Tiles in the bathroom interior (80 photos)

Despite the fact that tile has been used for interior design for a very long time, it still does not lose its relevance. The thing is that no other material has such a range of advantages as tile: practicality, affordable price, durability, aesthetic appearance, excellent water resistance and a huge selection.

The bathroom is a special, intimate place in every home. Therefore, special conditions are always imposed on its design. It should be not only beautiful and modern, but also cozy and comfortable.

When choosing a cladding material for the design of the bathroom, it is necessary to take into account a number of conditions:

• The material must be able to withstand large fluctuations in temperature.
• It must be absolutely waterproof.
• It must be able to withstand cleaning with abrasive cleaning agents or means with active chemical reagents.
• Hygienic, easy care, environmentally friendly.

All these requirements fully meet the tile. They are one of the most budget-friendly options for decorating the bathroom. The tiles contain no harmful substances, do not require special care, do not cause allergies. It does not contribute to the appearance of pathogens and bacteria, waterproof, practical and durable.

A kind of rectangular tiles is a tile "booby", the form resembling a brick. Very often such tiles have faceted edges, so that the surface looks more textured and embossed.

Tiles can be wall and floor by their designation. For floor tiles are usually used large size, characterized by high resistance to mechanical stress and abrasion.

By the type of material facing tiles are divided into several groups:

• Ceramics. This is the most common and affordable option of all the proposed. The composition of tiles includes clay, sand, sometimes various minerals are added. The finished tile is glazed. Ceramic tiles can be matte, glossy or have a spraying. Mosaic is a type of ceramic tile. It is especially convenient because it allows you to cover the most inaccessible and having a complex architectural form of surface.

• Porcelain stoneware. This material has all the advantages of ceramic tiles, but is much more durable and long-lasting. It is ideal for use as a floor covering. Its surface is often made rough, grooved to prevent slipping on the wet floor in the bathroom.

• Glass. One of the main advantages of glass tiles is their external appeal. A surface finished with these tiles looks very expensive, stylish and elegant. Glass tiles can be smooth or have a textured surface.

• Natural stone. Natural materials have always been valued because of its excellent decorative qualities, high strength, resistance to abrasion and mechanical stress, low porosity and excellent water resistance. Marble, granite and other materials are used to produce facing tiles. The cost of stone tiles exceeds the cost of ceramics, glass and porcelain tiles, so often used artificial stone, imitating natural material.

Correctly chosen color scheme will not only make the bathroom beautiful, stylish and modern. It will help to relax after a hard day's work, relax and immerse yourself in a calm, peaceful environment.

Choosing a suitable color, do not forget that the warm range sets a person in a positive mood, gives energy, and the cold - relaxes, promotes relaxation.

Snow-white tiles always look fashionable. It allows you to create a light, fresh interior.

The blue tile is a favorite among bathroom materials. The color of water is just perfect for decoration. The whole range of blue and blue colors is relevant, including very light and dark, saturated shades.

Green can be a great alternative to the usual blue. The soft, pleasing to the eye color promotes relaxation and tranquility.

The interior can be decorated in one color, but more often several colors, close in color or contrasting, are used. Classic combinations are: black + white, white + blue, blue, green, cream + sand or beige, etc.

To create a more vibrant interior, contrasting combinations such as red and black are used.

The choice of color solution very often depends on the size of the bathroom itself. If they are small, then preference should be given to a light range of cool tones: lilac, blue, steel color, etc. Such a color scheme will help to visually expand the space, make the room more voluminous and spacious. The same applies to the choice of print. A small, unobtrusive picture will make the room lighter, airier, a large and bright print will have just the opposite effect.

Among the most popular prints for the bathroom, the leading positions are taken by marine motifs and floral ornaments. Geometric patterns, abstraction, fantasy pattern, etc. are also popular.

Create an unusual, bright interior in the bathroom will help the use of tiles of unusual shape or original color scheme.

For example, tiles that imitate natural materials - sand or sea pebbles. Such coverage can be used not only for decorating the walls, but also for the floor.

At the peak of popularity for several seasons is the use of tiles with a 3-D effect. This coating helps not only to visually expand the space, but also to create a stunning naturalistic picture: an underwater world, an open window, the sea coast, a sandy beach, a waterfall, the open sky, a piece of wildlife, etc.

Another option is to combine tiles of different shapes or textures. For example, tiles with a smooth and grooved surface. The texture of the tiles can be different: stripes, waves, rhombuses, plant ornaments, mosaics, etc.

There are many different variations of laying wall and floor tiles.

Some of the most popular include:

• Classic laying. The simplest option, when the tiles are laid in even rows tightly to each other.

• Diagonal method or laying tiles at an angle. A very beautiful, but complicated variant, when tiles are laid along diagonally marked axes. The method is quite material-intensive because of the large number of undercuts.

• Overlapping (with an offset). Typically used for rectangular tiles. Each successive row is laid with a slight offset from the previous one.

• Parquet laying "herringbone". Used for rectangular tiles, sometimes in combination with mosaic tile inserts.

• Set (modular) type of laying. Tiles of different shapes and sizes are used for tiling.

• Laying with a shift. A variation of the modular type of laying only with a slight offset of tiles.

Before you buy a tile, you need to pay attention to several important points:

• The color scheme. If the bathroom is not large, the color of the tiles can visually increase the space as well as reduce it. Do not buy dark or bright tiles, it is better to opt for light, cool colors. In extreme cases, you can use a combination of dark and light colors.
• Tile size. Wall tiles, most often have a size smaller than the floor tiles. In a small room, small tiles will look much more appropriate than large ones. A great solution for a very small room is to use mosaics to decorate certain areas or the room as a whole.
• If the ceiling in the bathroom is not very high, then vertically arranged rectangular tiles will visually "stretch" the space.

• Scalloped, textured tiles are best for spacious rooms, because they "eat up" part of the space.
• The use of mirror or glass tiles also visually increases the small area of the room.
• When buying tiles, it is best to make a reserve of 10 - 15% of the calculated amount.
• Floor tiles should have a rough or non-slip surface if possible.

Lovers of bold, non-standard solutions in interior design will love the tiles from the "Cayman" collection. The texture imitating crocodile skin is the perfect option for creating an interior in a minimalist or ethnic style. Especially original and unusual such a tile will look in combination with the opposite color or texture of the material.

The Aroma tile collection is an excellent solution for sensual, romantic people who prefer glamorous glamour in interior design. The collection includes the basic tiles in rich pink and light beige tones, and decorative panels with luxurious floral designs.

Create a positive atmosphere and add bright, sunny colors to the interior will help tiles from the "Courage" collection. Red, orange, lettuce, purple are replaced by decorative tiles with bright exotic colors. A great solution for modern interiors!

To create a classic interior, sustained in strict, noble tones, the tiles from the collection "Naomi" are ideal. The combination of white and dark brown tiles harmoniously complements the refined floral ornamentation.

The "Velvet" collection is a combination of the classic color scheme - brown and beige shades. The floor covering is presented by a tile of deep dark brown color. An original geometric composition is used as a decor.

Fans of traditional interiors will surely be attracted to the Kenzo tile collection. Delicate and warm shades of ivory, chocolate, paprika, mint and vanilla are complemented by gorgeous decorative tiles with floral patterns.

The Damasko collection is represented by a combination of light beige wall tiles and dark brown floor tiles with an elegant ornamentation. Images of an ancient city are used as a decor.