What floor tiles with metro tiles in small bathroom?

[BallerinaBecky]

I'm after (finally) finding some tiles I like for a small cloakroom. I plan to tile the walls with metro tiles up to the the sink splashback and am undecided whether to paint above it or tile all the way to the ceiling. The room is an awkward shape (under the stairs) so the ceiling is low. I don't want too much going on but I don't want it to look unfinished either.

The other dilemma is what floor tiles to put down. Ideally I'd like wood but I have messy children who will drip on the floor so I'd prefer tiles. I'd love black and white chequered tiles but I feel this would be too much.

I'd love to hear your thoughts?

On the whole I think metro tiles have had their day, but the black and white chequered floor sounds nice. Do you really need anything other than a tiled splashback? Dulux endurance paint has worked very well in our kitchen and I always thought tiles were a necessity.

Chequered floor sounds lovely. Or wood effect cushion flooring. I find floor tiles too cold.

I think black and white is a bit naff

Get something in one colour. As it is a small room, a more uniform look is best.

I'd only tile half way and paint the rest white. Easier to change the look if need be.

I'd also go for a grey slate type tile - hides the dirt more

If you wanted wood then perhaps wood look tiles?

I just did this?

Or these?