What tiles to choose in the bathroom: the design of a matte, glossy and decorative photo

Despite many new finishing materials, tile is still the most popular option. Modern tile is significantly different from the one that decorated the walls in the bathrooms of our grandmothers, both in price and in appearance. But the practicality of the material cannot be overestimated.

The main task of design in the bathroom is that the interior should be comfortable for daily use.

Key selection criteria

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Key selection criteria
How to determine the quality of the tile
Color, size and pattern
VIDEO: How to choose a tile for a bathroom.
50 options for modern bathroom tiles:

The assortment is large, and in order not to make a mistake with the choice, arrange a certain “exam” for the following “subjects” in the tile.

Among the finishing materials, there are many options, however, ceramic tiles, mosaics, or a combination thereof are used most often.

Water resistance. It's no secret that it is in the bathroom that a high level of humidity and a temperature drop, fraught with the appearance of condensation, are maintained. So, choosing a facing material, pay attention to the moisture resistance indicator. In other words, in no case should a tile absorb moisture. This rule applies to both floors and walls.

Give preference to glazed options, which, thanks to a special layer on the surface, repel moisture.

Durability. Ceramic tiles are not wallpapers that, if desired, are re-glued in a year or two. Moreover, the decoration of the bathroom, as a rule, is delayed for a long time.

Choose quality material that lasts a long time.

Strength. From the tile it is expected that it will not "painfully react" to every fallen object. In addition, choosing a embossed surface, you protect yourself from unnecessary slipping and injury.

Resistance to shock and scratches is another criterion for making the right choice.

Resistance to household chemicals. Sometimes, in order to give the tile its original appearance, it is necessary to use fairly aggressive preparations.

To avoid unpleasant surprises after cleaning, specify in advance what and in what quantity can be used.

Appearance. And yet, although the technical characteristics of the material are at the forefront, it is important that it is pleasant and meets your aesthetic needs. Indeed, over the next few years, it is you who will have to admire the selected finishing material. Do not bet on extravagance and acid colors. Give preference to calm noble shades.

Then taking a bath (even the most ordinary one) can be compared with real spa-procedures.

Environmental friendliness. As a rule, the basis of expensive tiles is only natural materials that do not have an unpleasant odor and do not threaten the evaporation of harmful substances.

The range of collections is diverse in shades, dimensions and cost.

Ease of use. It's about caring for the tiles. It is important that bacteria and germs do not multiply on the surface, and dirt and deposits are easily removed using household chemicals.

Moisture resistance, high strength and aesthetics are the main qualities that are appreciated when designing a bathroom wall with this material.

How to determine the quality of the tile

It turns out that in order to understand whether high-quality tiles or not, it is enough to pay attention to several technical characteristics.In fairness, it is worth noting that defective tiles are quite rare, but since it still has a place to be, we will try to arrange a QC check for it.

The tile is ideal for finishing wet rooms due to its physical properties.

Tile surface. The bathroom tiles are selected with a perfectly even surface. Unfortunately, 100% ideal is extremely rare, which means that you need to choose the most acceptable option. For example, using a square, check the corners of the tile so that they are 90 degrees. Inspect the tile not only from the outside, but also from the inside. The manufacturer and name of the tile should be clearly visible.
Product durability. Check "by eye" this parameter is very difficult. But it’s no secret that if the tile is overheated, it will be fragile. Look carefully at the inside: if the technology is broken, the color will be uneven, and the surface will be shiny.
Tiled pattern. The image should be as clear and accurate as possible. Lubricated and blurry lines are evidence of process disruption. Even if the defect is small, think a hundred times before buying. Even an attractive price should not interfere with practical thinking. Otherwise, you will have to become a "fulfillment" of the proverb: "Avaricious pays twice."

In a spacious room there is no reason to limit ideas during the repair, there is no need for excessive space savings.

Another simple tip: do not buy tiles online! Do not be afraid to spend an extra day or even a week on a shopping trip to building materials. Believe me, these "costs" will be more than paid off when your bathroom starts playing with the squares of the new tile.

Experts advise you to touch the tile, feel its surface, this is how you will understand the texture of the material.

A lot of information on the Internet deserves attention only in relation to the size of the selected finishing material. Even color is often distorted. And if you choose a tile that imitates a wooden or concrete surface, it is impossible to determine the shade of the material and its texture from the photo.

The monochrome bathroom looks interesting, due to borders that cut through the color plane.

Give preference to shops where not just exposed tiles on a little thing, but shows patterns of connecting the tiles together. After all, subsequently it is a poor-quality joint that will bring a lot of problems. As a rule, such stands are made out only in expensive salons, where the owner bears full responsibility for all the products offered and values his professional reputation.

Despite the variety of textures and the diverse design of the tile, the room is perceived as one.

Important! In the selection process, you should not rely on the advice of sales consultants. As a rule, they are neither builders nor designers, and they have exclusively financial interest in you. So, having heeded “sweet speeches” about the latest collection or high quality, you risk succumbing to emotions and turn off common sense. As a result, the funds were spent not on what I would like, but the seller was satisfied.

Color, size and pattern

Not only quality, but also “appearance” is of serious importance. And to answer the question: “Which tile to choose in the bathroom?”, We will evaluate several criteria.

Cold gloss creates a feeling of cleanliness and freshness in the room.

Color

The ideal solution for a small bathroom is a tile of light shades. Such a move will visually make the room more spacious. Moreover, white is far from the only suitable option.

Beige, dairy and blue colors look good.

But if you position yourself as a lover of something unusual and extraordinary - choose bright colors, or bright accents and decorative borders on a pastel background. In general, in this case only your preferences are important.

The horizontal division of the walls looks interesting.

The size

For a bathroom in standard Khrushchev, choose a medium-sized tile. Large tiles will be bulky, in addition, for it you need to carefully align the walls, and this will take a little more space. A small tile also visually reduces the size of the room. Moreover, not every bathroom interior will “withstand” a small tile.

Despite its modest size, this finishing option is very demanding on the neighborhood.

Matte or glossy

We can safely say that the problem of choosing between matte and glossy tiles has been pondered for a long time. If you trust the opinion of professional designers, then you should choose a gloss. Due to glare, the surface of the tile will create the impression of a large and airy space.

It is better if the glossy surface is framed on one or two walls in the form of wide stripes, and not on the entire surface.

The only caveat: a glossy surface requires more care than a matte finish. Therefore, be prepared to do light cleaning almost daily. But a decent appearance of the bathroom will more than cover these inconveniences.

On the other hand, for the Scandinavian style, or the loft style, only matte tiles in the bathroom or semi-matte are suitable. It is these design areas that “welcome” natural materials, such as stone or wood. And a tile imitating such a surface will come in handy.

In this case, artificial light is needed much less often.

More recently, mirror tiles appeared. Very often, the reflective properties of the surface are used as a worthy alternative to a conventional mirror. This tile is ideal for small rooms, as it creates a feeling of more space than it actually is.

The mirror wall in the bathroom looks very modern.

Plain or patterned

Only you can answer this question. There are no strict design rules and prohibitions.

Most professionals agree that the pattern, ornament or pattern on the tile is always interesting and creative.

It is important to take into account only the size of the room: in a small space, decor in the form of single tiles with a pattern will be appropriate.

But large bathrooms easily withstand even panels of many different elements.

Styling method

In most cases, the usual method without displacement is chosen, when the tile of each subsequent row is located exactly above the previous one. And although this method is appropriate in a room of any style and size, professional designers are sure that this is at least boring and monotonous.