A man installs pattern hexagonal tiles on a bathroom floor - Ronstik/Getty Images Though you may not always notice the tiles in your kitchen and bathroom, they do play a role in how your home appears.

Smaller tile sizes were once considered passé. Instead, large and oversized ones dominated home spaces like bathrooms because they create a sense of openness favorable to a modern, minimalist style.

Though you may not always notice the tiles in your kitchen and bathroom, they do play a role in how your home appears. That's why you really want to spend the time and effort doing it right. There are ...