Stylish flooring options have become more affordable, and in response, many homeowners are rethinking which home improvement task to tackle first. As more and more homeowners flock to redo their floors, many new trends and designs have arisen in the industry.

As in any fashionable industry, many options are created to cater to different tastes; vinyl, hardwood, tile and carpet are all different ways to express your unique style. Modern trends have developed in response to consumers' preferences, favoring bold choices and dark colors. Vinyl, large tiles and dark woods have become increasingly popular and have been featured in most home magazines and interior design articles. Even Disney has jumped on board with their own signature line of laminate planks.

Here are some of the latest trends of 2011:

• Eco Flooring. The green movement has made its mark on home improvement. Many homeowners and building companies are trying to find ways of incorporating green efforts into their projects. For those environmentally conscientious consumers, bamboo, cork and linoleum are great sustainable flooring options to incorporate green values into the home.

• Dark Coloring. For all those coffee drinkers, you can now bring the rich dark color of espresso into your home by way of vinyl, laminate or hardwood. Rich browns and tinted reds have been named the colors of the season by home magazines and create a modern appeal that many new homeowners enjoy. Dark wood or laminate floors can be accessorized with bold dark or light furniture and, when paired with the right lighting, creates a chic, sophisticated look.

• Laminate. Laminate is currently at the forefront of the runway as an up and coming star. Many people are switching to laminate as their flooring of choice because of its durability, versatility and affordable pricing. Even builders are beginning to install laminate in new homes as opposed to more traditional choices.

• Polished Tiles. Large textured tiles are also becoming increasingly popular in modern homes. While dark colors have been popular this season, copper and metallic tiles have also been favored by those wishing to make a bold statement.

Floors have become a reflection of lifestyle and taste. With so many options, it is easy to create the perfect look for your home that will reflect the tastes of you and your family. So before considering redoing your floor, flip through a few home magazines and take note of what you like. You will find no shortage of inspiration!