we chose small square and rectangular tiles (under 50mm size) usually used in swimming pools...look like marble, feel like mosaics but much cheaper and excellent for non slip

Thank you! Great idea.

Make sure you buy floor tiles that are not glossy and have a matt effect to them, stone effect ones is always a good bet. The smaller tiles work well but are a bit of a nightmare to clean..

1. if the budget allows for it, porcelain tiles are my recommendation. They look better, have smaller grout lines, can get them to look like any modern stone, like marble, granite, travertine or even available in wood look slats. My hot tip is the less grout the better, which means the smaller the tile the more grout lines, stay away from mosaic on the floor, I've seen too often these being ripped out because the grout dates and ages from soap scum etc. After seeing grey, black and various colours on floors, I would always go with white on the floor, easy to keep clean and no fading of the tile profile. Good Luck!!

that is exactly what I would like

I prefer grey grout. White grout yellows against white tiles. Consider an ouside roughened tile for your bathroom floor also.

i much prefer the matt tiles (and i don't see the muck so it can't be obvious and numerous very fussy house guests have used the bathroom without comment) but our tiles are only 150mm square and our perfect choice so make sure you choose what suits you best...our tile suppliers were happy to sell me a few metres of different tiles to take home (and return for a refund) and that was a big help to see a bigger area of tiles in the bathroom...so much better than trying to make a decision in the shop...

i think stacked bond will be easier to live with and a much fresher modern style as i think the running bond looks better with a smaller tiles and more "antique" styles ..you'll be so glad when all the tile decisions are made...now what about taps etc ?best of luck with it all