We have fairly standard size full baths in our home, not very large. Is it better to put a large tile or a smaller tile on the floor? I have found an 8×8 tile that I like but my husband thinks we should go with a larger 12×12 tile.  ~ Jacquie

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Jacquie, my philosophy on tile is this:  Tile good.  Grout bad.

What I mean by that is the bigger tile you have, the less grout you will have to deal with.  For as long as you have your tile, you will probably have to do nothing more than wipe it down with a mild soap to keep it looking nice.

Grout, on the other hand can crack over time and need to be repaired.  If you choose a light colored grout, it will show dirt and need to be cleaned or recolored once in a while.

So then, I agree with your husband – for the floor, a 12×12 tile would be better than a 8×8.  And if you can get away with an 18×18, I would go with that.  Additionally, a smaller tile with all the grout lines makes for a lot of visual noise and can make a small space feel even smaller.

If you find a smaller tile that you really like, I would recommend that you use it on the tub or shower surround and the larger version of it on the floor.