Clear-anodized C-13 supports are shot-blasted aluminum connectors for glass plates. They can be used to assemble exhibits, furniture, guard rails, or point-of-purchase displays. Machined aluminum buttons fasten the connectors through 1/2-inch holes drilled in the glass panels. 1220 Homer Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6B 2Y5; 604-685-8046; componance.com.

Designed with Dal Lago Associati, the Diamanti, Punti, and Trame tiles in this manufacturer's Muri collection are high-tech porcelain bas-reliefs. The chiaroscuro patterning slowly shifts as the sun moves and shadows play across the tiles' three-dimensional surface. 39 Viale Regina Pacis, Sassuolo, Modena, Italy 41049; 877-832-8324; marazzi.it.

Bamboo Stone 6-inch-square concrete tiles are molded with the abstracted imprint of Asian bamboo. For backsplash trims or full walls, the 1/2-inch-thick tiles are dramatic in deep black. Natural bamboo tones are among the hundreds of other colors offered. P.O. Box 1721, Sonoma, CA 95476; 877-939-9929; sonomastone.com.

Add standard acoustic panels atop Metaphors coffer frames in the traditional bead pattern to enhance exposed T-bar grids in lobbies, conference rooms, and restaurants. The frames' low profile especially suits installations with limited plenum heights. P.O. Box 3001, Lancaster, PA 17604; 877-276-7876; armstrong.com.

A rigid and durable new look for decorative surfaces, Plaza is a dense stainless-steel mesh slightly less than a 1/4 inch thick and up to 50 inches wide. The panels of tightly spaced wires add durability to elevator cab interiors, to facades, and to walls. 105B Goodwill Road, Cambridge, MD 21613; 866-806-2385; architecturalmesh.com.

Acrovyn 3000 handrails, crash rails, and corner guards are green in more ways than one: No toxic PVCs are used in their manufacture. And yet the look faithfully reproduces original Acrovyn in terms of both texture and color—while maintaining peerless impact resistance. P.O. Box 380, Muncy, PA 17756; 888-621-3344; c-sgroup.com.

The surprisingly lightweight Wovin Wall system of decorative wood, laminated aluminum, and propylene tiles quickly transforms any wall or ceiling, supplying texture and graphic shadows. The flat-packed modules snap into an aluminum framework to conceal unsightly cables or lighting hardware. 735 Grand View Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94114; 415-515-9851; wovinwall.com. circle 732

The Arc Slide doors of Japanese-designed Wavelet "bathroom booths" offer a curvy alternative to traditional toilet partitions, and allow 4 extra inches of doorway despite a decreased overall depth. The Model UD booth is wheelchair accessible. 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60601; 312-917-6200; okamura.co.jp/english. circle 744

New Faux Coat custom finishes for this manufacturer's 2-foot-square TinCraft embossed-look acoustical ceiling tiles layer color for an antiqued, hand-painted look. The blend of the factory-applied custom hues over the white primer coat can be much more regular—and affordable—than faux finishing by hand. P.O. Box 3001, Lancaster, PA 17604; 877-276-7876; armstrong.com. circle 742

Reversible slumped-glass tiles in the Taffeta line are finely gridded with a linen texture that can be exposed or used face-down. The 31 colors are permanently fused into the glass, ensuring durability when used around pools, in kitchens, or as flooring accents. 9200 Gazette Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311; 800-777-2332; ultraglas.com. circle 733

Polyester's translucence adds depth to this manufacturer's expanding Studio collection of solid surfacing. Some new colors include the chunky Tusk, marbled Amber, glasslike Ruby (which can be backlit), and three novel patterns in the Metallics line that incorporate shiny metal-look particles. 7350 Empire Drive, Florence, KY 41042; 949-223-1088; avonite.com. circle 741

Glinting semiprecious Stone Mosaics in mother-of-pearl are waterproof and great for showers and backsplashes (but not suited for floors subject to heavy wear). The small mosaic pieces are mounted on 3/4-inch backing-stone tiles and can cleverly interlock, creating visually seamless installations. 150 East 58th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10155; 888-845-3487; parisceramics.com. circle 739

Bryan Kerrigan's sculpted Speed Bump wall-tile pattern pairs 15-by-9-inch stoneware domes with matching spacers and inside and outside corners—all in custom colors. Tiles are less than 2 inches thick and are appropriate for interior or exterior use, with joints that can be grouted or silicone-sealed. 1052 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607; 312-432-0100; morlensinoway.com. circle 743

Custom-colored Skin veneer plaster wall panels start as 3/4-inch-thick, 4-by-8-foot fiberboard sheets. A layer of water-based plasters and organic pigments is then applied, which is in turn fixed with an acrylic coating. The matte or gloss results range in appearance from linen to glass. 94 Ninth Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215; 718-832-8390; postlogicstudio.com. circle 745

Spanish manufacturer Cosentino's River series of satin-finish Silestone quartz surfacing delivers the shadowing and fluidity of natural limestone. The six earthy colors in the new collection are highly stain resistant, and the surfacing is four times stronger than granite. 13124 Trinity Drive, Stafford, TX 77477; 800-291-1311; silestone.com. circle 747

Powder-coated Pathways privacy wall panels arrive on-site in completely assembled modules. Vertical slots allow work surfaces, storage, and compatible Lightolier lighting to connect flexibly. The walls can be easily broken down for recycling at the end of their useful life. 901 44th Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49508; 800-333-9939; steelcase.com. circle 748

Designer Eric Morvan's Outline door, a swinging, hollow-core panel, stands proud even when closed. From Lualdi Porte's Zenit collection, the door is offered in a choice of 20 enamels and four woods—from Italian walnut to bleached oak—and has pivot hinges, a slab handle, and a horizontal lock, all in brushed stainless. 23/25 Greene Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-334-4544; vivendum.it. circle 730

A 1930s Jean Dunand screen inspired the solid-alder Michel mantel from this manufacturer's Los Angeles atelier. The black-brown crackled tetre negre lacquer finish is overlaid with designs in gold, silver, copper, and iridescent gold leaf, then mellowed with stain and a gentle rubbing. 308 West Mill, Plainville, KS 67663; 785-434-2777; dessinfournir.com. circle 746

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

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

This company's "gurus" experimented by pouring puddles of glaze on rustic tiles made of tinted clay. The glaze shattered in the kiln, but the result, Tantrum, remained durable enough for residential floors or, preferably, walls. (The cracks may trap dirt.) 7750 Bell Road, Windsor, CA 95492; 707-837-8177; sonomatilemakers.com. circle 321

Switch plates are flipping for the Aspire collection's partial-hourglass shape and subtle, two-toned (matte and low-gloss) finish. Matching slide dimmers, electronic dimmers, and telephone- and data-connection points are also offered, along with one- to six-gang, screwless switch plates in white, silver, or ivory. 45-31 Court Square, Long Island City, NY 11011; cooperwiringdevices.com.

Retire your night light with Veluna translucent cast glass, which incorporates a phosphorescent chemical to absorb light during the day, then glows for hours at night. The glass is available as 3-foot-square Aqua Glass (flat sheets) or as bricks about 8 by 4 by 21/2 inches. 150 West 25th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10001; 800-793-0224; archsystems.com.