Shaw Paragon Tile Plus 1022V-06019 Jordan 12.00" X 23.74" SPC Vinyl Flooring

Travertine and limestone have long been the standard for warm, sandy stone floors, but both are porous and heavy, and both rely on grout. Shaw Paragon Tile Plus Jordan offers a similar look: cream clouds, tan bands and a fine brown vein running through. It sits on a 5.5 mm rigid core that floats or glues.

The warmth suits a glamorous corner with a blush velvet chair on a gold frame, and it softens rooms where gray stone would feel cold. Stains and spills are less of a worry than with natural stone, since the surface is waterproof and stain resistant.