Autumn may mean the excitement of fireworks and Halloween, but it also brings with it a host of domestic challenges – namely an increase in the amount of mud and grime that our pets traipse in from the great outdoors. If you're a cat or dog owner it can be a battle to keep the dirt at bay, but we've rounded up some easy-clean, hardwearing flooring options that can not only cope with anything your pet can throw at them, but look fantastically stylish into the bargain.

Avenue Floors

Venturi vinyl flooring from the Classic Limestone range, £20.99 per sq m, Avenue Floors

Completely waterproof, Venturi is an enduring look in the Classic Limestone collection of superior-quality cushioned vinyl flooring by Avenue Floors. In on-trend (and dirt-disguising) grey, it offers all of the beauty of natural limestone with none of the hassle of maintenance, and comes with an impressive 15-year warranty, noise reduction and Superguard coating for scuff- and stain-resistance.

Quick-Step

Majestic Desert Oak laminate flooring in Warm Natural, £34.99 per sq m, Quick-Step

Majestic laminate has a Hydroseal water-repellent coating, so it won't warp when wet. With a textured surface that mimics the natural grain of wood, it's scratch-resistant against paws and claws, and comes in extra-wide and extra-long (240mm wide x 2050mm) planks to create a space-enhancing effect.

Crown Floors

Glendevon Wilton carpet in Pebble Heap, £21.99 per sq m, Crown Floors

Many pet owners feel they need to steer clear of carpet, but Glendevon Wilton's Easy Clean fibre is not only gorgeously soft underfoot but is a cinch to clean with diluted bleach. Offering an impressive 10-year stain warranty for worry-free living, it comes in a variety of cool, contemporary tartans and modern hexagonal prints.

UK Flooring Direct

Series 8mm Chevron laminate flooring in Brown Weinburg Oak, £21.99 per sq m, UK Flooring Direct

UK Flooring Direct's Chevron Laminate Flooring is textured just like real oak, but with a super-tough wear layer it will stay looking flawless for years. Designed for heavy domestic use, and easy to install thanks to click-together boards, it's also suitable for use with underfloor heating – because we all know how Miss Kitty hates the cold…

Leoline Floors

Stonemark vinyl flooring in Rocky, £21.99 per sq m, Leoline

As textured as tile imitations come, the Rocky range mirrors true stone with its shade variation and random tile sizes, making it ideal for enhancing a classic country look. Looking after it is a breeze thanks to its Superguard protection, plus it has added slip-resistance for a safer floor underfoot.

 Lano Carpets

Bella Donna SmartStrand carpet in Ruby, £45.99 per sq m, Lano

Now you can be clean AND green… the Triextra fibre used in SmartStrand carpet is made from organic renewable plant-based materials and offers lifetime stain and soil resistance. Soft to the touch with an attractive shiny lustre, your SmartStrand carpet can easily be cleaned with water or common household cleaners when those dreaded paw prints appear.

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