Solution-dyed Pattern Portfolio carpets epitomize this manufacturer's commitment to unlimited potential. Designers can select from more than 500 colors, then adjust the textures by playing with over 200 pile heights. With so many options, the line's tufted patterns become the basis for infinite customization. 2304 Dalton Industrial Court, Dalton, GA 30721; 877-261-6334; clayton-miller.com.

(U)phoria offers high-performance vinyl upholsteries with the textured appearance of woven fabrics.  Resistant to stains and bacteria, easy to clean, and manufactured to meet flammability requirements, the durable fabrics are perfect for health-care and hospitality installations.  Unique designs can also be created in less than four weeks in limited runs of only 300 yards.  morbern.com.

Aiden Jewel is a gem of a rug.  Its large-scale color-field design in a deep palette of reds and russets, comes in a  150-knot weave.  Another recent offering, Remo, was woven in the Tibetan senna-loop style, utilizing Tibetan and New Zealand highland wool.  It is available in custom sizes and colors, with five standard sizes available.  endlessknotrugs.com.

Antique Oak from Alloc Original's Hand-shaped collection looks like it comes from historic homes.  The plates used to create the high-pressure laminates are literally scraped by hand to achieve the authentic aged texture.

Any architect with an affection for alliteration - or fabulous flooring - will love the winsome Linosom linoleum, now available in tile form.  Offered in 14 colors, this environmentally friendly polyester-backed tile is composed almost entirely of renewable raw materials.  And the natural reaction between the resin and linseed oil used in production creates inherent antibacterial properties, perfect for health-care facilities.  tarkettna.com.

British designer Mark Gabbertas unveils Tommo.  The perky seating collection includes the plush club chair and companion footstool; both featuring upholstered side and back panels with twin-stitch detailing.  Also available as a matching bar stool and a dining stool with gently sloping arms and a tapered seating pad.  allermuir.com.

By harvesting and sculpting young and cultured teak between seven and nine years old, Raleo's craftsmen discovered a previously unknown beauty in the grain of the wood.  Shaping that teak and polishing it to a high shine revealed the fluid, graceful Twist console, produced in two sizes and three stains.  Even more appealing is the fact that Raleo uses hardwoods harvested from a Costa Rican tree farm, meaning that the company is also helping in the fight against tropical deforestation.  raleo.com.

Check out Retro Woods, a new collection of refined high-pressure decorative laminates with bold black or blond striping on  wood-like grounds.  Resistant to static, skids, and scratches, the high-style and highly durable flooring-grade material is suited to public areas, elevator cabs, corridor walls, bar tops, and even boat decking.  arpausa.com.

Cosset yourself in George Smith's classic Norris chair.  The traditional piece boasts low-slung lines and unfussy tufting.  georgesmith.com.

Dacron Vibrance solution-dyed polyester filament is a partially oriented yarn that repels even the most brutal onslaughts.  Tougher than Fort Knox, Vibrance features superior colorfastness, exceptional durability, and unparalleled cleanability.  Micromattique microfiber, meanwhile, is 50 percent finer than silk and can be used in 100 percent form or blended with other fibers.

Designed by Albo Ciabatti, the Segno stacking side chair and Clea bench lend that cool-as-ice feeling to any indoor or outdoor setting.  Both employ a steel frame with seats and backs made from perforated steel sheets. An anti-corrosion treatment ensures a long life for these very of=the-moment furnishings, which come in a variety of powder-coated finishes.  emuamericas.com.

Kirt Martin's Scoop is sure to turn heads. Easily assembled and dismantled, the stool features a powder-coated wire-rod frame in platinum or black, plus a plastic seat in sodium or cobblestone colors. P.O. Box 1967, Grand Rapids, MI 49501; 800-333-9939; turnstonefurniture.com.

The word is out: Designers may now specify Mitchell Gold's products directly. When hospitality textiles and furniture—including the Elroy chair—debuted at this year's Hospitality Design Expo, the launch brought smiles to the faces of specifiers keen on the company's reputation for comfort, quality frames, and relaxed styling. 135 One Comfortable Place, Taylorsville, NC 28681; 828-632-9200; mitchellgoldhotel.com.

Kirei board is an engineered-wood product that compresses bamboolike stalks of sorghum into 3-by-6-foot sheets. The subtly striated material, which comes in thicknesses up to 1 1/4 inches, is bonded with formaldehyde-free adhesive. Perfect for tabletops and cabinetry. 601 West 26th Street, 2M, New York, NY 10001; 212-924-5558; robin-reigi.com

Emanuela Frattini Magnusson's European-influenced Askew collection toys with gray, combining this timeless neutral with traditional elements such as plaids, stripes, and dots in strong colors. Check out Barcode Thick and Barcode Thin, two of our favorites. P.O. Box 8, Hickory, NC 28603; 828-328-2064; hbftextiles.com.

This company adds more than 24 earth tones to its extensive Globus line of durable cork flooring. The line utilizes water-based varnishes as well as solvent-free colors, finishes, and adhesives. 741 East 136th Street, Bronx, NY 10454; 718-742-7264; corkfloor.com.

Interior designers Ken Wilson and Colleen Waguespack unveil the Visio collection of sustainable broadlooms. Offered in 12 coordinating colors and two patterns, the line combines post-consumer and postindustrial recycled content, utilizing a rapidly renewable bio-based resin. P.O. Box 26027, 3330 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27420; 800-523-5647; leescarpets.com.

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FreeStyle recycled interlocking floor tiles can be installed without adhesive or as a glue-down carpet. Made from recycled vinyl and carpet, the tiles are offered in wood or stone patterns. 15 Fourth Street, Taunton, MA 02780; 877-738-4537; selectechinc.com.

Clever and minimal, Retail Rod illuminated clothes bars provide accent lighting that's glare-free and cool to the touch. Light is distributed via a flush-mounted prismatic lens at the bottom of the aluminum rod, which can be affixed to walls or other surfaces. The fixtures' 1 3/8-inch diameter allows them to accept compact, linear, T2, or T5 fluorescent lamping. Lengths range from 1 to 10 feet. 639 Washburn Switch Road, P.O. Box 1769, Shelby, NC 28151; 704-482-2811; ardeelighting.com.

Ruth Livingston responds to the hard-edged, dark-wood movement with soft curves and gentle forms. Inspired by sand dunes, the Wave collection includes this dreamy bed, offered in naturally finished maple, cherry, or sycamore. Also available in custom finishes and upholstery. 74 Main Street, Tiburon, CA 94920; 415-435-5264; ruthlivingston.com.

Sourcing bells and whistles for contemporary contract furniture? Doug Mockett carries more than just grommets. The twin-wheeled CA32 series castors, available in three finishes, can support loads of up to 100 pounds apiece. The larger CA35 models, available in four finishes, can handle 350 pounds each. P.O. Box 3333, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; 800-523-1269; mockett.com.

The Sorrento collection's laid-back chaise longues, dining chairs, and bar stools are perfect for casual settings. Stretched over extruded-aluminum frames, double-wrapped vinyl straps not only prolong the life of the seating but also make parts replacement a cinch. The easy pieces are offered in 13 frame colors. 5 Marconi, Irvine, CA 92618; 949-951-2010; tropitone.com.

Fossilized bamboo coral and lacquered wrought iron make for a striking chandelier that feels slightly prehistoric. A standard 24 inches wide and 33 inches high, the SO-LCCH-RR incandescent model is also available in custom sizes. Custom colors, too. 451 North Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323-655-3830; soeurs.la.

Claudio Silvestrin's swanky and cosmopolitan Le Spighe bar stool overflows with gracefully engineered moments. Notice the strong forms of the cantilevered chromed-steel footrest and the height-adjustable base, which supports a floating polyurethane-filled leather-covered cushion liberated from the curved hickory back. Leather may be selected from a rainbow of 92 color options. 145 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10012; 212-777-7592; poltronafrau.com.

The Glassworks vertical-surfacing collection displays elegance for contract and health-care installations. The refined and durable ensemble includes Reminisce and Special Effect polyesters as well as Skim, a recycled Terratex polyester available in 15 colorways. 333 Bryant Street, Suite 160, San Francisco, CA 94107; 415-621-4171; deepa.com.