Wood Flooring

We loved wood flooring unlike cold tiles. However, the pricing was still out of our budget. If we really planned to settle down with our current small apartment, maybe we would consider laminating the living room hall. The kids loved to sit on the floor to watch television. Currently we put a small rug and some big cushions on the floor to keep them warm. Would it be an alloc original or other brand? When the time comes, my brother-in-law would be the best person to get consultation on which type to get.