Check the tile manufacture's website to see if they have a visualizer tool where you can upload a picture of your bathroom and try out different tiles, sizes and orientations. Just for an example, I used a similar tile from MSI Surfaces with your picture. Here is is vertical:

And horizontal:

If the tile comes in 24"x24" you might want to consider that too. No arguments about horizontal vs vertical😂. Less grout lines too. Actually, I have a long narrow hall bathroom and did mine in 24x24. Heres a before and after

You might have to click on the pictures to see them full size.

Because they are rectangular tiles and not squares, I would not go on a diagonal. They are beautiful! Let us know if you have any other questions -- visit our website -- www.calvettabrothers.com

@badgergal, this one is not available in 24”X24”.

On a side note, let me tell you that I still remember you with helping me few years back with my hall bath tile layout. You posted your daughter’s bathroom as example and it was very helpful. It’s nice to see you again commenting on my post🙂. Thanks again!

@Calvetta Bros. Floor Show, I am not going diagonal with 12X24 tiles. Wanted to get opinion if I should lay in vertically or horizontally with my are being long and narrow. What’s your recommendation? Thanks

I'd go vertically, i.e. lengthwise instead of widthwise. Ideally, though, you'd find another tile you like in 12 x 12 vs. 12 x 24.

What kind of offset do you intend to use? If you use 12 x 24 tiles you might encounter issues with lippage.

I would go vertically as well since the tiles are rectangles not squares and your bathroom is long and narrow. Go with the shape as opposed to fighting against it.

@ptreckel, 33% offset. Not that I understand a lot about how this works but have been reading and this is what’s recommended for bigger tiles.

Does this matter in terms of vertical/horizontal layout? Thanks.

I think that you are right to do the 33% offset, although some of the illustrations used (above) show a 50% offset or a stacked application. I think that the best way of laying things out is lengthwise so that you can see the fullness of your lovely tile. That has my vote!

@Sabrina Alfin Interiors, I know we can do offset with 12X12 but I really want to incorporate 12X24 if possible🙈. Even if this is not something we will enjoy as we r doing the update to sell the house.

@ptreckel, thank you for the vote😀. I needed validation from experts for my vision.

I don't think to have the tiles turned sideways gains you that much because of all the patterns on the tile.

The patterns will hide ALOT.

I recall your recent other thread about this. I like your tile choice. Did your real estate agent recommend you update this bathroom?

Another vote for vertical, to me it just seems the flow better. I think you can pull off a 12x 24, no problem. It’s not thaaaat big of a size. Best of luck!

@tartanmeup, the other thread was for vanity size and design. I was not sure if I can add tiling qs to that thread🙂. The bathroom update was a necessity as the cabinets are falling apart and vinyl tiles are peeling off. I was gonna replace the bathtub with standing shower too but she advised against it. So doing the minimum update to make it presentable.

@BeverlyFLADeziner, thank you so much for the picture. This is the exact layout I have except i have the bathtub. This helps a lot.

Nice job!

Floor looks great! Hope you're thrilled with your bathroom. Thanks for updating us.

@tartanmeup, thank you and we loved how the floor looks. We didn’t use the bathroom as we listed the house right away and wanted to leave the bathroom as pristine as it looks for the new buyer🙂