"You can see lots of environmentally friendly flooring options in a display area I'm doing for the new Lakewood Ranch Welcome Center; and, of course, these flooring options are all yours to compare and contrast at Florida House." Matt Ross, Eco-$mart, Inc., Florida House Learning Center, 4600 Beneva Road, Sarasota. (941) 377-9460.

Q. I love the look of mirror-clad furniture and want to include some in my bedroom, which is French traditional with a soft green, ivory, and petal-pink floral pattern on the bed and in the window treatments. Can you help?

A. Design professional Marcia Boyle both collects and sells mirrored furniture. "Mirrored furniture is quite popular right now because it works in both modern and traditional settings and adds sparkle and depth to any room, but I'd stop at two pieces per space. After that the eye gets confused. For your French-inspired bedroom, I can think of two examples that would work, both from the Amy Howard Collection. She's a designer with an artisan factory in Tennessee, who got started refinishing antiques and realized she could reproduce fine old patterns with a modern flair by making them a bit bigger and more functional.

"One of my favorites is the Carnivale table, a round European- style bedside table that's 33 inches in diameter and 30 inches high. The legs are tapered and squared off and the entire piece is clad in smoky, vintage-looking mirror. It's very soft and inviting, and because it appears old and distressed the mirror finish doesn't show smudges. This table is wonderfully versatile for holding a lamp, books and photos and can easily go from the bedroom to a living room or study. It retails for $3,530. Another fine option is a European writing desk that can be used as a dressing table. The top is a hand-painted faux finish marble, and the two drawers, sides and legs are all mirror clad. The drawer pulls are round glass knobs. This piece is highly elegant and retails for $5,375.

"To care for fine mirrored furniture, use a damp cloth for smudges and a bit of window cleaner for general maintenance." Parker Robinson, 1521 Main St., Sarasota. (941) 366-3343.

TRENDSPOTTING: Damask is back in vogue. The luxurious fabric, named for the ancient city of Damascus, is achieved by weaving a pattern in satin onto a ground of silk, wool, cotton or linen. The new damasks are definitely for the masses. Target offers towels and bedding in champagne-colored damask as well as plum. A very elegant pillow retails for just $20. Also check out innovative damask wallpaper and contemporary upholstery damask that's being paired with modern furniture. It's a fresh take on an antique textile whose time in the limelight is here and now.