In most cases i find orthogonal square or straight as you call it to be more attractive than diagonal.
													
																	Diagonal floor tile vs straight. 
									
	
		
	
																	I ve laid it out both ways and am leaning towards straight but i d love to see some diagonal if anyone has any pics. 
																	Tiles installed diagonally are at a 45 degree angle to the walls. 
																	I didn t like that at all. 
																	Another is where they create a dynamic variation in the overall effect by introducing other axes and alignments in the space. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	I think diagonal would be perfect for your room. 
																	I m using 20x20 tiles and the kitchen is is sort of split in 2 one side is the actual kitchen area and the other is the breakfast area split by the sink counter. 
																	While a diagonal pattern might seem logical if you are using big tiles for an expansive space such as a large kitchen or great room floor many people worry that diagonal tiles can look too busy in a smaller bathroom and if you are a diyer planning to install the tiles yourself you might worry that. 
																	I like what i have straight although i see the point that others are making. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Does diagonal vs straight tile pattern really matter to home buyers. 
																	The area that is tiled with 12 x 12 floor tiles is about 4 5 x 5. 
																	I will put some photos below. 
																	Btw laying straight isn t easier than hopscotch because you will always have four tiles that need to meet perfectly in a corner with a straight pattern. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	I have laid out the floor tile in different patterns today. 
																	For the complete project see tiling tips from an amateur. 
																	What do you think. 
																	If you don t dare to lay diagonally do hopscotch because it will hide your mistakes. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	An exception is when the diagonal tiles are fields in a larger pattern. 
																	Monica s photos do argue for diagnonal tile but i m wondering whether the reason the straight tiles don t look as good is that they are smaller with prominent grout. 
																	The main difference is looks. 
																	Now i am deciding between a straight pattern and a diagonal pattern. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	I bought some smaller tiles to try in a rug inlay pattern with most of the floor being the 12 inch tiles.