My daughter had laminate flooring and the super smooth finish showed every little piece of dust, every tiny scratch.
I bought Traffic Master Allure flooring in Oak for my sewing room. It comes with a sub floor attached and is in plank form. Very easy to install, even for a beginner. Just follow the directions. It also resists water. I had a small spill right over a seam and it didn't go through. There is no glue, just peal off the paper backing, the edges are sticky and they attach to the next piece. Two sides stick out with the sticky extension sticking up, the other two sides extend with the sticky side down so they interlock nicely, can be cut with a box knife. There is also a slight texture to the finish so you don't see that shiny flat stuff. Very reasonable, purchased at Home Depot