Bathroom Tile Design

Decorating the bathroom with tiles has long been a classic of the genre. Such popularity is due to its physical characteristics. First of all, this material is not afraid of moisture, which is very important for rooms such as the bathroom. A variety of design options, textures and sizes allows you to create a unique interior.

In addition to its main function of protecting walls from moisture, the tile is undoubtedly part of the overall decor. Long gone are the days when it was monotonous and inexpressive. In some municipal institutions, you can still find these dull paintings with tiles in white or blue.

If we talk about tiles for apartments and private houses, then her choice is huge today. This gives room for imagination. Wall decoration in the bathroom is not only a way to finish, but also a real tool to create a beautiful and unique interior.

Knowing this, manufacturers offer us all kinds of options. Today, few people decorate walls from floor to ceiling with identical tiles. Consider what basic decor options exist.

This decor has already become a classic for bathrooms. It implies that the wall is divided into two parts. The upper or lower part may be larger, or both parts are equal. The lower one is decorated with tiles of darker colors, and the upper is decorated in light colors.

For this design, tiles of two colors are purchased. The main one has a more neutral background, while the second can be with a bright pattern or ornament.Colorful tiles are placed on the walls in a chaotic or strict geometric order. With a minimum of decor costs, such a wall will look original, since the number of combinations is limited only by your imagination.

The same tiles are used for the entire surface of the walls. This looks especially interesting in the performance with large tiles, where joints are almost invisible.

Wall decor can have a vertical orientation. In this case, you can easily zoning the space. For example, to separate the area of ​​the bath itself from the area where the sink with a mirror is located.

It is very important to choose the right color for the bathroom tile.

Proper selection of color and pattern will make the room cozy and bright.

They look very gentle. Given the fact that the bathroom is quite an intimate space, such a design will be in perfect harmony with the direct purpose of the room. Besides, light colors always visually increase the area. If your bathroom cannot boast of large dimensions, then give preference to this particular color scheme.

Do not think that a plain white tile will resemble a hospital ward. All sorts of its variations are presented on the market today, which have nothing to do with the above “design”.

This color is associated with a cloudless sky and sea. And what could be better and more pleasant than such paintings. The blue-colored bathroom is so calm. Immersed in your own thoughts, you can arrange yourself a real relaxation course. Besides this color will create a feeling of spaciousness and purity.

Saturated and positive yellow energizes us. But it is worth considering one feature of such a tile. Yellow color is able to visually reduce the room, although it relates to light colors. It should also be understood that there should not be too much bright yellow. Otherwise, you run the risk of getting not a stylish bathroom, but a large “yellow spot”.

This color is unique in its properties. If we talk about its influence on the human psyche, then scientists have proved that it can be compared with an antidepressant. It allows you to calm down and feel in harmony with yourself, while at the same time giving strength and energizing for future achievements. This positive shade is good for the bathroom. It will be especially relevant if there are children in the house. After all, they love everything so bright and memorable.

Have you ever wondered why grass and foliage are exactly green? Nature has thought of everything for us. This color is soothing, it caresses the eye and gives a feeling of comfort and confidence.. If you perform a bath in such colors, then you can count on a quality rest and restoration of strength.

This radiant color refreshes and soothes. A room in such tones as if illuminated by an internal light. If we take into account the fact that in the bathroom you can constantly hear the sound of water, and drops, even look, fall on the tile, then an involuntary association with the turquoise sea and salty drops. This feeling can be enhanced by choosing beach textiles for the bathroom.

Blue has an infinitely many shades. And each of them has its own character. Deep dark blue is associated with respectability and confidence, a saturated shade causes a lot of positive emotions, muted blue shades suggest philosophical thoughts. This color refers to the dark gamut, and therefore you should not use it in large quantities if the bathroom itself is modest in size.

Color is suitable for romantic and creative natures. He tunes in a certain way, when you look at the purple ornament and patterns unexpected interesting ideas and thoughts come to mind. Although purple and lilac can be quite bright, they do not hurt the eyes and do not cause irritation.

Although these colors refer to the same color scheme, the impression they produce is very different. Red is designed to excite. It is better to use it as accents. In this case, he will prove himself from the best side. A completely red room can cause bewilderment and even rejection. But a calmer burgundy is devoid of such shortcomings. If you think carefully about lighting so that the bathroom does not seem small and dark, then it can be used to the full.

The color of saturated ripe pomegranate will certainly appeal to individuals who are self-sufficient and confident in the future.

With their use in bathrooms, one must be extremely careful. The abundance of gray and graphite can make the room uncomfortable and cold. Almost any dark visually reduces space, so in small rooms it is better to use it as an additional or accent color.

We have disassembled all the basic colors of the rainbow spectrum. But everyone understands that there are a million shades and undertones of each color. Which one is right for your bathroom is hard to say. To a greater extent play a role personal preferences.

In addition to the main tone of the tile, it can have various patterns. This significantly enlivens the space, giving it style. The variety of drawings and patterns is easy to get confused. Each of them is in its own way good and unique. When choosing, focus on your own feelings. You should like the drawing, but besides this, It should go well with other elements of the interior.

Such a design has the right to be not only in the kitchen, but also in the bathroom. He is gentle and romantic. You can decorate the walls of the bathroom with delicate tulips, and bright roses, and romantic forget-me-nots. Manufacturers offer a wide range of similar drawings. At the same time, the flowers themselves can be made in the style of watercolor, resemble the patterns of the Gzhel stylist or imitate photographs.

They are interesting, vibrant and unusual. But not such an original design is suitable for every apartment. The fact is that if the whole apartment is made in a classic way, then the bathroom with oriental motifs will seem like a foreign object, and not its continuation. For connoisseurs of such extraordinary ornaments, a wide selection of different color schemes is presented on the market.

Using the correct lines or zigzags, you can change the geometry of space. If necessary, you can extend or increase the height of the room. And also the correct lines are often used for zoning.

Good choice for the bathrooms. Modern materials allow you to create the complete illusion of a rocky surface. Pebbles are not just painted on tiles, but also have volume. Therefore, you should not think that the design in the style of the sea beach is just the notorious painted shells (which you could often find in Soviet interiors).

Tiles can fully copy a marble or wood pattern. The introduction of such natural materials into a city apartment makes it more lively and close to nature.

In addition to the picture, the tile for the bathroom can have a different texture.

Tiles made from ordinary cladding material have become a real design element and can be compared with works of art in beauty.

Standard and familiar to all since childhood material. It has only one significant drawback. When hit on a tile of light, glare is created. If there are several light sources, glare can interfere and irritate the eyes. The pluses include ease of care. It is enough to wipe a smooth glossy surface periodically with a damp cloth.

This tile looks great. She manifests herself in all its glory when it is necessary to repeat the natural pattern or material. Excess gloss only spoils the picture. It will not be immediately clear here whether the tile is in front of you, or whether it is wood, brick, or something else. Despite its matte surface, the tile does not absorb dust and other impurities. She is not afraid of moisture, which is very important for the bathroom.

It can also be found under the name semi-gloss. But the essence of this does not change. This texture does not have that glitter that is characteristic of gloss, but you can not even call it completely matte. Pleasant muted brilliance is able to show the beauty of the picture and emphasize restraint and intelligence of the interior. The physical parameters are not inferior to glossy tiles, and is just as easy to care for.

A special type of tile, characterized by a unique visual effect. It is possible to create interesting waves, interlacing or other geometric shapes with the help of such a tile. It has volume on the front side. The technology of its production is more complicated, and therefore do not be surprised if it will cost more than its smooth counterparts.

Today you can find tiles that are pleasant not only to the eye, but also to the touch. The texture may be rough or resemble wood. Wherein each vein will be felt, and it will be possible to see it even with the naked eye.

The pattern or ornament on the tile is not only carefully drawn, but also has volume. For example, flowers will look more vibrant and natural. If the tile imitates brickwork, then all joints and gaps between the bricks will be visible.

With a single-color general background, the tile will not look boring and monotonous.

The so-called glass tile externally really resembles this material, only in color. Differs from glossy in its translucent texture. This texture gives the room volume.

In addition to generally recognized styles, designers each year invent unique options that combine two or more areas. Separate them into separate species does not make much sense. After all, fashion is inconsistent, and today a mixture of ecostyle and loft is relevant, and tomorrow, perhaps, at the peak of popularity there will be a mix of art deco and modern. To have a general idea of ​​how many styles and directions exist in the design of tiles for bathrooms, we give only the most popular.

• classic;
• high tech;
• minimalism;
• Art Deco
• Provence
• loft;
• country;
• ethnic style;
• Oriental motifs.

These are far from all options. Each of them is unique and has characteristic features and features. It should only be noted that if you conceived the design of the bathroom in one of them, then try to translate it into all even minor details and elements.

There are many brands and manufacturers of bathroom tiles on the market. They differ in quality, variety of assortment and price.

The budget segment is represented by several brands.

• Keramin. A fairly large number of collections in different styles. Among the popular collections can be distinguished "Deja Vu", "Granada", "Glamor", "Venice".
• Kerama Marazzi. Here you can highlight the delicate collection of "Country Chic", loved by many.
• Cersanit. A large assortment of tiles in the classical style is presented in the collections of "Alicante", "Alba", "Chance".

Tile mid-price segment produces several companies.

• Intercerama. High-quality tile. Among the favorites can be noted floral design in the Brina collection.
• Fap Ceramiche. A worthy choice for a modern apartment. You can find your option in the currently relevant collections "Roma Classic", "Milano", "Brikel".
• La fabrica. Elegant and very stylish tile is presented mainly in pastel colors. The very name of the main collections inspires and evokes the most pleasant feelings: "Amazon", "5 Avenue", "Charmetal", "Fusion", "Stone Art".

Premium tiles are of high quality.

Here you can find real designer and unique options. True, such a luxury will have to pay a lot. Among recognized market leaders Laminam Kanka, Grazia Vecchie Majoliche, Vallelunga Foussana.

It’s hard to talk about creating a unique author’s design when it comes to a small 4 square meter. m bathroom (for example, in the "Khrushchev"). And even then, such a quadrature is achieved by connecting the toilet and the bathroom. But this is not a reason to refuse it at all.

If the family has small children, then parents often try to reflect this not only in the interior of the children's room, but also in the bathroom. Indeed, kids are much more interested in splashing around in the bathroom, if the walls are decorated with bright patterns.

But this approach often does not justify itself. Laying tiles is expensive and time-consuming. And the kids grow up quickly. In addition, even the brightest design can quickly get bored. Changing tiles in the bathroom every year is impractical. In this case, you can still recommend stopping at neutral shades of smooth tiles. And bright applications and other devices for a bathroom can be bought in addition.

For spacious rooms, there are practically no restrictions on the choice of design. The only thing to consider a small drawing will be invisible and will not manifest itself in all its glory. Small and colorful details are lost against the general background. If you “dress” all the walls in such a pattern, then it will begin to ripple in your eyes. Therefore, when choosing a tile with a pattern or pattern, select its size. It should be proportional to the area of ​​the bathroom.

If you need to visually expand it, they will help light colors and horizontal strip. Vertical is best used only in certain areas, it draws the space up, while hiding it in width (length).

Of great importance is not only the pattern and design of the tile, but also its size. When laying between tiles leave gaps (seams). This is a necessary technical condition. And even if the seams are embroidered with grout in color, vertical and horizontal stripes will still be visible (with traditional styling). Here the selection rule is simple - the larger the room, the larger the size of the tile should be.

The same tile with different laying methods will look different. Therefore, when choosing a design, be sure to think about how and in what order the tile will be attached to the wall. The most popular ways are:

• classical (the tile is laid in even rows, the boundaries of all rows and columns form a regular grid);
• diamond-shaped (the tile is rotated 45 degrees, suitable only for square tile models);
• brickwork (rows are offset relative to each other).

There are other more complex styling variations. All of them are designed to diversify the design and make the interior original.

When choosing a design, it is necessary to take into account the preferences of all family members. This room is shared, and everyone uses it without exception. It would be unfair if only one family member liked her. therefore Before buying, discuss which design each family member prefers.. And it’s better to go to the store together, and already at the time of purchase find a compromise.

Just like in the world of haute couture, design has its own trends. They change almost every year. Is it worth chasing new trends? There is no definite answer here. If the novelty is to your taste, then why not apply it. But if this is only a tribute to fashion, then think carefully. In a couple of years, she will no longer look so fashionable and relevant, but you will be completely bored (after all, you didn’t really like it at first, but it was fashionable).

For example, not so long ago, designers proposed to get rid of tile joints, instead of tiles, use large-sized porcelain tiles. This combination looks very stylish and natural. There is nothing fanciful and extraordinary. So, you can not be afraid that in a couple of years your bathroom will become obsolete and will be a relic.

When choosing a design for the bathroom, do not forget that it is part of the apartment, and not an independent separate unit. Try to maintain the unity of style. If the entire apartment is in the loft style, then the bathroom in the Art Deco style will look like an alien room in the common space.

Tiles of large sizes are gaining more and more popularity. The absence of gaps between the tiles creates the illusion of a single canvas. Finishing with real marble in this case would have cost much more. Tile is not inferior to him in beauty and physical characteristics.

Mosaic can decorate any bathroom. But you must be careful with her. If you go too far, then you will certainly begin to ripple in your eyes. As a color accent, she manifests herself as well as possible.

Marine style is one of the most suitable for the bathroom. It is so nice to imagine that you are now not in a stuffy metropolis, but on the shore of the sea, flooded with sun.

Unusual ethnic tiled patterns add refinement and originality to the bathroom. They look especially expressively in a matte finish. And do not be afraid that the matte tile during operation will manifest itself worse than glossy.

On how to make a modern bathroom interior, see below.