A colorful and fashionable bathroom interior seems impossible for many. But the fact that the toilet in a typical Russian apartment is usually very small does not mean that this room cannot be beautifully decorated. A great way to distract attention from a modest area is an interesting decoration with the inclusion of reliefs, patterns and bright colors. They allow you to visually form the desired volume and fill the room with space, regardless of its architectural features.
The easiest way to achieve this effect is with ceramic tiles, the variety of colors, textures and shapes of which allows you to create an interesting and unusual interior for a small toilet. ReRooms has selected fifteen creative ideas for decorating a bathroom with colored tiles - perhaps they will help you revive the boring interior of the toilet with bright colors.
1.Bold challenge
Black color may seem too gloomy for a toilet, but if used wisely, you will get a modern interior that emphasizes the delicate taste and sense of style of the home owner. In a contrasting combination with white and red, the color of the crow's wing creates a stunning effect in a small bathroom.
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The many faces of patchwork
Ceramic patchwork has occupied a place of honor in tile fashion for several years now. With its help you can enliven the interior in small rooms and introduce soft contrasts into them. There will be room for your designer imagination to run wild. In the toilet, kaleidoscopic patchwork looks great as a border against the background of white walls - it creates an unobtrusive picture, adding expressiveness to a small room.
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2022 toilet sink
In addition to the toilet, the main element of toilet equipment is the sink. Due to the fact that most often this room is small, the sink should also have small parameters. A wall-hung model is best suited for this type of space as it takes up less space. In this case, do not forget to choose a decorative faucet, as well as a siphon that will not spoil the appearance.
If you have a little more space, you can add a vanity sink, which will not only provide additional storage space, but is also guaranteed to enhance the design.
Bright gloss
If you can't resist the idea of adding bright colors to the interior of your toilet, pay attention to yellow glossy tiles with an interesting pattern. It creates an incredible atmosphere of lightness and airiness in the bathroom, although at first glance it seems very bold for a small restroom.
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Toilet tile design
In different houses and apartments, the bathroom has different sizes and layouts. It can be adjacent to the bathroom or separate. Not so long ago, when renovating a toilet, people did not think about the possibility of design solutions in the interior. The main task was to provide it with functionality. In the modern world, this position has changed. Increasingly, they began to resort to the help of professionals who develop beautiful and relevant projects for premises even with a very small square footage. Here are photos of options for finishing a toilet with tiles.
You can tile all the walls of the toilet
Or you can use combinations of tiles with painting, wallpaper or panels
Optical illusion
A small toilet is an ideal place for volumetric tiled geometry that hides the architectural flaws of the room. Colored edges create an unreal illusion in the room, because of which it seems that there are no boundaries in the room, and the image seems to flow beyond the plane.
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How to lay blue tiles in the bathroom?
There are several ways to lay blue tiles, each of which will have a different effect on the interior and the nuances of the layout of the room. Experts make several recommendations:
- The toilet and bathroom can be completely tiled in the same color from ceiling to floor. It is better to give preference to a light turquoise finish. The neutral base can go well with any plumbing fixtures and accessories;
- By experimenting with blue colors, you can try vertical wall decoration. For example, delimit zones using several different shades. If perfectly even “verticals” cannot be formed in the bathroom, then the toilet can be designed quite easily. At the same time, you can choose not only the classic white and blue solution, but also choose more non-standard combinations. A chocolate or lemon tint will look good on a blue background;
- A large bathroom can be zoned, delimiting an area with a shower, washbasin, toilet and a work area (where the washing machine and dryer are located);
- The “belt” does not lose its relevance. A specific type of tile is placed at the same height, horizontally dividing the planes of the walls. This design decorates not only the toilet and bathroom. Sometimes the “belt” can be seen in the corridor or on the balcony. The kitchen interior, as a rule, is not complemented in this way, since there is already too little free space, and furniture and appliances interfere with the formation of clear lines and thoughtful geometry.
Blue mosaic “belt” in the bathroom
Beyond color
Small tiles with complex patterns in the spirit of hot eastern countries look great on the walls and ceiling of the toilet. Yes, you read that right, in complete monochrome, without additional textures and colors. This trend is now in fashion, and if used correctly, the result will be a very creative and effective interior.
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Types of tiles for the bathroom
A large selection of different types of tiles allows you to decorate your bathroom in any style or combine several as desired. Modern design can be created using photo printing, various glazing and firing technologies, etc.
Mosaic tiles
Mosaic is suitable for small rooms, as it visually expands the space. Small squares, no more than 2 cm in size, are attached to a flexible mesh base.
Mosaic is made from the following materials:
- a natural stone;
- glass;
- mirror cloth;
- ceramics.
Complex patterns can only be made from mosaic slabs that are light in weight.
Mosaic in bathroom design.
Porcelain stoneware coating
Porcelain tile coating, despite its effectiveness, has a number of disadvantages:
- Heavy weight: it is much heavier than tiled, so it is only suitable for strong walls and floors.
- Difficulty in processing: to cut it, you need to spend more effort, time and energy than ceramic tiles require.
- Small selection of patterns and textures, unlike tiles.
- The high price of the material, which is due to the complexity of its production and the cost of granite chips.
However, this material has the main advantage - it is durable. In addition, it lays flat, does not chip, and is easy to clean.
Bathroom with porcelain stoneware.
Tile
Tile is the most popular finishing material for bathrooms. It is suitable for walls, floors and ceilings. A wide selection of colors, textures and shapes allows you to create a stylish design.
Metlakh tiles
These are small-sized ceramic tiles that can have different shapes and textures. Made from porcelain masses of different colors. Most often it has patterns, but there are also plain versions.
This is a durable and wear-resistant material, as it goes through several stages of firing.
Durable metlakh tiles in the interior.
Clinker
This type of finishing is used for external cladding work, as well as for flooring. When wet, it does not slip, which eliminates injuries and other negative consequences. It is easy to wash and does not leave dirty marks.
Clinker bricks in bathroom decoration.
Glazed tiles
This coating is distinguished by its shine and brightness. Its top layer does not deteriorate over time. In addition, when dropped, it does not break or crumble.
Glazed tiles in the bathroom.
Pressed
Popular material for flooring. It is placed in accordance with the ornament. Combines with styles such as classic and modern.
Pressed tiles for the floor.
Tile without enamel
Tiles without enamel are used for both walls and floors. It is quite durable, does not slip, and has a medium thickness. Its main feature: there are no patterns on it.
Laying tiles without enamel.
Wood is trending
Wood is a risky choice for a toilet, but you can imitate its texture with tiles. Wall decoration with wood is visually perceived as something warm and cozy to the touch - what else is needed for a small and dark bathroom that looks like a cold cave?
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No focus
By using color in a small space, you can smooth out corners and expand the boundaries of the room. With a unified color scheme, all the interior elements of a small bathroom will act as a cohesive whole, without focusing on the lack of square footage.
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Mirror mosaic
Round tiles (penny) with a mirror surface are a godsend for toilets with uneven walls. Add an extra textural accent to your bathroom, such as a vertical stripe on the wall that blends into the floor. This design technique will allow you to visually raise the low ceiling, making the restroom seem more spacious.
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Stylistics
Blue color in large quantities can be used in a limited number of interior compositions. Typically, blue or white-blue tiles act as auxiliary accents in the room.
Blue tiles in a wave pattern
You can forget about the traditional classical style, Gothic, Baroque, Rococo. These directions do not accept heavenly colors, especially in the form of tiles or glass. Blue trim will be combined with interior compositions in the following concepts:
- Scandinavian;
- Nautical;
- Neo-Baroque;
- High tech;
- Modern;
- Art Deco;
- Mediterranean;
- Mauritanian;
- Spanish;
- Provence;
- Country;
- Shabby chic.
A blue marine-style bathroom is a fairly standard design option that goes well with familiar plumbing fixtures. It is enough to add skins with photo printing, choose interesting ocean-themed accessories (fish, octopuses, corals and other living creatures) and the decor will immediately look much more interesting.
Rectangular blue mosaic
Blue mosaic in retro style
A mixture of contrasts
Using a mix of contrasting materials and textures, including concrete, metal and brightly patterned tiles, you can create a striking and luxurious bathroom interior. A blue background, black ceramic graphics and a beige floor with a mustard print - it turns out that dark colors in combination with the right lighting and decor can make the space in a small toilet larger.
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