Graced by a clean and muscular design, the single-lever Hype collection faucet comes in shiny or lustrous-satin chrome. Translucent acrylics or tinted glass accent a coordinating group that includes body sprays, towel bars, shelves, soap dispensers, shower caddies, and shower controls. 3 South Middlesex Avenue, Monroe Township, NJ 08831; 877-505-5350; http://www.villeroy-boch.com/. circle 627

Always ready for a close-up, the glamorous Hollywood bed defies gravity thanks to a set-back, lacquered platform. The upholstered leather headboard and two floating night tables complete the set. This fresh interpretation by designer Richard Shemtov comes in queen, king, and custom sizes as well as a variety of finishes. 88 Franklin Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-925-6171; http://www.dune-ny.com/. circle 706

Conceived as an affordable seating option for educational environments, Hollywood is handsome enough to work in contract and hospitality settings. It's available in natural beech, wenge, and cherry finishes, and boasts lightweight tubular steel legs for easy mobility. 41 Keyland Court, Bohemia, NY 11716; 631-589-7337; http://www.thompsoncontract.com/. circle 354

The Helos aluminum wall-mounted luminaire lends a smart industrial look whether indoors or out. It's available in incandescent or fluorescent variations, with clear or satin etched diffusers, and in a full palette of smooth, textured, and metallic finishes. 2388 NW 150th Street, Opa Locka, FL 33054; 800-940-6588; http://www.luraline.com/. circle 613

A vision of romantic whimsy, the King Size Headboard was inspired by the swags, cartouches, and bows of highly ornate French boiserie. It brings rustic charm to a room and comes in sizes from twin to king. Footboards are also available. 786 Westport Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06824; 203-254-3952; http://www.lauraspectorrusticdesign.com/. circle 713

Dealer Azy Schecter derives her bold palette from the antique Kurdish tribal carpets she sells. Her new 5-by-7-foot Harmony rug showcases jazzy black shadowed with white and taupe on a chartreuse ground. The New Zealand wool is hand tufted in all-cut pile, and icustom sizes are available. 477 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217; 718-222-8087; http://www.keacarpetsandkilims.com/. circle 547

Surfing a wave of smashing success in London, rug sellers Chris and Suzanne Sharp ventured across the pond to set up a beachhead in New York two years ago. Continuing their winning ways in the former colonies, their new outpost has since doubled in size. Certainly the couple owes a bit of the credit for this stateside good fortune to strategic alliances with some of fashion's boldest personas—Paul Smith, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Lulu Guinness, to name a few. But Suzanne's marketing skills, which rival her design abilities, have also been a big part of the story. Known for her trademark oversized posy patterns in pop colors, Harlequin is a marked departure. While on holiday in Morocco, the designer says, "I fell in love with the shapes of the lanterns there." To create the piece, wool was carded, sorted, spun, dyed, and woven by hand in Nepal. G120A typical 100-knots-per-inch construction was needed to craft the distinctive curves, precise circles, and perfect delineation of colors. "Anything lower would have blurred the lines and ruined the grace of the rug," Suzanne explains. To highlight the unique contrast of colors and forms, she introduced silk yarns. Their glimmering silk tufts are juxtaposed with wool piles that absorb more light, infusing the rug with a shimmering luster. 88 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10012; 212-274-0444; http://www.therugcompany.info/. circle 782

Inspired by the salons of mid-century New York and Paris, Steven Volpe's Hammerhead, an occasional table, features a hammered-iron base that's hand-gilt with 24-carat gold leaf and an inset plateau of glass or slate. 164 Townsend Street, Suite 2, San Francisco, CA 94107; 415-357-1102; http://www.hedgegallery.com/. circle 460

An unbroken form takes two curves and becomes an object of interest no matter how you look at it, making designer Joe Doucet's Halo stool appropriate for cafés and galleries alike. Super-durable polycarbonate keeps its shape and supports the sitter. Currently available only in white, but expect other colors soon. 15 Park Row, Suite 26E, New York, NY 10038; 917- 671-7923; http://www.intotonyc.com/. circle 360

Durable, readily recycled GreenScreen solar shades avoid PVC, limiting indoor air pollution and lingering smells. Several weaves in neutral colors are offered, ranging in transparency from 25 percent opacity to full-blackout versions. An optional metallized finish further decreases solar transmission and glare. 2 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458; 800-727-8953; http://www.hunterdouglascontract.com/. circle 667

Verdant honeysuckle vines are the rapidly renewable raw material for Grasscloth, a vinyl-free 36-inch-wide wall covering from the earth-friendly Innvironments line. Made in Japan, the paper-backed coverings come on 40-yard rolls in earth tones with a dash of metallic shimmer. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 800-227-8053; http://www.innovationsusa.com/. circle 663

Grasscloth is the option du jour for those seeking environmentally sensitive and elegant wall-covering choices. This collection meets standards for a Class A fire rating, but the patterns and textures it offers take you straight back to nature. 1200 Arthur Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007; 800-621-4006; http://www.mdcwall.com/. circle 420

Take a shot at perfection with the Granos automatic espresso machine, which uses either coffee pods or grounds. The programmable device has a top dome to enclose its cup-warming plate and a steam wand for frothing milk and hot water. 1860 Renaissance Boulevard, Suite 201, Sturtevant, WI 53177; 800-232-6386; http://www.bodum.com/. circle 634

Grande Illusions' broadloom Hologram is one of nine fresh colorways that feature combinations employing Antron Legacy 6.6 fibers to highlight multicolored stripes beneath a contrasting checkerboard overlay. For LEED points, the LIFESPAN backing uses some postconsumer fill. 3030 South Susan Street, Santa Ana, California 92704; 800-678-4640; http://www.montereycarpets.com/. circle 558

Resembling the human arm-bent at the elbow and extended forward with an open hand, the Grace shelf can be repositioned. Its frame is made from stainless steel, with low-gloss curly maple arms supporting tempered-glass shelves. Walnut, cherry, and custom options are also available. 209 Grand Street, Suit 2B, New York, NY 10013; 212-219-0479; http://www.baileyheck.com/. circle 465

The Glitterati line of hard-surface floor coverings brings playful star power to the workaday world of durable vinyl underfoot. The metallic glimmer creates twinkling points of light in a veritable galaxy scattered across the monochromatic ground. P.O Box 2399, Dalton, GA 30722; 800-308-4344; http://www.constantine-carpet.com/. circle 527

Nathan Allan, the artist behind these new shimmering glass veils, fabricates decorative cable-hung architectural glass feature walls, using tempered panes both clear and colored (in either translucent or matte). Some 44 heat-formed textures mix or match. 12011 Riverside Way, Suite 110, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada V6W 1K6; 604-277-8533, ext. 225; http://www.nathanallan.com/. circle 736

Multisquare, a rug in the Fogg collection, may evoke the floppy shags of the 1970's. But Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg updated the look with color blocks and flax yarn. The rugs are tufted to order in 12 colors; custom sizes and shapes available. Anise, 20 Whitehill Drive, West Hartford, CT 06117; 860-233-8116; kasthall.se. circle 329

Architects go wild for Laura Meroni's Collezione Décor doors and matching frames, finished like fine furniture and fitted with levers by Jasper Morrison. The doors ship in exotic three-ply veneers, with different species possible on opposite sides. 200 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212-545-0069; odegardinc.com. circle 330

The Art Diffusion line's CNC-sculpted fiberboard can imitate metal. Take W1604, steel-coated MDF that appears aged under a layer of rust. 1805 Red Bank School Road, Claudville, VA 24076; 276-251-5300; interlam-design.com. circle 331

Drum and Trunk are outdoor stools hewn from the flared bases of fallen Western red cedars. Because the bull's-eye of each trunk's heart is placed dead center, neither style is likely to be compromised as cracks develop. 1649 Columbia Street, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7J 1A5, Canada; 604-980-4467; brentcomber.com.

This artist's debut collection of tables, seating, shelving, and headboards pairs rough-hewn domestic and salvaged wood. Free-form cocktail and side tables come in spalted maple. 481 Greenwich Street, 3C, New York, NY 10013; 212-965-1238. circle 332

Designers Afra and Tobia Scarpa give a new look to the baroque chandelier with their Nastro collection. The 109/HLB fixture clusters irregular ribbons of glass—in either white or a color. 11 Mayfield Avenue, P.O. Box 7829, Edison, NJ 08818; 732-225-0010; leucos.com. circle 327

See the world through pearl-blue glasses—or any other color. Metallic sprays tint these sheets of tempered or laminated glass, fabricated with a hand-carved mold. You can add a linen surface texture and optional color-fade. 3225 North Washington Street, Chandler, AZ 85225; 800-845-6221; meltdownglass.com. circle 325

An indispensable part of the contemporary design diet, this company satisfies an appetite for visual texture by sandwiching a honeycomb interlayer between lushly colored panels. Our favorites include PE/RX-OR cast polymer, AO/RC cast polymer, AO/RX-BL cast polymer, AH/FC laminated, PE/RX-M cast polymer, and AO/GC laminated. 212-343-0995; e-panelite.com. circle 324