It is hard to argue with the fact that a beautifully and tastefully designed bathroom is one of the main decorations of any house or apartment. Tile plays a leading role in the design of the bathroom. She, like clothing for a person, should be practical, fashionable and beautiful. Since the bathroom is, first of all, a place for healing and relaxation, it is tile that is the most suitable “clothing” for its lining. It is strong, solid, non-combustible, withstands heavy masses, protects the floor and walls from the harmful effects of moisture, temperature extremes and chemicals. In addition, with its help you can realize the most fantastic design solutions(below are photo examples of decorating a bathroom with tiles).

A collection of tiles is chosen depending on the style. The bathroom can be decorated in modern, country, high-tech, art deco, Russian or oriental style.

Bathroom decoration in art deco style

The choice of style predetermines the further choice of lighting, plumbing, tiles.

Cozy bathroom in classical style

The classical direction is characterized by calm pastel colors of tiles, its geometric shapes, decoration using elements of ancient architecture.

Country-style bathroom

If the design style in the apartment is modern, multi-colored tiles of bright colors will definitely suit the bathroom, which will create a real holiday atmosphere.

Bathroom in Art Nouveau style creates a real holiday atmosphere in the house

Unusual accessories made of metal and glass perfectly complement the design of the bathroom

If wood and stone are used in the design of an apartment or house, you should choose a tile with an aged (worn) surface that imitates natural materials for the bathroom.

In recent years, the English style is gaining popularity, in which the bathroom is cozy, non-standard and original.

Original bathroom in English style

Types and sizes of bathroom tiles

The bathroom is the only room in the house where both the floor and the walls are tiled. Therefore, bathroom tiles are of two types - floor, as well as for wall cladding.

The floor is exposed to much more stress than the walls. Heavy objects are placed on it - cabinets, cabinets, a bathtub, quite weighty things often fall, and, finally, we walk on it. Therefore, it is recommended to lay tiles on the bathroom floor that have a dense structure, minimal porosity and water-absorbing properties. In the event that for some reason water spills on the floor, the coating will not let it through, you will not flood the neighbors, and besides, the tile itself will not suffer. distinctive quality floor tiles is the anti-slip effect, which reduces the risk of slipping on a wet floor.

Floor tiles can be slightly darker than the walls, but should match in shade

The color of the floor tiles may be slightly darker than the walls, but should be combined in shade.

Beautiful bathroom with mosaic tiles

For wall cladding, glazed tiles are most often used, which have various shades of colors, decorative patterns, and shine. In shape, most often it is in the form of a square or rectangle, but more complex shapes are used in artistic design options: hexagons, octahedrons, rhombuses, etc.

The size of the tile is also a determining parameter and ranges from mosaic to 70x70cm or more. It should be noted that small-format tiles visually reduce the space. Large single-color tiles create a visual effect of a solid surface. There are some nuances here: in small bathrooms, tiles are laid vertically and, on the contrary, in large ones, horizontally.

In small bathrooms, tiles are laid vertically to visually enlarge the room.

Yes, with the help design techniques the space of the premises either acquires clear boundaries, or opens up.

Veneer color

The color of the tiles in the bathroom sets the mood of the room, increases it visually or reduces it.

The combination of "light wall-dark wall" visually enlarges the room

Light-colored tiles are best suited for the bathroom: pale blue, beige or light green.

White with light green - a great refreshing color combination for bathroom tiles

In addition to these colors, orange, purple, red with flowers have recently become popular. Pure white, sunny yellow, calm blue, comfortable green tiles never lose popularity. Extraordinary natures can decorate the bathroom in a minimalist black color.

Bathroom design in black combined with white - an option for extraordinary natures

The bathroom will turn out stylish if you combine several colors (but no more than 3). In this case, it is not necessary to combine a light top and a dark bottom, you can do the opposite - a light bottom and a dark top, or arrange it with various vertical combinations.

Decorative additions and elements

To create a colorful and cozy space, decorative elements were invented: decors, mosaics, friezes, panels, borders.

decors able to revive plain tiles in the bathroom. They are laid at a certain distance from each other, bringing a special zest to the overall design of the bathroom. Decors are convex, smooth with drawings and patterns, as well as functional - with shelves, hooks and coasters.

borders serve as a kind of skirting boards between rows of tiles of different colors. With the help of a border, you can also delimit the bathroom space into zones - for bathing, washing, a place for a mirror. Pencil borders are usually placed at the junction of the floor and wall tiles to create a finished neat composition.

Decors bring zest to the overall design of the bathroom, and borders create a finished, neat composition.

panel- this is one large or several smaller tiles depicting a picture or portrait.

Decoration with a luxurious vertical panel with blossoming tulips

The panel is located vertically, horizontally or crosswise, according to the idea and wishes of the designer or the owner of the house.

Small but very nice bathroom combined with a bathroom

fashion trend was the design of the bathroom with tiles in the form of stripes, decoration with glass, flowers, the use of photo tiles, with which you can place your favorite photos on the walls of the bathroom.

Decorating the bathroom with original photo tiles

The choice of bathroom tiles today is so wide that it is quite possible to realize the most unimaginable design idea and get a beautiful and cozy bathroom as a result, where you can relax and unwind after a hard day's work.

To create an interior bathroom, ceramics are an ideal option. This material is resistant to humidity in the room. A wide range of products allows you to realize the most bold decisions in bathroom design.

Choice of cladding

To achieve the desired effect at the end of the repair, first of all, determine the way of facing the space that you like best. There are three types of lining:

• Tiling some parts of the room (bath area, washbasin, etc.);
• Wall cladding to the intended level;
• Solid finish.

The method of registration directly depends on the dimensions of the room. For example, for a small bathroom, tile zoning is inappropriate. Separate parts will look like a pile of different ideas in a small area.

Spacious bathrooms can be decorated in any way without fear of the visual effect of tightness.

Choose color and style

Neutral tones

Facing in light colors with bright accents

Rich palette

When choosing a color scheme, it is necessary to maintain a balance between bright and calm shades. A bold color can create an irritating atmosphere, so it's best to combine rich tones with neutral finishes.

natural textures

Modern style

Among the popular trends for facing bathrooms, there are also classic and ethnic styles.

In the process of planning and implementing a project, adhere to one important principle: bathroom cladding should match the overall style of the interior of the house.

Decorative panels

Recently, ceramics with photo printing are often used (option decorative panels). In this case, the choice of design is limited only by the area of ​​​​the room, the repair budget and the need to match the idea. Exclusive solutions look the most attractive.

Square tiles

Tile selection rules

• Make sure that you purchase the material of the same batch, otherwise there may be a discrepancy in the shades of the elements;
• Examine the ceramic surface. The tile must be free of damage and chips. Often, during transportation and storage, the integrity of products is violated, for example, corner parts break off, cracks appear;
• Measure individual elements to understand whether the ceramics correspond to the parameters stated on the package;
• Pay attention to the quality of the corners, each of them should be 90 degrees;
• Attach two tiles end-to-end to each other to understand how smooth and high-quality the surface of the tile is. There should be no gap between the elements;
• Counting Quantity required material, consider the margin - about 10%.

The success of interior design in the bathroom depends largely on the idea of ​​​​finishing and the quality of implementation. However, it is worth paying no less attention to the choice of plumbing. When buying, you should take into account the quality of the product, its shape, compliance with the style of the interior, the size range of the manufacturer.

In bathroom modern man spends a little time, but it is the image of this room that can make the day, setting you in a good mood and helping to find harmony in the evening. Before you get the right emotions, you need to find a compromise between personal preferences and the planned budget, not forgetting to take into account the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room. Create beautiful interior, taking into account all the nuances, the design of tiles in the bathroom will help.

The reason for the popularity of tiles over other materials for finishing bathroom planes is obvious: strength, durability, practicality and, most importantly, versatility of use. An impressive selection of samples in size, texture, color design will easily fit into any stylistic direction. Modern collections reflect the latest trends in interior design. To understand the variety of options presented, it is enough to have the necessary information and then the final result will correspond to the conceived idea.

Functional purpose

The bathroom is a room with special conditions: high humidity, temperature changes, aggressive and frequent exposure to household chemicals.

Each type must have certain characteristics:

• Moisture resistance. Particular emphasis is placed on hygiene standards, because the development of bacteria, fungi in a particularly porous structure of the material is not included in the repair program. Division by moisture resistance into 8 groups: for bathroom design, samples 1, 2, 3 are recognized as optimal;
• Wear resistance. Selected depending on the semantic purpose. Special pictograms and strength classes will help you figure it out on your own. Palm silhouette - suitable only for walls, soft enough material, first class is optimal, without overpaying for increased strength. The silhouette of the foot is the finishing of the floor. Experts recommend opting for the second or third, without overpaying extra money, because after the fourth one, the premium for wear resistance will be significant, assuming increased use in public places (airports, swimming pools);
• Friction coefficient. The criterion is relevant for ceramic tiles used as flooring. To eliminate the traumatic risk of sliding bare feet on wet tiles, class B products are recommended;
• Resistant to household chemicals. Marking "AA" will provide protection from the aggressive environment of detergents, disinfectants;
• Exposure to ultraviolet is absolutely not relevant if there are no windows, as well as the “frost resistance” characteristic.

Cladding material

Regardless of the intended design of the tile, according to its functionality, it is divided into three types: wall, floor, decorative elements, each of which is made of absolutely different materials. Such simple at first glance ceramics are divided into 2 types depending on the number of firings: monocottura (one firing), bicottura (two stages). Several characteristics of the latter variety often provoke a positive choice in their favor: low cost, ready-made collections with decorative elements and layout for cladding.

Clinker is gaining more and more popularity - it has an amazing ability to maintain its appearance, strength, durability in any conditions. Some design ideas (loft style, ethno) can be ideally realized only with the help of clinker. Able to change the visual geometry of the bathroom space only with the help of an alternative way of laying out.

Porcelain stoneware, being technical way produced by a variety of ceramics, according to external characteristics, it has long and successfully replaced stone. Like stone tiles, they will last a very long time if the installation work is carried out correctly, the price of which will be significantly more expensive than when dressing bathroom walls in tiles. It is worth taking care of the renovation of such tiles in a few years - grinding of the stone may be required.

Choose tiles according to key features material will help the table:

Name	The maximum possible range of colors	Price aspect (will have to spend money)	wear resistance	Usage for all surfaces	texture
Ceramics monocottura	+			+	+
Ceramic bicottura	+				+
Clinker		+	+	+	+
Porcelain stoneware		+	+	+

Size and shape

The size of the tile is important for the design of a spacious bathroom, and for a small one it is of immediate importance. Professional designers advise to always adhere to the following recommendations when choosing a tile size that can even change the geometry of a space:

• Using tiles in the form of a rectangle with sides 3 × 2: laying on the side, if you want to make the room look visually wider;
• Large tiles on a small surface - fit only a few pieces in a row. Most often, additional seams are required: the case of crushing, dividing tiles in difficult areas, corners. The gold standard for the aesthetics of wall surfaces - at least 6 pieces in a row;
• It is aesthetically beautiful when all taps, buttons, holders are located in the center of the tile segment;
• Flooring sizes range from the minimum 2.5*2.5 cm to the impressive 60*60 cm.
• For fans of the classics, but with a modern twist, the designers came up with a combination of square segments of the same design, but different in size.

Too small a tile size automatically increases the number of seams. They need moisture-resistant grouting and timely, constant antiseptic treatment.

Modern bathroom design often involves the use of tiles of different shapes. Rectangles, squares and bricks are just a small part of the assortment that tile collections have. Curvilinear edges allow figured tiles to become the main decoration in the "wet zone".

Bright reception: increased contrast is achieved through finishing accent wall figured tiles in bright colors, such as honeycombs, against the background of classic examples of calm, neutral tones. Amazing hexagons became one of the main breakthroughs of the year, as they found use in a wide variety of styles.

Style

The design of the bathroom implies the same huge choice of stylistic trends as in the interior solutions of other rooms. Modern collections of ceramic tiles allow you to implement anything, but the classics are still the most common. Advantages: Suitable for large, full-size and small bathrooms.

Color performance: the standard, win-win option is the design in two tones of a related palette, with the dark component located below. For delimitation, a border is used, which performs the binding function of color performance. Add liveliness to the interior of the bathroom using a decorative edge in the following design:

• Floral ornament;
• Geometric pattern;
• Complex photography.

Color classics of the genre - shades of white, blue, beige, adding gold and bronze as accents.

Elements of the Mediterranean style will bring special luxury, as it is characterized by decorative moments in the form of panels and mosaics. Compensated by a calm color scheme - natural colors typical of the coast in the bathroom: natural greenery, blue, sand, deep terracotta.

Fans of maximum practicality and functionality should pay attention to modern styles, such as hi-tech. Primary colors: white, grey, black, silver. Separate elements will help to reflect modernity - tiles in the form of metal inserts, mirror ceramics. Art Nouveau is characterized by design using panels, the active inclusion of mosaics, not only on the walls, but also on the decoration of plumbing, mirrors, and the shower area. The color performance can be calm, made in pastel shades, but the accents are always bright.

Oriental-style design is gaining popularity - the design gives the necessary exoticism, but it is dosed: a person does not spend as much time in the bathroom as in other rooms. Therefore, you can use intricate motifs, especially bright colors of red, yellow, green, turquoise. Egyptian, Arabic style can also be suitable for “wet zones” of a small size, if ornaments (hieroglyphs, Turkish “cucumbers”, other characteristic details) are used in doses or only on borders. The design will also be relevant for those who gravitate towards an abundance of gold in the interior - here you can implement it boldly and in any quantity, without fear of bad taste, “kitsch”. Therefore, for those who love "richer", baroque, art deco with their pretentiousness, lack of modesty will suit.

Calm retro, country will help you become more romantic and peaceful. The appearance of “textile-like” tiles will help to realize these stylistic trends. Eco and ethno styles also do not go unnoticed by collection developers. The tile with imitation of snake, crocodile skin makes you want to touch it. It looks especially good against the background of calm, natural shades, especially fashionable in the season:

• Earthy, beige;
• Shades of gray, including graphite - the "new" gray;
• Edible: truffle, cappuccino, mocha;
• Green, especially the color of young foliage.

Color

Choosing the style they like, many are guided by the characteristic colors that are characteristic of each individual. But in addition to choosing the color palette of tiles, it is necessary to take into account the overall harmonious combination with specific plumbing, the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room. Black and white monochrome will come to the rescue, which will not lose its popularity for a long time.

The versatility of this “non-color” solution lies in its implementation for various bathroom design styles:

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

A simple solution would be a design in one color key: this will allow you to avoid additional thinking through every detail, especially careful selection of furniture, as in the case of a contrasting design. Calm, light colors allow you to seamlessly perform an elegant arrangement. Bright colors, such as red, find fans of art deco, oriental, avant-garde style, but not only the choice of tiles, but also the combination of all other bathroom items, accessories, and decor will help to achieve an organic atmosphere here. You can always enhance the brightness, give depth with the help of the texture of the tiled material.

When purchasing a tile, they are guided by the addition of 15% of the material to the calculated amount. In the event of unforeseen moments that any repair is so famous for, it will be problematic to acquire a similar one - there is a high probability of a mismatch in shades.

Decor and other exotic

Standard collections include decorative elements, but you can choose among the whole variety, capable of transforming a template, typical interior beyond recognition:

• borders;
• Mosaic. Looks nice all around doorway as a continuation of the design idea. Small inclusions will practically not affect the budget and the visual, rather insidious decrease in the volume of the room;
• Friezes. The design of special areas - for example, the sink zone, will add zest to the interior;
• mirror segments. Undoubtedly, it will add space and problems for care and polishing.

You can place all this beauty in front of the door, at the level of human eyes or slightly lower (150-160 cm) - the maximum concentration of attention.

The maximum expressiveness of the design can be achieved with the help of non-standard options, the variety of which is amazing:

• Panel. Ideal for a large, medium area, the ability to create an original, exclusive option without harming the budget;
• Majolica is a kind of bicottura, created by hand, with a certain ornament and an amazing blue color, which allows designers to dress up the walls in exclusive “clothes”;
• Faience - for an old, vintage style, country is simply irreplaceable;
• Porcelain is an expensive material, but it allows you to realize certain ideas;
• Glass is a more modern trend that allows for a fashionable combination with a transparent shower cabin, partitions, making the room airy, spacious;
• Cotto - a variety of monocottura, more often a special color of red clay, will bring originality and authenticity to the interior of the bathroom;
• Wood. Successful imitation will allow not to violate the style, for example, of the eco-interior of the entire apartment or house. Natural colors contribute to maximum relaxation, which makes it possible to draw an analogy with a spa center.

Photo tiles and other technologies

Modern technologies that have captured the segment of the tile market deserve special attention. Sublimation, decal, UV printing allow you to create unique designs that meet all the requirements for ordinary, classic designs:

• High stability;
• Excellent color rendering;
• Ultimate clarity for any size.

A clear advantage - you can order an individual pattern on your own chosen material.
You can fit the photo tiles into any size bathroom, and even increase the space due to the 3D effect, creating a third dimension: a nautical theme with the expanses of the ocean. Convex compositions: wavy ridges, figures, oblique contour profiles are simply created to become the central decoration of the bathroom. Against their background, cranes and fittings look special. Well-chosen 3D patterns will fit into any style, from minimalism to glamour: likes for selfies are guaranteed against the background of such walls.

5 nuances of designing a small bathroom

1. Gloss is an additional function of reflecting light, but some owners of a completely glossy bathroom may be uncomfortable with glare;
2. The optimal size of tile segments: square - 20 * 20, 30 * 30; rectangle - 15*30, 30*60. The shape of the bathroom is taken into account - narrow or square;
3. Refuse porcelain stoneware - this is a very difficult material for cutting, and in a small room crushing will be striking;
4. White undoubtedly adds volume, but can provoke associations with the hospital. Bright accents or the use of an alternative in the form of inclusions of marble surfaces will help to avoid this;
5. The blue color scheme will help to feel freedom and infinity, naturalness - the color of the sky and the sea. Adding depth will allow the inclusion of dark blue, marsala.

Keep up with the times

Having studied the latest trends in interior design and novelties offered by manufacturers, you can create a unique bathroom by breaking the usual patterns. Understanding the importance of the bathroom interior in the overall design of the whole house pushes the creation of exceptional types of tiles.

This year has brought the maximum variety of imitations:

• Wallpaper texture imitation;
• Metal, which immediately found application in high-tech style, minimalism;
• Improved wood collections, imitation of aged brick, which is relevant for a loft, rustic style;
• Cotton, satin, embroidery - considering the new items, it's hard to believe that this is a tiled material.

As far as specific designs are concerned, the new season demonstrates diversity: discreet Scandinavian style, optical illusions of futuristic bathroom interiors. Ethnic motifs with hand-painted imitation are still an undoubted trend, at the same time emphasizing the cosmopolitanism of the owners of such bathrooms. Fans of harmonious and concise arrangements will love the art of origami, reflected in characteristic squares.

Graffiti-style tiles in partnership with plain tinted tiles will also find their adherents. Fans of porcelain stoneware will love the decision of manufacturers to produce this popular material in segments of new sizes: 30 * 90 cm. All this will encourage you to find your own way of non-standard bathroom design using such a standard material as tiles.

The bathroom becomes not only functional, but also a beautiful, fashionable room. modern apartment. This is a place to relax and unwind after a busy day at work. That is why the design of the bathroom should be unobtrusive, harmonious, cozy. As a rule, tiles or porcelain stoneware are used to finish a modern bathroom. And from choosing this finishing material depends on how your bathroom will end up.

If you don’t know what style to decorate your bathroom in, what tile to choose for this, how to think about a combination of colors, then read this article. In it, we will see the latest trends in bathroom design, current color and stylistic solutions, popular finishing materials 2017-2018.

Bathroom decor with tiles: the latest trends and design novelties 2017 - 2018

Recently, minimalist urban and stylish light Scandinavian design has been rapidly gaining popularity. These two trends in interior design have won the hearts of many owners of modern homes. The loft is gradually moving from cafe interiors to our homes, and the discreet Scandinavian style imposed by IKEA catalogs is increasingly being chosen by designers for decoration. modern kitchens and bathrooms. Both directions are distinguished by their conciseness and practicality.

Popular styles

If you have a small bathroom, then it is better to resort to decorating it in a light Scandinavian style. To do this, you will need either a white tile or a very light one. The floor can be decorated in black and white colors. To do this, choose a mosaic, a hexagonal tile or a beautiful tile with an interesting black and white ornament. Often in the design of a Scandinavian-style bathroom, rectangular white tiles are used that imitate brickwork, moreover, in dry areas it is not placed on the entire wall, but ends in the middle of the wall, decorating the end with a beautiful border. The rest of the wall can be painted light blue, purple, grey, turquoise or whatever color you like.

If you have a large bathroom, then you can decorate it in an urban style. As a rule, the creation of such an interior requires walls that mimic “bare” concrete, but you can finish and textured tiles dark shades, but it is better to use natural stone or porcelain stoneware slabs. Recently, matte tiles of a fairly large size with the texture of natural stone or wood are gaining popularity. Examples, photos of a bathroom with dark-colored tiles are presented below.

Actual forms and design of ceramic tiles

The favorite among the materials for finishing the bathroom is still tile. Only the shape, color, ornaments and texture of the tiles change. Recently, a rectangular tile measuring 60 x 30 cm has been used to decorate the bathroom. Natural stone and porcelain stoneware are also in fashion, which has a different shape, but the slab itself is quite large. Such materials are good for decorating large and spacious rooms. The latest trend in bathroom design is the use of marble slabs, see examples of such interiors in the photo.

If you have, then it is better to give preference to light or white tiles of a small size, or even use a small mosaic for decoration. Now a small tile imitating brick has become fashionable. Also in trend is glass mosaic, it is used to decorate the area near the sink or shower wall. If you are decorating in a Scandinavian style or with art deco motifs, then the floor can be laid out with stylish pixel tiles with geometric black and white ornaments. At first glance, it is somewhat reminiscent of a mosaic, but this tile design looks much more interesting. You can find pixel tiles in the catalogs of online stores selling Italian ceramics.

Now designers are experimenting not only with a combination of colors and textures, but are also in constant search for new ideas and shapes. Therefore, now, when developing, they are increasingly using tiles of non-standard shapes and colors. They are also experimenting with options for laying ceramic tiles. It is laid out with a herringbone, narrow rectangular plates, combined in one interior different forms tiles and mosaics. Hexagon-shaped tiles are back in fashion again.

Tile bathroom interior photo: a new look at the classic hexagonal tile

Facing wet areas with glass mosaics

Fashionable shades of tiles for the bathroom

In 2017-2018, designs with an application for naturalness and naturalness will remain popular. “Natural” finishing materials such as wood, stone, clay, etc. will be in fashion. Therefore, for the design of modern bathrooms, matte tiles of beige, brown, gray shades with the texture of wood or stone will be used. If funds allow, you can finish the bathroom with natural stone, while laying out the floor and walls with tiles in the same color scheme. Monochromatic designs are very popular right now.

No less stylish look bathrooms, decorated in black and white colors. For large baths, it is important to use tiles of various shapes and different colors to create a visual separation between the wet and dry area in the bathroom.

In catalogs with Italian tiles, more and more tile options with Scandinavian-style ornaments come across. By choosing a similar colored tile, you can very easily create an interesting and at the same time uncomplicated interior. Just divide the space into zones, lay out one part of the wall with colored tiles with ornaments, and the rest of the wall with classic white tiles. An example of such a tile design in the bathroom, see the photo.

Which bathroom tile to choose?

As already indicated above, when choosing tiles and finishing materials in general, one should start first of all from the size of the room. It will be easier to tile walls with small tiles, and finishing a large room will be less laborious if you opt for large rectangular or square tiles.

The color of the tiles will depend on the overall concept that will be used in the design and decoration of the room. If we talk about the combination of furniture color and tile shade, then it is better to choose either very similar tones, or, on the contrary, very contrasting ones.

The most fashionable color this season, without a doubt, will be gray. But do not think that the interior with gray tiles will be boring. Using a rich variety of shades and textures of this finishing material, you can create an atmosphere of luxury and relaxation in a gray bathroom. Given the trend of using natural materials, stone tiles will be very relevant this year. Here is an example of a bathroom tile design photo, where you can see how the nobility of stone combined with minimalism and others natural materials creates a truly stylish and modern atmosphere.

Often, to create a single harmonious atmosphere for decoration, ceramic tiles are chosen to duplicate the texture of bathroom furniture, i.e. if the furniture has glossy facades, then the tiles should also be glossy, and if you plan to buy furniture from natural wood, then the tile should repeat its texture.

Life hack: how to lay out the tiles yourself?

If you decide to make repairs and design the bathroom yourself, then video tutorials that are devoted to laying bathroom tiles and little bathroom design tricks can help you.

Tutorial video: bathroom tiling

Tutorial video: how to make a hole in a tile

Beautiful bathroom tiles: photo with design ideas

You can create a beautiful, thoughtful bathroom interior, in which everything is carefully planned, and you can do it yourself. Get inspired by a collection of photos from interesting design tiles in the bathroom and come up with your own interior solutions. After all, you can stylishly and beautifully decorate absolutely any bathroom, no matter in Khrushchev it is located, in panel house or cottage.

Stylish tile

Interior solutions for the bathroom

Non-standard ways of laying tiles in the bathroom

Modern bathrooms

Hexagon bathroom tile

Magnificent interiors with mosaics

Variety of bathroom cladding solutions

Restraint and minimalism are in fashion

Bathroom interior with hexagon tiles

Interior with blue tiles

Bathroom interior with trendy hexagon tiles

Bathroom tile color options

Orange tiles in the bathroom

Photo gallery of ceramic tiles from the collections of Russian and European manufacturers

In this section you will find interesting collections of ceramic tiles from Russian and foreign manufacturers.

Alcor bathroom tiles, interior design photo

Bathroom tiles Kerama Marazzi, interior design photo

Bathroom tiles Europa Ceramica, interior design photo

Cersanit bathroom tiles, interior design photo

Cersanit bathroom tiles, interior design photo

Cersanit bathroom tiles, interior design photo

Ceradim bathroom tiles, interior design photo

You can find prices for ceramic tiles on the official websites of manufacturers. If you want to save money, you can do it with a pattern imitating tiles.

To reliably protect the walls in the bathroom from moisture, you should apply a protective coating on them, which will be of high quality and aesthetic. A very popular and sought-after option is ceramic tile.

A large assortment of tiles from tiles is simply amazing, so it's hard to make your choice.

What to consider when choosing

When choosing a tile, be sure to consider the following details:

1. Consider the size of the tiles depending on the size of the bathroom.
2. Stop by choosing a tile collection that will include floor and wall tiles.
3. Buy the required amount of material or order it if the selected option is not available. We recommend ordering tiles of the same issue, because even tiles of the same series can sometimes differ slightly in shade from each other.
4. Choose sanitary ware for the bathroom, while its color should be different from the color of the tiles and emphasize it favorably.

Since all bathrooms are diverse in size and shape, ceramic tiles also have a wide range of variations.

The choice of the size of ceramic tiles depends entirely on the size of the bathroom. For example, a large space allows you to combine different tiles with marble columns, and you can also use mosaic tiles with some kind of pattern in the interior, or create a unique pattern.

Ceramic tiles are produced in various sizes, allowing you to choose the right tile to ensure harmony in your bathroom.

It is worth considering the size of the space, because a large tile is not suitable for a small room.

The width of the wall also plays a huge role, so that the tile covers it all, and does not have to make a cut edge, because this will violate the composition of aesthetics. Even rows of ceramic tiles look very nice if they include about 6 tiles horizontally and vertically. That is why the choice of tile size is a very crucial moment.

Often the bathroom has standard dimensions, where the tiles fit within 1.5x1.3 meters, if the space is even smaller, then only small tiles are suitable for selection. The best option is a 15x15 cm, 20x20 cm, 30x15 cm or 30x20 cm tile.

Bathrooms in new modern homes are usually quite large. The bath can also be combined with a bathroom, which will significantly increase its size. Therefore, in such cases, it would be more appropriate to use large tiles.

It is also worth taking into account a very important indicator of the tile - this is porosity. If this parameter is high, then the quality of the product will be worse.

Always carefully study the marking of the tile and its type before purchasing it.

You can easily make special holes in the tile and hang a shelf or a mirror.

The main requirement for tiles in the bathroom is its moisture resistance and durability.

Choice of ceramic tiles

After evaluating the tile, depending on the main characteristics, you can proceed to the choice of its color shades and texture, relying on your taste.

The bathroom should be harmonious. The best option would be to use bathroom tiles from one manufacturer and one collection. Also, ceramic tile companies offer a wide range of colors that are combined into a single composition.

Therefore, the choice of color will not be difficult. To make the interior look more organic, it is also worth considering the color of plumbing. Everything should be done in the same style and combined with each other. After all, the range of plumbing is also very large, so rely on your taste.

Factors to Consider

You can buy tiles in any hardware store, where you will be told about all its main characteristics.

There are several factors that affect the price of ceramic tiles:

• country of manufacture of tiles;
• brand popularity;
• material and size of tiles;
• decorative inserts, mosaic.

There are also a few things to keep in mind:

• tiles in the bathroom will please your eye for many years.
• decide on the design of the room; It will not be superfluous to consult with a specialist in order to better equip the bathroom and make it cozy and functional.
• count the number of bathroom tiles so you don't have to buy more.

Ceramic tiles have a high rate of rigidity in all respects. So, the facing tile is very durable and even surpasses cement in its characteristics.

Tiles are perfect for the bathroom, which is characterized high level moisture because when exposed to water does not change color or texture. It is also resistant to chemicals. And direct sunlight has no effect.

The tile manufacturer takes into account the conditions under which it will be used. For example, the floor in the bathroom must be rough so as not to fall. Wall and floor tiles have good protection against chemicals that are present in detergents.

Floor tiles are characterized by greater thickness. After all, the load on the floor is much greater than on the walls. Wall tiles, on the other hand, are used in smaller sizes so that they are better attached and serve for years. And for strength, floor tiles have a larger tile area.

When buying tiles, you should pay special attention to the material. The most popular is a special mixture that resembles porcelain. This material makes the tile wear-resistant and also makes it protected from moisture.

Also, do not forget about sliding. To prevent it, the surface of the tile is additionally processed. The texture gives the floor tiles relief and can decorate the pattern, if any.

By appearance you can determine the quality of the tiles. It should have the same clear dimensions, correct angles and a flat front surface. An additional plus is the corrugation on the back. After all, it contributes to the fact that ceramic tiles are better and faster connected to the floor.

Ceramic tiles will always be in fashion. A unique mosaic design will always be in trend.

Tile color selection and room zoning

Usually buyers opt for plumbing white color, because it will perfectly fit into any color scheme of tiles. Although you can show more imagination and create an original combination of different colors:

• blue with pink
• green with red
• blue with orange.

The most beneficial are pastel colors. You should be very careful with bright saturated colors, because they can only be used to place accents, to complement the main light colors. If you make the entire bathroom in a rich color, then you will feel uncomfortable.

Designers often use a combination of tiles for the bathroom, which allows you to divide the entire space into several zones.

There are several ways to zone:

• Ceramic tiles act as the main background, and inserts help in decorating the floor and walls. Here you can use different colors and sizes of tiles.

• Mosaic allows you to place the main accents in the interior. It can be made of different materials: ceramic, glass or natural stone.

• A combined way of laying tiles that combines different directions. For example, horizontal and vertical laying, rhombuses and brickwork.

Zoning space in the bathroom has many advantages. Let's name some of them:

• the ability to embellish the interior with the help of visual effects;
• the ability to make the design more interesting and functional;
• significant savings Money under renovation (in case of combining a bathroom and a toilet).

Varieties of ceramic tiles

All ceramic tiles are divided into floor and wall. The difference lies in the fact that floor tiles have additional qualities that guarantee long term its operation. It is particularly durable, more wear resistant and can withstand huge loads.

Therefore, only floor tiles should be used for flooring, because this is its purpose. It is possible to use it for the wall, but it will cost you much more. So for wall cladding, purchase only wall tiles.

In turn, wall tiles are characterized by a lower density and hardness compared to floor tiles. This allows quick trimming of tiles during installation, if needed. This will greatly simplify the process of laying tiles.

Design methods

Decorating a bathroom with tiles has many ways:

• original placement of color inserts;
• borders and decors in the same color scheme;
• variety in the methods of applying ceramic tiles.

Therefore, it is very difficult to find identical bathrooms: even a small detail, but it will be different.

Among the classic methods that are used for laying tiles in the bathroom, we should highlight:

• base- This is the easiest and most popular way. Its essence lies in the fact that the tiles are laid one under one in simple parallel rows. This method is very economical, because a minimum of moves is made;

• diagonal- This is the most difficult way of laying. With it, you can visually expand the room, hide the flaws of uneven walls, create a unique pattern. The disadvantages include the fact that many moves should be made for laying, and each tile should have the same size, errors are not allowed;

• in a checkerboard pattern- This is a two-color combination that fits in the basic way or diagonally. Color shades can be varied, rely completely on your taste;

• scatter- quite simple and quick installation. Perfect for tiles with dimensional errors, as it completely hides this flaw. The arrangement of the tiles resembles brick laying: each subsequent row shifts by half of the previous one.

The wide variety of tiles has an impact on the fact that there are several ways to lay them.

Stitching with seams is considered a classic.

Used to create a continuous effect seamless laying, characterized by speed and economy. If you are interested in a geometric pattern, then tiles of different sizes will help.

3D tiles and their installation

Today, buyers are increasingly choosing 3D ceramic tiles for decorating a voluminous and colorful interior. This type of tile allows you to create very dynamic paintings. On the ceiling you can create your own cloudy sky, on the floor you can use tiles imitating natural stone or wood, and on the walls you can create a colorful order of the sun. All this became a reality with 3D tiles.

3D tiles have many advantages:

• durability, because the service life is about 30 years;
• hygiene - fungus does not form on it, and microbes do not linger;
• good resistance to heavy loads: can withstand a weight of 200 kg per 1 sq. m.;
• high resistance to chemicals;
• its surface is anti-slip, which plays a huge role for floor tiles;
• excellent waterproofing.

But in addition to all the above advantages, 3D tiles also have minor disadvantages:

• use is possible only indoors, it is strictly prohibited to use it in open spaces;
• do not cut the tile, because it is not intended for mechanical interventions.

When choosing a 3D tile, keep in mind that it must perform all the functions of a ceramic tile:

• serve as decoration for bathroom decor;
• emphasize the advantages of the interior and hide the errors in it.

The combination of 3D tiles and 3D floors looks very interesting.

In small bathrooms try do not use bright color schemes, because they visually reduce the room even more.

Do not use a lot of accessories, because this is also bad for a small bathroom space. And in large rooms, you can safely experiment with color and decorative accessories.

Installation of 3D tiles

You will need tiles, smooth and clean walls, glue with silicone or double-sided tape.

Before starting installation, you should complete all work on installing lights, for which do not forget to purchase guides. Then the tiles will be fixed on the guides themselves. There must be a gap between the tiles so that the pattern is even.

If you will not use additional lighting, then the tiles are laid directly on the walls, the gaps should also be made. Then they should be wiped with a transparent sealant.

Before making a purchase, you should calculate the required amount of material. First you need to measure the total area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe lining. Calculate how many tiles you need to purchase per 1 sq. meter. Remember that the tile needs to be trimmed, and you should not divide it, but count it as a whole unit.