Otto Prutscher's Camellia, a stylized floral rendered elegantly on a stark background, is now available in an upholstery-weight blend of cotton, viscose, and polyester. Ruth Caplan, 232 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022; 212-826-3756; http://www.soliloquytex.com/.

Otto Prutscher's Camellia, a stylized floral rendered elegantly on a stark background, is now available in an upholstery-weight blend of cotton, viscose, and polyester. Ruth Caplan, 232 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022; 212-826-3756; pallastextiles.com.

Of unusual construction and even more unusual beauty, Lisére Moonlight Lattice is a fine wool felted onto a single delicate layer of silk chiffon. Blending an age-old technique with a modern aesthetic, it's at once ultra-sheer and richly textured. 20604 Grand Mound Way Southwest, Centralia, WA 98531; 360-273-8548; jafelt.com.

The arts of dynastic Korea inspired the Koryo window treatments, made from intricately woven grasscloth and hemp. The texture, created by tiny hand-tied knots, compliments the sheer weave. 540 Ninth Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 941030; 866-426-6723; conradshades.com.

Moving their historically eco-friendly line of wallcoverings forward, Innovations'Iridescent uses nontarnishing mica-based pigment to catch light for maximum shimmer. Composed of a recyclable nylon face, laminated to polyester wood-pulp backing. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-807-6300; innovationsusa.com.

The company's Techstyle contract division delivers artful beauty once again with Premier III, a collection of fabrics woven from Avora FR. At once funky and mod, these eye-catchers make quite a statement. 1775 Fifth Avenue, P.O. Box 9179, Bay Shore, NY 11706; 631-231-7704; duralee.com.

Stripes and geometric shapes create patterns and a play of translucency in this sheer drapery fabric. Sarondo is reversible for a change of effect as well. A jacquard weave of 100 percent Trevira CS, it's available in five colorways. 110 North Centre Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570; 800-727-6770. carnegiefabrics.com

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Midori, Muse, Essence, Tallis, and Samoa are five new patterns that offer the effect of natural surfaces-from deep tinted raffia, to wood, to cork-all rendered in vinyl in several colors. Subtle designs and textures in uniform shades offer sophisticated background options for interiors of all sorts. All are 54 inches wide and backed in fabric. 800-717-5651; muraspec.com.

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Norament 925 Strada is vulcanized flooring of recycled and new natural rubber combined with natural porcelain clay fillers. PVC-free and requiring no wax, the rubber comes as 39-inch squares in 16 standard colors that coordinate with Nora's other rubber flooring. 94 Glenn Street, Lawrence, MA 01843; 800-332-6672; norarubber.com.

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Just as the name implies the Recycled Vinyl collection is made of 100 percent recycled post-industrial vinyls that are 1/4 inch thick and available in various colors and sheet sizes.150 West 25th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10001; 800-793-0224; archsystems.com.

The company claims to manufacture synthetic textiles without chlorine and antimony, which can damage vital organs. The polychrome Soiree jacquards collection, made from Eco Intelligent Polyester, is an example. 2805 90th Rue Saint-Georges, Quebec, G6A 1KI Canada; 418-227-9897; victor-innovatex.com.

Scrapile's Hex stool evokes memories of the widely admired 1970s cardboard furniture by Frank Gehry. But these stout stools are built from layered scraps of laminated, oriented-strandboard plywood and assorted cabinetmaking offcuts that would otherwise be considered trash. 15 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211; 718-218-6737; thefutureperfect.com.

Candy-colored Villiglas Sahara wall and floor tiles glow with a sweet matte finish, and are available in squares from 1 to 16 inches. The semi-opaque glass is colored by metal pigments melted into the tiles' backsides. 6100 Mid Metro Drive, Suite 6, Fort Myers, FL 33912; 941-275-8033; euro-tile.com.

Made of silicon or white bronze and finished with a hand-rubbed patina, the Maddox collection is the latest from these masters. 1030 Airport Way P.O. Box 4108, Hailey ID 83333; 208-788-2013; rockymountainhardware.com.

A new technique optimizes bamboo's stability and strength. Engineered Bamboo Strand board flooring is 3/8-inch thick but 36 inches long. It can be purchased prefinished with an acrylic coating in natural or a dark brown stain. 150 West 25th Street, 8th Floor; New York, NY 10001; 800-793-0224; archsystems.com.

Millwork, a thermoplastic rubber base, in colorful 8-foot lengths, flows around gentle curves, resists dings, and will not splinter. It can be mitered with a radial arm saw; an unfinished version may be painted with no sanding or priming. 16910 Munn Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023; 800-899-8916; johnsonite.com.

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The Manhattan line of high-pressure laminates employs high contrast, and layers of pearlescent pigment to give the impression of a shimmering metallic weave, lit from within. The three metal-like colors in the series are Glamour (silver), Glitz (gold), and Gleam (copper). 8339 Telegraph Road, Odenton, MD 21113; 800-638-4380; nevamar.com.

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Start seeing the world through pearl-blue glasses-or any other color. Metallic sprays tint tempered or laminated glass sheets that are given three dimensions in 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.

The Salmon Ripples pattern of decorative metals are available as oversized 4-by-10-foot sheets from this custom metal fabricator. Optional exterior and UV coatings can be applied to all decorative metals, whether used for column covers, walls, ceilings, canopies, furniture, trim, or signage. 711 Kevin Court, Oakland, CA 94621; 510-632-0853; mozdesigns.com.

Durable Coeso surfacing is nine times thicker than ordinary laminate and self-supporting-with no particle board backing, there is nothing for moisture to ruin. Coeso is 26 inches wide, with a factory-formed front edge and is simple to trim at the back for straight countertop runs. 60 West Sheffield Avenue, Englewood, NY 07631; 800-228-2238; abetlaminati.com.

Custom, pop-patterned MODulus interior wall tiles capture silk-screened geometrics in colored glaze that has been sandwiched between two fused glass layers. Manufactured in the U.S.A., the line has six patterns in 12 colors for use as mixed field tiles or accents. 143 Franklin Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-431-4646; urbanarchaeology.com.

Among Kraft customers, glass and crystal are second only to brass in terms of popularity. The showroom's sparkling restoration-quality glass and crystal knobs can stand-in for antique hardware or lend welcome authenticity to new construction with Victorian or Art Deco looks. 315 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10021; 212-838-2214; kraft-hardware.com.

If the hearth is the center of the home, why not decorate it with practical, eye-catching art? The complex horizontal and vertical lines of the Vestal fire screen make a visual feast of flames. Vestal is available in polished white and yellow bronze and blackened steel finishes. P.O. Box 269, 509 Pendleton Point Road, Islesboro, ME 04848; 207-734-8299; lyleandumbach.com.

Geraldine Larkin's collection of wall hangings, which include Wave, deliver glimmer, shimmer, and glamour. Combinations of oxidized sequins, discs, and tubes, embroidered onto canvas, will bring out the diva in any room. 88 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10012; 212-274-0444; therugcompany.info.

Right some laptop wrongs with the assistance of the Jellyfish stand, compatible with most laptops sans docking stations. 105 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10012; 877-615-6655; knoll.com.