Mosaic in the bathroom
The bathroom in the apartment is a place of rest and relaxation, a room in which you can put yourself in order and restore strength after a hard working day. The design of the bathroom directly affects the well-being and emotional comfort of a person.
Cladding the walls of the bathroom with a mosaic is a great alternative to decorative tiles. Practicality and durability are not the only advantages of this type of finish. Indeed, thanks to the ability to select the figure, shape and location of the mosaic individually, an ordinary bathroom can be turned into a work of art.
The next advantage of the mosaic is the widest color palette. A unique combination of shades allows you to be creative in your bathroom design, achieving design exclusivity. In addition, the mosaic can be laid out on uneven surfaces and used to clad objects with smooth lines.
Types of Mosaic
Mosaic made of different materials, each of which has its own characteristics. For a bathroom it is better to use:
- glass (or smalt) - great for use in the bathroom, as it has a high rate of water-repellent properties. At the same time, glass mosaics come in a variety of colors and shades, withstand temperature extremes and do not lose brightness over time. Also, the advantages of this material include the ease of removing dirt from the surface;
- Ceramics is another of the materials perfectly suited for bathroom lining. Unlike glass, this material is more durable and allows you to apply additional effects in the design: a combination of matte and varnished parts, a heterogeneous surface, additional inclusions. To achieve a sharper relief, it is recommended to use a ceramic mosaic;
- stone - marble, granite, onyx, travertine and some other natural minerals are used. A mosaic of this material will create an atmosphere of sophistication, luxury and aristocracy in the room. The main advantage of the stone mosaic is the uniqueness of the structure of each of the components.
Design options for a bathroom with a mosaic
You can spread the mosaic in the bathroom on any surface: on the floor, ceiling, walls. One of the economical and quite effective options is the partial inclusion of mosaic elements in the surface. Using this type of design, you can highlight individual objects or focus on the desired areas in the bathroom.
For example, it looks very impressive mosaic as a decorative element that separates the two areas of decoration: the upper and lower. At the same time, the side of the bathroom, decorated in the same style, brings together the whole composition.
In the same spirit, you can include a mosaic in the frames of niches, mirrors, or draw up the surfaces of shelves. Especially good such a design solution will look close with backlight. Also, the bathroom or sink, decorated with a mosaic, will look no less impressive. An apron for a washbasin with the help of a mosaic can turn into the main exclusive motive of the whole room. Thus, you can highlight the desired nuances and accents in the interior.
Regardless of the area of the room, the use of various materials in the lining, with the design of a wall with a mosaic, looks advantageous and at the same time visually expands the space. In this case, you can use the color scheme of the mosaic to match, or, conversely, play on contrasts. It all depends on the effect that you want to achieve.
Another win-win option for the use of mosaic in the interior of the bathroom - the allocation of zones. This kind of design will look especially good with a combined bathroom. In this case, a mosaic can distinguish a wash or shower zone.
Mosaic in various interior styles
If desired, with the help of a mosaic, you can create a decorative panel on an individual order, which will turn the room into a work of art. Patterns and drawings can be laid out over the entire area of the room, which will turn the entire room into a single picture.
Also, paintings or patterns from mosaic can support the basic style of the bathroom. For example, a mosaic is the best suited for decorating a bathroom in a classic style. This style involves the use of expensive types of material with chic elements in the decoration. The room is decorated in bright colors.
Mosaic in the bathroom, decorated in antique or Venetian style, emphasize the sophistication and sophistication of the design.
No less relevant is the use of country style mosaic. In this case, the color scheme of the mosaic can be natural shades, and the interior must be supplemented with appropriate design objects. It can be lamps, paintings, mirrors, towel racks or shelves.
At first glance, marine style is commonplace for decorating a bathroom. In fact, using a mosaic in this style can turn an ordinary room into a unique object that will allow you to immerse yourself in the fabulous atmosphere of the sea world.
The spa-style bathroom is often decorated with a jigsaw puzzle. The classic color scheme used in this style is all shades of blue. This design and minimalism in the interior contribute to an atmosphere of relaxation and tranquility.
Mosaic also looks great in showers decorated in a minimalist style.