Medium or even large format tiles just make more sense for small spaces, honestly. You get cleaner lines and way less maintenance.
Couldn’t agree more. I did subway tiles in a tiny bathroom once—looked sharp, but cleaning all those grout lines was a nightmare. Never again. Large tiles are just easier to live with, period.
I hear you on the subway tile—looks great in photos, but man, those grout lines are a pain. I’ve been thinking about using those big hex tiles for a laundry room redo. Anyone tried something like that in a tight spot? Wondering if it feels too busy or actually helps open things up...
Cramped Spaces And Weird Tile Choices—Anyone Else?
Big hex tiles in a small laundry room? I’ve actually wondered about that too, but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. My main worry is the cost—those things aren’t cheap, and I’m always trying to stretch my budget. Do they really make the space look bigger, or just kinda... busier? I keep picturing it looking cool in theory, but then I remember how much I hate cleaning grout. Maybe fewer lines would help? Or am I just talking myself into another project I’ll regret?
Cramped Spaces And Weird Tile Choices—Anyone Else?
I did big hex tiles in a tiny powder room once, thinking it’d open things up. Honestly, it looked sharp, but the grout lines were a pain—less than I expected, though, since bigger tiles mean fewer seams. Still, the pattern can get busy if you pick a high-contrast grout. If you go for it, maybe stick with a grout color close to the tile? That helped mine feel less chaotic.
If you go for it, maybe stick with a grout color close to the tile? That helped mine feel less chaotic.
Yeah, matching grout makes a huge difference. I tried subway tiles in a tiny laundry nook once and went with dark grout thinking it’d look “industrial”—just ended up looking like a checkerboard. Also, big tiles are cheaper per sq ft sometimes, but the cuts around plumbing or corners can get tricky (and wasteful). Learned that the hard way... next time I’ll measure twice before buying those oversized tiles.