We used large format/rectangular tile in two of our bathrooms. In the MB, the 8x20's on the tub surround walls, and 12x24's (?) on the floor, are laid in a straight or stacked pattern. Both tile are rectified porcelain, with somewhat tight grout lines. In our hall bathroom, the 4x12 rectified porcelain tub surround tile, and the 6x12 travertine tile were laid in a brick joint pattern. Also, somewhat tight grout lines.

We, and our tile guy, felt that keeping the pattern consistent between the floors and walls, given the fact that the floor and wall tile were all similar in shape, made for a nice "flow" so to speak.

We always try to match the grout as closely as possible to tile, to make the grout lines blend-in as best as they can. This, of course, is personal preference. :-)

What about a chevron pattern - these in the picture are smaller than 12X24 but give the idea -
I'm thinking of doing this - but I suspect it will cost more than brick pattern - haven't asked yet - still thinking

We just finished installing 3X6 inch high gloss subway tile on our bathtub/shower walls and also laid 12X24 porcelain tiles on the floor in a herringbone pattern which I think looks great and a bit unexpected.

Pictures please! We are getting close to picking all our stuff for 2 bathrooms. I really like herringbone, but hope to see it in more pictures. Would you all share pictures, please?

Herringbone may require more tile (for cutting) and also costs more because of the increased labor (or so I was told by several contractors). I ended up going with brick pattern and used 9"x18", which should give you a good idea of what the sizing would look like. And it saved me money. I was also concerned with the large tiles about the pattern being too busy for my small bathroom (about 110 square feel and rectangular).

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Kevin,
love your bathroom ! Did your recessed panels come that way, or did your carpenter make them ? If they came that way, do you know where from ?
Thank you,
Salbwil

My contractor built the wainscoting. It seemed to be fairly straightforward.

cat-mom. I know this thread is very old but do you have pics of your stacked floors tiles?