- Totally get the grout struggle—been there, regretted that.
- I went with bigger tiles in my last reno too, mostly because I’m not about that scrubbing life (and I’m cheap, so less grout = less cleaning supplies).
- Dark grout is a lifesaver, but I still feel like it shows soap scum more? Maybe that’s just me being picky.
- Honestly, I almost went with those tiny hex tiles because they looked cute on Pinterest... glad my wallet talked me out of it.
- If you’re on a budget, medium tiles seem like the sweet spot—less labor, less cleaning, and still looks modern.
- I hear you on the dark grout—mine definitely shows more soap scum than I expected, especially in the shower.
- Medium tiles worked out for me too, but honestly, I still think small tiles look better in tight spaces... just not worth the cleaning headache.
- If you’re pinching pennies, I’d say skip anything with a ton of grout lines. My last place had those tiny mosaics and I regretted it every time I had to scrub.
Totally get where you’re coming from—tiny tiles look cool in theory, but man, the cleaning is brutal. I did subway tile once and even that felt like too much grout. Medium tiles are a solid compromise, honestly. Don’t beat yourself up over skipping the fancy stuff... your knees will thank you later.
Cramped Spaces And Weird Tile Choices—Anyone Else?
- Been there, done that with the tiny hex tiles in a powder room reno. Looked sharp for about a month, then the grout lines started driving me nuts.
- Medium tiles are my go-to now. Less grout, way easier to keep clean, and you don’t lose that modern look.
- Honestly, unless you’re flipping for a design magazine, practicality wins every time. Learned that the hard way after spending weekends scrubbing floors... never again.
Cramped Spaces And Weird Tile Choices—Anyone Else?
Tiny tiles look great in photos, but I’ve lost count of the number of clients who regret them once real life kicks in. Had a client who insisted on penny rounds in a laundry room—looked like a dream for about two weeks, then the grout turned into a full-time job. Medium or even large format tiles just make more sense for small spaces, honestly. You get cleaner lines and way less maintenance. I get the appeal of “quirky” tile, but unless you’re hiring someone to clean it, it’s not worth the headache.