7. Custom carpet
Let your toes dive into a sea of softness. These carpet tiles are made with recycled nylon in a mix of cut and loop yarns in muted hues. Install as a modern rug, runner, or wall-to-wall carpeting. Hither & Yon. $18 per tile. Flor.com

8. Slate is great
Gorgeous and nearly indestructible, slate flooring will accentuate any modern décor. The natural veining and mottled colors make each tile unique and help hide everyday dirt from foot traffic. Choose a size 16x16 inches or larger for modern appeal. $10 per square foot. Stonepewteraccents.com

9. Gritty city
We've seen an influx of industrialized, urban looks in fashion and décor recently, including an increased use of concrete. Get the look without the hassle of a potential coatings failure with a concrete-look porcelain tile. These extra-large tiles mimic the look of slabs with thin grout lines. Viva Ceramica. Starting at $9.50 per square foot. Italytile.com

10. No demolition required
Get a new floor without having to rip out the old. Kerlite tiles are ultra-thin (3mm) porcelain that go right over your old tile, vinyl, concrete, or linoleum. Kerlite imitates the look of stone, wood, or concrete with a nearly seamless edge. Plus, the porcelain is almost three times stronger than traditional ceramic tile. Starting at $5.69 per square foot. Kerlite.it

11. Heavy metal
Take neutrals one step further with a metal-look floor. The Xtreme collection from Apavisa comes in square, rectangular, hexagonal, and wave shapes. $10 per square foot. Apavisa.com

12. Budget style
Get the look of stone or wood in easy-to-install vinyl tile. The do-it-yourself weekend project will transform your kitchen, laundry room, or bathroom in no time. Starting at $1.29 per square foot. Armstrong.com