Options Galore More than 30 glass and designer resin glazing patterns are available across the maker’s interior door line. Bendheim architectural glass patterns include ripple, groove, reeded, shoji, swirl, and a variety of others. Resins from 3Form encase materials such as capiz shells and “fossilized” leaves. TruStile. 888.286.3931. www.trustile.com.
Receding Light For wall-washing, accent, spot, or perimeter lighting applications, Precision Modules’ multiple recessed spotlights can be interchanged with the precise number and types of lamps necessary. They are available in low- and line-voltage systems. W.A.C. Lighting. 800.526.2588. www.waclighting.com.
Well-Dressed Details Designed to wrap structural beams or install as faux beams, Box Beams are constructed of character-grade Douglas fir or other hardwoods to match a home’s woodwork. The beams feature period construction details and aging techniques such as hand planing and hand-rubbed, matte glazing for an antique patina. Renaissance Old World. 559.444.0558. www.carving.com.
Darkness Falls Designed by Philippe Starck, the Darkside collection of lighting includes the cut black crystal Zenith chandelier and sconce. Black silk shades are available. Baccarat. +33 820 32 22 22. www.baccarat.fr.
Organic Art Art Nouveau woodwork embellishments incorporate motifs from nature in the stylized forms of the Art Nouveau era. Carved from a variety of woods, the collection features moldings, corbels, feet, and decorative onlays. Enkeboll. 800.745.5507. www.enkeboll.com.
Textural Impressions Part of the Geologica collection, NewStone porcelain tiles recreate the appearance and texture of quarried slate. Several field tile sizes and mosaics are available in four colors. GranitiFiandre. 800.903.4263. www.granitifiandreusa.com.
Sleek Control The Monochrome Touch Screen provides fingertip control of lighting and electrical systems. Displays and controls can be configured with symbols, images, clocks, time, and text. Square D Clipsal. 888.778.2733. www.squared.com/clipsal.
Color Clarity Produced by fusing lead-free pigments directly into the glass, colors in the UltraLites line of architectural glass panels are permanent and can be made in nearly any degree of translucency. UltraLites panels can be used in doors, walls, balustrades, stair treads, windows, lavatory tops, shower enclosures, and suspended floors. UltraGlas. 800.777.2332. www.ultraglas.com.
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Classic contemporary designs mark the VCR collection’s H 1025 and H 1037 door levers. The smoothly curving lever of the H 1025 (shown) softly flares above its circular rosette. Several finishes are available. Valli & Valli. 877.326.2565. www.vallievalli.com. Eastern Inspiration Composition, deco, and perimeter inlay medallions incorporate materials such as stone, glass, slate, metal, and semi-precious stones. For use in flooring as well as walls, the Inspiration collection features four Zen-inspired designs. Oshkosh Designs. 877.582.9977. www.oshkoshdesigns.com.
Knots’ Landing Sporting shades from light brown to warm red and peach with a strong grain pattern, the Knotty Alder door collection is available in a variety of configurations and panel styles. Woodgrain Millwork. 800.452.3801. www.woodgrain.com.
Elements of Style Designed in an Old World style, more than 225 hardwood moldings and architectural embellishments are part of the Adornments collection. Elements are handcarved from American cherry and maple in several sizes. White River Hardwoods. 800.558.0119. www.mouldings.com.
Spot Illumination Incorporating a central LED module that sits flush with the porcelain tile body, tiles in the LED collection can be installed on walls or floors. The LEDs come in six colors. Steuler-Fliesen/Una Terra. 877.207.2333. www.unaterra.com.
Store More Combining cabinets, shelving, workstations, and epoxy-coated baskets and hooks, the freedomRail Garage system is constructed of heavy-gauge steel. Uprights and spanners allow storage components to be reorganized as needed. Schulte Strong Home Storage.
800.669.3225. www.schultestorage.com. Complete Care Three integrated components and one freestanding unit make up the UltraCare Laundry System: a front-loading stacked washer and dryer, the UltraCare drying cabinet, and the UltraCare cold iron. Asko. 800.367.2444. www.askousa.com.
Fire Stopper The Rapid Response home fire sprinkler system activates when the surrounding air temperature rises to between 150 and 160 degrees F. Sprinklerheads are available in a variety of finishes and styles that blend into the home. Tyco Fire & Building Products. 877.438.8926. www.rapidresponse.com.
Natural Beauty Vallarex cork flooring uses a sustainably harvested cork surface over a high-density fiber-board core for strength, supported by a cork underlayer. The glueless floating floor system comes in nine 12-inch-by-36-inch patterns. Expanko. 800.345.6202. www.expanko.com.
Filling a Niche Available in several standard configurations and custom designs, the Niche Door creates a secret passage concealed by storage and display space. Available in a variety of woods, Niche Doors combine bottom cabinets with top shelving, wine cubbies, or display niches. Niche Doors. 954.920.5130.www.nichedoors.com.
Tiger Stripes Exotic Tigerwood flooring is available in the maker’s Classic collection. Tigerwood flooring comes in a 3¼-inch-wide plank with semi-gloss and cashmere finishes. Mirage. 800.463.1303. www.miragefloors.com.
Air-Dry The DRIcore subfloor features an engineered wood surface backed by a rigid polyethylene moisture barrier with a raised, star-shaped grid pattern that creates a ¼-inch airspace between the concrete slab and subfooring, increasing airflow by 10 percent and allowing moisture to evaporate. Longlac Industries. 866.976.6375. www.dricore.com.
Wireless Suction Eliminating the need for wiring between the central vacuum power unit and its wall outlets, the wireless control system on the Beam Advocate central vacuum makes installation easier, says the maker. Pressing the switch on the hose handle from any location activates the power unit. Beam Industries. 515.832.4620. www.beamvac.com.
Fire Squared Engineered to use clean-burning denatured ethanol, the flue-less EcoSmart Cube fireplace features a square fascia with a stainless steel rim and firebox. The freestanding fireplace comes in several exterior colors. The Fire Company. 773.278.4100.www.ecosmartfire.com.
Locker Room Boot Benches and Lockers cabinetry organizes mud rooms and entry halls. Boot Benches in widths up to 96 inches are outfitted with hinged wood tops or drawers. Locker units, coat racks, and hall trees can be incorporated or used independently. Dura Supreme. 888.711.3872. www.durasupreme.com.
Steam Clean The front-loading LG SteamWasher features a steam cycle that removes wrinkles and odors from clothing without water or detergent. The large-capacity washer has a 4.0-cubic-foot drum and a menu-driven control panel. LG Electronics. 800.243.0000. www.lgusa.com.
