If you decide to go with the vintage look and put a distressed or a hand scraped look your house will looks more contemporary style.
Laminate floors are extremely impact, scratch, sunlight fade and stain resistant.
Any laminate flooring surface type will be with a minimum of maintenance care, you don't need any wax or polish to keep your laminate looks fresh and new.
You can use a brushless vacuum and a very lightly wet cloth and your laminate floors will looks great.