Decorative tiles in the interior
Recently, designers increasingly prefer decorative ceramic tiles. And it's not even that for interior decoration This option is most practical for rooms, because with its help you can create an imitation of anything - marble, and brick, and even multi-colored glass mosaics. By the way, the decoration with decorative tiles is not so painful to hit the pocket, as, for example, the use of natural wood or stone.
Decorative tiles in the interior: pros and cons
Minuses
- The disadvantage of decorative tiles is the fact that it is undesirable to use it for exterior decoration. Particulate matter such as sand can scratch it. And over time, such tiles will begin to wear off. Also, for the laying of decorative tiles, it is necessary to attract professionals, since it is most likely not possible to do such a job yourself. And this implies additional costs.
Features of modern decoration of apartments
Often decorative decoration of apartments involves the creation of a beautiful surface due to decorative inclusions on the background tiles. Such inclusions may be inserts, borders and panels. A border is called narrow stripes located horizontally. The pattern on them repeats and creates an edge effect. On borders often an ornament is used as a pattern. A panel is an insert of several tiles that, when correctly positioned, create a picture. It often uses sketches of famous artists, landscapes and still lifes. Inserts are called individual tiles with patterns that “dilute” the monophonic image of the entire surface without violating the overall style. A single-color ceramic coating of the primary color is considered a background tile.
Decoration with decorative tiles for mosaics does not need any additional inserts. It is in itself a complete composition. In addition, with proper sawing, this mosaic can be used not only on smooth surfaces, but also on convex, concave and rounded ones. Mosaic tiles are ideal for decorating arches and columns. Tiles for natural stone, brick or wood are compatible with almost any style in the interior and do not require special material costs. She is also in great demand among modern designers.
In the modern decoration of apartments, unusual ceramic tiles made under malachite, amber and other precious stones are increasingly being used.