There is no reason to pay full price for something that can be done much more simply with a less costly project.  The thing you want to remember is how much you are going to use the room you are redecorating and the amount of traffic you are going to have across the floor.  When you use hardwood laminate flooring you can have a spectacular looking space without all of the work of a regular hardwood floor and be completely happy with the results.  The people you invite into your home will remark how great the floor looks and many will be surprised that it is laminate flooring.