Pamper your feet with the coolness of marble or the softness of carpet. But before you do, make sure you know all your options.

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Stone Flooring
Approx. Rs.100 to Rs.900 per sq. ft.

If price is not a concern, go in for exquisite Italian marble, which costs about Rs.900 per sq. ft. You will feel like a princess in your own castle.

You could also go in for Jaiselmer stone or limestone. They are cheaper and look almost as good. Use these for outdoor spaces like the balcony or terrace.

Nobody doubts the durability of granite. The sheen can work wonders for your home. It costs anywhere from Rs.110 to Rs.350 per sq. ft.

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Wooden Flooring
Approx. Rs.300 to Rs.800 per sq. ft.

Wooden flooring lends pleasant warmth to a home and is perfect for the living room and even the master bedroom. It's not such a great idea if you have kids though.

Also, no walking around in those stilettos! Wooden flooring requires quite a bit of maintenance.

Check out brands like Pergo and Square Foot for a great deal.

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Laminate/ Vinyl Flooring
Approx. Rs.60 to Rs.250 per sq. ft.

Are you doing up your kid's room? Laminates and vinyls are the perfect choice. The price makes it feasible too, just in case you want to change it once as your kid grows older.

What's more... you don't have to worry about your little one spilling juice onto it. This flooring does not absorb liquids and is very easy to clean.

Visit stores like Quick Step and Square Foot.

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Tiles
Approx. Rs.30 to Rs.650 per sq. ft.

Don't get too bogged by the variety in the market. There are three basic types of tiles; i.e.: ceramic, vitrified and porcelain. It is just that they are available in so many different colours and patterns.

So decide the type you want to go in for. Then go ahead and pick that special colour and pattern to match your home.

Ceramic tiles are perfect for the bathroom and the kitchen, while vitrified tiles give you that look of marble for so much cheaper.

Go in for brands like Marbonite, Porselano, Nitco, Somany and Kajaria that offer real value for money.

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Carpet Flooring
Approx. Rs.45 to Rs.300 per sq. ft.

If you have a fully air-conditioned home and never leave the windows open, try carpeted flooring. Besides a luxury look, that softness beneath your feet is to die for.

You could also choose a variation of regular carpeting… carpet tiles. In case the carpet gets stained, you will only have to replace a tile rather than the entire flooring.

Birla Trans-Asia Carpets Ltd. has a wide selection of carpets while Square Foot has carpet tiles.

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