Move over, wood and vinyl: Cork, linoleum, and bamboo are fast becoming the most stylish alternatives to traditional flooring materials—and they're practical and environmentally friendly to boot. Cork and linoleum have been available for decades, but new styles, great colors, and durable finishes have led to rediscovery and renewed appreciation. Bamboo, one of the oldest building materials, is a relative newcomer to the natural flooring market; it's finding success with a totally new look—plank flooring.

Today's natural flooring choices in bamboo, cork, and linoleum (shown in the mosaic of samples at left) put a world of colors, patterns, and textures at your feet.