A larger sized tile feels more contemporary.

Get some cheap posterboard cardboard (22x28" sheets) and cut some 20x20's and some 16x16's and lay them out. Yes it will take a thick handful of the cardboard but be cheaper than buying and trying to return boxes of tile that you lug home then have to lug back and return. (and pray you don't break any)

I am using that to lay out my kitchen counter tiling; as I am going to inlay some granite tile slab (18x31 and some 12x12) into poured concrete.

The bigger your tile the more you have to trust your subfloor is solid and doesn't bounce or shift; so tile doesn't crack or break. If your floor squeaks, it's moving; make sure you go fix the subfloor issues first. I had to go from joists up so I made sure my bathroom floor isn't going to move again (unless an F5 comes through and picks this place up) so I could put a few of those very large granite tileslabs down. (I am a firm believer in good plywood nice and thick instead of OSB 'underlayment' where I want good tile)

Contemporary is the look I'm going for....so the larger tile would work in that respect. We will have the current subfloor (top layer) removed due to issues with squeaks and cracked tile. We are going to have cement board put down in place of whatever the subflooring is now. Great idea about the cardboard cut outs! The tile I want doesn't come in 18 x18, otherwise that's what I'd get....I'm a little afraid that the 20 x 20 is going to be too big for my space, so I can check it out with the cardboard and decide.

20 x 20 will not be too large. The less grout lines the better. Good luck!

I agree about the grout lines...I'm also planning to try to match the grout as close as possible to the tile.

Good idea to lay down cardboard, to see if you like the look. Are you going to put it on the diagonal or squared?

Haven't decided about the layout yet...I guess that will be determined once I start laying out all of my cardboard! I also like the brick-lay look. What is "trending" as far as pattern?

If you are looking at tile at a store, MEASURE the sample tile. They may say 20x20 but they might not BE 20x20... Usually they have one out and mounted and there may be an open box there, so. I would measure both the mounted one and any opened box ones there are. Use THOSE dimensions to cut your cardboard. (Been There, Done That, swore at trying to get the lines to line up and had to go to a wider grout line in the past!)

@Rhonda, I would be very interested in what you decide and pics of the finished area. I have a similar area I need to do. @okdokegal, good tip, I will try that with the cardboard.

*labor*

The 20 x 20 's might be too big for your 1/2 bath. Does the time come in in smaller format?

Gerry, Thanks for posting your pics. Your layout is quite similiar to mine, and that really helps give me a good idea of what the 20 x 20 tiles will look like in my house. Also, what is the color/brand of your tile? Hard to tell from the photos, but it appears to be close to what I've selected. Lesley, yes the tile does come smaller...the next size down is 16 x 16. Ideally, I would like 18 x 18 but it's not available.

Rhonda - the tiles are Geneva Azugeal almond but I did a search and saw it listed as Geneva Azuzi cream. It comes in smaller sizes as well. I also have it in another hallway and in the laundry room. I have dropped the iron on it many times and no cracks. Here is a close up of the tile. The best part is it hides dirt well, although I'm a clean freak.

It's a beautiful tile! Thanks so much for taking the time to post this for me.

Thank you Gerry Kearney, that is almost the shade of our yard dirt. I want a truly hiding large large tile for the entry pads at the doors. I will hunt that one up and doublecheck if it is the right shade. How easy is it to clean?

Consider a 6x36" plank style tile instead.

Do you mean a wood look floor? If so, I'm trying to avoid that due to the fact that i've got wood flooring in the adjacent dining and great rooms.

Not the best pics but here is a 6x36 plank style that had some grain and kinda looks like petrified wood but is definitely stone look and feel.

The 20x20" tile won't be too big for the area you're tiling. It should look very nice.

We're in the process of tiling our kitchen, dining room, entryway and related closets with 18x18" in a smaller space, and it doesn't look too big. We're very happy with how it's coming out so far.

Pics not attaching from phone. Will try later from laptop.