Mosaic and tile in the bathroom: design, 26 photos

Interior decoration of the bathroom is a difficult task, since in conditions of high humidity, plentiful vaporization and sudden changes in temperature for facing surfaces require durable waterproof materials. To ensure the reliability and durability of wall and floor coverings and create an elegant interior will help the mosaic in the bathroom.

Mosaic in the bathroom: the nuances

Mosaic looks great both as the main facing material, and in combination with other coatings - tiles of large and medium sizes, vinyl wallpaper, painted surfaces, structural stucco. Suitable for designing tiny rooms in Khrushchev and spacious rooms, it is able to transform the most standard bathroom in a typical panel house. Examples of interior design of a bathroom with a mosaic can be seen in the photo.

An important advantage of mosaic tiles is the possibility of facing surfaces of a convex or concave shape: the outer side of the bathtub and sink, curly wall niche.

When choosing a mosaic for a bathroom, consider:

• the material of which the tile is made;
• form of elements;
• Colour.

Types of mosaics

Options for mosaic tiles according to the material of manufacture:

• Ceramic is a practical material, one of the most affordable of all types of mosaics. Presented in a wide range of colors and shades, it can be used to decorate wall panels, paintings, frescoes.

• A plastic mosaic made of polymers - a budget option - is quite durable and suitable for wall and floor cladding in rooms with high humidity. The tile is used for full and partial wall cladding, it adheres well to the floor. A decorative rug in front of the bathroom, laid out with plastic elements, is less traumatic than a slippery tile.
• Glass, for the production of which is used siliceous sand with the addition of various impurities.

• Onyx tile - a layered translucent mineral of red-brown, brown, honey, white tones with veins of different colors. Mosaic made from natural onyx is very expensive, but you can choose a more affordable imitation. Small tiles for obsidian (volcanic glass), amber, lapis lazuli, jade, jasper are also popular.
• Mosaic of travertine, tufa of lime brownish, white, light yellow, brown, cream shades with golden impregnations.

• Smalt tile, for the manufacture of which colored glass pieces are used.
• Mirror, the production of which uses small mirror fragments. Decorating with gold or silver plating gives the tile a special appeal.
• Metal, made of soft plastic, over which a thin metal plate is attached. Mosaic for brass, bronze, embossed steel, suitable for decorative surface lining in spacious rooms in areas with a minimum moisture concentration.

• Tiles made of artificial stone imitating granite, marble, tufa, suitable for flooring.

Form elements

Of great importance for the decorative design of the interior is the shape of the product. Tiles can be:

• rectangular;
• square;
• diamond-shaped;
• hexagon;
• round;
• irregular shape (stones, beveled rectangle, uneven oval).

Mosaic in a small bathroom

Small bathroom It is advisable to try to increase visually. This will help different methods of laying tiles. Visually expand the space:

• walls laid from floor to ceiling with a square mosaic of bright colors with a glossy surface;

• the use of rectangular, diamond-shaped, hexagonal elements in the decoration;
• narrow vertical mosaic inserts on the background standard tile;

• mosaic shower tray;

• a game of color combinations in monochrome - the lower surfaces are laid out with darker elements, the upper fragments of the walls are decorated with lighter tiles;
• vertical patterns, flowers, paintings;

• use of a contrasting palette;

• a bathtub, faced on the outside with square or rectangular tiles, harmonizing in scale with the floor covering.

Important! In a small bathroom, do not experiment with a variety of colors. Enough two or three bright colors. Combinations of blue, beige, light green, lilac, cream shades with white, coffee with milk or pearl gray with blue look advantageous. For contrasting finishes, you can choose no more than two colors of elements and strictly adhere to a single concept.

Spacious bathroom design

The possibilities for decorating a large bathroom are almost endless.

• Looks great wall, lined with plain mosaic from floor to ceiling, with the design of adjacent and opposite sides with large rectangular or square tiles of a contrasting color. Malachite is combined with beige and brown, raspberry - with azure, golden - with black.

• The one-color mosaic tile, which completely covers the walls and floor, looks rather dull, no matter how bright it may be. Monochrome or contrasting mosaic compositions enliven the interior and introduce an element of diversity.

• The irreplaceable details of the decor will be large-scale figured compositions laid out in bright mosaics, tiled partitions and large patterns on the floor.

• The color and texture of mosaic tiles play a significant role in dividing the area into zones. Light glossy coating is best used for functional areas - shower, bath, mirror, heated towel rail, toilet. Dark matte focuses on accessories, furniture, decorative elements.

Decorative elements in the interior of the bathroom

The following tips will help you create a decorative design of the bathroom using a mosaic:

• A spectacular decoration of the interior is a mosaic panel, a picture or a fresco on the entire wall. The opposite and adjacent sides should be decorated with small separate elements of the main image.

Important! It is undesirable to decorate a room with different content and color palettes.

• The subjects of the picture should be chosen in accordance with the general idea of ​​interior design. For the bathroom in the classical style, large flowers or pastoral scenes with shepherds and sheep are suitable, in African - savannas with grazing giraffes, elephants and antelopes, in the Mediterranean - the sea, rocks, ships, in Japanese - sakura branches, bamboo thickets, Fujiyama.

You should not try to create an artistic composition from tiles of different colors on your own, it is better to buy a ready-made set for panels on the construction market or in the online store.

• If the interior of the bathroom contains potted houseplants with large leaves, decorating the wall with a bright picture will be superfluous.

What you need for quality design

Decorating the interior with mosaic tiles is a laborious and complex process requiring patience and concentration. Without experience, it is better not to risk expensive materials and turn to specialists.

Mr. Build recommends: for self-laying, choose not small elements in bulk, but finished canvases on the substrate. They are easier to operate and more economical.

Interesting design options will demonstrate the following video.