How to decorate a bathroom with tiles
For designing surfaces in the bathroom, tile has remained the most popular material for many years. Numerous advantages make it popular for use in all rooms where temperature changes and high humidity are observed.
Favorable color combinations
One of the advantages of tile is a huge variety of textures and shades. The surface can be either glossy or matte. In addition, each element can be applied to its own drawing.
For the bathroom floor, it is better to use a matte tile. In wet conditions, the glossy finish may be too slippery. If, nevertheless, the choice fell on a glossy tile, then in such a bathroom you can use a rubber non-slip rug.
On the walls in the bathroom, fantasy can be given complete freedom. Nautical themes can effectively express themselves in a blue wall tile. On the floor you can put a tile of flowers imitating sand or pebbles. Modern methods of drawing patterns make it possible to very naturally depict pebbles, shells and starfish on such a surface.
The green color, according to psychologists, is able to calm and relax the one who is surrounded by its shades. This mood in the bathroom will be out of place, since many after a tiring working day prefer to relax under the stream of warm water. The green walls of such a room will help restore strength and achieve energy balance. On a green tile, a floral ornament looks organically.
Neutral tones will also find their application in the bathroom. Among them:
- sand;
- beige;
- lactic;
- cream;
- light gray and other pastel colors.
Special attention should be paid to the design of white tiles. White color inspires a sense of cleanliness and sterility. But at the same time, do not forget that the abundance of white can have a negative effect on mood. It is believed that an overabundance of white can cause unmotivated attacks of fear in a person. Nevertheless, the use of this color should not be ruled out, you just need to dilute it with elements of other shades or use white tiles as decorative details.
The rules for the compatibility of colors and shades apply to tiles. Light coatings visually expand the space of a cramped bathtub. A larger room will allow the use of more daring combinations. Even tones that are not harmonious at first glance with skillful use will look advantageous on the walls and floor of the bathroom.
Tiled mosaic
Methods of laying out mosaics are known from ancient times and to this day are popular methods of decorating surfaces. The bathroom is able to transform due to the competent use of this element. The advantages of using mosaics in the interior of the bathroom are:
- practicality;
- appearance appeal;
- variety of options offered;
- the ability to create a unique picture;
- wide price range;
- possibility of use on an uneven surface.
The latter advantage may be decisive for some architectural elements. Small pieces of tiled mosaics will allow them to be used to decorate rounded arches, stands, niches and other convex-concave surfaces. This is especially useful in rooms with an abundance of decorative structures. It will be interesting to look at the mirror in the design of the mosaic frame.
There is a panel on which ready-made drawings are already applied. Such a product is transferred to the wall in small parts, resulting in a finished picture. On such a panel you can depict a picture of a famous master, as well as a personal photograph. Such a design move will make the interior unique.
Also, any pattern can be assembled from the mosaic to decorate the walls around the perimeter or to create patterns in any part of the surface. An interesting solution will be the design of the ceiling with mosaic tiles. Relaxing in a warm bath, you can contemplate the forest landscape or sunset in the mountains.
A variety of forms of tile and its use
The modern tile industry allows the manufacture of elements of various shapes and sizes. The pattern that can be obtained using such unusual tiles is fascinating. Elements can be in the form of:
- circle;
- elongated rhombus;
- wave-like;
- polygons;
- ovals;
- triangles.
To order, you can make a product of any irregular shape and give the room a uniqueness with its help.
Tiles can be glued not only on the walls, floor or ceiling. It is suitable for designing the bath itself, door jambs, thresholds, window frames (if they are in the bathroom). It may be interesting to make tile frames for paintings and mirrors. In addition, the tiles used for wall cladding can decorate furniture in the bathroom. In this way, it harmoniously fits into the overall interior.
The popularity of the use of tile for the bathroom is due to many factors. But in order to achieve the maximum effect from this facing material, it must be carefully selected and correctly applied. Then the tiles on the walls of the bathroom will sparkle with all the colors.