Nexus is for those who like the strong, silent type. This two-piece toilet utilizes the top-ranked G-Max system for quiet, commercial-grade flushing. At 2 1/2 inches higher than the average toilet, Nexus is also compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act. The skirted base makes for easy maintenance. 1155 Southern Road, Morrow, GA 30260; 800-350-8686; totousa.com.

Equal parts sculpture and fixture, Norman Foster's Foster tub hides plumbing inside an asymmetrical rim. Liberally proportioned and manufactured only in white acrylic, the tub comes in freestanding, drop-in, and wall-mounted versions. 2805 Veterans Highway, Suite 7, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779; 866-405-2700; hoesch.de.

Bronze is the newest finish for Donna, a porcelain sink that measures a petite 12 1/2 inches across and comes in under-mount and drop-in configurations. Also available in sandstone, pewter, terra-cotta, and cast-iron finishes. 7310 Alondra Boulevard, Paramount, CA 90723; 800-726-7680; batesandbates.com.

The drop-in or freestanding Ayoura ThermoMasseur tub turns almost any room into a spa. Generously sized to fit the small and the tall comfortably, the acrylic fixture features an inverted V back and an integrated headrest to allow for thorough neck and spine massaging. 956 Chemin Olivier, Saint-Nicholas, Quebec G7A 2N1, Canada; 800-463-2187; bainultra.com.

A fan of the unfussy? Say hello to sleek, modular Progetto Lab One wall tiles. Produced in white or taupe, the 10-inch squares can be scored with a 1 1/2-inch grid of lines with radiused edges. A 10-by-14-inch tile features a matte finish or 1 1/2-inch-wide indentations as embellishment. 416 Summit Oaks Drive, Nashville, TN 37221; 615-662-6881; fioranese.it.

Targeting residential and hospitality audiences, Sieger Design's sleek and comprehensive Mem series includes wall-mounted faucets for single- and three-hole settings, shower pieces for walls, a deck-mounted set of tub fittings, and a slew of accessories. 1700 Executive Drive South, Suite 600, Duluth, GA 30096; 800-774-1181; dornbracht.com.

The Papier wall-covering collection offers the durability of vinyl in a hip, eco-friendly nonwoven paper that's free of chemical coatings.  The four patterns - Stipple, Cubed, Dotty, and Christopher Stripe - are available in 25 colors.  979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-752-9000; starkcarpet.com.

It's fusion furniture. The Klom series includes Jared Huke's earth-friendly Nung, a chair that mixes Eastern and Western influences with old-world and cutting-edge fabrication techniques. It's handmade in Thailand and constructed of bamboo fibers bonded with a durable, environmentally conscious adhesive. 1 La Costa Center, 1016 La Posada Drive, Suite 240, Austin, TX 78752; 512-371-9908; xenoobjects.com.

Rustic enough for the country, artistic enough for the city. The Cixx collection is composed of a brass faucet and cross handles, plus a hand-forged stainless-steel basin. All are distinguished by blacksmith hammer marks. 1206 East MacArthur Street, Sonoma, CA 95476; 800-330-5553; sonomaforge.com.

Experience the sensation of bathing in a babbling brook or a rushing waterfall—indoors, thanks to the RiverBath whirlpool. Four Riverjets vary the water's intensity; eight Flexjets maintain a constant undercurrent. 444 Highland Drive, Kohler, WI 53044; 800-456-4537; kohler.com.

"Retro-modern" best describes the sensibility of Erin Adams's Quilt tiles, plump little glass modules that swell off the wall. Offered in 36 color combinations, the tiles are available in 1 1/2- and 2-inch squares as well as 2-by-2 1/2-inch rectangles. Sold on netted sheets 12 inches square. 8120 NE 33rd Drive, Portland, OR 97211; 800-278-8453; annsacks.com.

Keep towels warm and dry with the Janda radiator. Available in three sizes, in heights ranging from 28 to 44 inches, the wall-mounted piece comes either chrome-plated or in more than 100 designer paint colors. 540 Portsmouth Avenue, Greeland, NH 03840; 888-778-6701; zehnderamerica.com. circle 359

Pop the cork—this pair of flooring options, part of the Unicork collection, is worth celebrating. Basix is patterned natural cork, while Kroma is cork finished in 12 pearly pigments. Both come in two sizes, 12 by 24 inches and 18 by 24 inches, with either beveled or straight edges. 512 North Broadway, Oklahoma City, OK 73102; 866-772-4772; tomkt.com.

Part of the Fibonacci collection, architect David Bergman's FW92 sconce features a base of steel and a shade that incorporates a wood veneer that is post-industrial salvage, and chlorine-free paper. The fixture measures 18 inches high by 10 inches wide and also features an energy-efficient compact flourescent light source. 241 Eldridge Street, 3R, New York, NY 10002; 212-475-3106; cyberg.com.

This designer's experimental Objects for Walls are pockets cast from postconsumer paper fiber. They can be seamlessly plastered into gypsum-board partitions to hold lighting or adapted to form stylish air vents. The modules can also be suspended in a 2-foot ceiling grid. 111 Fourth Avenue, 5-O, New York, NY 10003; 917-304-2606. circle 376

The shimmering particles in Lluminations water-based spray paint give walls a seamless depth. Durable and easy to maintain, the sophisticated colors can also endure 3,000 scrub cycles—and qualify a project for LEED credits in the areas of indoor environmental air quality and low emissions for paints and coatings. 400 Charter Way, North Billerica, MA 01862; 888-965-2866; zolatone.com. circle 377

Clean forms characterize Classic Kitchen's cabinetry, furnishings, and storage systems, such as these mouthwatering glazed larder cupboards. Finishes include maple, gunmetal, stainless steel, and pewter. 220 Brompton Road, London, SW3 2BB, U.K.; 44-20-7581-9989; smallbone.co.uk.

As trendy as Fendi's baguette bags and wraparound shades, these poufs and daybeds are manufactured by Club House Italia. Fur accessories abound: Think mink. (Also chinchilla, nutria, and blue fox.) For upholstery, try the black- and-camel houndstooth on pony skin or the crocodile-embossed hides in brick red and pearly pink. Among the pieces available through the Miami showroom to open in October, Intrigo is a four-poster partially wrapped in silver leather; Eros, a sofa, features a detachable back and decadent accoutrements. 56 Via Balzella, 47100 Forlì, Italy; 39-0543-079-1911; fendicasa.it. circle 339

Don't be duped by the sexy, hard-edged Italian styling—the Zefiro bench is extremely comfortable. An anodized-aluminum frame supports an acrylic seat offered in seven colors. 1912 NW 84th Avenue, Miami, FL 33126; 305-470-1200; aleaoffice.com. circle 337

Avoid the Goldilocks syndrome with the Size lounger: Available in three dimensions, it's sure to fit just right. Measurements range from 31 to 38 inches wide and 361/2 to 41 inches high. Beech legs come in natural or black-lacquer finishes, leather in over 90 standard colors. 145 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10012; 212-777-7592; poltronafrau.it. circle 335

This designer's lighthearted Floating stool makes a clear statement, suspending cushions in boxy acrylic frames. Cubes are 133/4 inches square by 18 inches high; cushions can be specified in three sizes and in leather, brocade, or a variety of bold fabrics. P.O. Box 13-6488, Beirut, Lebanon; 96-11-868605; nadadebs.com. circle 338

Just a little Dr. Evil, Patrick Norguet's mod Boson chair celebrates synthetics. The shapely shell also balances visual substance with virtual weightlessness. Cushions can be upholstered in a range of fabrics from seven manufacturers. P.O. Box 115, 5480 AC Schijndel, Netherlands; 31-73-54-77-015; artifort.com. circle 334

Exuding minimalist sophistication, showstopping Together appears to float on air. Grouped as a sectional, the clean-lined sofa can make a strong architectural statement. 25 Bahnhofstrasse, 71083 Herrenberg, Germany; 49-70-32-208-250; walterknoll.de. circle 333

Retro in sensibility, Reseat's compound curves come courtesy of reconstituted aspen-wood flakes. The seven available colors include snappy charcoal gray and a white that's deliciously milky. 204 Screenland Drive, Burbank, CA 91505; 215-681-6747; jonashauptman.com.

A generous 51 inches deep, Maarten Kusters's low-slung Elle bridges the overlooked gap between chaises and rocking chairs. Shape-retaining cold-processed polyurethane foam and a removable cover in leather or custom fabrics keep this seat in top form. 200 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212-686-6390; fredericwilliams.com. circle 336