasse, 25462 Rellingen, Germany; 49-4101-3700; tobias-grau.com.

A blown-glass base and a linen shade compose Jeremy Pyles's lyrical Trumpette lamp. The shade has a 17-inch diameter, and the whole lamp stands 22 inches high. It takes a 75-watt incandescent bulb. 258 East Third Street, New York, NY 10009; 212-777-2101; nichemodern.com.

Let there be light—endless amounts of it—with the LED It Be P9 satin-aluminum sconce: Those LEDs give more than 100,000 hours of illumination. During that time, the arms can be moved up and down and the 5-by-11-inch head tilted forward and back. For similar features in table-lamp and ceiling-fixture form, check out the rest of the 14-piece LED It Be collection. 4 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116; 617-350-7565; bisbis.com.

The regatta-fabric "petals" on the Lilypond cover move with the wind and provide a lighthearted option for garden parties and sunbathing. The lily pad–inspired 9-foot hexagonal cover in kiwi green and corn-silk yellow fits atop a Paseo umbrella, which sits in an eight-foot aluminum-and-stainless-steel frame. P.O. Box 6884, Santa Barbara, CA 93160; 800-919-9464; sbumbrella.com.

The new IE system is, in essence, a freestanding workstation. But with its posts and beams, which connect at any number of angles, it can become a structural framework that defines a workspace, with height-adjustable work surfaces, screens, storage units, and accessories. 12000 Horizon Way, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054; 877-835-6466; teknion.com.

The O-Sound floor lamp features a vertical column of five Circline T5 fluorescents mounted on a gray lacquered-metal stand. Its clear, oblong Plexiglas diffuser is frosted with rings that are positioned over the bulbs—and can be livened up with optional filters in orange, sky blue, fuchsia, or yellow. 104 Housman Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303; 718-556-5400; luxluce.com.

The new LC-82 fluorescent light occupies a rectilinear extruded-aluminum housing that can be suspended as close as nine inches from the ceiling. It's offered with three baffle types, two- and three-bulb configurations, three lengths, and three distribution options that provide indirect and direct light in varying proportions. 100 Hawks Avenue, Hanson, MA 02341; 781-294-0100; litecontrol.com.

The new Ametrix range is full of illuminating possibilities. These asymmetric indirect luminaires provide lateral light distribution and come in hinged, extruded-aluminum housings and in three sizes and light-source preferences (tungsten halogen, metal halide, and fluorescent). They can be suspended or mounted in wall, ceiling, cove, or semi-recessed configurations. 4675-A Holly Street, Denver, CO 80216; 303-393-1522; ametrixlighting.com.

The outdoor Exuma Sun Shower conceals 4 square feet of private space within Sunbrella fabric panels. The entrance zips closed, and the chrome shower fixture connects easily to a garden hose. 2900 North West 35th Street, Miami, FL 33142; 305-634-5116; tuuci.com.