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.

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

Jhane Barnes's Haiku looks as poetic as its name suggests. Courtesy of a subtle linearity, the floor tiles can be installed in an unlimited number of random patterns. A recycled-vinyl backing comes standard. 311 Smith Industrial Boulevard, Dalton, GA 30722; 800-248-2878; powerbond.com.

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Powdered black marble dust, mixed with resin, outlines floor tiles with polished inlays of golden-yellow and kiln-baked-red sandstone. The 4x12 designs are custom cut by hand in India, according to a pen-and-ink of palms, by the New York artist Robert Kushner. 833 Broadway, New York, NY 10003; 212-228-8396; sanastoneny.com.

A sense of play is afoot in Karim Rashid's latest creation, Electra-a rug that actually glows fluorescent green in the dark. Made from the finest New Zealand wool and a synthetic fiber that is rarer and more costly than silk. But perhaps it will save on the electric bills. 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 706, New York, NY 10016; 800-483-7722; roubinirugs.com.

Take off your shoes and sink your feet into Jamie Drake's lush, grassy Summer 2, in shades of green, purple and pink, or lilac and lavender. 315 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10021; 212-754-3099; drakedesignassociates.com.

These Scandinavian-inspired handmade Mexican rugs display a quiet sophistication. The collection features several geometric patterns. 45 Cleary Court 2, San Francisco, CA 94109; 415-674-9931; lindabelden.com.

The versatility of Impulse makes it a standard. Cut and loop construction and available in more than 30 colors that can stand alone or as a complement to other J & J products. 818 J & J Drive, P.O. Box 1287, Dalton, GA 30722; 800-241-4585; jjcommercial.com.

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The Romans called it "Il Pavimento alla Veneziana." This tradition of raised terrazzo floors is courtesy of Raised Terrazzo Floor System and much easier to acquire than a piece of Venetian pavement. 155 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022; 212-758-2593; exinc.org.

Clayton Miller and Ruth Simon McRae are marching to their own beat as they debut their boutique line of products including Mambo, created for corporate clients who want a lot of look for a small price. 2304 Dalton Industrial Court, Dalton, GA 30721; 877-261-6334. clayton-miller.com.

Each flooring plank is crafted, painted, stained by hand, and then distressed to the client's specifications. Their forte is range of product and versatility. 2915 Redhill Avenue, Suite F-105, Costa Mesa, CA 92626; 714-540-7289; pegasusassociates.com.

High-performance safety flooring is up to something good with the introduction of Prismatic Plus in 15 new fashionable colors, utilizing advanced slip resistance. Complies with current ADA and OSHA standards. 6390 Kestrel Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1Z3, Canada; 800-565-4658; altrofloors.com.

The award-winning high-end carpet house strikes a harmonious chord with Sakura, a sedate hand-woven architectural floral. 105 H Street, Petaluma, CA 94952; 707-794-9222; endlessknotrugs.com.

Cool, refreshing Ultramarine is an underwater fantasy and a magnificent carpet in the round. This rug can be created in any size, shape, or custom color in 100 percent wool, or in a wool and silk combination. 232 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022; 212-310-0400; edwardfieldsinc.com.

Designer Madeline Weinrib creates a cotton rug collection with a full range of sizes. These products are made in India and highlights include Amagansett, Chi Chi, and the depicted Kari. 888 Broadway, New York, NY 10010; 212-674-1144; abchome.com.

Tread lightly on Mountain Blossoms. Handwoven from 100 percent fine Chinese silk in Central Asia and colored with organic dyes. This piece, while made for the floor, may be best displayed on the wall like a work of art. 335 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10013; 646-613-0497; carinilang.com.

This high-end rug company just became even more so with their couture line. Witness the 7-foot square New Zealand wool Rain, which it will only produce once. The price will reflect its rarity. 273 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101; 800-255-9454; angelaadams.com.

A geometric matrix of urban texture and pattern create a tech-looking grid for the floor. NYC is one of four patterns from Bõlyü's Couture Collection in 10 sophisticated earth tones made of 100 percent Zeftron Solure Nylon. P.O. Box 1110, 201 Princeton Boulevard, Adairsville, GA 30103; 800-451-1250; bolyu.com.

For those who have never loved the look of carpet tile, this manufacturer now makes 18-inch tiles that can be installed monolithically to look like broadloom. Cleverly, all carpet tile patterns, like Soundwave, are available in a broadloom version. 800-308-4344; constantine-carpet.com.

Mother-of-pearl for the floor, but in vinyl. The Perla Mosaic Vinyl collection is visually rich and available in six colors. Standard tile sizes are 12-or 24-inch squares. 150 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10001; 800-793-0224; archsystems.com.

Inspired by the South Pacific, Tiki Torch is bold. Designed by Gene Meyer, handmade in Nepal from Himalayan wool, hand-dyed, and available in most imaginable sizes and colors. 226 Westbury Avenue, Carle Place, NY 11514; 516-876-8989; mandmgallery.com.

The exquisite Youngtse Clementine incorporates a fresh floral motif with stripes in Maritime, from the company's Botanica Collection. Made from the best hand-carded, hand-spun Himalayan wool. Available in custom and standard sizes. 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1206, New York, NY 10016; 800-670-8836; odegardinc.com.

Suzanne Tick's Crosscheck uses a hand-stitched effect to create a relaxed, tweeded broadloom, available in 10 colorways. 49 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010; 800-575-8084; bloomsburgcarpet.com.

A bold design in a rich chocolate color, Joanna Michalowicz's Poppies is hand-knotted in durable, luxurious 100 percent wool. 94-98 Nassau Avenue #360, Brooklyn, NY 11222; 914-645-1262; ashacarpets.com.

A box basket weave that is soon to be classic, Guilty Feet is available in 16 fresh colors. 14641 East Don Jullian Road, City of Industry, CA, 91746; 800-423-4709; bentleyprincestreet.com.