thank you for the options people... i was trying to think a bit of a contrast flooring .... slightly more browner ... ?? What say all of you ? also need the floor to have some texturing dont like absolutely smooth wood will make it feel like paper...

Hello Raprem, What is purpose the wood. I mean what do you want to make from the wood shall decide the type of wood may be used. Thanks, Amit CORNERSTONE DESIGNS Bangalore

You list is all "stone" products. Stone products are natural. The durability is guaranteed with stone. Stain resistant...remove marble and granite from your list. Both can stain and etch and both will do this with "flooring" more than they will with a counter top. Gloss levels all change...but it will take years to do it. All stones have maintenance = homeowner needs to work at keeping stone looking good. Stone = expensive. There is no "benefit" for "reasonable" when working with stone. They all cost plenty of money. Stone is expensive. No way around it. If you want "glossy" that doesn't stain for a "good price" then you have forgotten to mention the BEST option: porcelain tiles. Porcelain will do everything you want for a lower price. Stone is expensive, it can stain (especially "oil" stains) it will "etch" or lose gloss level with certain liquids (acid based liquids will do this) and they all need to be maintained and eventually need repolishing to maintain "gloss". Durable is all you can expect out of stone. The rest of your wish list belongs with porcelain tiles.

HI Koushik. Depends on the style you would like to go with. Options are unlimited... Concrete flooring, Ceramic Tile, Terracotta Tiles, Clay Brick Tiles, Natural Stones, Natural Wood flooring, Artificial Grass (Cheap and Quick), Artificial Wooden Decking, Gravel etc.