I would definitely go with the first illustration so the herringbone leads you into the room. Good luck!

I agree, #1!

Love herringbone. Good choice :)

You only have a small 3'x 5' open space in your bath. The scale of a 4"x12" tile will be too large for your space, and the length to width ratio is off for a herringbone pattern. You need a much smaller tile in order to appreciate the pattern choice, and the tile needs to be twice as long as it is wide for a herringbone. Like the classic 3x6 subways that you see used in showers.

And the second pattern makes the room seem larger. But only if you use the right scale tile.

I like the second pattern, I agree that it makes the room seem larger.

The second pattern will definitely make the room feel larger! I always tell my clients to picture a person wearing vertical stripes verses horizontal stripes. Vertical stripes make you look taller which is good for a person but bad for a long room.

I would go with option #2. I agree that it will make the space seem larger.

The 1st one. It really does seem to lead you in.

#1 is the way to go! its will be awesome!

I like option #1

I love the first option!

I would definitely go with first picture....much more inviting

Direction one for sure.

Patrick: I sympathize with your dilemma. receiving lots of advice, some of which is contradictory can be confusing, But the responders just give their opinion, and opinions vary. In the end, it’s what you like best that matters.

On a practical note, you could try creating a full size sketch that you actually lay down on the floor. Actually seeing a facsimile might help you decide. That’s a lot of effort, but you’ll be looking at your choice for a long time.

Got it!

# 1. It guides you into the room. Upon entering from the doorway, the flow for the eye continues in a forward direction and creates a smooth transition into the space.

@The Cook's kitchen, can the wooden look tile size of 47x 7 or 39 x 10 inches be arranged in a herringbone layout in a 12 x 15.5 feet kitchen?

And what do you think of this diagonally oriented layout, rather than vertical or horizontal?

I feel like #1 gives me the vibes of the room being a little bigger.

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Option 2 . This way it looks more like flooring rather than being directed in to a room .

I know this is old but just adding for future readers, again this is always personal opinion.

I came here looking for similar answer to the same question. For us it was our powder room just inside to the right of the front door. We ended up with option 2 for 2 reasons. Made the room feel a bit larger and it goes in the same direction as our hardwood flooring.

I originally thought option 1 style but were were recommended #2 style and after seeing it done we don't regret it and are happier we did it that way.

Option #2. Comments that option #2 will make the room look larger are correct. Looking larger would be very helpful to give the small bath better balance.