The sleek black glass KM391G cooktop boasts stainless-steel control knobs and five burners ranging from 5,000 to 15,300 BTUs. The unit can be configured for use with either liquid-propane or natural gas, and it incorporates a small-voltage pilot-light generator that sparks even during power outages. 9 Independence Way, Princeton, NJ 08540; 888-346-4353; miele.com.

Stylish and functional, the Loft changing table is designed for the long term. Inspired by 1950's Scandinavian design, this ash-veneer and white-lacquer baby-changing table has adjustable interior shelves, storage compartments, and a side drawer. Pop off the changing tray on top and it becomes a cabinet once the little one grows out of diapers. 2110 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94123; 415-440-1884; egiggle.com.

Simply Done tiles from the No Rules collection are 2 feet square and more than one third recycled material. The tiles come in eight standard colorways that allow for the blending of dye-lots, and, since they can be delivered within two weeks, you may not need attic stock. 410 Old Mill Road, Cartersville, GA 30120; 877-502-7429; shawcontract group.com.

New Preston, designed by Teri Figliuzzi, is inspired by the small town of the same name in Connecticut—a timeless American scene, surrounded by rich foliage and natural beauty. Space-dyed novelty yarn is woven throughout the cotton-poly-viscose blend to give the illusion of a silk sheen. Available in eight colors. 1839 Morganton Boulevard, Lenoir, NC 28645; 828-758-9811; bernhardttextiles.com.

Noah F was named contract chair of the year at last year's International Chair Exhibition—and no wonder. The piece is a boldly mod statement in soft polyurethane (in black, red, pale gray, or anthracite) and chromed or varnished steel. Zona Industriale Cosa, 33097 Spilimbergo (PN), Italy; 39-0427-519311; sintesi2.it.

This company fumes its white oak harmony strip flooring to create Black Oak, a dark brown that preserves natural golden highlights. Robust quartersawn grain, natural mineral streaks, and black small- to medium-size knots lend further dimension. 4920 East Landon Drive, Anaheim, CA 92807; 800-878-9663; junckershardwood.com.

With the script Letter Lines, the writing is on the floor. From the Viewpoint Kids collection, the New Zealand wool rug displays a citrus-y color scheme called Highlights. The carpet is American-made, its backing is cotton, and custom sizes are available. 643 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210; 800-345-2200; meridameridian.com.

UltraMatte Suspended Flooring starts as a piece of 1/2-inch-thick architectural glass heat-slumped for a matte texture. (Five other surfaces are also possible.) The pane is laminated to 1/2-inch-thick annealed-and-tempered glass, producing durable paving panels slightly more than 1 inch thick and up to 18 inches square. 9200 Gazette Avenue, Chats-worth, CA 91311; 800-777-2332; ultraglas.com.

The Propellers pattern from this manufacturer's Geometric/Large-Scale group is among their 130 Color Separations program patterns. Your choice of 190 colors and two solution-dyed nylon yarns are available. 17111 Red Hill Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614; 949-474-5343; pacificrest.com.

Thomas Sandell's Orca is a whale of a washbasin. The smooth molded-Corian fixture is 25 1/2 inches long and 16 inches wide with a 6-inch depth. 13 Via Volta, 20019 Settimo, Milan, Italy; 39-02-335-5981; rapsel.it.

The single-handle Camerist faucet features a 10-inch-tall arched spout that makes it easy to fill even the tallest of lobster pots. It's available in chrome and the company's stainless LifeShine, in kitchen and bar versions, and with a companion side spray. 25300 Al Moen Drive, North Olmsted, OH 44070; 800-289-6636; moen.com.

The Successi handle collection pulls you in several aesthetic directions. The 7-inch-long A824-CH is one of 24 designs. All feature radiused corners and come in a matte-black, brushed-nickel, polished-chrome, or matte-chrome finishe. 326 Mira Loma Avenue, Glendale CA 91204; 800-799-6755; atlas-homewares.com.

The Quadrante kitchen system cooks up slim lines. Cabinet structures are aluminum, matte and glossy lacquer, veneer, or laminate. Doors are framed in aluminum or wood and filled with aluminum, wood, lacquer, or crystal glass. Shelves are silver etched glass, the hardware is aluminum, and countertop finishes include granite, hardwood, and stainless steel. 149 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010; 212-673-7106; dadaweb.it.

Victor Hoernig's pivoting forged-brass towel hook is part of the manufacturer's Frame collection. It's offered in polished-chrome or satin-nickel finishes, with a hook depth of either 5 or 61/2 inches. 460-N Greenway Industrial Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29708; 800-842-4872; motiv.us.

The Porsche Design Studio joined forces with this manufacturer to create the F1 multihead shower panel. A precision-styling feat, it houses body sprays, a hand shower, thermostat valve, and shampoo tray, all enclosed in white tempered glass. The fittings are the standard ALU-XT aluminum. 241 Covington Drive, Bloomingdale, IL 60108; 630-582-7711; groheamerica.com.

Lundin benches—leather cushions perched on solid stainless-steel frames—exude contemporary elegance. Among the 10 shapes and sizes offered: a 20-inch-diameter round stool and a 48-inch-square bench. The seats are available in classic or plain top, cross-stitched or blind-tufted in the customer's own material. 1224 West 132nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247; 323-770-4171; martinbrattrud.com.

Make an impact with the Scriptor executive desk, a graphic, sculptural composition of lines and geometric volumes. Its top rests on a chest of drawers and an inverted cone. Available in combinations of maple, saddle leather, and ebony macassar. 300 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, NJ 07666; 201-836-9100; giorgettiusa.com.

Make your signage shine. Spore's I-Plane backlit panels feature numerals that are laser-cut from brushed stainless steel that's mounted on a standard 41/2-inch-square acrylic and polycarbonate LED light box (custom sizes available). Select from amber, blue, green, red, or white LEDs. 688 Vermont Street, San Francisco, CA 94107; 888-477-9288; 100watt.net.

Ministar claims to be the smallest low-voltage halogen reflector bulb in the world, so it's perfect for compact installations. With a standard bi-pin design, its low-pressure capsule makes it suitable for unshielded luminaires, and its silver coating reduces thermal load. 100 Endicott Street, Danvers, MA 01923; 800-544-4828; sylvania.com.

Natural and manmade elements join forces in the Home Collection bench. A solid, tapered piece of North American wood, harvested from a managed forest and left partly unfinished to reveal its pleasing imperfections, hangs from steel leg frames that create diagonal inlays in the tabletop's surface. Wood options include mesquite, tiger maple, pecan, cherry, ash, and walnut. 20 Jay Street, Suite 317, Brooklyn, NY 11201; 718-797-1183; robertmartindesigns.com.

Maxis Suprema transparent-finish sheet goods eschew the distracting sparkle often seen in safety-flooring products. Altro's proprietary Easyclean Maxis Technology resists dirt and stains, and Altrosan helps prevent the spread of bacteria. The 12 colors are self-coving and heat-weldable. 6390 Kestrel Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1Z3, Canada; 800-377-5597; altrofloors.com.

Meet the Way collection of carpets by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. Among the carpet patterns are a design with dots and dashes called Urbanscape, a striated abstract known as Forcefield, and Riverbed, a watery plaid. 201 Lukken Industrial Drive West, LaGrange, GA 30240; 800-241-4826; millikencarpet.com.

Made from recycled and recyclable polyester, the Re:Stitch Collection by TVS interweaves durability and style; witness chic Oblique. The two-tone grid design lends the fabric an illusion of gentle motion. The collection includes 39 upholstery fabrics and 39 wall coverings in earthy hues. 900 12th Street Drive Northwest, Hickory, NC 28603; 828-328-2064; hbftextiles.com.

Micro, Mezzo, and Macro denote three weaves of textured recycled- polyester fabric intended as both wall coverings and panel fabrics. The three weaves have stark geometric motifs and palettes that evoke architectural surfaces like stone, wood, and metal. Micro and Macro come in seven colors; Mezzo, in six. 76 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10011; 212-343-4001; knolltextiles.com.

Made entirely of recycled-hardwood beams, the Reclaimed hardwood table and Zebra chairs by this Brooklyn designer are as friendly to the environment as they are to dinner guests. Blending organic influences with brawny elegance, this dining set is available in ebonized, clear, and dark brown finishes. The table is 102 inches long by 35 inches wide. 20 Van Dam Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222; 718-963-2616.