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" A true furniture find has a certain something that makes it stand out. On the prowl for the latest hits-with style and practicality in mind-our editors completed a rigorous review of recent introductions, culling through the good, the bad, and the ugly. Then we recruited three distinguished designers-Alexander Julian, Darlene Rose, and Blake Tovin, all past winners-to weigh in on our list of final contenders. And now...the envelope, please.   Floor Covering Savvy designer and entrepreneur Angela Adams has been thinking outside the box again. Her Studio collection Scoot rugs, shown on page 68, in blue and neutral win top honors for their adventurous, feel-good personality. Each of these hand-tufted, 100 percent New Zealand wool rugs, ranging from 2 1/2 by 8 feet to 8 by 10 feet, is named for one of her felines.  Lighting The exquisite Hourglass (large) and Double Ball (small) Ribbon lamps, designed by esteemed minimalist Barbara Barry for Baker, won this category hands down. Clear crystal accented with a milk-white glass ribbon pattern offers a delicate twist. Part of the Barbara Barry collection, the lamps exude the aesthetic for which she&amp;#039;s known: elegance and refinement. Just don&amp;#039;t place these pretty babies smack in the middle of a traffic zone.  Comfortable Seating Who says comfort can&amp;#039;t be stylish? The Eloise chair by Maine Cottage-known for its bold use of color-is a playful design in spunky Hot Lime Cottage linen. Inspired by a formal nineteenth-century parlor ensemble found in Charleston, South Carolina, the piece&amp;#039;s casual-style wooden legs, deep seating, and wide wingback afford it an updated appeal. Choose from more than a hundred vibrant fabrics to either upholster or slipcover the chair. We&amp;#039;re wild about the matching round ottoman, too.  Retailer of the Year If you haven&amp;#039;t been, it&amp;#039;s worth a road trip to one of the 60-plus Storehouse locations across the country. Offering hundreds of sofas, rugs, lamps, and tables-from contemporary to cottage chic-for just about every room in the house, we consider it one-stop shopping for both fussy types and free spenders. Buyer beware: Inside, you&amp;#039;re likely to find all the furniture you didn&amp;#039;t know you wanted until now-a natural consequence of the company&amp;#039;s mission to &amp;quot;make good design accessible.&amp;quot; Visit storehouse.com to order a catalog.  Home Office Furniture Short on space, but desperate for a private place to pay bills and write thank-you cards? The answer could be Gary Hokanson and Rick Schroeder&amp;#039;s Cottage Revival secretary for Stanley Furniture. We gave it stellar marks for its smart, space-saving attributes and laid-back charm. Both the Copper Mountain pine and Mackinaw white, shown, finishes stir the sense of ease you felt as a child lounging around the beach house.  Bedroom Furniture Always in good taste, Mitchell Gold and designer Bob Williams wow us again with the cozy and useful Colonel Benchlee storage ottoman. We&amp;#039;re smitten with these sassy stripes, shown in Jamboree-Neptune, and handsome nailhead trim, but you can pick from more than 300 styles of fabric or leather. Thanks to a spring-hinge top, it opens even when flush against the bed.  Double-Duty Furniture The chic Libert\u00E9 game table from Thomasville&amp;#039;s Bogart collection beckons the past, Hollywood-style. The glamorous legs have a certain vintage flair, while the reversible top-one side is inlaid with a cocoa shell checkerboard; the other is solid rosewood-begs you to sit down with your cronies for a game or two. The felt-lined drawer hides your chess pieces.  Preserving Tradition From a company that has surprised us by making vintage-looking office furniture a hit in the home comes the steel Architectural File coffee table, designed by Karen Alweil and Jean-Christophe Hryb for Twenty Gauge. It&amp;#039;s ideal for storing historical maps, artwork, or blueprints that refuse to fit elsewhere. In small, medium, or large, shown.  Kitchen and Bath Furniture Ever feel smug after finding what you think is the deal of the century? We feel that way about the Harbor View collection kitchen cart by Sauder. Designer Doug Krieger jam-packed this rolling ready-to-assemble piece with everything you could want in a work island: a solid-wood butcher block top, enclosed adjustable shelving, a three-tier spice rack, two hanging hooks for dish towels and pot holders, and locking casters for a safe haven while prepping for a feast.  Dining Room Furniture We&amp;#039;re confident you&amp;#039;ll jump at the chance to host a lavish soir\u00E9e with so much room to spare on Gat Creek&amp;#039;s Long Wharf table, designed by company owner Gat Caperton. With two side drop leaves, the 96-inch-long, 30-inch-high dining table stretches from 28 1/2 to 451/2 inches wide to accommodate any party. The clean lines make it a standout, and its rich Appalachian Cherry finish speaks volumes all by itself.             Accessories The PotLuck Studios collection for Pine Cone Hill is the brainchild of Pine Cone Hill founder Annie Selke and PotLuck Studios founder Karen Skelton. The entire line appeals to us, from its 100 percent cotton ticking quilts-in scrumptious colors like Blueberry, Cayenne, and Kiwi-and table linens, to quilted throws and quilted pillows. We&amp;#039;re fond of each item, so why choose just one? Mix and match the florals, stripes, and solids with healthy abandon.  Attention to Detail You just can&amp;#039;t help but stand at attention next to the tall, revolving Pyramid bookcase in Baker&amp;#039;s Stately Homes collection. This handsome piece shouts royalty; and, if truth be told, international antiques expert Sir Humphry Wakefield did handpick the design from a stately English home, and then Baker adapted it. We especially like the intricate, detailed carvings, the equal storage on both sides, the Manor House black finish, its intense presence, and its impressive 863/4-inch height.  Youth Furniture Available in seven fun colors, the versatile twin sleigh bed, designed by Carol Wheeless for Bassett&amp;#039;s Simply Yours Kids collection, works for tots, teens, boys, and girls alike. It&amp;#039;s a cinch to assemble, and you can coordinate it with a full line of equally colorful casegoods.  Flexible Storage We love this versatile two-piece Biblioteche in Bassett&amp;#039;s Chris Madden collection. Shown in antique black, the detailed base and hutch strike the perfect balance between sensible storage and show-off design. Designers Chris Madden and Dave Miedema installed an antique brass diamond grille and a sturdy lock to protect valuables, while seven drawers with burnished bronze hardware stash all your goods, from flatware and glasses to towels and unforgettable reads. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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