Just in time for summer, 18 sizzling laminates in thermalfused melamine arrive on the scene in racy colors. Papier, inspired by rice paper, and Marrakesh, channeling Morocco, are two of our favorite patterns. 8339 Telegraph Road, Odenton, MD 21113; 800-638-4380; nevamar.com.

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Live lavishly with a standout from the Patchwork Cavallini collection of cowhide rugs, pieced together in custom sizes and color combinations. 80 Pickett Road, New Milford, CT 06776; 860-350-9600; edelmanleather.com.

Naugahyde's cachet has increased immeasurably, thanks to divine vinyls such as Chameã. Able to withstand 250,000 Wyzenbeeks cycles, this simulated leather may prove more durable than the real thing. 1001 North Main Street, Suite 6, Nappanee, IN 46550; 877-628-4248; naugahyde.com.

Ward Bennett describes his 1968 Scissor chair as his most comfortable seating design ever. Relaunched, it can be upholstered in several of the manufacturer's standard fabrics or leathers. The frame currently comes in an array of metal finishes; a wood-frame version debuts later this year. 6095 Fulton Industrial Boulevard SW, P.O. Box 43068, Atlanta, GA 30336; 800-444-8812; geigerintl.com.

In his new wool-based upholstery fabrics, Michael Vanderbyl imbues bold geometry with contemporary flair. The Latitude 38 collection's four patterns are offered in a full complement of 36 colors—lights, darks, and everything between. 2415 Third Street, Suite 280, San Francisco, CA 94107; 415-252-7125; lunatextiles.com.

Classy curvature lends Napoli a sinuous beauty.  Designer Ken Reinhard gave the chair the shapely lines of a Formula-1 race car and the strength of European beech, finished in one of eight colors of catalyzed varnish.  gunlocke.com

The company expands its extensive portfolio of upscale offerings with this elegant option.  Inspired by historic textiles, Ancient Writing features subtle geometrics in 100 percent solution-dyed Enviro6ix Zeftron nylon backed by Blue Ridge’s postindustrial-content Euroflex.  blueridgecarpet.com

Life's a picnic with Garden Party, a collection of Crypton textile patterns bursting with vibrant coloration. Witness the brilliant Sparklers, in dramatic Blue Lagoon. 518 Old Thomasville Road, High Point, NC 27260; 800-882-4720; paulbraytondesigns.com.

Flexible and accommodating, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec's Joyn is a generous plastic-laminate work surface that can be partitioned by unobtrusive tabletop-mounted privacy panels. A channel runs below the table's center to conceal power cables. 29 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10014; 212-929-3626; vitra.com.

Curve-backed Vario offers all the comfort of a club chair—but with daintier proportions. The sturdy seat of injection-molded foam holds its shape while conforming to that of the sitter. Solid beech legs are offered in 14 stains. Upholstery options include leather and vinyl in 36 standard colors. 46 Dufflaw Road, Toronto, Ontario M6A 2W1, Canada; 416-782-9100; haveaseat.com.

Snappy, tailored Oxford wall covering, made of environmentally friendly Type II nylon, is sure to dress up any room in "green"—not to mention 13 fashionable color options. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-807-6300; innovationsusa.com.

Spirited and architectural, Manuel Canovas's Pagoda takes flight to a fanciful Chinese landscape. The cotton or velvet print comes in four eye-catching colors. 111 Eighth Avenue, Suite 930, New York, NY 10011; 212-647-6900.

Expanding on an existing line of carpet tile, Simply Artistic offers classic geometrics and ribbing for a refined look. At 36 inches wide, the carpet tiles lend themselves to monolithic, shale, or quarter-turned configurations. 201 Lukken Industrial Drive West, LaGrange, GA 30240; 800-241-4826; millikencarpet.com.

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The convenient Express desk flips open to reveal storage ideal for notebooks, binders, and patient charts. The desk, which can be wall-mounted at any height, is also fully compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act. 17929 South Susana Road, P.O. Box 5769, Compton, CA 90224; 800-496-0204; peterpepper.com.

Sheer perfection in Trevira CS and polyester, Tratto by Kvadrat is one of 11 new window-covering patterns for spring. Fabrics in the collection are available in over 600 colorways, all 118 inches wide. 251 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010; 800-645-3943; maharam.com.

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Available as a broadloom or an area rug, zippy solution-dyed Striations is made from 100 percent Zeftron Solure. 441 Virgil Drive, Dalton, GA 30721; 800-241-4019; burtcocarpets.com.

Studio Tipi's handsome 383U guest chair displays fine proportions, elegant beech reveal detailing, and a uniquely Italian mien. Choose between standard upholstery options or COM, plus nine finishes. 2840 Northwest Boca Raton Boulevard, Building 2C, Boca Raton, FL 33431; 561-447-9490; aceray.com.

Inspired by the corrugations of antique smoking boxes, Zenith manages to be starkly linear and softly textured at the same time, thanks to a matrix of vertical embossing and three-dimensional lines in soft, warm tones. 2600B Steeles Avenue West, Concord, Ontario L4K 3C8, Canada; 905-738-7313.

Stunning Styx only looks delicate—this fire-retardant solid sheer is woven from sturdy 100 percent Trevira CS. 485 Broadway, New York, NY 10013; 212-925-2777; 800-366-4442; donghia.com.

Go ahead—shout for joy. With Extra Microperforated MetalWorks ceiling panels in place, no one will hear you. Uninsulated, unperforated panels have a noise-reduction coefficient rating of .65. Add insulation to perforated panels, and the NRC rises to .90. 2500 Columbia Avenue, P.O. Box 3001, Lancaster, PA 17604; 877-276-7876; armstrong.com.

A sleek and simple stunner, the Step chair is like a little black dress for the office, fitting in stylishly everywhere. The fully adjustable seat comes with or without arm supports—and in a vast array of finishes appropriate from conference rooms to the corner office. 11451 Harter Drive, Middlebury, IN 46540; 800-543-5449; harter.com.

Buttoned-up chic characterizes the Precision Lock flooring collection. This tailored pattern is offered as both a carpet tile and a broadloom. P.O. Box 2399, Dalton, GA 30722; 800-308-4344; constantine-carpet.com

Christian Beicher pairs oversize seats and elegant polished chrome legs to imbue his Vero collection with chic. Color-blocked pieces in contrasting upholstery channel 1960's mod via a lounge chair, sofa, and occasional tables. 1839 Morganton Boulevard, Lenoir, NC 28645; 866-634-0191; bernhardtdesign.com

Textile maestro Mark Pollack has partnered with Dutch fabric company De Ploeg to produce practical fabric packed with panache. The six new patterns in wool and wool-cotton come in 57 colors. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-627-7766; pollackassociates.com.

Want to escape the office chatterbox? Just unplug, and roll away with Flexi. This clean-lined demountable workstation features sensible wire management, ample storage, and work surfaces in PVC, maple, cherry, walnut, or beech veneer. 150 East 58th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10155; 212-832-4260; riviera-usa.com.