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Pictured: Bathroom design with beige and brown tiles

Tiling a bathroom helps to achieve two main goals: to give the space an aesthetic appearance and to protect the floor and walls from moisture ingress. Today, there is just a huge selection of tiles on the market of finishing materials. The cladding options offered by manufacturers differ from each other not only in the color solution and design, but also in the manufacturing technology. Bikottura, monocottura, mosaic, porcelain stoneware, clinker, metlakh, glass and mirror tiles - all these types of tiles you can find on the market today. Each of these types of tiles has its own characteristics. So, monocottura, unlike bicottura, is more durable, and therefore it is often used in floor decoration. Mosaics are usually used to decorate some details of the furnishings: countertops, furniture aprons.

In today's review, we want to bring to your attention a selection of photos of bathroom interiors with tiles. All design projects were developed by the specialists of the Fundament Group of Companies.

Bathroom finishes color palette

If you look at the photos of recent years, you can be convinced of the prevalence of such a modern idea of ​​design and decoration of bathrooms as the use of light beige tiles. This trend is not accidental. Beige, being as close to skin tone as possible, is very harmonious in rooms for taking water treatments. In addition to light-colored tiles, coffee-colored tiles are also popular. And by mixing light colors with black or dark blue, interior designers manage to create contrasts. To make the monochrome interior seem more attractive, experts combine tiles with different patterns and textures in the same room.

1.Blue and white monochrome

Pictured: Bathroom design with tiles

The interior of this bathroom, with its curly forging in the finishing of the sink stand and the shelving unit, is imbued with Provencal charm. And we owe this effect not only to the mirror in a fancy baguette, but also to the tile itself. The bathroom design and decoration uses blue and white striped tiles. The upper part of the room is faced with light polka-dot tiles, which disguises the tile texture with cozy chintz or cute paper wallpapers. The interior is close to the classic "chess" monochrome. Only instead of black, a dark blue scale is used here.

2. Shades of cappuccino in the lining

Pictured: Bathroom design in shades of cappuccino

Shades of cappuccino, like the entire coffee range, are an excellent solution for renovating and decorating a bathroom. After all, this range is associated with the morning, and therefore a contrast shower surrounded by such shades will be the best start to the day. In the decoration of the bathroom in the photo above, large tiles with a floral pattern are combined with the now popular mosaic tiles. In the shower area, we can also observe a solid color cladding. However, all the tiles used are in the same color, which forms a monochrome space.

3. Matte gray shades in the bathroom

In the photo: Finishing the bathroom with matte gray tiles

Matte blue-gray tiles in bathroom finishes will look spectacular in certain lighting conditions. For example, in the example shown in the photo above, point ceiling lights give the walls a certain volume, emphasizing their texture. The area with the mirror and sink is decorated with embossed tiles to help outline the boundaries of the functional area.

4. Tiles in shades of champagne

In the photo: Finishing the bathroom with light tiles

Decorating a bathroom with champagne-colored tiles is often used in design projects of apartments and houses in the spirit of neoclassicism or art deco style. If you combine matte and glossy beige tiles indoors, you will be able to create a very elegant festive atmosphere. In the presented project of a bathroom with a shower stall, pearlescent glossy and patterned beige tiles are combined. Vignette patterns add a classic touch to the interior composition. And the glossy texture of the finish allows you to visually increase the space.

5. Black tiles

In the photo: Design of a modern bathroom with black tiles

Black tiles are commonly used in modern or art deco bathroom furnishings. It can only be used in large bathrooms. Moreover, it is highly desirable that the room also has a window. After all, black is known to be able to visually reduce space. The modern minimalistic bathroom in the photo, thanks to the dark tiles in the decoration, has acquired a brutal "masculine" character. A white console, a light curtain and even an elongated mirror help to dilute the dark monochrome.

Finishing a bathroom with a shower

It is important for tiles in the shower area to have a particularly high resistance to moisture. It is also worth considering that the tile in this area should be easy to clean, because you have to wash drops of water from it quite often. The tiles in the shower area can also be used to decorate the rest of the walls of the room. However, designers often choose a tile different from the main one for this zone, which becomes a decor or color accent.

6. Floral pattern

Pictured: Bathroom design with floral tiles

Pictured: Bathroom interior with brown tiles

Crystal drops on invisible threads in the shower are like the jets of water captured by macro photography. Such "watery" decor forms interesting optical solutions in the interior. It is versatile as it can be used in almost any modern interior and even in art deco and modern design projects.

8. Sand pebbles and tiles

Pictured: Design of a modern bathroom with a shower

Do you want to feel like a guest of the ocean lagoon while taking a shower? Then decorate the area with a pebble mosaic tile. Alternatively, textured tiles can also be used. The interior, which uses pebbles, looks more natural, acquiring eco-style motives.

Bathroom tiles in the attic of a private house

In the photo: Design of a white bathroom in the attic of a private house

The design of a bathroom with white tiles in the attic of a beautiful country house, thanks to the floral pattern on the tiles and plants in pots, acquired eco-style motives. Backlights directed to the sloped ceiling are designed to visually "raise" it. A lemon-colored translucent curtain brings a sunny mood to the room.

10. Fashionable white tiles for brickwork

In the photo: Bathroom design in the attic

And in the design of this bathroom, the echoes of Provence are clearly "heard". White tiles stylized as brickwork, matte blue-gray walls, wicker laundry baskets, a wooden vanity unit, a white curtain on the window - all these furnishings "work" to remind of Provencal vacations warmed by the rays of the gentle sun.

Tiled bathroom decor

Pictured: Design of a neoclassical bathroom with tiles

Candlestick-like sconces are typically used to decorate neoclassical bathrooms. The beige mosaic-tiled interior shown here is a modern interpretation of the classic theme. The graceful sconces in this example are complemented by crystal pendants and placed in the area above the sink.

12. Chandelier with crystal trimmings

Pictured: Design of a large bathroom with a shower

A chandelier with a cascade of crystal drops often "accompanies" art deco interiors. The bathroom interior design project in the photo is no exception. Monochrome bathroom with shower is finished with chocolate-colored tiles. Tiles of different textures are combined in wall decoration, which creates an additional decorative effect. The chandelier, reminiscent of water droplets in slow motion, creates an interesting play of light and, along with an original heated towel rail, similar to an installation in a modern art museum, helps to make the composition unique.

13. Decorative curtain

Pictured: Bathroom design with a curtain

The curtain in the bathroom is one of the main trends in bathroom design in recent years. Textiles make the space feel more comfortable. In the design of the bathroom in the photo, the light green curtain is "echoed" by the mosaic tiles in the decoration of one wall. This repetition in color forms unity.

14. Crystal curtains

Pictured: Bathroom design with tiles and crystal curtains

Crystal curtains, along with beveled mirrors, “fight” for the right to be called the main elements of Art Deco interiors. In the bathroom, these curtains can be used as a partition or frame a bath tub. The design of a bathroom in the art deco style with a podium suggests using beige mosaic tiles in the decoration, in which glossy and matte fragments are combined.

Types of baths in modern bathrooms

Some customers of interiors manage in bathrooms in a modern style with compact showers. However, as before, the circle of people who cannot imagine their life without a classic bath is very wide. And manufacturers of sanitary ware and bathroom furniture today do everything to please both of these categories of buyers. Baths are selected based on the configuration, dimensions and style of the room. So, in small bathrooms you can often find corner models that help save space. In large bathrooms, the bathtub, on the other hand, is often installed in the center of the room.

15. Foot bath

In the photo: Design of a bathroom with a bathtub on the legs

Baths on golden "lion" legs have long ceased to be an attribute of exclusively Empire interiors. They are used in vintage and classic bathrooms. If you want to purchase such a bathtub, then it will be possible to include mirror-glossy mosaic tiles in the decoration of the room.

16. Corner bath

In the photo: Design of a bathroom with tiles and a corner bath

Corner baths, due to their configuration, take up a minimum of space. They are most often used in modern style apartment interiors. The streamlined shapes of such corner models guarantee you the safety of taking water procedures. Due to the lack of sharp corners, such bathtubs are often recommended for children's bathrooms.

17. Bathtub on the podium with steps

Pictured: Bathroom design with podium and tiles

A baptismal font built into a podium with steps will transform an ordinary bathroom in a city apartment into a presidential suite in a five-star hotel. Mosaic tiles are often used to decorate such a bathroom. The presented bathroom was also decorated with curly railings. The finishing of the catwalk steps is a combination of brown and beige tiles. The chocolate-colored mosaic is repeated in the finishing of the built-in niches.

18. Bath with a podium in the bay window

Pictured: Bathroom design with a podium in a bay window

Bathrooms with a bay window can be designed and implemented in the interior of beautiful modern apartments in luxury residential complexes or in country houses. In the bay window area of ​​the bathroom, you can install chairs and even a couch with a dressing table, thereby turning the bathroom into a boudoir. However, in the bathroom in the photo, the designers equipped a podium with a bath in the bay window. This will allow you to take a bath while enjoying the panoramic views from the three windows. For the finishing of the podium, the same coffee-colored mosaic tiles are used here.

19. Bathtub on a wooden stand in the center of the room

In the photo: Design of a bathroom with a bathtub on a stand

A modern bath with a streamlined and slightly elongated oval shape is an ideal solution for a bathroom interior in a modern or loft style. It can be installed on a low wooden stand even in the center of the room. This is exactly what the designers of the Fundament Group of Companies did when working on the interior in the photo. For finishing the bathroom in this example, large tiles with a texture close to concrete are used. Such finishing material is ideal for loft-style bathroom decoration.

20. Built-in bath with stained glass

In the photo: Design of a bathroom with a built-in bathtub

The advantage of the built-in bathtub is that it takes up less space compared to island models. As a rule, such a model is equipped with a classic curtain or a transparent sliding partition. However, in our example, the designers decorated the built-in bath with an arched stained-glass window, which brought a little oriental touch to the space.

Types of tiles for finishing the bathroom and toilet

In the photo: Bathroom project with large tiles

The combination of large rectangular tiles with texture and small tiles stylized as brickwork is a classic solution for any bathroom interior design in a city apartment or minimalist house. This finish allows you to get a lightweight version of an industrial loft.

22. Floral ornament

Pictured: Bathroom with floral tiles

Inserts of golden tiles with a black floral pattern are good in modern classics and in art deco. And as the main finishing material, you can use large beige tiles with stains.

23. Tile in the form of a hexagon

Pictured: Bathroom interior with rhombic tiles

The tile in the shape of a hexagon resembles a honeycomb and a mosaic of a children's kaleidoscope. In the design of this bathroom, such tiles take over part of the floor, giving way to wood parquet.

24. Stenciled tiles

In the photo: Decorating the bathroom with tiles with stencils

You can diversify the interior of a children's bathroom with the help of drawings, which are easiest to make with a stencil. In this black and beige Art Deco bathroom, the severity of the space is greatly reduced by the small silhouettes of the dogs.

25. Tile with wavy patterns

A wave-like tile with alternating matte and mirrored surfaces is the perfect solution for an Art Deco bathroom interior. Such a finishing material can be combined with mosaic tiles.

Tiling a bathroom requires the involvement of a whole team of specialists in design and renovation. GK "Fundament" can perform for you a full range of works on the repair of apartments and houses on a turnkey basis. We carry out the decoration of the bathroom with tiles only after the development and agreement with the customers of the design project. Our company carries out a complete set of objects, and therefore we are always ready to assist you in the selection of a suitable tile.

Text: Natalia Nikiforova

Such an important room for the whole family as a bathroom, then you have many difficult decisions and dilemmas ahead of you. You will need to decide on the style of the room, choose finishing materials for all surfaces (protecting walls, ceilings and floors from high humidity is the main task), decide on the models of plumbing and accessories for it. But in this publication we will focus on the method of finishing the bathroom surfaces using ceramic, glass or stone tiles.

For many years, tiles have been one of the most popular finishing materials for bathrooms, especially among our compatriots. And there are many reasons for this. Tile, glass, stone and its artificial counterpart have a lot of advantages, which significantly outweigh minor disadvantages.

Currently, the range of tiles for tiling bathroom surfaces is incredibly wide. No matter what material the tile is made of, it has the following advantages over other finishing materials:

• moisture resistance. Perhaps not one of those materials that are widely used for facing the planes of rooms for water procedures does not have such a high level of resistance to high humidity;
• strength and durability. Ceramic and glass tiles will last a long time if the installation was carried out correctly and during operation the owners of the bathroom did not use aggressive methods of cleaning and mechanical stress. Stone tiles can serve faithfully for more than one generation of your family, but you need to be prepared for the fact that grinding may be needed (for example, marble is ground every 3-4 years);
• practicality. The tiles are very easy to care for, they are not afraid of the effects of chemical cleaning agents;
• the tile practically does not fade, its appearance remains in its original state for a long time, the color and pattern does not fade or wear off;
• a wide range of sizes, shapes, textures and a huge color palette;
• versatility of application. The tile fits easily into any stylistic direction that you can choose for the bathroom.

Among the shortcomings, few can be noted:

• complexity of installation. If you do not have experience working as a tiler, then you will probably have to turn to a professional for competent and correct, aesthetically pleasing tile installation. Such services are not cheap, but the cost of spent finances, time and energy is compensated by the beautiful appearance of your bathroom, durability and practicality of the finish;
• if we talk about ceramic tiles and mosaics, then their cost varies within the average cost of lining a bathroom, glass and especially stone (even made of artificial material) moldings will cost significantly more, installation services will increase in price in proportion to the cost of the material;
• the presence of connecting seams (joints). The smaller the tile size, the more joints there will be, which must be treated with a moisture-resistant grout. Over time, the color of the grout changes, it darkens, possibly the appearance of mold, so timely care and prevention of the formation of fungus is extremely necessary. But this problem can be easily solved with the help of modern antiseptic agents for bathrooms.

The choice of material for facing tiles

Ceramic tile

The most popular type of cladding (especially in our country) is ceramic tiles or tiles. Possessing all the advantages of finishing tiles, ceramics, among other things, are also very affordable in terms of cost. The choice of shapes, sizes and colors of ceramic tiles is incredibly large. You can be absolutely sure that the range of modern stores selling ceramic tiles is able to meet the needs of customers with different wallet sizes, color and stylistic preferences.

Curly tiles in bright colors are great for cladding an accent wall, if the rest of the bathroom surfaces are made in light, neutral colors, then the effect will be amazing.

A brick-colored cotto cast is made from red clay and most often does not use glazing. Natural colors, usually within the terracotta color scheme, bring a touch of originality and originality to the bathroom interior. Especially European designers fell in love with cotto tiles for their natural color and warmth. If you are planning a retro-style bathroom interior, then it is difficult to come up with a better type of tile.

Clinker tiles are mainly used for cladding swimming pools, outdoor showers. Extrusion, thanks to which the clinker is made, makes it possible to obtain products of complex geometric shapes. Therefore, manufacturers often offer whole sets for facing complex surfaces of corners, niches and holes for taps and other attributes for water procedures.

By placing the tiles vertically, you achieve a visual increase in the height of your bathing room. With a horizontal arrangement, the area of ​​the bathroom visually increases.

Possessing all the positive qualities of ceramic tiles, mosaics can, among other things, serve as a finishing material for complex surfaces. For example, mosaics can be used to decorate a bathtub or sink, decorate a niche or arch, or trim a mirror or countertop.

Porcelain stoneware

The tiles, which have all the advantages of ceramics, are reinforced in terms of wear resistance and durability. Porcelain stoneware is able to withstand high loads, falling heavy objects and mechanical stress. It is generally available as floor tiles with a rough surface to prevent slipping, but there are models for wall cladding as well.

In the production of porcelain stoneware, raw materials are used, which in their composition are close to those used for the production of porcelain, but outwardly such products more resemble stone. Porcelain stoneware has the lowest water absorption among its ceramic counterparts. It is included in the highest group in terms of resistance to abrasion and aggressive environments.

Classic unglazed porcelain stoneware has a granular structure throughout the entire depth of the tile, like natural stone, but unlike the latter, it is devoid of unwanted inclusions and pores. The result is a structure that is not prone to cracking. Due to its higher density and uniformity than natural stone, porcelain stoneware surpasses it in some technological characteristics, in particular, in terms of resistance to temperature extremes.

Glazed porcelain stoneware also has a fairly high technical performance, but thanks to the glaze, which can be used to obtain various surface colors, it has a wide range of color palette and printability.

Recently, tiles "under the laminate" have become popular, large dies with a pattern imitating a particular type of wood, in a natural or bleached version.

Glass

The bathroom, tiled with glass tiles, has an attractive and unique appearance, noble and elegant. But be prepared for the glass trim to add some coolness to the bathroom setting. As a rule, such a finish is made in the form of painted glass, but there are also options with photo printing. After all, manufacturers are capable of fulfilling any whims of yours for the appropriate reward.

Glass tiles can be either smooth or textured. Textured material is a little more difficult to maintain, but the visual impact outweighs the minor inconveniences.

A rock

Marble or granite, less often basalt can serve as a material for the manufacture of facing tiles. Due to the very high cost of natural materials (especially marble), manufacturers of modern bathroom tiles offer a wide range of artificial imitation of natural materials. Outwardly, it is quite difficult to distinguish between a natural and an artificial product, but the differences will be in the technological properties.

Artificial stone has one significant advantage over natural stone (in addition to cost) - it is much lighter and easier to install.

Choosing the size of the tiles for the bathroom

After you have decided on the type of tiles that you will use on the surfaces, you will need to choose the size of the dies. Everything will depend on the area, shape and complexity of the geometry of the surfaces of the room in which the decoration will take place. If the selected material fits well into the dimensions and design features of the bathroom, then there will be much less waste, and therefore financial costs. In addition, the correct size of the tiles allows you to reduce the number of joints and small inserts.

Recently, the use of large tiles has become more and more popular, which is not surprising, because the larger the size of the dies, the fewer seams and the faster installation is carried out. Very often, designers and homeowners began to use porcelain stoneware, which previously served only as a floor covering, for cladding walls or their parts.

But large tile sizes are not suitable for every bathroom. If the surfaces of your treatment room have curves, columns, arches or niches, then small tiles or mosaics are more suitable for cladding.

For the originality of the bathroom interior and significant budget savings, you can use various types of tiles, combining them not only in accordance with the color palette, but also the size of the finishing material dice more suitable for each surface.

Deciding on the color palette of the bathroom

One of the most difficult choices, due to the incredibly wide range of finishing materials in modern stores, is the selection of colors. In this case, it all depends on your personal preference and the size of your water treatment room. It's no secret that light colors contribute to the visual expansion of space (and for many bathrooms in standard apartments this issue is more than relevant). If the tile you have chosen is small, again, the designers recommend staying on a light scale. But there are no canons and prohibitions.

Many of our compatriots are afraid to decorate the bathroom in white and even snow-white colors, fearing the increase in the time that will have to be spent on cleaning and cleaning surfaces. In practice, it turns out that the main obstacle to the shine and cleanliness of the tile cladding is a light bloom that remains from water droplets. And on light, white tiles, it is almost invisible, which cannot be said about the dark shades of the finishing material.

For lovers of bright colors, manufacturers of ceramic tiles and mosaics offer a wide selection of rich, colorful colors. But when deciding on a desperate step to lining the bathroom in your favorite scarlet color, for example, stop and imagine that you will need to take a bath in this red room for many years (after all, such repairs are being done, as they say, for centuries). Perhaps you will limit yourself to just one bright wall, made as an accent. Or you can use your favorite bright shade as an edging pattern, highlighting certain significant segments of the bathroom. You can emphasize the edging of the mirror with a colorful cladding, emphasize the shape of a bath or sink, or lay out a decorative panel on the wall.

Ceramic tiles with a pattern or ornament should also be approached with caution. The cladding of all the walls of the bathroom with tiles with a variegated print can lead not only to a visual decrease in the area of ​​the bathroom, but also to a psychologically uncomfortable stay in it. Again, it is recommended to use a bright, variegated pattern as accents, dosed and locally.

Making a panel with an oriental pattern as an accent wall will not only bring color variety to the bathroom interior, but also make it more personalized and unique.

A touch of Mediterranean flair to your bathroom can be helped by edging tiles with bright blue ornaments, a mural on the wall, or a pattern on the floor laid out with intricately patterned tiles.

Contemporary bathroom tiles

A place where you rest in mind and body, where you gain strength in the evening after the last day and find vigor before the start of the day to come.

Some of us spend so much time in the bathroom that we might question the truth about half our lives spent sleeping. And all this time we see not only plumbing, walls and our reflection in the mirror. Wouldn't you like to receive not only benefit, but also aesthetic pleasure, opening the door to the bathroom?

Bathroom tile design: a large selection

You can make the interior more interesting with. A variety of color options, shapes, textures and manufacturers can significantly complicate the purchase. The choice depends on many factors, the most significant of which we will consider in this article.

Design of tiles in a bathroom with a shower: types and features

Regardless of the size of the house or apartment, the format of the bathroom can be different. Someone prefers classic bath procedures with the opportunity to take a bath with foam and aromatic oils. Someone likes a dynamic version of the shower cabin with minimal investment of time and attention. The presence of a shower stall dictates slightly different rules when planning design solutions.

In order to choose the right tiles for the shower, you need to think over the design of the cabin.

1. Harmony of design

If the cabin has sharp geometric lines and the bathroom is small, then restrained tones and soft lighting would be a good option, which can smooth out visual design flaws.

2. Choice of color

The optimal color will be in two combined colors of a close range, one of which should be a little lighter. For small bathrooms, the use of bright and contrasting colors is not recommended.

TS-Design studio project

Project from the design studio Allarts-Design

3. Suitable tiles

The finish used for the cladding inside the shower stall may not be fundamentally different from the one you decide to use in the rest of the bathroom, but it will help to make the interior of the bathroom more interesting if it is in a different shade.

4. Mosaic for edging

The combination of not only colors and shades, but also different textures will enrich the bathroom interior. Using mosaics to frame various elements of the room, you can achieve the desired accents.

5. Lighting

Lighting can be used to enrich any interior. Plus, beautiful lamps can also be an additional decoration.

Tile design in the bathroom in Khrushchev: 4 life hacks

Apartments in Khrushchevs are small, and bathrooms are cramped, so interior solutions require special care and ingenuity.

When planning the future design in such conditions, we are faced with a lot of restrictions - from the compact placement of the necessary plumbing and equipment, and ending with surface finishing. But even in such conditions, it is possible to create a functional and stylish interior.

Designer - Svetlana Saltanovskaya

Interior by architect Evgeny Mescheruk

Tiles of different sizes will make the design more interesting

One of the successful solutions would be to use tiles and in the design. This will favorably emphasize certain areas and corners to bring a sense of order to the interior.

Design by Space4life studio

Bright inserts will come in handy

For these purposes, bright inserts from tiles of a different type, the use of various geometric patterns when laying (for example, rhombuses or squares), horizontal and vertical stripes of other colors and shades are also well suited.

Part of the walls can decorate the drawing

Another good move in the design can be the use of inserts with pictures and images in the form of flowers, abstract elements, etc. Be sure to take into account that with such an interior solution, you first need to select the elements with a pattern and only then select the background on which they are will be posted. Otherwise, you run the risk of facing a lot of unpleasant surprises, and the sizes of the combined elements seem to be the least of the problems.

Project from studio Interjero Architektūra

A large mirror will visually increase the space

In the bathroom, a mirror is a must. Symmetrically located lamps on both sides will be an additional decoration.

Many of the above photos of bathrooms, which are very modest in size, prove that limited space is far from a reason to give up.

Designer Anton Sukharev

Tile for a small bathroom: which one to choose

If you decided to combine a bath with a toilet and wondered how to arrange all this space, then return to the beginning of our conversation and remember the stylistic combination. You should not visually separate the toilet area, it is better to give preference to a utilitarian approach and make this room as functional as possible by adding space. Using small tiles will make the interior softer and more balanced, and you can avoid the bulky feeling of the overwhelming walls.

If you decide not to combine the toilet and the bathroom, you should arrange them in a single stylistic solution, or rather, make the toilet a logical continuation of the bath. Although options when these two spaces do not cause any associations about the relationship, they also have a right to exist, but with good taste and a sense of style, compliance with any rules turns into a convention.

In other words, bathroom and toilet tile designs may vary in color. Here, we also allow both a single style in restrained colors and contrasting elements.

Earlier, we have already touched on some aspects of the improvement of modest bathrooms and toilets. And returning to the topic of mosaic, it is worth noting that its variety on the market today can surprise anyone. In addition to size and colors, it has another significant advantage - this type of tile is suitable for finishing not only flat surfaces, but can be easily applied on convex, concave, arched, asymmetrical and other irregularities that you want to bring into your home. ...

Mosaic tiles in a small bathroom can be combined with other options that are much larger in size. If you choose the right colors, then large tiles will be an excellent addition to the general pattern of walls and floors, and will not visually hide the area of ​​the room.

Thinking over the project of the future bathroom, it must be remembered that the tile for the walls differs not only from the one that you choose for the floor, but also from the one that you will use in the toilet. If you are dealing with a separate bathroom, then the design of the tile in the toilet becomes a decisive factor in choosing it, since there are not many requirements for the design characteristics. And in the bathroom, more often than not, there is high humidity, so the floor finish must prevent slipping.

But there is a rule that is relevant for wall cladding in the entire bathroom: the tiles for them must be of optimal weight, so that even in an aggressive environment (frequent use of chemically active detergents and cleaning agents against a background of high humidity), she does not want to suddenly fall off at the most unexpected moment.

Int2architecture Studio's handiwork

How to combine tiles in a small bathroom?

If it has a rectangular rather than square shape, then you have the opportunity to independently decide which type of styling to choose - horizontal or vertical. The first option is designed to visually expand the area of ​​the room, and the second (vertical stacking) seems to stretch the space up and, with low ceilings, helps to reduce the feeling of confined space. As a supplement, you can use the corresponding guide from tiles of a different, but similar shade.

For horizontal installation, this guide should be positioned around the perimeter of the room (horizontally). And, as you already guessed, for vertical styling, adding a vertical line will make more sense and effect.

Design by Ekaterina Vladimirova

These options for laying tiles in the bathroom can also be combined: with a horizontal option, it is quite appropriate to use vertical elements similar in shade or inserts with a pattern, and vice versa. Adding accent to the corners of the room, using ornamental tiles, and placing it at eye level will help diversify these methods.

DVEKATI studio project

A special layout of tiles in the bathroom will also help to add individuality to the interior, which can give even a standard finish an original look. In addition to the usual option, in which the seams are continuous along the entire perimeter of laying, there is also an option when the tiles are laid diagonally.

Or by the type of brickwork.

These layout options are more complex and time consuming to execute, and a lot of training and experience will be required for accurate and high-quality execution. But with the correct use of these recommendations, the bathroom will delight for many years.

The project is the work of the studio NG STUDIO

Design from the studio Lavka-design

Today, your own living space can have a variety of sizes: from huge to the smallest. Tiles for a small bathroom will be an original and effective way out for decorating a room.

Usually this space has an area of ​​no more than 4 m 2, and sometimes even less. Therefore, the issue of planning and design of the shower room is extremely acute. In addition, there is always a desire to save money, but at the same time keep the appearance at a high level. The main criteria on the basis of which you should choose a material:

• colors;
• reliability;
• texture;
• quality;
• universalism.

Dimensions (edit)

The small dimensions of the tiles require a thorough calculation. Choosing a large tile is not the best idea. Firstly, the seams will be very noticeable against the general background, and secondly, they will overshadow the entire image or pattern. Separately, it should be noted that light-colored glaze products not only visually increase the surrounding space, but also make it noticeably narrower. Therefore, the most suitable tiles are considered to be medium and small sizes.

10x10

This tile is considered a fairly popular option for finishing a bathroom, regardless of color. Tiles of this size are equally well suited to the shower room, whatever the design. However, it is still recommended to use light colors, for example, yellow, in a small space. If you use dark shades, then the room will seem noticeably smaller than its actual size.

In addition, the bathroom environment will look a little depressing. However, there is a third option - combined. For example, if you choose a brown tone and dilute it with light shades, then in contrast you can make whole compositions that will look very harmonious. This method is usually distinguished by a dark floor, as well as light walls and ceilings.

20x20

What other tile size should I choose? A 20 x 20 cm tile is one of the most common examples of finishing a small shower room. The quality of perception of products practically does not depend on their color or design. Here, visual perception comes to the fore. Although in this case, preference should be given to light colors. They allow the space to visually seem larger than it really is.

Separately, it should be noted that colors have an effect not only individually, but also in combination with each other. The chosen design of the room, as well as the selected tones, often directly affect the overall finish of the shower room. Why you should be careful with experiments, but not dwell on one thing. A safe bet is a combination of a black bottom and a white top.

20x50 and more

Whichever tile you choose, it should always have its own special style. The design of the room should remain recognizable and the colors pleasing to the eye. Depending on the size and color, tiles can add some effect to a small bathroom. Dimensions 20 by 50 cm or more can be attributed to those suitable for their visual qualities. By visual accompaniment, they also prefer light shades, like other small sizes.

At the same time, their noticeable advantage is relative non-standardness, which brings a special impression to the shower. If you use a vertical stripe, then the overall height of the room will appear noticeably higher. Applying a horizontal line will make the room look longer. If you add a light background to this, the result will be quite impressive.

Colors

What color is best for all the tiles? For you should choose a tile of small size, for example, a mosaic type. In this case, the surface texture will differ in its individuality. Often, preference is given to light colors, since such a shade allows you to fill the space with pleasant warmth and comfort. In turn, dark colors are suitable for design as flooring.

Why exactly on the floor? This is due to the fact that these tones on the walls or ceiling will look very gloomy, cumbersome and heavy. However, at the same time, you should not rely only on white. There are different shades, for example, cream, coffee with milk, light green tones and others. At the same time, you need to understand that darker tones poorly hide lime, as well as other contaminants.

Combination

In order for the shower to visually look more extensive, you need to choose a tile that is suitable in all respects. A practical tile for bathroom design should be chosen based on its performance and attractive appearance. Correctly arranged tiles, design and colors can give an original look to the entire interior. For example, you can lay out light and dark tiles in such a way that they divide the wall horizontally, and use a decorative pattern as a dividing strip.

In addition, the selection of ceramics for a small shower directly depends on the size of the bathroom fixtures. If it is large, then you need to divide the space into zones using different tones or tile colors. For small plumbing, you can dilute the room with some accessories or decorate the same sink or bathtub. The uniformity of colors has a beneficial effect on the overall composition.

Texture

Today, ceramics are so diverse products that it is not always possible to choose a single option. If we add to this the small size of the bathroom, then the task becomes much more complicated. By purchasing mirror tiles, you can count on not only excellent performance, but also on the original design of the entire room.

For a small shower room, various inserts or patterns are best suited, which will dilute the room, but will not clutter it up. These can be either thematic or ethnic drawings, as well as modern images. In addition, for a small bathroom, you can use a glass surface, mirror products, complex convex elements. However, a rough surface is very difficult to use, so its choice should be considered.

As for the glazed surface, here financial investments will be at an affordable level for many. Separately, it should be noted that it practically does not need to be cleaned or washed. The easiest option for a small shower is a tile with small bulges, while glazed in two layers. Such a surface is easy to maintain and looks very attractive.

Classification and nuances

Currently, there are several types of tiles, as well as ways to classify them. Moreover, each of them has its own characteristics. For example, ceramic products for a small shower must meet high quality standards, be moisture-resistant, durable, and also tolerate the effects of cleaning agents.

1. The first class is intended for use in rooms where there is no large traffic. A small bathroom meets these parameters.
2. The second class is also used for installation in more spacious showers, however, its requirements for abrasion are slightly higher. It is great for resisting moisture and steam, but it does not tolerate the effects of household chemicals.

The remaining categories are not intended for use in bathrooms. In addition, there are varieties of tiles that are suitable for finishing walls or ceilings. Such products must be durable and have a long service life. They must be able to support the weight of plumbing fixtures, furniture and other furnishings. However, they should be washed and wiped strictly according to the instructions on the package.

Video instruction

A small bathroom is a common problem in apartment buildings. But even these 3-4 sq. it is quite possible to turn it into an oasis of comfort and relaxation, if you use design techniques. Choosing the right finishes, plumbing and furniture, you will see that it was not the narrow area that caused the cramped space, but just the illiterate placement of things. Our recommendations will help you correct mistakes and make your bathroom comfortable and tidy!

Redevelopment of a small bathroom. Where to start?

The first thing you need to decide on at this stage is to make the bathroom combined or separate.

By removing the partition between the toilet and the bathroom, you can slightly expand the area and save on finishing materials. But, firstly, this will require permission from special instances; secondly, important communications (water or sewer pipes, ventilation ducts, electrical wiring) may be located in the partition; and thirdly, for a large family, a shared bathroom will be very inconvenient from a practical point of view.

As for a separate bathroom, in this version the only drawback will be that both rooms are often very tiny and there will simply not be room for a separate washstand in the toilet. In this case, you can use a compact sink, positioning it, for example, in a corner, just above the cistern.

You can also add a little extra "squares" to your small bathroom by reducing the hallway or corridor.

Finishes and materials for the bathroom

While taking a bath or shower, everyone can observe how much steam and condensation is formed in the air. This means that absolutely all materials for finishing a small bathroom must be waterproof and resistant to temperature changes.

Floor

At first glance, it may seem that it is enough to tile the concrete base in the bathroom and it will be finished with its repair. But this is far from the case - it would not hurt to carry out some more work under the upper decorative layer. So, the "warm floor" system will provide a comfortable temperature, and a dense layer of waterproofing will save you from the visit of angry neighbors in the event of a flood.

The ideal structure should look like this: a concrete slab is covered with a bituminous primer, a polymer waterproofing film is glued to it (its edges rise to the walls at a height of at least 15 cm, and the seams must be overlapped and firmly fused together), fine-grained quartz sand is poured, heating elements, and then ceramic tiles are attached to the concrete tile adhesive. It is desirable that it be large and light, but at the same time slightly rough, because on wet glossy glaze it is easy to slip and get injured.

Walls

For wall decoration in a small bathroom, you can use ceramic tiles, plastic panels, paint, artificial stone or moisture-resistant wallpaper.

The first step is to properly plaster the surface and apply a quality primer. You can also level the surface with water panels.

Of paints, it is desirable to use non-toxic water-based (acrylic, silicone) and water-dispersion compositions. It is better to refuse traditional oil oils - as they dry for a long time, give off the smell of acetone and quickly crack under the influence of temperature.

Ceiling

The optimal choice for decorating the ceiling in a small bathroom is a stretch film with a mirror effect. It is absolutely resistant to water vapor (you only need to wipe it with a sponge sometimes) and will serve for at least ten years without losing its original aesthetic appearance. In addition, such a ceiling will help minimize the unpleasant consequences of flooding.

If you need a budget repair, then you can stop at painting, but it will have to be updated every year.

Another good way to decorate the ceiling in a bathroom is plastic paneling (siding). For the frame, only a stainless steel profile should be used for them.

Bath or shower - which one to choose?

In a small bathroom, where it is difficult to allocate space for a spacious bath, you should undoubtedly give preference to a shower cabin. Moreover, there are models equipped with deep trays with a Jacuzzi, so lovers of romantic bathing with candles and rose petals will not be offended.

In addition to significant space savings, the booth reduces water consumption. Considering rising utility bills, this is a big advantage.

The presence of ventilation above the shower will quickly remove moisture and minimize the ingress of condensation on the finish outside.

And if you still want to lie down in the water to your full height, then the owners of small bathrooms should pay attention to the corner and curved bathtubs.

Arrangement of furniture, appliances and accessories

Thoughtful placement of plumbing fixtures and furniture will make even the smallest bathroom comfortable as well as practical.

Sink and toilet

To save space, it is advisable to choose a washbasin not semicircular, but small rectangular or square, but with high sides. This sink can be installed in a cabinet.

If possible, the toilet cistern should be hidden in the wall, leaving only the flush button outside. If this option is not possible, you can buy an angled or high narrow tank.

Washing machine

The compact side-loading washing machine can be built into any free niche: under the sink, boiler, in the corner between the bathroom and the wall, or above the toilet. One has only to provide an insulated outlet nearby and hide the pipes discreetly.

In order not to spoil the expensive plumbing, it is better to drain the dirty water directly into the sewer hole.

Cabinets and shelves

To store things in a small bathroom, you should make the most of the vertical space - put tall pencil cases, hanging shelves, towel dryers.

For shampoos, gels, foams and other hygiene products in the side parts of the bath, you can equip door shelves with brackets that open at an angle of 45-60 degrees, or make narrow horizontal shelves with sliding screens.

Another great idea is a pull-out shelving unit. Clean towels can be folded in it and will be well protected from moisture.

Lighting in a small bathroom

In a small bathroom, you can get by with one or more light sources, but in no case should it be a hanging chandelier.

It is also worth abandoning conventional incandescent lamps - they get very hot during operation and can burst if splashed with water. LED lamps are best suited for these criteria.

To create a more romantic atmosphere in a small bathroom, you can use neon strips, spotlights for shelves and niches, and fluorescent elements on the floor.

Choosing an interior style

To make the interior look harmonious, before starting the renovation in the bathroom, you need to choose the style that is most to the liking of the owners. It will promote relaxation and improve your mood every time during water procedures.

Small bathroom in modern style

Clear symmetrical shapes, the absence of unnecessary details, monochrome tones, chrome or glossy finishes will create an impression of conciseness and completeness.

Small bathroom in classic style

Shades of ivory, sparkling porcelain and shimmering gold floral designs - a royal bathroom for true aristocrats. The abundance of light and brilliance will do an excellent job of increasing the space.

Small bathroom in Provence style

In this decor, French romance is intertwined with rustic freedom and simplicity. Pastel shades are used - lavender, greenish, blue, pale pink. Of the drawings allowed - small dull flowers. Furniture should have a slightly vintage look, such as scuffs on light paint.

Small bathroom in loft style

The loft is characterized by bare walls, imitation of stone or brickwork (preferably grayish-white), high whitewashed ceilings, and lack of decorations. Suitable for free artists, bohemians, as well as those who despise the ordinary and value freedom.

Small bathroom in the style of minimalism

Space-saving and compact design is an ideal solution for a small bathroom. Everything you need is hidden in the cabinets, creating an atmosphere of lightness and spaciousness.

Small bathroom in Scandinavian style

The snow-white color with small splashes of gray and black reminds of mountainous northern rivers or ice-covered peaks. This setting is great for refreshing and also energizing. Decorating in unobtrusive colors and without any bright details will visually increase the area of ​​the room.

Color solutions for a small bathroom

To ensure the integrity of the interior, for finishing a small bathroom, you need to use no more than three colors that are close in saturation. It is advisable to leave dark, contrasting, voluminous things and patterns for some spacious halls or outdoor pools.

White bathroom

Gray bathroom

The shimmering overflows resemble a clear stream running from the tops between the stones. Surrounded by mirrors and chrome-plated metal, the light gray color will help relieve stress after a hard day's work and bring back vigor in the morning.

Blue bathroom

The shade of sky and water is the most soothing. It makes you breathe deeper and seems to fill the entire space with fresh air. It is the perfect setting for a white bathtub and sink. It is a real crime to break up such a magical duet with “spots” of other colors; in extreme cases, you can add a little silver accents.

Green bathroom

When foliage is reflected in the river, the water appears greenish. In the same palette, you can find shades of sea waves, shimmering bluish-turquoise with a golden glow from the depths. A similar design in a small bathroom will give rest to the eyes and relaxation to the body.

Design of a small bathroom in Khrushchev

In Soviet apartments, most often you can see a one-meter-long toilet and a cramped bathroom, the area of ​​which does not exceed 4 square meters. But even in such conditions, you can be smart.