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Bathroom design with plain mosaic. The combination of tiles and mosaics in the bathroom: beautiful photos

The bathroom requires non-standard solutions. Repair is complicated by a large number of equipment, communication lines and electrical appliances. The material for the room must meet special requirements. In order to satisfy all desires, create coziness and maintain the style of the entire apartment, you should consider in advance the numerous options for finishing the bath. Mosaic is one of the most convenient and interesting, allowing you to create a special atmosphere and modern design in the bathroom.

Mosaic is one of the most convenient and interesting, allowing you to create a special atmosphere and modern design in the bathroom.

The bathroom is often tiled. It allows easy maintenance of the room. Modern colors, materials with a decorated surface, with a pattern give the room a special charm and create an interesting style solution. Mosaic tiles have become one of the latest proposals from designers.

Their species diversity is so voluminous that finding an option for your apartment is quite simple. The raw material for a canvas from individual particles can be the usual glass and shiny metal.

Types of mosaic (video)

glass mosaic

The mosaic is based on Venetian glass. Its benefits can be listed:

water resistance;
long period of use;
withstand high loads.

Glass is not afraid of mold, fungal formations. Pathological microorganisms die on glass from exposure to hot water, chemical solutions. The material does not lose its quality and appearance. The material is made according to the laws of color compatibility.

Glass mosaic is interesting and harmonious. The palette of colors is varied. Glass has two design styles: metallized, mirror. Glass surfaces beautifully fill the surface of the walls, creating the illusion of penetration of the gaze inside.

Glass mosaic is interesting and harmonious

stone mosaic

Almost all types of stones are suitable for making mosaics. The material is very durable, so it is taken to cover not only the walls, but also the floor. The cost of stone mosaic depends on the price of raw materials used. It is clear that granite, marble or onyx cannot cost the same.

Stones are always original and unique, parts of the mosaic bring decor to the room in their own way. They can be polished or, conversely, rough. It all depends on the desire of the owner of the bathroom. In the bathroom, stones are installed around the toilet bowl, under it. This is hygiene, and ease of cleaning, and beauty.

Stones are always original and unique, parts of the mosaic bring decor to the room in their own way.

Metal

Metal structures are rare options from the offers of retail outlets. They are very attractive, but they are not always recommended for bathrooms. The outer surfaces of the metal lose their quality due to high humidity.

Some metal is unstable to being constantly under running water. But it is impossible to completely abandon metal ceramics in bathrooms. They can arrange that part of the room where a dressing room, a resting place is provided. Suitable for rooms with large areas, free and spacious. Aluminum shine and steel shine - a new design approach. Attention should be paid to the quality and raw materials chosen for the product.

Metal mosaic is very attractive, but it is not always recommended for bathrooms.

Ceramics

This version of the material is the most affordable. Ceramics is made in numerous colors, sizes and shapes. For any subject, drawing, you can find the right version of ceramics. Parameters and physical characteristics are close to tiled coatings. Ceramics can be of two varieties:

matte;
glazed.

The material is used very often, because it is suitable for any style. It gives a special charm in the design of antique decor. The surface of the mosaic plays under the rays of light, it is interesting under drops of moisture. Ceramic gives off warmth and softness. It is chosen regardless of age.

Ceramic mosaic - the most affordable material

Smalt

It is a kind of glass mosaics. The difference lies in the matte shade of the top layer. Smalt is created by mixing glass with additives. Parts of the mosaic are close in basic tone, but different in shade.

The multi-colored surface looks gentle and original. Matte shine muffles and creates a cozy calm atmosphere of the interior. Methods for cleaning and caring for smalt are similar to glass sheets. Finishing with smalt allows you to make the room not just original, but surprisingly gentle, noble.

Gallery: mosaic in the bathroom (71 photos)

Recommendations for composing mosaic patterns in the bathroom

Mosaic is an opportunity to create a pattern that another person will not be able to recreate. Individual approaches allow you to experiment. Small particles can be scattered over the entire surface, mixed together, laid out in whole canvases. Mosaic patterns are so exclusive that even photographs cannot convey the variations of all possible patterns. There are many recommendations for working with the material:

think over the main background;
choose a rainbow palette;
think over a pattern: abstract drawing, hero, color ornament;
connect different types of materials: glass, stone, metal.

Mosaic to complete the tasks that the master sets for himself: expand the area, shade the corners, hide the bathroom, add light.

How to lay a mosaic (video)

Mosaic Bathroom Ideas

Mosaic inserts or completely filled parts of wall coverings can change the shape and volume of the room. Therefore, before starting work, they draw up a project for the future bathroom. It is better to look for ideas for decoration by the style in which the entire apartment is being renovated.

Design options for a small mosaic bathroom

For small baths, mosaic tiles are used not as the main wall covering, but as inserts. They highlight those parts of the room that need to be shown from a more advantageous side. Which areas require more attention?

mirror;
glass;
doors;
shower (bath).

The mosaic is placed around in the form of clear, even stripes or in steps, it can fill niches, ledges. The remaining surfaces are covered with panels or ordinary tiles. Small squares, attracting the eye, will distract from the general appearance of the room. The true dimensions will be hidden.

For small baths, mosaic tiles are used not as the main wall covering, but as inserts.

Creating a mosaic panel in the bathroom

On one of the walls you can place a mosaic panel. More often they choose a wall that is free from appliances and other equipment, that is, the central one. The panel will set a general theme, the rest of the interior details and the material for covering the rest of the walls and floor will already be selected for it.

Certainly, the most acceptable theme is water expanses. But this is not a mandatory approach. The bathroom will create a feeling of cleanliness and tenderness with flower bouquets. An opening bud of small pieces of mosaic tiles will create an atmosphere of purity and freedom, a floral aroma will always be present in the bathroom and a breath of fresh breeze will be felt.

On one of the walls you can place a mosaic panel

Features of creating a bathroom design with mosaics and tiles

Combinations of mosaic and solid tiles require the right choice of color combinations. The mosaic can become a contrast to the main tone or smoothly transition into its color.

A classic design tip is contrast. The mosaic should be visible, you should not muffle it under the color of the tile, the whole point of using it for decoration will be lost.
All protrusions are decorated with mosaics, horizontal and vertical stripes are created. Their multidirectionality is not connected on the same wall. The difference looks good: one wall - vertical pillars, the other wall - horizontal or wavy lines. The bathroom will become wider, taller and more spacious.
Combine with tiles in the form of a frame. Drawings from small particles against the background of the main plain surface will become original and unique due to carved curves. There can be several frames, arising from one base or located opposite each other in a mirror image.

Combinations of mosaic and solid tiles require the right choice of color matching

Brown mosaic bathroom decoration

The brown tone is considered calm and noble. Pictures of this color on a mosaic canvas differ from ordinary tiles in multi-colored transitions of shades. Dark particles, next to light ones, will give a special flavor. Design options in the interior of the bathroom:

The simplest - one of the walls is completely covered with a dark mosaic. The rest are a shade paler.
Selection of corners. All corner surfaces are taken: internal and protruding (external).
Vertical stripes are created against dark walls.
Closure of the lower areas: flush with the height of the bathtub: sink backsplash, screen under the bathtub and so on throughout the room.

You can combine the color with white and red, yellow and orange. The brown tone will highlight some shades, muffle others. It will look original with gold and silver.

The brown tone is considered calm and noble.

Ideas for decorating the bathroom with red mosaic

Red is considered intimidating by most. In the bathroom, you want to avoid such a psychological state. But this is not always the right approach. It is good to rest among red flowers, but not for everyone.

According to psychologists, the red color in the bathroom will return the lost energy. Pure red tiles will crush. Mosaic, with its iridescence of shades of its individual parts, will fulfill this task. A person will rest, return the positive, feel the rise. That is why, if the owner of the apartment often becomes discouraged, goes into loneliness, tries to withdraw into himself, the red bathroom will become very necessary and important.

According to psychologists, the red color in the bathroom will return the lost energy

White mosaic in the interior of the bathroom

White mosaic canvases are suitable for any size bathroom. Against a white background, decorative objects, bright decorations, metal pipes look great. White tiles made of small details expand the space, rounding out connections and transitions. Minus color - the need for regular care. On a perfectly light surface, any contamination will be visible.

The combination of white and black canvases will be original. Moreover, the combination of white and black on one wall looks interesting, on the contrary, in half, diagonally, a checkerboard pattern.

White mosaic tiles are suitable for any size bathroom

The combination of mosaics with wallpaper

Combination with wallpaper is possible in bathrooms, but the wallpaper material must be waterproof. This is the so-called in everyday life, washable wallpaper. The mosaic will have to be joined with the wallpaper not at the seams, but with an overlap, that is, to press the wallpaper against the wall. The overlap should be small - up to 5 mm. Working with two materials is considered by some to be difficult. You have to markup, draw guides, work with the level.

Difficulties arise with the height of the material used. The wallpaper is thinner in structure, so it will be lower. Transitions should be provided. It is better that they are in places of corner joints. The mosaic will have to be reduced. Somewhere you will need one strip from a whole pita. On the wallpaper, designers sometimes make small mosaic inserts. They become elements of decor and decoration. Moving forward, a space is created that hides understandable volumes. If there are many different niches in the bathroom, then such a connection will be ideal. Zoning will become smooth, beautiful.

Combining mosaics with wallpaper is possible in bathrooms, but the wallpaper material must be waterproof

Mosaic decoration in the shower

Mosaic is used for shower rooms. The lower part of the shower stall is lined with paintings from small particles, creating a pattern or a classic ornament. Blue colors, stone shapes and bright palettes look original.

Another option is the corner arrangement of the mosaic in the shower. It allows you to change the shape of the wall: cascade down, create a cone, bend the side lines. The shower will become a special area, separated from other surfaces. Visually, you will get a selection, giving volume, although in fact everything will be on the wall at the same level.

What is better tile or mosaic (video)

How to make bathroom mosaic shelves

Showers and bathrooms are hard to imagine without shelves. A practical hostess stocks up with a large amount of detergents, which are beautifully arranged in plain sight or removed for individual use by each family member. The main task of the shelves is to maintain cleanliness. Mosaic is an excellent material for shelves.

The convenience lies in the fact that the sizes can be selected according to individual preferences. We cover any niche intended for a shelf with small tiles. Masters advise taking a mosaic of stones for shelves. They will become not just a place to store care products, but also a design element. Stone surfaces look voluminous, uneven, elegant and unusual.

Among the many options for decorating bathrooms, mosaic is the most convenient. Finishing will allow you to make a zone of comfort and coziness from an ordinary sanitary room. A visit to the bathroom will be a great place to recuperate and return to a normal mental state.

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High demands are placed on the finishing of the bathroom. The surface must be moisture resistant, easy to clean, retain its original appearance, despite the high humidity, exposure to hot steam. These criteria correspond to the mosaic in the interior of the bathroom.

Mosaic will make the bathroom interior aesthetic in concept and luxurious in execution.

Mosaic art, as a highly artistic skill, has been known for many millennia. This is the name for the creation of an image by laying out and fixing tiles of different colors from smalt, stones. For the first time, mosaics were used in the construction of palaces in Mesopotamia. Geometric shapes were used there: a rhombus, a triangle. Painted in red, white and black. In antiquity, mosaics were made from natural untreated pebbles. They portrayed the heroes of myths, people, animals. Ornaments on floral and geometric themes predominated. Over time, styling and processing techniques have improved.

The design of the bathroom is built on the unity of color shades or on contrasting solutions - it all depends on personal preferences and the desire to create a comfortable and organic atmosphere in the room.

The construction industry produces mosaic tiles from the following traditional and new materials:

natural and artificial stone;
ceramics;
porcelain stoneware;
glass;
metal.

Natural (granite, marble, onyx, jasper), artificial stone is more often used for finishing floors. The stone has the greatest resistance to damage, chemical attack, strength, durability, but it is quite expensive.

Stone mosaic can be rough, smooth, square, round or in the form of fragments. And the color options just can not be listed.

Ceramics is valued for a large selection of colors and shades, the ability to create a highly artistic work at a relatively low cost.

Ceramic mosaic based

Glass is distinguished by ease of maintenance, but the use reduces the limited color palette, fragility. A variety is smalt, which is obtained by pressing colored glass with impurities. It has a matte surface, but glows from the inside.

Gold effect glass mosaic

Metal mosaic looks attractive but is rarely used due to its susceptibility to corrosion in humid environments. They are used only in spacious bathrooms for decorating individual elements that are farthest from moisture sources.

Porcelain stoneware is the newest of the mosaic materials. Possesses low water absorption, excellent heat resistance and frost resistance. It is used for cladding floors, facades, park paths, sidewalks, fireplaces and stoves.

Porcelain stoneware mosaic is ideal for flooring

Material	Positive properties that are important when finishing in the bathroom	disadvantages	Suggestions for use in the bathroom
A rock	special strength and wear resistance; fire resistance; inertness to active media; low hygroscopicity; artificial stone has more decorative possibilities.	The high price of natural stone. Slightly lower than the cost of artificial.	Performance properties depend on the type of stone. Due to its brittleness and high moisture absorption, limestone is not recommended for use in the bathroom. Stone mosaics perform total cladding of walls, ceilings, floors, drawings, ornaments.
Ceramics	strength and wear resistance; does not conduct electricity; chemical inertness and hygiene when glazed; decorative effect, color stability, wide color palette; the ability to create a highly artistic work at a relatively low cost.		Total cladding of walls, ceilings, floors, layout of drawings, ornaments.
Porcelain stoneware	wear resistance; low water absorption; simple care; a wide selection of colors.		Total facing of walls, ceilings, layout of drawings, ornaments. Most often used for flooring.
Glass	beautiful appearance; low hygroscopicity; simple care.		Laying out images.
Metal	strength; special look.	Corrosion susceptibility	Decorative elements of the interior in places remote from the source of moisture.

For the floor, choose porcelain stoneware, tile or glass covering

Azure shades in a marine theme

Most often, mosaics are used in the form of squares with a side of 1, 2 and 5 cm. In addition, mosaic tiles are produced in rectangular, oval, diamond-shaped shapes. For laying out images, take the smallest.

Mirror mosaic - a kind of glass, only with a silver coating on the inside

Mosaic tile properties

It has all the positive qualities of the material from which it is made:

resistance to moisture, retains its properties when the temperature rises;
strength and durability;
securely sticks to concrete, wood, metal, plastered surfaces;
it is convenient to veneer uneven surfaces with a complex contour;
various colors and shades.

In addition to the listed properties, the opportunity to create highly artistic ornaments, drawings, and panels is valuable. In this, the mosaic cannot be compared with any finishing material.

Mosaic is not afraid of water, easy to clean and resistant to cleaning agents.

The space lined with mosaics seems brighter and more spacious.

The disadvantages include the high price and expensive services for laying mosaic tiles. Given the preservation of the original appearance for many years, finishing with this material is a profitable investment.

Technique and subtleties of styling

Mosaic installation technology is similar to laying ceramic tiles. A special primer, adhesive or laying adhesive is also used, the base is prepared, cleaned and leveled, but there are some differences.

Laying a mosaic on a mesh basis

Application of paper-based mosaics

There are direct and reverse tiling sets. With direct typing, image elements are pressed into the binder and glued onto the mesh. After drying, the mesh is glued to the base. With the reverse method of typing, the drawing is first formed on paper in a mirror image. Then everything is transferred to the surface, pre-coated with adhesive. After drying, the paper is removed by first moistening with water.

When laying mosaic tiles, the following sequence is observed:

The surface is thoroughly cleaned of dirt, previous coatings, cleaned with sandpaper, primed.
Markings are applied to the wall, they are guided by it when laying out the rows.
Choose an adhesive that exactly matches the specific tile. It should be noted that dark glue will change the color of a translucent tile.
Glue is applied to the wall using a fine comb.
The mesh with tiles is applied to the wall, straightened, pressed with a special tool. Make sure that the seams between the elements in the canvas and between the canvases are the same.
The building level periodically checks the vertical and horizontal.
After 1-2 days, when the glue dries, the seams are filled with the usual construction grout. It is left white or painted to match the tiles.

For grouting glass mosaics, special epoxy compounds are used.

Bathroom finishing options

In the interior of the bathroom, mosaics are used:

for decorating walls, ceilings, floors (solid cladding or a set of panels, friezes, rugs);
placement of accents;
zoning;
creating aprons around the bathroom, washbasin, shower;
finishing of countertops, niches, built-in furniture.

Mosaic on a flexible basis can be laid out on surfaces of complex shape

Mosaic countertop in the bathroom

When developing an interior design for a bathroom with a mosaic, you should consider:

In small bathrooms, where, in addition to the bathroom, there is a toilet bowl, using mosaic tiles visually expand the space, designate zones. Highlighting the floor and walls with different mosaics, separate functional areas. Material or color may vary. Framing elements, such as stripes, look spectacular.
The bathroom, completely tiled with mosaics, looks overloaded. Therefore, it is recommended to make one or two walls plain.
Rectangular mosaic tiles arranged horizontally look beautiful. They look original, but discreet.
If you lay out the wall opposite the large mirror with small elements, the room will seem more spacious. The space visually expands if a wall of saturated color is located opposite a light one.
Mosaic is convenient to finish round surfaces. So you can select a bath, washbasin, niches, shelves.
Mosaic tiles look beautiful in combination with a glossy ceiling, LED lighting.

Mosaic is great for ennobling such inconvenient structures as engineering boxes. Small tiles are easy to fit to any surface

Drawings, ornaments, paintings

From mosaic tiles, as well as many hundreds of years ago, they lay out the most beautiful paintings and panels. Marine-themed paintings are appropriate for bathrooms.

In the interior of the bathroom, combinations of tiles with mosaics are often used.

Almost any drawing, artistic image or original ornament can be laid out from the mosaic

To finish the bathroom, they take ready-made blocks with a pattern or apply a mosaic according to the project. Often, floral motifs, geometric or floral ornaments are chosen as the basis. They convey the energy and freshness of nature. Even simple coupon stripes along the plinth or in the corners become a bright accent, giving the interior a unique look.

Mosaic decoration is painstaking work, it takes a lot of time, so it is often combined with ordinary ceramics. Against the background of a monochromatic base of walls, floor, ceiling, the mosaic will look more impressive.

Chic mosaic pattern over the sink

Facing the screen of the bath in the classic interior of the room

Choice of colors

When choosing a color scheme, one should be guided by the general concept of the design project and the tasks to be solved. In this case, the following nuances should be taken into account:

Mosaic, sustained in soothing colors, devoid of variegation, creates a calm, peaceful atmosphere, makes the decoration unique.
One color can be selected or a transition from one shade to another, and there may be dozens of shades. The rule works: in small rooms, the dark color at the bottom gradually turns into a light top. For spacious rooms, the opposite is true.
A combination of several shades in a chaotic manner is a pixel mosaic.
A plain wall looks interesting if elements with a pearly sheen form a pattern on a matte background of the same color.
The interior becomes bright and unusual when using panels. They are now sold already glued to a fiberglass mesh. It remains to fix the finished picture on the wall. She is the dominant accent. The background is better to choose a calmer, monophonic.

Bathroom interior designed in a single color scheme

It is important to combine the colors of the mosaic with sanitary ware and decorative elements of the bathroom.

Most often, designers choose blue, white, light green, pastel colors for bathrooms. For large rooms, more saturated and even dark colors are used. Cream, pink, orange, azure, lilac, purple go well with white. Such combinations are relaxing and soothing, avoiding the feeling of an operating room.

The combination of white and gray looks faded and boring, but it can be diluted with green. The combination of white with black or red highlights certain details.

Using mosaics, you can highlight the accent wall

Mosaic gives the interior sophistication and luxury, if the design is thought out in advance, the material and all shades of colors are correctly selected.

Even a small mosaic pattern can take bathroom design to a whole new level.

In such a bathroom it is good to relax after a busy day. Mosaic tiles are moisture resistant and durable, the bathroom will not require repairs for several years. Mosaic is the best solution for creating a stylish bathroom interior, where you can start the day in a good mood.

Video: do-it-yourself mosaic laying subtleties

Photo: mosaic in the interior of bathrooms

Combining tiles with mosaics in a bathroom can completely change the look of a room, giving it a more expensive look. No wonder the mosaic is gaining more and more popularity both among designers and those owners who make repairs themselves.

Mosaic tiles are suitable for both small bathrooms in Khrushchev and spacious rooms. You can combine the mosaic with any materials: vinyl wallpaper, plastic panels, textured paint or plaster. But most often, ceramic tiles with mosaics are used in the bathroom.

Advantages of combining mosaic with tiles

It would seem, why add another finishing material in the bathroom, except for ceramics? Why is it impossible to decorate all walls and floors only with tiles, because this is the most practical material? Of course you can, but the combination of tiles and mosaics has several advantages:

Firstly, mosaic is one of the "flexible" materials, in the truest sense of the word. It can be veneered with complex shapes, curly niches and countertops for sinks. Decorating the space under a semicircular bathroom is also better with plastic material, and mosaics are the best fit for this.

Secondly, if there are many complex protrusions in the room for taking water procedures, then tiling them with tiles is much more difficult: labor and material costs will increase, because the tile will need to be cut, there will be more waste.

Thirdly, with a mosaic, you can adjust the design by adding a vertical or horizontal frieze where necessary. Also, do not forget that from small pixel modules you can add any pattern or pattern you like, complementing the main tile. Also, this material can be used for zoning the room.

Well, as for the resistance of mosaic elements to chemical attack and an increased level of moisture, most are not inferior to good ceramic tiles. Even the temperature of the mosaic can withstand from minus to

Another advantage of the mosaic is the variety of materials from which the mosaic elements are made: glass, ceramics, acrylic, metal, natural stone, wood.

The mosaic is laid in the same way as the tile - it is glued to most substrates (concrete, plaster, drywall, wood, foam blocks, metal).

In a word, the advantages of mosaic tiles are no less than those of ceramics, but there are features that are unique to this type of finishing material.

disadvantages

However, any building or finishing material has not only pluses, but also minuses. In our case, this is the financial side of the issue. This applies both to the material itself and to the work on its installation. You will also need more grout in the area where the mosaic is laid.

But, on the other hand, high-quality work and materials that will last for many years and will please the eye are a profitable investment. After all, after all, we start the day in the bathroom and end it here.

How to choose a mosaic for a tile

Using two finishing materials, it is necessary to take into account their different properties, up to size. To rule to choose a mosaic for a bathroom, consider the following:

product material;
shape and size of modular elements;
shade and compatibility with the main tile.

Material

Depending on the material from which the mosaic is made, you can get a different visual effect. To date, manufacturers produce tiles from the following materials:

Plastic. The most economical option, both in price and in appearance. However, even the cheapest mosaic can look better than budget ceramic tiles. So, to save the budget, you can also think about combining a simple tile with a plastic mosaic. With regard to strength and hygienic properties, such a material is not inferior to tiles. One practical solution to using plastic mosaics is on the floor, as they are less slippery than ceramic tiles.
Ceramics. One of the most popular and often used for bathrooms. Ceramic mosaics are the easiest to match to tiles in terms of thickness and color range. Most often, manufacturers produce mosaics that are suitable for a specific collection of ceramic tiles. Mosaic ceramics are made from a mixture containing kaolin or clay, and then glazed in a process identical to the manufacture of conventional tiles. Ceramic mosaic can have both a glossy surface and a rough, matte one.
Glass. At a price, a glass mosaic is a little more expensive than a ceramic one, but in appearance the elements look much more expensive and more aesthetic. You can pick up both transparent glass of different shades, and with different textures or impurities. Silicon sand is used for the manufacture of glass elements, which is fired at a very high temperature. Thanks to the technology, glass mosaic is much stronger than ordinary glass.
Smalt. Artificial colored glass, made using special melting technologies with the addition of metal oxides. Smalt mosaic is much stronger than glass, but it also costs an order of magnitude higher due to the long production cycle. But the images lined with smalted mosaics look especially impressive.
A natural stone. One of the most expensive types of mosaics is made of natural stone. For production use: travertine, marble, granite, onyx, jade, lapis lazuli, jasper. Such a mosaic looks elegant and aesthetically pleasing. Naturally, natural stone is very practical and durable, and choosing a shade is not difficult.
Fake diamond. If the budget is strictly limited and does not allow you to combine tiles with expensive natural stone mosaics, then it is quite possible to stop at a mosaic made of acrylic, agglomerate or other artificial stone. Such material can be both monophonic and with imitation of any natural material.
Mirror. It looks expensive, but also costs more than a regular glass mosaic. Manufacturers offer various options for mirror elements: coated, with the effect of a broken mirror or antiquity. The color scheme can also be different - from ordinary white to purple or black.
Metal. The basis for the production is the same plastic, on top of which a metal plate is glued. You can choose a mosaic for brass, bronze, copper or stainless steel. However, such a mosaic does not have practicality, as it is designed for use in areas with low moisture concentrations. In other words, the metal mosaic in the bathroom will quickly become unattractive.

Also in the assortment of manufacturers there are such types of mosaics that cannot be used in the bathroom, for example, made of wood. The increased humidity of the room does not imply cladding with wooden elements.

Shape and size of elements

To match the mosaic to the main tile, it is necessary to take into account its size and shape. The most popular is the square mosaic, as it is not difficult to make a beautiful bathroom design with a mosaic. In addition to square elements, they also produce rectangular, diamond-shaped, round, hexagonal or asymmetric shapes.

For the convenience of masonry, it is better to select small modular elements, for example, squares ranging in size from 1x1 cm to 5x5 cm. But, again, it all depends on where the mosaic tiles are mounted and on what area.

As for the thickness of the selected material, most often the mosaic is thinner and you either have to use more glue or apply another layer of plaster under the mosaic so that there are no height differences. To avoid unnecessary labor, pay attention to the collections of ceramic tiles with mosaics - in this case, both materials will have the same thickness.

How to design a bathroom with a mosaic: the choice of color and decor

There are several options for creating a beautiful interior using two materials - tiles combined with mosaics.

Option one- selection of a similar color with slight differences. If your bathroom is dominated by a certain color, for example, beige or white, and you do not want to create contrasting inserts, then the shade of the mosaic tile can be chosen close to the main one. It can be any suitable tone.

Option two is a game of contrasts. The next way to transform the bathroom is to make mosaic inserts bright or contrasting with the main color. Color combinations can be completely different: black-white, white-red, gray-yellow, yellow-blue. The main thing is that both colors match each other. Also, the mosaic elements themselves may differ in color from each other.

Create a pattern or pattern. With the help of a mosaic, you can create all kinds of compositions, not only geometric ones (for example, stripes, squares), but also floral patterns, wavy lines, zigzags, whole pictures. An oriental-style mosaic ornament looks incredibly impressive.

An original interior in the bathroom can be created by lining one of the walls with mosaics, for example, above the bathroom, creating a beautiful panel out of it. Small pixel elements are selected in a variety of shades, and since the basis of most of the mosaic is a grid, they are cut very easily.

Partial mosaic decoration

The bathroom, fully tiled with mosaics, looks very impressive. However, this finish is not suitable for every room. You can create the right atmosphere only in a spacious bathroom, and you can hardly get a masterpiece in hygienic rooms in typical apartments.

Therefore, the combination of mosaic and tile in the bathroom becomes the perfect solution for a cramped bathroom or bathroom. Moreover, small rooms dictate their own rules. With the help of a mosaic, you can veneer some elements or highlight different areas.

Frame for mirror, door, window opening

If you plan to use a mirror canvas mounted flush with the wall, then a frame made of mosaic will help to decorate it beautifully. And so that such a design does not seem lonely, for the company you can lay out the same frame around the doorway. In such cases, the mosaic is selected in contrasting shades to the main tile.

As companions to the mosaic frame, you can also make small inserts on the wall, or line niches with mosaic elements, if any.

Washbasin countertop

We have already said that mosaic is an ideal material for decorating complex and curved shapes. If it is decided to mount an overhead sink-washbasin in the bathroom, then you will need a countertop under it. The material used for it is very different - from moisture-resistant laminated chipboard to artificial or natural stone. One of the budget options is to make a metal profile countertop, sheathe it with drywall and finish it with mosaics. In addition, the shape for such a countertop under the washbasin can be very different - from strict rectangular to curved, smoothly passing to the wall. Along with the countertop, you can also veneer the apron above it, since this surface requires special care. And the practicality of the mosaic is just right for such a purpose.

Screen for bathtub or tray

The space under a bathtub or a shower tray can become a decorative element rather than a gaping hole. Very often, the screen is lined with the same ceramic tiles that are used in the decoration. But who is stopping you from making a beautiful screen for a mosaic bath? This is especially true if the bowl itself has beautiful curved shapes. To create a full-fledged beautiful interior with a mosaic, in pair with the screen, you can decorate the wall above the bathroom with the same mosaic or lay out separate inserts.

Niches, shelves, columns...

There are a lot of options for combining tiles with mosaics. If the bathroom has engineering boxes, niches, shelving and shelves for cosmetics and towels, then they can also be highlighted or decorated with mosaics. Usually, for facing complex elements with tiles, you have to spend a lot of time and effort on fitting and trimming it. A mosaic is the best suited for decorating difficult places.

It is also quite difficult to veneer round or curved interior elements, such as columns. For the decoration of such structures, it is better to select a mosaic with small elements.

Plumbing cladding

A fairly rare, but very successful move is to line the bath itself or the wash bowl with mosaics. It is rare that a craftsman manages to do everything neatly and aesthetically, however, such a use of mosaics also has the right to be. In addition, if a shower room is designed in the bathroom, then it is more practical to lay out a pallet for it with a mosaic. To design complex geometric shapes, the elements should be the smallest - such modules are easier to size and glue.

The combination of tiles and mosaics in the bathroom: beautiful photos

In the interior, you should always consider the compatibility of two different materials, whether it be paint, tile, wallpaper or plaster. Complementing the main tiles with mosaics in the bathroom can greatly change the look of the room and create the right atmosphere. Some types of mosaics can be used not only for beautiful inserts or friezes, but as a basis for decorative panels, patterns or borders. Designers have long appreciated this practical and spectacular material as a base and addition to tiles. The combination of white tiles with mosaics in the bathroom looks especially elegant, and both neutral and contrasting designs can be the basis. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the collection "Tiles and mosaics in the bathroom - photos of finished interiors", which can become the basis for your renovation. Happy viewing!

He will have to make many difficult decisions. And the most important of them - what material to veneer surfaces? The bathroom is constantly experiencing high humidity and temperature changes. Many surfaces of the room for taking water procedures are subject to mechanical stress. In multi-apartment typical buildings, bathrooms are often connected to a toilet. In the common bathroom, it is especially important to maintain cleanliness and order. This means that the finishing material must also be resistant to chemical cleaning agents and be easy to clean. Mosaic tile corresponds to all the necessary criteria that apply to the finishing material for the bathroom.

Among its obvious advantages are the following:

strength;

reliability;

durability;

moisture resistance;

lack of reactions to temperature changes;

variety of colors and shades;

wide choice of material of manufacture;

the possibility of facing uneven surfaces, complex shapes, the design of convex and concave planes, niches;

color fastness to fading;

the ability to create drawings, ornaments and even works of art;

the ability to stick to any surface - concrete, plaster, wood or metal.

In a word, mosaic tile has in its arsenal the whole list of advantages characteristic of ceramic tiles (a favorite finishing material for our country) and a number of advantages inherent only to this type of finish. And we are talking only about the practical, functional side of the issue. But from the point of view of aesthetic pleasure that you can get from contemplating an artistic mosaic panel in your bathroom, this finishing material has no equal.

Of course, there are no advantages without disadvantages. The main disadvantage of finishing surfaces using mosaics is the rather high cost of the material itself and the work on its installation. But if you amortize the budget of bathroom cladding for many years, which this finishing material will serve faithfully without changing color, without fading or peeling, then from an economic point of view, repairing with a mosaic is a profitable investment.

Currently, a mosaic made from the following materials is on sale:

Mosaic tiles made of natural stone are most often used for flooring, primarily because of their increased qualities of strength and durability, resistance to moisture and mechanical stress. The most widely used stones are marble, granite, onyx and jasper. Of course, the cost of such a mosaic will be quite high;
ceramic mosaic is one of the most common and budget options, the main advantage of which is the richness of the color palette, which can ensure the selection of shades for any work of art;
glass as a material for the production of mosaic tiles proves to be resistant to moisture and chemicals, which makes it a leader in the ease of care category;
the rarest, but outwardly incredibly attractive look is a metal mosaic. For bathrooms it is used infrequently due to low resistance to moisture ingress. But it can be used as a decor for spacious rooms in sectors with the lowest humidity.

We will consider on specific design projects of bathrooms and bathrooms how mosaics can be used for facing certain surfaces, highlighting accents, decorating sanitary ware and furniture, finishing complex geometric shapes.

Drawings, ornaments, paintings

One of the distinguishing features of mosaics from ordinary ceramic tiles is the ability to create drawings, artistic images and original ornaments in a wide range of colors. Not so long ago, mosaic was one of the most important types of fine art, thanks to the durability of this material, many masterpieces have survived to this day. To build a semblance of works of art in your bathroom is a very big scale. But cladding walls with ready-made blocks with a printed pattern or hiring a professional who will select an image to your liking is a doable task that will fit perfectly into the framework of a modern interior.

A bright floral pattern that occupies most of the vertical surfaces of the bathroom is a way to transform your room beyond recognition. Such an interior is not only unique, but also personalized, it reflects your own preferences and tastes.

Floral motifs are found in bathroom interiors, decorated with mosaics more often than other options. This is due to the smooth lines of patterns, closeness to nature, energy and freshness. Even a small drawing as an accent can bring the interior of your bathroom to a completely different level.

An original, but not bright, not colorful pattern, made with the help of a mosaic, will help make the wall cladding unique, while maintaining a calm atmosphere of peace and tranquility, which the bathroom needs so much.

With the help of mosaic tiles with a pattern, you can decorate an accent wall. As a result, you get the original design of the shower cabin, without ruining the budget for repairs.

Another option for decorating an accent surface with a mosaic with an ornament. The working area will be reliably protected from moisture and at the same time originally designed. A mirror with illumination against such a background looks even more luxurious.

Without a marine theme in a bathroom with a mosaic finish, nowhere. The combination of mosaics and pebble stone finishes in the same room creates an incredibly spectacular surface design. Such a unique interior is unforgettable.

Another option for using a marine theme is when choosing an image from a mosaic for a bathroom. Against a light beige background, small images look especially advantageous.

Currently, there are ready-made blocks with a part of a mosaic ornament on sale, which are combined together according to the principle of puzzles, forming canvases with a large ornate pattern. Such an unobtrusive, but elegant ornament can decorate any bathroom. For lovers of a neutral light palette of rooms, such a mosaic on the walls of the bathroom will be to your liking.

We place accents

If a small budget has been allocated for the repair of a bathroom or a bathroom, and I would like to use mosaic tiles in the decoration of certain surfaces, there is a design option using this expensive material, only one wall (or part of it) - accent. In this case, you get an expressive and practical interior with low repair costs.

In a bathroom or bathroom, the most common accent wall design option is cladding surfaces above the working area of \u200b\u200bthe sink. This is a practical way to make it easier for yourself to care for surfaces that are most exposed to moisture and not only.

Cladding the wall above the bathroom with a bright mosaic with a mother-of-pearl shimmer can bring your interior to the highest level of color. The original, contrasting color scheme dictates the design concept of the entire room and acts as the focus of attention.

Another common design technique in the field of accents is the bright design of the wall opposite the sink with a mirror, and the repetition of an element of the same color in the work area.

For cladding bathrooms located in asymmetric attic rooms with sloping ceilings, mosaic tiles can be a very successful investment of money, time and effort. Considering how many ceramic tiles would have to be cut to create a bevel, the presence of a mosaic is economically justified.

This is an infrequent design decision, but the bathroom floor can become an accent surface lined with bright mosaics. A practical and functional choice becomes the basis for creating a room design.

Complex geometry

One of the most significant advantages of mosaic tiles is the possibility of facing planes of any shape and degree of curvature. In this case, we can talk not only about finishing the surfaces of walls and floors, but also about bathrooms, sinks, all kinds of niches and recesses.

The smoothness of lines and shapes gives the bathroom interior a feeling of fluidity, lightness. For small spaces, this is especially important, and most bathrooms in average apartments are just that.

Facing the base of bathtubs and rounded surfaces - could this be done with any other finishing material that can withstand high levels of humidity? Thanks to mosaic tiles, such cladding can also be performed on more complex planes.

Facing an oval bathroom and a similarly shaped pedestal for a bathtub? There is nothing easier if you have chosen a mosaic as a finishing material. The original and intriguing design of the bathroom is unique and inimitable.

Facing such complex, in terms of geometry and curvature, surfaces of an unusual bathroom is possible only with the help of mosaic tiles. Due to the impressive scale of the room, the dark shades of the mosaic do not constrain the space, bring an element of drama, oriental zen to it for relaxation and recreation.

Not every room can withstand such a variety of color and texture solutions, finishing tiles of various sizes. Not without the help of mosaics in the decoration of a complex rounded surface, a harmonious image of the bathroom was created.

Stunning effect from cladding small elements

Sometimes, to create a unique and interesting bathroom interior, it is enough to use a bright, shiny or colored mosaic for only a small area of the surface - edging a mirror or sink space, highlighting an apron around the perimeter of a room, or decorating plumbing fixtures and accessories.

Facing a small counter that separates the toilet area from the water treatment segment, with the help of a mirror mosaic, looks very impressive. Vertical stripes visually increase the height of the room.

A small stripe trimmed with mosaic will visually blur the boundaries of the space and bring color diversity to the bathroom interior.

Another example of a similar design of a shower cabin, but using a mirror mosaic with a vertical arrangement of chips.

A small piece of surface above the sink work area, tiled with a bright glossy mosaic, not only brought color diversity to the neutral palette of the bathroom, but also enlivened the interior.

Thanks to the use of mosaic tiles, the individual chips of which are painted in exactly the same shades that are present in the main surface finishes of the room, it was possible to create a balanced, cozy image of the bathroom.

Total tiling with mosaic tiles

Among the modern design projects of bathrooms, there are a lot of those where almost all surfaces of the room are lined with mosaics. Such repairs can be expensive, but the durability and immutability of its appearance is guaranteed to you.

Even a small bathroom space is transformed with a mosaic finish. This type of drawing is called pixelated - this is an original way to integrate several shades of the same color scheme.

A single-color mosaic, with which all surfaces, niches, shelves and recesses are lined, can create an original image of your room for water procedures. Depending on what size the chips (mosaic elements) will be used, whether there will be grout between them and what tone, the appearance of the bathroom or bathroom depends.

Light shades of mosaic tiles can visually expand the space of the bathroom, which very often needs it. In addition, a calm, neutral palette sets the mood for relaxation and peace, which household members need after a hard day's work while taking a bath or shower.

Among the light palette of mosaic tiles, I would especially like to highlight the marble finish. Even small inclusions of marble mosaics in the interior bring an atmosphere of luxury filled with cleanliness and even sterility of a utilitarian room.

The contrasting combination of black and white mosaics within one room produces an incredible effect. Especially if instead of the usual arrangement of a light tone on the walls of the bathroom, and a dark one on the floor, we see the opposite color scheme.

The dark shade of the mosaic with a pearly sheen as a total surface cladding can add drama to any bathroom. Due to the glossy surface of the mosaic, fingerprints and traces of water drops will not be visible on dark chips, and it will not be possible to clean the bathroom very often.

Bright blue, azure and blue shades of mosaic tiles are especially popular. It is not surprising that in a water treatment room we want the reflection of the blue of the ocean or the azure of the sky reflection in the water, successfully integrated into the interior of the room.

Large monochromatic mosaic chips against the background of snow-white grout give the bathroom an incredible geometricity and rigor.

Mosaic in the bathroom - functional beauty

Mosaic tiles are one of the best bathroom tiles. With its help, you can focus on a certain section of the wall, make original panels, create an interesting ornament. Mosaic tiles can be used to decorate walls or floors.

Mosaic tiles are the most suitable material for bathroom decoration; it meets all the requirements of this room.

What is a mosaic?

Mosaic is an ornament created from several small ceramic, glass or stone pieces. In most cases, the pieces are rectangular in shape.

The main difference between a mosaic and a tile is its small size.

Mosaics for decorating surfaces have been used for a very long time. It was used in ancient Greece and Rome to create drawings on the walls of temples.

Mosaic is great for decorating rooms with a high level of humidity, especially for bathrooms.

Kinds

Mosaic is made from materials that have a solid texture. Most often, thermally processed clay is used, but you can also find wooden panels created from mosaics.

There are several types of mosaic tiles. One of the most popular is ceramic mosaic. Such mosaic pieces are well adapted to moisture, they are easy to lay.

The ceramic mosaic of different colors is presented on the market. From a large assortment, you can choose the right one for a particular interior. For the production of such a mosaic, ceramics with a porous structure are used.

Often you can find a stone mosaic coating. It is made of granite, marble, sometimes jasper. Due to the hardness of these materials, high strength and durability of the material is achieved.

Stone mosaic has good performance, excellent wear resistance.

Glass mosaic is obtained from glass, which is subjected to special processing, due to this, high strength is achieved. To make the surface matte, coloring components are added to the glass. Small glass tiles look very nice in the design of the bathroom.

Of particular interest is the smalt mosaic. Smalt is a type of glass that has an unusual property: it lies in the glow. Smalt mosaic looks different, it can change color depending on the light. Because of this feature, smalt mosaic coating is used to create bright drawings and abstractions.

Metal mosaic is rarely used. Usually such a mosaic complements the main pattern of the tile. A metal mosaic is a steel plate with a small thickness, the basis of which is rubber.

Advantages of mosaic coating

Mosaic flooring has many advantages. Translated from Italian, "mosaic" means "composition of small details."

The small size is the main advantage of this facing material.. This allows you to use the mosaic to decorate hard-to-reach surfaces, for example, those that have a rounded shape. This feature is of great importance for the decor of the bathroom - a room that has a small area, in which there are many bizarre shapes.

Another advantage - variety of forms. Mosaic tiles can have different shapes, and this is very important for interior design. Thanks to the polygonal pieces, the craftsmen create interesting compositions. The usual tile does not have such capabilities.

Mosaic is an eco-friendly material, almost all components in its composition are of natural origin. Mosaic tiles are safe for health.

One of the main reasons for the great popularity of mosaic tiles is durability. This material is easy to use. The main quality of the mosaic coating - high moisture resistance.

Ceramic mosaic tiles in the bathroom do not absorb liquid at all, the water absorption coefficient is zero. Due to this, the coatings created from the mosaic do not collapse for a very long time and do not need special care. They are easy to clean from dirt.

Mosaic has good resistance to mechanical damage and sudden temperature changes, does not fade, does not darken over time. Mosaic can be combined with ordinary tiles.

In the interior of the bathroom, mosaic tiles are great for placing accents, perform a decorative function and give the interior a special originality.

Patterns and images

The main feature of mosaic tiles is that it can be used to create unusual ornaments in various colors. Many drawings created from mosaics several centuries ago have survived to this day. This is the best evidence of the durability of such a finish.

In the interior of the bathroom, you can create an interesting design and lay out your favorite ornament using multi-colored mosaic elements. This occupation is not fast, painstaking, it will require effort and some skills: a professional will best cope with this task.

On sale there are ready-made mosaic blocks with a pattern already applied, it remains only to decorate the surfaces with them.

In the interiors of bathrooms, you can often find a colorful floral mosaic ornament. With such a pattern on the walls, the room is transformed, such a design causes genuine admiration. This decor is individual, as the design attracts attention with its uniqueness and reflects the preferences of the owners of the house.

Floral patterns in bathroom decoration are one of the most popular. Floral ornaments have smooth lines, natural energy comes from such decor. The atmosphere of freshness and lightness reigns in the room, a person feels close to the natural world. Sometimes even a small ornament of flowers is enough to transform the bathroom.

Mosaic can create not only floral, but also oriental ornaments. Against the background of oriental mosaic ornaments, a backlit mirror looks luxurious.

Mosaic in the bathroom can be combined with small pebbles. Small pebbles, when used with mosaics, are a very effective wall decoration.

A great option is to make a mosaic pattern on a marine theme. This image is best suited for the bathroom. The underwater world (exotic fish, algae) on the walls of the bathroom always looks advantageous. Blue mosaic on light surfaces is a classic decoration for a corner of cleanliness.

Using small pieces, you can create any image on the surfaces. You can use both multi-colored pieces for a unique design, and blocks with ready-made drawings. Laying such blocks is similar to picking up a puzzle.

You can choose a mosaic pattern, focusing on your personal preferences, fashion trends and the style in which the interior is decorated.

Bathroom finishing options

There are many options for finishing the bathroom with mosaics.

An old cast-iron bathroom can be decorated with mosaics and, thus, update it, transform the atmosphere.

In the bathroom, which is large in size, the decoration of the floor and wall surfaces with mosaic patterns looks spectacular.

A good option is to decorate only the bottom of the wall with mosaics, for example, next to the washbasin.
In the shower cabin, decorate the floor with mosaics, and around the mirror, make a three-dimensional mosaic frame.

An interesting but discreet pattern made from pieces of small tiles will make the wall decor exclusive, while the inhabitants of the house will feel peaceful in the room, because such an atmosphere inspires calmness, and this is especially important for bathroom design.

Using a small mosaic tile, you can focus on one of the walls. Thanks to this design technique, the design will turn out to be original and not too expensive.

Mosaic allows you to protect the work area from moisture and give the decor a twist and originality. It can decorate both a large area and small areas of surfaces.

Mosaic makes it possible to highlight a certain element of decor. With the help of these decorative pieces of ceramics, even a small bathroom can be divided into zones.

A large mirror installed on the opposite side of the entrance to the bathroom will also help zone the room: due to this, you will be able to visually expand the boundaries of the room. Decorate a section of the wall on one side of the mirror with a mosaic that has a rich blue tint, and decorate the other side with a light blue mosaic.

Mosaic inserts can be made not only near the mirror, but also next to other decorative elements, such as a shelf. You can decorate niches with mosaics: this will bring harmony to the room.

The facing with pieces of mosaic of the surface of the walls around the bathroom looks very aesthetically pleasing. A mosaic frame for panels is also a good solution.

Mosaic can be laid out beautiful panels. Such decoration of the wall surface attracts attention, besides, a section of the wall with such a design can become the main design element.

Mosaic is perfect not only for decorating walls, but also for decorating the floor.

Small tiles can be used to lay paths or make a rug. Mosaics are often used to decorate the floor next to the bathroom, and besides, this floor design is much safer than tiles.

Important! The material has a special texture that differs from ordinary tiles, and the likelihood of slipping on such a coating is much less than on tiles.

If the bathroom is finished in light colors, then you can lay out individual sections with a bright mosaic with a shiny surface. It is easy to do, and the result will be amazing: it will create a special atmosphere in the bathroom.

Mosaic tiles are also indispensable for finishing a multi-level floor. Stair steps are more convenient to decorate with small tiles than tiles with standard sizes.

For decoration, you can use both plain mosaic tiles and with a pattern. As a rule, designers combine several shades and thereby create spectacular compositions.

Design examples: find out how best to equip a small-sized bathroom, especially a combined one - design techniques for visually expanding a cramped space are described in detail.

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Ways of laying tiles

There are a lot of options for laying mosaics. Most often, the mosaic is laid like a grid - this is the easiest option. This method allows the use of mosaics of any shape, but preferably monophonic.

The corner method consists in laying the mosaic in the shape of a rhombus. There is a mosaic of this shape on sale, but you can also lay diagonally a mini-tile that has a rectangular shape, while shifting the seams or placing them parallel to one another. The seams should match diagonally.

It is recommended to use two contrasting colors, because such a finish looks dynamic, allows you to level uneven surfaces, and due to this installation method, you can visually expand the room. Such a design is non-trivial, but it looks very beautiful.

Another styling option is a checkerboard pattern. To do this, use a tile of two contrasting shades, while the seams do not move. It is best to use a mosaic of black and white. This method is suitable for creating 3d drawings, placing accents with mosaics and smoothing out wall defects.

Advice. It will also be interesting to look at the striped pattern when horizontal and vertical stripes alternate. But keep in mind that such a pattern causes a visual curvature of the surface, which is not very pleasing to the eye.

In small rooms, you can do linear styling. In this case, different shades, textures are selected.

Lines can break, cross, move to the side. This allows you to visually enlarge the space. This method can be used in modern or high-tech interiors, eclectic design.

Mosaic can be laid in the form of a herringbone: in this case, plain tiles are used.
Laying is also done "in a run" or with a shift to the side.

Mosaics can also be laid on top of ordinary tiles. This technique is called "multi-layer finishing".

Decorating the bathroom with mosaics is a practical solution: such decor looks very attractive and, moreover, the mosaic is durable.

Mosaic tiles are an excellent cladding material that allows you to create beautiful bathroom interiors.