Promising high-caliber performance in high-traffic areas, Parqcolor Gold high-pressure laminate floor planks and stair treads resist heat, bacteria, and UV rays. Choose among 45 colors. 60 West Sheffield Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631; 201-541-0700; abetlaminati.com.

Patterns work overtime with 2 Faced: This multilevel-loop yarn-dyed carpet takes on two looks, depending on your viewing angle. The three patterns—Alter Ego, I-Spy, and Still Moving—come in 15 colors. 5100 Town Park Lane, Suite 400, Kennesaw, GA 30144; 877-285-5337; leescarpet.com.

Part of the Extremes collection, Moraine features striations inspired by glacial formations—rendered in Dynex SD nylon and 13 sophisticated color combinations. Complementing this design is solid Tundra, also available in 13 colorways. 435 Willow Street, Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 5G2, Canada; 800-667-8181; crossley.ca.

Nothing's lost in Translations, carpets that interpret the look of architectural elements in broadloom. Ribbed Concrete, Gridded Steel, Glass Lines, and Molten Weave all come with built-in cushioning and Invista fiber. 500 Town Park Lane, Suite 400, Kennesaw, GA 30144; 800-554-6637; karastancontract.com.

The Robert Cox Sequences collection adapts a stria for its Emerging Lights carpet pattern. A principal in HOK's Washington, D.C., office, Cox worked with TriAx tufting to render the delicate stripes and used Duracolor stain-resistant dyes so common stains can be cleaned using only water. 500 Town Park Lane, Suite 400, Kennesaw, GA 30144; 800-554-6637; leescarpets.com.

The Moxie patterned-loop carpet tiles are one of three versatile coordinated modular products in the Intrepid Collection. The patterns, which also sell as roll goods, are available in 16 sophisticated neutrals. 311 Smith Industrial Boulevard, Dalton, GA 30722; 800-241-4902; cafloorcoverings.com.

The Ribbon carpet's wavy hand-knotted stripes are alpaca (or a wool-alpaca blend) in cheerful gold, wheat, and yellow-green on a neutral-colored ground. The rug, which is made by hand in Peru, can be ordered in any shape, size, and color combination. 34 Crescent Road, Corte Madera, CA 94925; 415-924-1009; rosemaryhallgarten.com.

Greek Key and Zebra Blocks were the custom patterns on this company's showroom floor during NeoCon. Made of yarn-dyed Solutia fibers, both received a tremendous response. 14641 East Don Julian Road, City of Industry, CA 91746; 800-423-4709; bentleyprincestreet.com.

The Iberian Collection of Portuguese limestone offers slabs, tiles, and tumbled mosaics for floors, fireplace surrounds, and tabletops in eight colors. Properly maintained, the stone also performs well in kitchens and in bathrooms, as vanity tops, tub surrounds, and shower enclosures. 77 South Wheeling Road, Wheeling, IL 60090; 800-762-7253; tmsupply.com.

The Majolica needlepoint rug design can be customized using more than a hundred standard yarn colors. The pattern is hand-drawn onto canvas, then double-stitched by hand for thickness and tactility. Through John Rosselli, 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-593-2060.

Catch the energy of Vibe, a 24-inch modular tile. The nine tonal palettes and four contrasting palettes all boast a recycled content of 17 percent. 818 J&J Drive, Dalton, GA 30722; 800-241-4586; jj-invision.com.

The Engineered Collection of hardwood planks, in 10 wood species and 17 colors, come in a fashionable matte semi-gloss and cashmere luster. This spring sees the introduction of another stylish option: 5-inch-wide strips of yellow birch or maple in several hues. 1255 98th Street, Saint-Georges, Quebec G5Y 8J5, Canada; 800-463-1303; miragefloors.com.

The Euro Collection takes its cues from the cutting-edge designs of the early Continental masters of the modern movement. Case in point: the bold, geometric architecture of the luxurious Soho pattern, made using more than 100 knots per inch. 2600 Netherland Avenue, Suite 1721, Riverdale, NY 10463; 718-432-8100; rug-art.net.

Czech-born Borek Sipek has been heralded as a successor to Ettore Sottsass. True to form, Sipek's Chambord rug is a playful hand-tufted floral approximately 10 feet square. The pure wool comes in either blue and red or all gray. 12 Via Padana Inferiore, 29012 Fossadello di Caorso, PC, Italy; 39-0523818660; driade.com.

British-born rug artist Rosemary Hallgarten had a nomadic childhood (her father was a UN legal counsel). Today she lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, and her work is cross-cultural by design. Her faux Zebra rug may look like a safari classic, but it's actually Alpaca yarn woven in Peru. 34 Crescent Road, Corte Madera, CA 94925; 415-924-1009; rosemaryhallgarten.com.

Bamboo rubber tiles feature a wavy, lined texture. Chopped Bamboo, a companion pattern, turns those lines into ranks of shorter segments. Both are available in a 24-inch size and in more than 60 standard solids. Speckled or marbleized colors are custom. 16910 Munn Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023; 800-899-8916; johnsonite.com.

The 2-foot-square carpet tiles in the new Basic Modulation Collection come in eight coordinating colorways and three patterns and are a versatile choice for commercial installations. The hard-wearing tiles are made of pure solution-dyed Enviro6ix Zeftron nylon. The EnviroFlex backing is produced in part from recycled post-industrial content. 1546 Progress Road, Ellijay, GA 30540; 800-241-5945; blueridgecarpet.com.

The ADR001-Rags rug delivers the densely knotted long fibers and impressive lanolin content traditionally associated with high-altitude Himalayan sheep. To modernize the look, the manufacturer conceals the rug's fringe by binding it under canvas. 225 Central Avenue South, Bethpage, NY 11714; 516-293-2000; kravet.com.

Jessica Miller's Plaza rug redefines the concept of figures on a ground—in this case, shadowy actors on a field of luminous blue. Miller has employed New Zealand wool hand-knotted in Nepal, and her rug measures 6 by 8 feet, though custom sizes and any color combinations are possible. P.O. Box 882527, Steamboat Springs, CO 80488; 970-870-3030; jmilo.com.

In her studio inside ABC Carpet and Home, Madeline Weinrib silhouetted a 1920's French floral fabric for Chime, her cut-pile rug of New Zealand and Tibetan wool. The pattern is 6 by 9 feet; custom colors and sizes are available.  888 Broadway, Sixth Floor, New York, NY 10003; 212-473-3000; abchome.com.

New York interior designer Bob Altavilla's Folds and Pleats collection includes his Crease pattern in hand-knotted wool and silk. In gold with aqua accents, the pattern can be recolored. It also comes in standard and custom sizes. 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 706, New York, NY 10016; 212-696-4648; roubinicasa.com.

Lonbead resilient vinyl flooring makes its impression with a hint of iridescence. The secret is subtly reflective fibers and flakes seeded across the embossed surface. Each of the 12 colors averages 20 percent recycled content. 928 East 238th Street, Carson, CA 90745; 310-830-7111; lonseal.com.

From 2-inch mosaic tiles to 18-inch slabs, the Palais Series simulates French limestone in four colors, including Louvre. Stronger than natural stone—therefore suitable for countertops, walls, and floors—the material resists scratching, staining, and fading. It never needs sealing and can be cleaned with hot water. P.O. Box 1168, Crossville, TN 38557; 931-484-2110; crossvilleinc.com.

I.D. Moduline vinyl floors need no seam welding and offer a slip-resistant polyurethane top layer that resists stains. The wood-looking tiles, 7 by 39 inches, have woven-glass reinforcement and are available in 11 narrow- and eight broad-plank patterns. 2728 Summer Street, Houston, TX 77007; 800-366-2689; tarkett.com.

Founder James Tufenkian launched his Tides rug to be a lighthearted riff on traditional stripes. Shown in the Autumn colorway, the rug is premade in standard sizes using hand-knotted variegated wool yarn by Tibetans in Nepal. Customizing is also available. 919 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 877-851-5446; tufenkiancarpets.com.