If I actually had hardwood floors or a garage, I'd probably own some of this stuff by now. Its called InterfaceFLOR - modular carpet tiles that come in a variety of colors. Not only are they inexpensive, easy to rearrange when the mood strikes, and easy to clean when disaster strikes, but they are made of corn and completely recyclable. How cool is that!? You can buy them in a whole range of colors, textures, and styles, and the website has tools to pick out patterns and sizes. You don't need a professional to install them, and when you move to a new apartment or house, just pick up the tiles and take them with you!