The best replacement for hardwood is laminate.

The best alternatives to hardwood are rated as following:
★★★★★  laminate
★★★★  softwood
★★★★  carpet
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Speaking about hardwood, one probably shouldn't forget about radiant floor heat.

Other search terms related to hardwood and their ratings are:
★★★★★ radiant floor heat
★★★★ carpet stairs
★★★★ carpet
★★ carpeted stairs
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