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majuhenema3 Apr 2021 22:15Dear forum,
Our quote includes tiles in the above size at 30 euros per square meter (approximately $30 per square yard) including installation. Our general contractor has also openly mentioned that many homeowners choose a larger format. This would be significantly more expensive due to the need for a second worker, more difficult installation, and increased material usage. I find myself wavering daily between "there's no need to follow every trend" and "maybe I'll regret the smaller formats for the next 40 years."
My parents-in-law recently installed a bathroom with this size of tile, which we like very much. We have planned to use the tiles for the hallways, entrance area, kitchen, and bathrooms. Using different tiles is not an option for us.
Could you please share your experiences and feedback?
Our quote includes tiles in the above size at 30 euros per square meter (approximately $30 per square yard) including installation. Our general contractor has also openly mentioned that many homeowners choose a larger format. This would be significantly more expensive due to the need for a second worker, more difficult installation, and increased material usage. I find myself wavering daily between "there's no need to follow every trend" and "maybe I'll regret the smaller formats for the next 40 years."
My parents-in-law recently installed a bathroom with this size of tile, which we like very much. We have planned to use the tiles for the hallways, entrance area, kitchen, and bathrooms. Using different tiles is not an option for us.
Could you please share your experiences and feedback?
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Myrna_Loy3 Apr 2021 22:26That depends a lot on the style of the house, the layout of the rooms, and the furnishings. You can’t really make a general statement about it. My cousin had 80 x 80 cm (31.5 x 31.5 inch) tiles installed throughout the ground floor, and it doesn’t look good everywhere because cutting large-format tiles can diminish their elegance. In the hallway and bathroom, in my opinion, it looks really bad.
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pagoni20203 Apr 2021 22:33It’s probably like in real life: size isn’t everything and is temporary.
Today we visited a large tile supplier, and I got the impression that the previously popular large-format tiles are now mostly displayed towards the back of the store.
Of course, we will only install something that we like NOW, but at the same time, we are aware that the next trend is already on its way.
Currently, we have 60cm x 60cm (24in x 24in) tiles, but I still find 60cm x 30cm (24in x 12in) a nice size. Ultimately, the additional cost is what matters most, and if that means I can afford a nicer staircase, shading, lighting, or something else instead, I would be more willing to compromise on the tile size.
Today we visited a large tile supplier, and I got the impression that the previously popular large-format tiles are now mostly displayed towards the back of the store.
Of course, we will only install something that we like NOW, but at the same time, we are aware that the next trend is already on its way.
Currently, we have 60cm x 60cm (24in x 24in) tiles, but I still find 60cm x 30cm (24in x 12in) a nice size. Ultimately, the additional cost is what matters most, and if that means I can afford a nicer staircase, shading, lighting, or something else instead, I would be more willing to compromise on the tile size.
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majuhenema3 Apr 2021 22:41Thank you for your quick and helpful assessments! 🙂
Are there any general rules of thumb to follow, or is it simply a matter of sight and gut feeling?
Are there any general rules of thumb to follow, or is it simply a matter of sight and gut feeling?
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pagoni20203 Apr 2021 22:52The seller has general guidelines, and the tiler does too, but the most important one is your personal taste.
It’s like in a furniture store; some items are simply preferred, as people say... I usually don’t follow that myself.
You would probably need to provide specific information, but I believe you can create a nice bathroom with most sizes and colors.
It’s like in a furniture store; some items are simply preferred, as people say... I usually don’t follow that myself.
You would probably need to provide specific information, but I believe you can create a nice bathroom with most sizes and colors.
Schimi17913 Apr 2021 22:59We had 120cm x 120cm (47 inches x 47 inches) tiles professionally installed in the living room and bathrooms. Excellent quality!!
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