Tile design in bathroom

The bathroom is modern man spends a little time, but it is the image of the room is able to make the day by setting a good mood and help to find harmony in the evening. Before we get the right emotion, we must find a compromise between personal preferences and the planned budget, not forgetting to take into account the area of ​​the premises. Create a beautiful interior, taking into account all the nuances that will help design the tiles in the bathroom.

The reason for the popularity is tiles over other materials finishing the bathroom planes obvious: strength, durability, practicality, and most importantly, versatility. An impressive selection of samples by size, texture, color performance will easily fit into any stylistic direction. Modern collection reflects the latest trends in interior design. To understand the variety of options presented, sufficient knowledge of the necessary information and then the final result will match the planned idea.

Functional purpose

Bathroom - a room with special conditions: high humidity, changes in temperature, aggressive and frequent exposure to household chemicals.

Each type must possess certain characteristics:

• Moisture resistance. Particular emphasis is placed on hygiene standards, because the growth of bacteria, fungi, in particular of the porous structure of the material is not included in the maintenance program. Separation of moisture resistance into 8 groups: design for optimum bath recognize samples 1, 2, 3;
• Wear resistance. Selected depending on the purpose and the meaning. Finding your own special icons help and strength classes. Silhouette of palm - only suitable for walls, enough soft material, optimal first class, without overpaying for increased strength. Silhouette of a foot - floor finish. Experts recommend to stop the election on the second or third, not overpaying extra money, because after the fourth - allowance for the wear resistance will be significant, suggesting increased use in public places (airports, swimming pools);
• The coefficient of friction. Relevant criterion for ceramic tiles used as a floor covering. To eliminate the risk of traumatic bare feet slip on the wet tile, recommended products in the class;
• Resistance to household chemicals. Marking "AA" will provide protection against aggressive environments detergents, disinfectants;
• Exposure to UV - absolutely not true if there are no windows, as well as the characteristics of "frost".

Material tiles

Regardless of the intended design of the tiles on its functionality is divided into three types: Wall, floor, decorative elements, each of which is made of a completely different materials. Such a seemingly simple ceramics divided into 2 types depending on the number of firings: monokottura (one firing) bikottura (two steps). Several characteristics of the latter species often provokes a positive selection in their favor: the low cost, ready-made collections with decorative elements and layout for facing.

Gaining increasing popularity clinker - has a surprising ability to maintain a good appearance, strength, durability under any conditions. Some design ideas (style loft, ethnic) may ideally be realized only with the help of clinker. Able to change the visual geometry of the bathroom facilities only by means of an alternative method of laying.

Granite, being a technical process for the production of a variety of ceramics, long and successfully replace the stone on the external characteristics. As stone tiles, will last a very long time if properly carried out installation work, the price of which will be much more expensive than getting dressed in the bathroom wall tile. It should take care of the renovation of a tile in a few years - it may be necessary grinding stone.

Pick up the tiles in view of the key features of the material will table:

Title	The maximum possible range of colors	Price aspect (have to spend)	wear resistance	Using for all surfaces	Postpaid
Pottery monokottura	+	+	+
Pottery bikottura	+	+
Clinker	+	+	+	+
Porcelain tiles	+	+	+

The size and shape

tile size is important for the design of a spacious bathroom, and for small - has immediate value. Professional designers are advised to always adhere to the following guidelines when choosing a tile size, can even change the geometry of space:

• Use of a tile rectangle sides 3 × 2: the location on one side, if needed to ensure that the room look wider visually;
• Large tiles on a small surface - fit only a few pieces in a row. Most often it requires additional seams: the case of fragmentation, division of tiles on difficult areas, corners. The gold standard of aesthetics wall surfaces - not less than 6 pieces in a row;
• Aesthetically beautiful when all faucets, knobs, holders are located in the center of the tile segment;
• Dimensions flooring vary from a minimum of 2.5 * 2.5 cm to impressive 60 * 60 cm. Trendy design with parquet floor tiles in an extravagant bathroom has a non-standard size of the laying of the material: 36.5 * 12 cm;
• For classical fans but with modern bias, designers have come up with the same combination of square design, but with different sized segments.

Too small tile size automatically increases the number of stitches. They need water-resistant grout and timely, permanent antiseptic treatment.

Modern bathroom design often involves the use of tiles of different shapes. Rectangles, squares, and blocks - this is only a small part of the range, which has a tile collection. The curved edges allow curly tile become the main decoration in the "wet zone."

Bright reception: contrast enhancement is achieved through finishing accent wall tiles curly eye-catching colors, such as cells, on the background of the classical examples of soothing, neutral tones. Amazing hexagons become one of the major breakthroughs of the year, as have been used in a variety of styles and designs.

Style

Bathroom design involves the same huge range of stylistic directions as in the interior solutions of other premises. Contemporary ceramic tile collection allows to carry out any, but still the most common is a classic. Advantages: suitable for large-scale, full-sized and small bathrooms.

Color version: standard, Win-Win is the design in two colors related panel, and the dark component is located below. Used to distinguish the curb, communicates color performance function. Add liveliness interior bathroom use decorative edge in the following versions:

• Floral ornament;
• Geometric pattern;
• Fotoprint complex.

Color classic of the genre - shades of white, blue, beige, adding gold and bronze as an accent.

Special luxury items will bring the Mediterranean style, as it is characterized by fine moments in the form of panels, mosaics. Offset by pastel colors - natural colors, typical of the coast in the bathroom: natural grass, blue, sand, deep terracotta.

Fans of maximum usability, functionality should pay attention to contemporary styles, such as high-tech. The main colors: white, gray, black, silver. Reflect modernity help separate elements - tiles in the form of metal inserts, mirrored ceramics. Of modernity is characterized by clearance using panels, active involvement of the mosaic, not only on the walls but also the finishing of sanitary ware, mirrors, shower area. Color version can be calm, made pastel shades, but the emphasis - always bright.

Gaining popularity design in oriental style - design gives the necessary exotic, but in doses: in the bathroom one spends not much time, as in the rest of the premises. Therefore, you can use intricate motifs, especially bright colors of red, yellow, green, cyan. Egyptian, Arab style can come and "wet zones" are small, if patterns (characters, Turkish "cucumber" and other specific details) to use the metered or only on the curbs. Actual design is for those who are drawn to the abundance of gold in the interior - here can be implemented easily and in any amount without fear of bad taste, "kitsch". Therefore, those who love the "richer", fit the baroque, art deco with their pretentiousness, lack of modesty.

Become more romantic and peaceful will help calm retro, country. The appearance of the tiles "on textiles" will help implement these stylistic direction. Eco and ethno styles are not left unattended collections developers. Tiles with an imitation snakeskin, crocodile skin and want to touch. It looks particularly good against the background of soothing, natural shades, especially fashionable in the season:

• Earthy, beige;
• Shades of gray, including graphite - the "new" Gray;
• Edible: truffle cappuccino, mocha;
• Green, in particular - the color of the young leaves.

Color

Choosing a favorite style, many are guided by specific colors inherent in each individual. But in addition to the choice of color palette of tiles, it is necessary to take into account the overall harmonious combination with the specific sanitary ware, square room. Come to the aid of black-and-white monochrome, but will lose its popularity for a long time.

The versatility of this 'no color' solution lies in its performance for different stylistics bathroom design:

• Minimalism, hi-tech - actual brevity;
• Gothic, neo-baroque glamor - add gold elements, the abundance of decor, shiny bricks.

A simple solution would be to design in one color key: this will avoid further thinking through every detail, especially the careful selection of furniture, as in the case of the contrast performance. Calm, light colors will help seamlessly execute an elegant arrangement. Bright colors, such as red, finds its fans art deco, oriental, avant-garde, but organic the atmosphere here will help to achieve not only the choice of tiles, but the totality of all the other things the bathroom, accessories, decor. Strengthen the brightness, you can always give depth using texture tile material.

Acquiring tile guided by adding to the calculated quantity of 15% of the material. In case of unexpected moments, which is famous for any repairs, it will be problematic to buy a similar - chances shades mismatch.

Decor and other exotics

Standard collection provide for the inclusion of decorative elements, but you can choose among the variety that can drastically transform the template, a typical interior:

• borders;
• Mosaic. It looks nice decoration around the doorway, as a continuation of a design idea. Small inclusions almost no impact on the budget and the auditorium is quite insidious decrease in the volume space;
• Friezes. Making special sections - for example, the shell area, add flavor to the interior;
• Mirror segments. Undoubtedly, add space and issues of care and polish.

Positioning this beauty can be in front of the door, on the human eye level or slightly lower (150-160 cm) - the maximum concentration.

The maximum expression of design can be achieved using non-standard options, a variety of which is striking:

• Panels. Ideal for large, medium in size, the opportunity to create original, exclusive version without harm to the budget;
• Majolica - grade bikottury, created by hand, has certain patterns and amazing blue color, which allows designers to dress up the walls in the exclusive "clothing";
• Earthenware - for an old, vintage style, country simply irreplaceable;
• Porcelain - expensive material, but it allows you to embody certain ideas;
• Glass - more modern trend, allows fashionable combination with transparent shower partitions, making room air, ample;
• Cotto - grade monokottury, more special color of red clay would bring in an interior bathroom originality, authenticity;
• Wood. Successful imitation will not break the style such as the eco-interior of the entire apartment or house. Natural colors facilitate maximum relaxation, allowing to draw an analogy with the spa.

Photo tiles and other technologies

Special attention is given modern technology, seized tile market segment. Sublimation, decal, UV printing allow you to create unique designs that meet all the requirements to the usual classic version:

• High stability;
• Excellent color rendering;
• Razor sharp images to any size.

A distinct advantage - you can order an individual picture to your own chosen material.
Photo tiles can enter the bathroom of any size, and even increase the space by 3D-effects creating a third dimension: marine theme with expanses of ocean. Convex composition: undulating ridge, figures, oblique contour profiles are simply created to be a central decoration of the bathroom. On their background in a special look taps and fittings. Properly selected 3D-designs fit into any style, starting with the minimalism and finishing with glamor: huskies for selfie provided on the background of the walls.

5 nuanced design small bathroom

1. Gloss - additional function of light reflection, but some owners completely glossy bathroom can bring discomfort glare;
2. The optimum size of tile segments: the square - 20 * 20, 30 * 30; Rectangle - 15 * 30, 30 * 60. It takes into account the shape of bathroom - narrow or square;
3. Discard the granite - it is a very complex material for cutting and grinding in a small room will be evident;
4. White certainly adds volume, but may provoke associations with the hospital. This will help avoid bright accents or alternative use as inclusions marble surfaces;
5. Blue color helps to feel the freedom and infinity, natural - the color of sky and sea. Give depth to allow the inclusion of dark blue, Marsala.

In step with the times

After examining the latest trends in interior design and new items offered by vendors, you can create a unique bathroom, breaking the usual patterns. Understanding the importance of the bathroom interior in the overall design of the entire house, it pushes to the creation of exceptional types of tiles.

This year brought a maximum variety of simulations:

• Imitation texture wallpaper;
• Metal, which immediately found application in high-tech, minimalism;
• Improved collection of wood, imitation aged brick, which is important for the loft, rustic;
• Cotton, satin, embroidery - considering the trends, it's hard to believe that this tile material.

With regard to specific embodiments, the new season shows diversity: discreet Scandinavian design, optical illusions futuristic bathroom interior. The undoubted trend remain ethno motifs with an imitation of hand-painted, at the same time emphasizing the cosmopolitanism of the owners of such bathrooms. Fans of harmonious and concise arrangements like origami art have reflected the characteristic squares.

Its adherents find and tiles in the style of graffiti in partnership with monochrome toned. Fans like granite solution manufacturer to produce this popular material segments of new sizes: 30 * 90 cm. All this will push to find their way non-standard bathroom design using the standard material such as tiles.