Although a home owner or apartment dweller might not be able to completely remake a house either because of cost restraints or because major changes can’t be made to an apartment space, there are some small updates that can work in nicely for the mix, especially if they are items that can be taken when the family eventually moves out of the home. A design option many people consider as a way to make a floor look absolutely stunning is travertine tile.  This is a type of stone that will look leagues better than a simple linoleum floor.