The old rule of thumb was to use small tiles in small spaces but this has a problem of breaking up the floor into a grid with grout lines which can make a space seem even smaller.
Diagonal tile flooring make room appear wider.
Floor tile brings a handsome easy to maintain surface to floors in rooms both large and small.
While a diagonal pattern might seem logical if you are using big tiles for an expansive space such as a large kitchen or great room floor many people worry that diagonal tiles can look too busy in a smaller bathroom and if you are a diyer planning to install the tiles yourself you might worry that.
Homeowners often shy away from diagonal tile layouts also called bias layouts in a bathroom.
Whether vinyl ceramic or cut stone tiles.
Rectangular tiles laid vertically will make the room appear taller.
Another trick to make a small kitchen feel bigger is to use the same wall and floor tiles.
If you are installing.
The diagonal pattern rule applies to every type of flooring from carpet to natural stone tiles.
Believe it or not the way flooring is installed can help make a room look bigger than it is.
3 parallel or diagonal flooring.
When the flooring itself looks larger it creates a greater impression of size as you enter the room.
Conversely tiles that reflect light are a great way to make the kitchen feel lighter while laying floor tiles diagonally can make it look wider and longer.
How to install floor tiles to make a room look larger.