Speakers should be heard and not seen. The totally hidden Onsia in-wall unit meets that directive. Each flat-panel speaker plate screws into wall studs and finishes like regular drywall. It generates sound through the stimulation of the entire panel surface, creating hundreds of simultaneous nonlinear vibrations that, in effect, turn an entire wall into a sound source. Cost: $149 per speaker. Acoustic Ceiling Products. 800-434-3750. www.onsiaideas.com
Light emitting diodes are not only for fixtures.The manufacturer has applied the technology to its line of handheld illumination products. The line includes four performance flashlights that are made from heavy-duty anodized aluminum. Each produces 70 lumens of light. Cost: $23 to $50. The Stanley Works. 800-782-6539. www.stanleyworks.com
Niagara hardwood flooring is inspired by the waters of its namesake. The maple flooring measures 24 inches long and has a 6-inch width in the middle that tapers to 4 inches on each end. Available in various finishes, it has a polyurethane and aluminum oxide finish and can be nailed or glued. Cost: $7.97 per square foot. Briggs Engineered Wood Products. 800-750-5563. www.puzzlefloor.com
This new line of roof underlayments features the latest in European technology, the company says. Delta MAXX TITAN has a silver titanium coating that reflects up to 50 percent of radiant energy to keep homes cool, while a bottom layer acts like a sponge to absorb excess moisture. A self-adhesive border speeds installation. Cost: About $1.75 per square foot. Cosella-Dorken. 888-433-5824. www.cosella-dorken.com
Known for its clay earth plasters, the manufacturer has created the Enjarre single-coat product for multifamily and commercial applications. The sprayed-on product contains zero volatile organic compounds and is hard, durable, and mold-resistant. It can be applied to multiple substrates. Cost: $0.85 cents to $1.20 per square foot installed. American Clay Enterprises. 866-404-1634. www.americanclay.com
The manufacturer’s first non-raised panel door, Crossmore straddles the line between traditional and modern tastes with a flat-panel design and a smooth finish. It’s made from molded, high-density fiberboard and has the look of a true stile-and-rail door. It is available in various heights and widths. Cost: $40 to $48, depending on width. CraftMaster Interior Doors. 800-405-2233. www.cmicompany.com
Because of special hardware, the Ultimate replacement casement lets the window rotate inward, making both sides of the glass washable from the inside of the home. It has insulated glass, a wood interior, and an extruded aluminum exterior. It’s available in sizes up to 40 inches by 92 inches. Cost: from $550. Marvin Windows & Doors. 888-537-8266. www.marvincasement.com
The Edwardian Collection offers furniture that complements the manufacturer’s faucets and accessories of the same period style. This vanity is handmade from sustainably grown mahogany with flame ma-hogany panels. Treated to withstand moisture, the 44-inch-wide unit has eight drawers and a large central cupboard housing a traditional English ticking fabric laundry bag. Cost: $15,900. Czech & Speake. 800-774-1181. www.czechandspeake.com
