Mosaic in the bathroom - functional beauty

Any homeowner knows that when planning bathroom repairHe will have to make many difficult decisions. And the most important of them - what material to surface? The bathroom room is constantly experiencing high humidity and temperature changes. Many surfaces of the room for the adoption of water procedures are subject to mechanical stress. In multi-unit model houses, bathrooms are often connected to the toilet. In the general bathroom it is especially important to maintain cleanliness and order. This means that the finishing material must also be resistant to chemical cleaners and easy to care for. All the necessary criteria that are presented to the finishing material for the bathroom correspond to mosaic tiles.

 

Among its obvious advantages are the following:

• strength;
• reliability;
• durability;
• moisture resistance;
• lack of reactions to temperature changes;
• variety of colors and shades;
• a wide selection of material;
• the possibility of facing uneven surfaces, complex shapes, the design of curved and concave planes, niches;
• color fastness to fading;
• the ability to create drawings, ornaments and even artistic works;
• the ability to stick to any surface - concrete, plastered, wood or metal.

In a word, mosaic tiles have in their arsenal the whole list of advantages characteristic of ceramic tiles (a decoration material that is a favorite for our country) and a number of advantages inherent only to this type of decoration. And we are talking only about the practical, functional side of the issue. But from the point of view of the aesthetic pleasure that can be obtained from contemplating the mosaic art panel in your bathroom, this finishing material has no equal.

Of course, there are no advantages without disadvantages. The main disadvantage of surface finishing using mosaics is the rather high cost of the material itself and the work of its installation. But if you amortize the budget of the bathroom facing works for many years, which this finishing material will serve faithfully, without changing color, without fading or peeling, then from an economic point of view, repair using mosaics is a profitable investment.

 

Currently, mosaics made from the following materials are on sale in large numbers:

1. mosaic tiles made of natural stone are most often used for cladding floors, primarily because of their increased qualities of strength and durability, resistance to moisture and mechanical stress. The most common stones are marble, granite, onyx and jasper. Of course, the cost of such a mosaic will be quite high;
2. ceramic mosaic is one of the most common and budget options, the main advantage of which is the richness of the color palette that can provide a selection of shades for any artwork;
3. glass as a material for the production of mosaic tiles manifests itself as a material resistant to moisture and chemicals, which makes it a leader in the category of easy care;
4. the rarest, but outwardly incredibly attractive look is a metal mosaic. For bathrooms it is used infrequently due to its low resistance to moisture. But it can be used as a decor for spacious rooms in sectors with the lowest humidity.

 

Let us consider on specific design projects of bathrooms and bathrooms how to use mosaics for facing certain surfaces, highlight accents, decorate plumbing and furniture, and finish complex geometric shapes.

One of the distinguishing features of mosaics from ordinary ceramic tiles is the ability to create drawings, art images and original ornaments in a wide range of color palettes. Not so long ago, mosaic was one of the most important types of fine art, thanks to the durability of this material, many masterpieces have survived to this day. To create in your bathroom a semblance of artwork is already a very large scale. But to wall the walls with the help of ready-made blocks with a printed pattern or to hire a professional who will select the image to your liking is a doable task that will fit perfectly into the framework of a modern interior.

Bright floral pattern, occupying most of the vertical surfaces of the bathroom, is a way to transform your room beyond recognition. Such an interior is not only unique, but also personalized, it reflects your own preferences and tastes.

Floral motifs are found in the interiors of bathrooms decorated with mosaics more often than other options. This is due to the smoothness of the lines of the patterns, proximity to nature, energy and freshness. Even a small drawing as an accent is able to bring the interior of your bathroom to a completely different level.

An original, but not dull, not mottled pattern made using mosaics will help to make the wall cladding unique, while maintaining a calm atmosphere of peace and tranquility, which the bathroom needs so much.

Using mosaic tiles with a pattern, you can create an accent wall. As a result, you get the original design of the shower cabin, without ruining the budget for repairs.

Another option for designing an accent surface using a mosaic with an ornament. The working area will be reliably protected from moisture and at the same time will be decorated in an original way. A backlit mirror against this background looks even more luxurious.

No nautical theme in the bathroom with mosaic trim anywhere. The combination of mosaic and stone pebble finishes in one room creates an incredibly effective surface design. Such a unique interior is unforgettable.

Another option for using marine themes when choosing images from mosaics for the bathroom. On a light beige background, small images look especially advantageous.

Currently, there are ready-made blocks with a part of a mosaic ornament on sale, which are combined together according to the principle of puzzles, forming canvases with a large ornate pattern. Such an unobtrusive but elegant ornament can decorate any bathroom. For lovers of a neutral light palette of rooms, such a mosaic on the walls of the bathroom will be to their taste.

If a small budget is allocated for the repair of the bathroom or the bathroom, and I would like to use mosaic tiles in the decoration of certain surfaces, there is an option to design with this expensive material, only one wall (or part of it) - accent. In this case, you get an expressive and practical interior with low repair costs.

In a bathroom or a bathroom, the most common design for accent walls is surface cladding above the sink working area. This is a practical way to make it easier for yourself to care for the surfaces that are most exposed to moisture and more.

Facing the wall above the bathtub with the help of a bright mosaic with pearly shimmer can bring your interior to the highest level of color. The original, contrasting color scheme dictates the design concept of the entire room and acts as the focus of attention.

Another frequent design technique in the field of emphasis is the bright design of the wall opposite the sink with a mirror, and the repetition of an element of the same color in the working area.

For the lining of bathrooms located in asymmetric attic rooms with sloping ceilings, mosaic tiles can be a very successful investment of time, money and effort. Considering how much ceramic tile would have to be cut to make a bevel, the presence of the mosaic is economically justified.

This is a rare design decision, but the bathroom floor can become an accent surface lined with bright mosaic. A practical and functional choice becomes the basis for creating the design of the room.

One of the most significant advantages of mosaic tiles is the ability to clad planes of any shape and degree of curvature. In this case, we can talk not only about the surface finish of walls, floors, but also bathrooms, sinks, all kinds of niches and recesses.

The smoothness of lines and shapes gives the interior of the bathroom a feeling of fluidity, lightness. For small rooms this is especially important, and most bathrooms of average apartments are just that.

Facing the base of bathtubs and rounded surfaces - how could this be done with any other finishing material that can withstand a high level of humidity? Thanks to the mosaic tiles, similar cladding can be performed on more complex planes.

Lining the oval bathroom and pedestal of the same shape for the bath? There is nothing easier if you chose a mosaic as a finishing material. The original and intriguing design of the bathroom is unique.

Facing so complex, in terms of geometry and curvature, surfaces of an unusual bathroom is possible only with mosaic tiles. Due to the impressive scale of the room, the dark shades of the mosaic do not constrain the space, they bring into it an element of drama, oriental zen for relaxation and rest.

Such a variety of color and texture solutions, tiles of various sizes, not every room is able to withstand. Not without the help of mosaics in the decoration of a complex rounded surface, a harmonious image of the bathroom was created.

Sometimes, to create a unique and interesting interior of a bathroom, it is enough to use a bright, shiny or colored mosaic only for a small area of ​​the surface - the edging of the mirror or the space of the sink, highlighting the apron around the perimeter of the room, or decorating plumbing fixtures and accessories.

The lining of a small rack, dividing the toilet area from the segment of water procedures, with the help of a mirror mosaic looks very impressive. Vertical stripes visually increase the height of the room.

A small strip decorated with mosaics will visually blur the boundaries of space and bring color diversity to the interior of the bathroom.

Another example of a similar design of a shower cabin, but already using a mirror mosaic with a vertical arrangement of chips.

A small segment of the surface above the working area of ​​the sink, lined with bright glossy mosaics, not only brought color diversity to the neutral palette of the bathroom, but also enlivened the interior.

Thanks to the use of mosaic tiles, individual chips of which are painted exactly in the shades that are present in the main surface finish of the room, it was possible to create a balanced, cozy image of the bathroom.

Among modern design projects of bathrooms there are a lot of such ones, where almost all surfaces of the premises are tiled with mosaics. Such repairs can be expensive, but the durability and invariance of its appearance is provided to you.

Even a small room in the bathroom is transformed with mosaic decoration. This type of drawing is called pixel - this is an original way to integrate several shades of one color scheme.

A one-color mosaic, with which all surfaces, niches, shelves and recesses are lined, is able to create an original image of your room for water procedures. Depending on what size chips (mosaic elements) will be used, whether there will be grout between them and what tone, the appearance of the bathroom or bathroom depends.

Light shades of mosaic tiles can visually expand the space of the bathroom, which very often needs it. In addition, a calm, neutral palette adjusts to the relaxation and peace that household members need after a difficult working day while taking a bath or shower.

 

Among the light palette of mosaic tiles, I would especially like to highlight the marble finish. Even small inclusions of marble mosaic in the interior bring an atmosphere of luxury filled with cleanliness and even sterility of a utilitarian room.

The contrasting combination of black and white mosaics within the same room produces an incredible effect. Especially if instead of the usual arrangement of light colors on the walls of the bathroom and dark colors on the floor, we see the opposite color scheme.

The dark shade of the mosaic with a pearly shimmer as a total surface cladding can add drama to any bathroom. Thanks to the gloss of the mosaic surface, fingerprints and traces of drops of water will not be visible on dark chips, and it will not be possible to clean the bathroom very often.

Bright blue, azure and blue shades of mosaic tiles are especially popular. It is not surprising that in the room for water procedures we want to reflect the blue of the ocean or the azure of the heavenly reflection in the water, successfully integrated into the interior of the room.

Large monochromatic mosaic chips against a snow-white grout give the bathroom room an incredible geometricity and rigor.