What is trendy tile? Every autumn, Italy hosts the world's largest exhibition of ceramic tiles - Cersaie, which is a global trendsetter in tiles. What will be shown at this exhibition (and every year these are several main trends) will be fashionable in the coming years. That is why Cersaie brings together leading tile manufacturers, as well as distributors and designers from all over the world.
Among the latest fashion trends in tiles, the 2016-2017 season, include:
- volume tiles with three-dimensional relief,
- patchwork tiles,
- brick tiles
- porcelain stoneware for bathroom walls,
- chevrons,
- tiles for fabric
- large tiles
- white marble tiles
- hexagon tiles and much more.
And we have prepared for you a selection of trendy bathroom tiles over the past few seasons. For each category, 2-3 collections are shown, and read more about fashion tile trends at the end of this page, where you will also find links to the corresponding collections of tiles from the Santa Ceramica catalog.
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Price: from 1980 rubles / sq. meter
Country of origin: Russia
In stock
Tile size: 60x60 cm.
Surface: matte
Porcelain stoneware size: 60x60 cm, 30x60 cm, 59x59 cm, 44x88 cm, 45x90 cm
Price: from 1900 rubles / sq. meter
Country of origin: Spain
In stock
Tile size: 7.3x30 cm.
Surface: glossy
The Dolce tile collection is a classic brick in the most delicate colors and the delicate effect of hand-glazed tiles: snow-white, creamy, grass-olive, coffee, sky blue, smoky purple, grayish, inky. The showroom with tiles was demonstrated at Cevisama 2016. The highlight of the collection is the filigree decors with the effect of embossing and three-dimensional inscriptions in the form of postage stamps, quality marks and prints of grassy and flowering plants. The side edges have a light rolling, the series will be surprisingly good for creating a cozy rustic interior, a country atmosphere and the cosiness of unity with nature. It goes well with natural wood furniture and accessories, brass or bronze fittings, natural shapes and natural colors.
Country of origin: Italy
In stock
Tile size: 20x20 cm.
Surface: matte
Collection 2017 with a fashionable design in black and white. Includes black, white, gray tiles, 5 variants of ornamental series. Suitable for laying on floors and walls. The laconic range of the Black&White series is embodied in fashionable ornaments that are ideal for modern interiors. Decorated tiles, similar to the background, can be bought in multiples of a square meter at one price, which allows you not to limit the designer's imagination in using decors.
Price: from 7259 rubles / sq. meter
Country of origin: Italy
Supplied on order
Tile size: 20x20 cm.
Surface: matte
Another novelty of 2017 from the Italian concern Sant "Agostono with a fashionable modern design. Italian painting on the surface of the tile is reproduced using modern Digital Digital technology. It creates the illusion of painting with natural vegetable paints on the surface of primed concrete with an aging effect. Looks great on the floor , and on the walls of the bathroom.Patchwork Classic porcelain stoneware meets the European technical quality standards EN 14411.
Price: from 5617 rubles / sq. meter
Country of origin: Italy
In stock
Tile size: 20x20 cm.
Surface: matte
Tile small size Luxury class Black&White can be used to design a fashionable bathroom in the style of Italian Liberty and even Art Deco. At the same time, it is worth adhering to the classic elements of decoration, following the principles of avant-garde simplicity, exoticism and originality of execution. When choosing furniture, choose laconic angular forms with patterns in the form of steps and zigzag. The baguette for the mirror can be chosen both with gilding and in combination "black and white" in the form of piano keys. Clear contours and frames are welcome.
Country of origin: Spain
Supplied on order
Tile size: 14x28 cm.
Surface: matte
Laverton by Vives is a collection with a southern flair, ideal for those who want to design a bathroom with the atmosphere of the warm southern Spanish coast, who like the style of Provence and country style of the Spanish cozy patio. The collection is made of traditional Spanish red clay, followed by high-temperature firing, which provides excellent specifications material. The collection includes three cool shades in the LOFT style (Nieve, Gris, Grafito) and three warm shades of authentic cotto (Arena, Beige, Natural). The tile is decorated with a hand-made effect, a putty print resembling a clay shard. The photo shows a neutral shade of Nieve paradise sand in a hexagonal format on the floor and work area, with which you can decorate and scandinavian interior.
Price: from 2472 rubles / sq. meter
Country of origin: Russia
In stock
Tile size: 31.5x57 cm.
Surface: NULL
Marbled tiles produced for the Russian market by Atlas Concorde. Imitates white Carrara marble, mined on the Italian coast of the Ligurian Sea.
Price: from 5654 rubles / sq. meter
Country of origin: Spain
Supplied on order
Surface: NULL
At the world-famous exhibition Cersaie 2016, the large-format novelty Marbox was demonstrated for the first time. The collection is made in three forms natural stone: fashionable Carrara marble, stylish tufa and discreet serpentine. Muretto mosaics in the form of oblong strips imitating travertine or marble can be used as jedecors.
Price: from 3804 rubles / sq. meter
Country of origin: Spain
Supplied on order
Tile size: 14x28 cm.
Surface: matte
Porcelain stoneware size: 14x28 cm, octagonal and in the form of a medallion 20x20 cm, 30x30 cm, 60x60 cm, 80x80 cm, hexagonal 23x26.6 cmThe Laverton collection presents us with a mix of classic terracotta surfaces and modern concrete foundations. The eclectic combination of two opposite surfaces is a popular fashion trend in modern design. Laverton porcelain stoneware is a real kaleidoscope of various formats: the factory has produced a special Antideslizante format 30x30 cm with an anti-slip coating for laying in areas with high humidity(baths, showers and swimming pool), it can also be used on the porch, where frost may form in winter with the possible risk of slipping.
Country of origin: Spain
Supplied on order
Tile size: 15x17 cm.
Surface: satin
The Brocat collection is made in a fashionable and trendy form - hexagonal, which, combined with the black and white color of the collection, sets a modern sound for the interior. Each tile is covered with a delicate textured stencil pattern in five variations. The tile can be used not only in bathrooms, but also in unheated rooms, since it is made like clinker, which leads to high strength properties of the material. As a solid background, you can use the Panal collection, if you want a larger version, then the factory recommends Concret 36x36 cm porcelain stoneware.
Price: from 5131 rubles / sq. meter
Country of origin: Italy
In stock
Tile size: 8x31.5 cm.
Surface: glossy
Expected to be in stock in MayA new product from the leading Italian factory Atlas Concorde, which sets trends in the global tile market. The Brick Atelier series features a rectified edge that allows these tiles to be installed with minimal grouting. The collection will help to decorate the room in both classic and modern style.
Price: from 4982 rubles / sq. meter
Country of origin: Italy
In stock
Tile size: 40x80 cm.
Surface: satin
Tile size: 50x110 cm, 40x80 cmPremium novelty of the 2015-2016 season by the main Italian factory Atlas Concorde in the style of the famous jewelry house Tiffany. Designers tried to convey the legendary turquoise in bulk, to create a festive mood for the mistresses of the bathroom every day. The series includes an amazingly beautiful hexagonal mosaic with gold sputtering (24 carats), a flowing mosaic that looks like rain, borders, cornices and corner elements.
Price: from 3308 rubles / sq. meter
Country of origin: Italy
In stock
Tile size: 30.5x56 cm.
Surface: glossy
White marble effect tiles have been at the peak of popularity for almost 5 years now. Thanks to modern technology printing, the pattern of the tile is almost indistinguishable from the pattern natural marble. The versatility of the dimensions of the Marvel collection will suit both large and compact bathrooms. The tile looks great without decors, although the collection also includes mosaics and damask decors.
Price: from 347 rubles / piece.
Country of origin: Spain
Supplied on order
Tile size: 23x26.6 cm.
Surface: matte
Porcelain stoneware size: 80x80 cm, 60x60 cm, 59.3x59.3 cm, 23x26.6 cm, 14x28 cm One of the latest innovations from the Vives art factory, which specializes in complex design projects. Rift Fingal hexagonal tile - decorated hexagons with colorful and bright geometric patterns in the form of small triangles, painted with natural pigments. Due to this and the rectification of the side edges, the seams between the tiles are almost invisible. In addition to the Fingal ornament, the collection offers various options decorative hexagonal tiles in a modern industrial interpretation and unique design:
Price: from 4346 rubles / sq. meter
Country of origin: Italy
Supplied on order
Tile size: 40x80 cm.
Surface: satin
The photo shows the design of the bathroom, decorated in oriental style with the help of tissue seamless tiles Room in Cord. The prototype for creating such a surface was a special cord interweaving of woolen threads, creating special scars on the surface. Cord shade tiles can be with vintage Cord Check finish. The warm and comfortable atmosphere in the room is complemented by full-size decors with imitation of silk-screen embroidery on fabric in contrasting stripes. The ethnic design is complemented by matching soft sloping sanitary ware, accessories and bath amenities.
Price: from 6317 rubles / sq. meter
Country of origin: Spain
In stock
Tile size: 29.75x29.75 cm.
Surface: matte
Porcelain tile size: 29.75x29.75 cm The Moving collection combines porcelain floor tiles and wall tiles. Porcelain stoneware floor tiles come in a larger size than wall tiles and come in 36 patchwork patterns. The Moving Mix Natural series has a contemporary post-modern look with lots of patchwork ornamental tiles. It has excellent technical characteristics, so it can be used on walls and on the floor in home interior and public spaces. The quality of Aparici Ceramicas, unique style and fine artistic taste determine the popularity of the Moving Natural collection and high sales volumes.
Price: from 3043 rubles / sq. meter
Country of origin: Spain
In stock
Tile size: 25.2x75.9 cm.
Surface: matte
Tile size: 25.2x75.9 cm The Recover design collection combines a minimalistic design with a building cement look and graphic sketches in the style of trendy street art graffiti. The collection offers three cool shades of background tiles: Grey, Vison and Ivory. Recover comes in a creative format with an impression of a fine-toothed Kraft construction trowel. Bright avant-garde and surreal Ornato ornaments will give the interior a personality. The brightness of colors and the clarity of the plot are determined by the use of Digital technology. Ornato decors are available in 18 patterns.
Price: from 3894 rubles / sq. meter
Country of origin: Italy
In stock
Tile size: 40x80 cm.
Surface: matte
Convex textured tiles with a rectified edge, suitable for laying with minimal grouting. Can be used in conjunction with a 40x80 cm white background for a neutral interior design, or any other contrasting tile to create bright, unforgettable interiors.
Price: from 261 rubles / piece.
Country of origin: Spain
In stock
Tile size: 10x20 cm.
Surface: glossy
The fashionable Mugat-Rivoli design collection from the design factory Vives Ceramica, which combines 2 fashion trends at once - brick-like tiles and patchwork tiles. The collection can be divided into bevelled Mugat, smooth Rivoli and embossed Raspail. The original chamfered tile or the so-called boar is especially popular in the design of bathrooms in the English and French classics. Additionally, the collection includes plinths and cornices that allow you to create a unique atmosphere and neatly shape the transition of tiles to another finishing material when laying tiles not to the full height of the room. As floor tiles laying options with an offset module like white or blue tiles in tandem with a contrasting tazzzet will look great.
Price: from 5485 rubles / sq. meter
Country of origin: Italy
Supplied on order
Tile size: 25x21.6 cm.
Surface: matte
Porcelain stoneware size: 25x21.6 cmThe Brick Lane porcelain stoneware collection is a collection with a modern interpretation of authentic building materials- brickwork and paving stones. The collection is named after a street in the London Quarter, where the walls of the buildings are decorated with bricks, and the street itself is lined with cobbled stone. The designers of one of the oldest factories have worked on the decorativeness of the collection with a light touch of restoration and the effect of shabby chic. The hexagonal tile comes in four basic shades, each with a decorative variation with a distinct texture and burnt pattern. The small size of porcelain stoneware and its expressive shade variation are a stylish and expressive material for wall and floor decoration.Download the full catalog of BrickLane porcelain stoneware (4.5 Mb
Price: from 8585 rubles / sq. meter
Country of origin: Italy
Supplied on order
Tile size: 120x120 cm.
Surface: polished
Frost resistance : Yes Quite an impressive novelty presented at the Russian exhibition BATIMAT 2016. The large size is designed to save significant time and money compared to laying traditional porcelain stoneware. The absence of seams over a large area provides an excellent aesthetic effect, solidity and integrity of the coating. The collection includes two versions - cold and aristocratic with silver and streaks, and vanilla cream with a light creamy undertone. The large size can be used for domestic use, commensurate with the area and geometry of the room, and for laying in public commercial facilities with a high degree of traffic. The collection has a small thickness of 9 mm even for a two-meter format.
Price: from 6327 rubles / sq. meter
Country of origin: Spain
Supplied on order
Tile size: 44.63x119.3 cm.
Surface: glossy
Fashionable tile is a stylish, original coating that catches the eye and transforms the interior. The Montblanc collection combines European aesthetics and workmanship with oriental traditions. The background tile of the Cersaie 2016 novelty includes an unusual three-dimensional texture in three versions: with imitation of glass blocks, silk fabric collected in numerous assemblies and a zigzag print in the style of a traditional chevron. Fashionable Montblanc tiles have generated all the most popular textures in a luxurious mirror finish, which is much more expressive and popular than a matte surface. The tiles are also made in a fashionable metallized treatment with the application of precious gold and silver using a special technology that allows the use of such surfaces in showers without the risk of oxidation and the difficulty of removing lime.
Price: from 699 rubles / piece.
Country of origin: Spain
In stock
Tile size: 13.5x25.6 cm.
Surface: glossy
Warehouse deliveries are expected Surface type: glossy Fashionable Bricket tiles are an ultra-modern collection that made a splash at the Spanish exhibition Cevisama 2016. In such a short time, the tiles have become a real hit in sales and the subject of discussion in popular design magazines. Aparici Ceramicas designers have created a real bestseller. On the one hand, ceramics imitates a brick - a parallelepiped, on the other hand, a hexagonal tile in an incredibly beautiful color palette: delicate mint, juicy scarlet, snow-white, stylish black, titanium and terracotta beige. As the main background, the factory recommends to combine with a rectangular Bricket tile in a similar color palette and with a large-format Arctic collection. The volumetric pattern on the surface is made using modern digital technology, which allows you to get the most intricate and entertaining prints and imitations.
Price: from 8898 rubles / sq. meter
Country of origin: Spain
Supplied on order
Tile size: 15x17 cm.
Surface: satin
Surface type: matte The Modeli collection will surely be appreciated by creative minds and designers who prefer a laconic style and extravagant experiments with unusual shapes. The collection of extruded porcelain stoneware was created as an object of design modeling, drawing up either a chaotic black and white patchwork or more complex designer ornaments in the form of large hexagonal contours of honeycombs. Great option for modern avant-garde interiors. The tile will look great with rough plastered walls or similar imitation tiles, brickwork, wood and metal.
Fashionable designer porcelain tile with oriental design
Price: from 7978 rubles / sq. meter
Country of origin: Spain
Supplied on order
Tile size: 20.5x12 cm.
Surface: satin
Porcelain stoneware size: 10.5x6.5 cm, 20.5x12 cm, modules 38.5x42 cm and 77x84 cm provenzal- a small collection in the form of a medallion, the shape of which is borrowed from the Moorish culture and which is perfect for decorating a bathroom in an oriental style. A special production method - extrusion allows you to get the most unusual and bizarre shapes. It is made of porcelain stoneware, which has a universal use. The collection contains 8 shades of tiles measuring 20.5x12 cm and 11 shades measuring 10.5x6.5 cm, they are easy to mix with each other, creating colorful oriental interiors with the hot flavor of West African countries. A special addition is the series Provenzal Compo- a composite tile with three different textures, as if embroidered with a satin stitch on a silk fabric in four shades: cobalt Blue, snow white Bianchi, blue and white mosaic Angeli and decorated with a thin Rigato stripe.
Price: from 1380 rubles / piece.
Country of origin: Russia
In stock
Tile size: 29.6x79.6 cm.
Surface: matte
Porcelain tile size: 29.6 x 79.6 cmCharme Evo porcelain tile mosaic consists of colorful marble bricks that look very impressive both on the walls and on the floor. If on the walls it will be an imitation of brickwork, painstakingly laid out from individual bricks, then on the floor the effect of a mosaic mix will be created. Mosaic modules have uneven edges and are joined in a certain way almost end-to-end, due to which the seams will be invisible. Ceramic granite mosaic has a number of advantages: it is frost-resistant, it can be used to veneer surfaces that undergo significant temperature changes, it is impact-resistant and withstands significant loads and exposure to chemicals. At the same time, the price of such a mosaic is several times less than Italian or Spanish counterparts.
Not so long ago, volumetric elements in tiles were piece and expensive, so they were used mainly as decorations. But technology does not stand still and today each factory is ready to offer you several collections, and the price for it is now usually set per square meter and practically corresponds to the usual background tiles.
Usually the Italians are the trendsetters in tiled fashion, but this fashion trend came from the Spanish factory, and this is not surprising, because the drawings are very similar to traditional Spanish drawings on hydraulic tiles. However, the trend was quickly picked up by Italian and even Russian factories, and today you can choose fashionable patchwork tiles for every taste and budget.
Large format tiles
Many people remember the times when a 60x60 cm tile seemed huge and no one wanted to take it. Now you won’t surprise anyone with 100x100 cm tiles, but maximum size of mass-produced porcelain stoneware is 160x320 cm. The dimensions of wall tiles 40x80 cm are growing and have become familiar, 50x100 cm, 40x120 cm and more are gaining popularity. and the maximum solidity of the surface is fashionable and simply beautiful.
White marble effect tiles
Tiles imitating white varieties of Italian marble, such as calacata or statuario, captured the exposition of factories a few years ago and are still at the peak of popularity. And all because the print quality has become such that it can no longer be distinguished from natural marble.
This is a new trend and only appeared at Cersaie 2016 at a few factories. But given that these factories are leaders in the Italian market, it can be assumed that next year, fabric-like tiles will be at the peak of popularity. Do you want to be ahead of time? Buy it now.
Once it was cut out of an ordinary rectangular one and therefore it was very expensive. Now technologies allow stamping tiles immediately in the form of hexagons (or even more complex shapes). Therefore, now everyone can get a spectacular tile layout at a very reasonable price.
Became very popular a couple of years ago and there is an explanation for this. Factories again began to focus on the American market, and American style in the view of the Italians - this is a loft. However, the loft has become popular in Russia, and brick tiles are a really fashionable solution.
Aged tile
Became another fashion trend last year. A worn surface, chips on the edges of the tiles, faded paint - now all these are not manufacturing defects, but a trendy design from the world's leading factories.
Bathroom porcelain stoneware
In Russia, tiles are still very popular, but in Europe they are losing ground. Moreover, factories are gradually withdrawing their tile collections from production and replacing them with porcelain stoneware novelties. If you want to receive modern interior- Lay out your bathroom with porcelain stoneware. In addition, porcelain stoneware is stronger, has less water absorption and is more resistant to many other factors.
Multicolored hexagonal bathroom tiles in interiors
Where and how to buy trendy bathroom tiles?
You can buy the latest fashion tile collections at any of the. All salons accept Visa, Mastercard and Mir bank cards and cash. In addition, you can pay for the order by card on our website or make a bank transfer using the details.
This article is addressed not only to design professionals, but also to anyone who is thinking about updating the interior and is looking for tiles for the bathroom, kitchen and living space.
In it, we present 6 main trends in the design of ceramic tiles and porcelain stoneware. We will tell you which tiles will be fashionable and in demand in the coming years, and which solutions have already lost their relevance.
Trend #1 - Neutral Elegance
Simplicity and elegance are back in fashion. Tile with concise design replaces lush collections with complex decor and bright patterns.
In the near future, imitations of wood, marble, concrete, plaster, complemented by discreet decor, will be relevant. They are gradually replacing tiles with a large pattern, multi-colored decor and an abundance of additional elements.
In the photo: Atlas Concorde Brave Wall Design collection of ceramic tiles and porcelain stoneware.
In the photo: floor porcelain tiles from the Fap Roma collection.
Trend No. 2 - drawings and patterns
Graphic ornaments are in vogue. Gaining popularity and "", all kinds of strokes, wavy lines and geometric figures depicted on the surface of the tiles.
Exaggerated, “cartoonish” imitations of marble, wood and other patterns will be relevant. natural materials made in bright cheerful colors.
In the photo: a tile with a stylized pattern of Sant Agostino Digitalart fabric.
Trend number 3 - copying natural materials
With the development of production technologies, imitations of natural materials in ceramics are becoming more and more realistic. Where the use of wood, natural stone or clay is not possible, ceramic tiles or porcelain stoneware that imitate them are excellent.
Trend number 4 - going beyond the usual
As opposed to copying natural materials, a direction is developing in which tile design focuses on the properties of the ceramic itself. Relief and volume, the combination of ceramics with glass and metal, the play of light on the surface of the tile, giving it volume and texture, non-standard format - all these are new, fresh and not boring techniques for designers and buyers.
Tiles with various “special effects”, such as relief or a special surface structure, open up completely new possibilities in decorating living spaces. It looks fresh and unusual, emphasizes the individuality of the interior and the tastes of the owner.
Trend number 5 - eclecticism
Eclectic or mixed different styles- a feature of the modern lifestyle, which is also reflected in the design of the tiles. The combination of ethnic patterns and industrial surfaces, elements of antiquity and hi-tech, the opposition of artificial and natural - all this inspires designers to create bright, different collections of ceramic tiles and porcelain stoneware.
Collage and patchwork, graffiti and comics, famous works of art and uncomplicated modern ornaments, a combination of drawing and natural texture - all these motifs are in demand today, and are unlikely to cease to be relevant in the next 2-3 years.
Pictured: Bayker Batik patchwork tile.
In the photo: "patchwork" of ethnic motifs in Panaria Ceramica Memory Mood tiles.
Trend number 6 - a new form
In the last couple of years, tiles have been massively moving away from the usual square and rectangular formats. They are replaced by hexagons, rhombuses, triangles, and completely abstract figures that add up to various modules. Tile of non-standard format turns from a background covering into a decorative element.
The emphasis on form and pattern is perhaps the latest trend in ceramic tile design. Rhombuses, hexagons, V-shaped elements and other ceramic figures may well become the most popular decor in the coming years.
From theory to practice
Now that you know which tile will be the most fashionable, it's time to move on to choosing and buying! You can find tiles in the style you like on our website or in the showroom of the ART REAL salon. We work daily. Come!
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The full text of the study by the Institute of Ceramic Technology on the design of ceramic tiles in 2015-2016 at English language can be downloaded from us in PDF format.
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Trends in the interior are long-playing. This is especially true for tiles that are laid once and for 10 or more years. Fashionable ceramic tiles in 2018 will remain relevant in 2019 and beyond. Let's look at the latest trends, selection and styling features so that the design looks fresh and stylish for a long time.
What does fashionable tiles look like 2018-2019?
Modern tiles are used not only in kitchens. It decorates living rooms, bedrooms, hallways. The floor or wall in the living room, lined with seamless tiles, looks very impressive.
The most fashionable tile today - imitation of other materials. Ceramics often mimics stone (in particular, marble). It looks no worse than natural stone, while being cheaper and much easier to maintain. Marbled tiles are ideal for any space and purpose, even for a backsplash.
There are many models of tiles imitating wood different breeds. It is so realistic and impressive that some consider it a full-fledged alternative to laminate flooring. There are also cork tiles and shabby, worn wood tiles.
Fashionable tiles 2018-2019 can mimic fabric. It has classic fabric patterns (like tartan check) or textures (like jeans).
In industrial interiors, loft-style design, metal-like tiles and concrete-look tiles are increasingly being used. At the same time, the “metal” tile is not chosen perfectly shiny and smooth, but similar to steel sheets with rust streaks.
Other trendy tiles 2018-2019 - 3 D-tile. It is difficult to install, but it looks very unusual both in the bathroom and, for example, in the living room as a textured accent wall.
Relevant tile with drawings, which seem to be done in watercolor. In particular - a tile with flowers. It is used as decorative inserts.
Fashionable ceramic tiles - large format. In length, such a tile can reach one and a half to two meters. But it should be borne in mind that large tiles are difficult to bring into the room, they are fragile, heavy, expensive, difficult to install. Therefore, it is better to stop at a large tile within reasonable limits (up to a meter in length).
In addition to the standard rectangular and square tiles, in fashion tile in the form of a hexagon, resembling a honeycomb.
As in previous years, white does not lose ground tile-"boar", or "metro", visually similar to brickwork.
How to choose ceramic tiles?
There are several rules for choosing trendy tiles for the bathroom, kitchen and other rooms.
- It is better to buy products from foreign factories (Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal).
- If finances allow, it is advisable to choose tiles at a price of $ 25 per square meter. Among inexpensive tiles, there are often products of different thicknesses and shades within the same batch.
- You should not buy a tile that is being phased out, even if it is sold at a big discount. The material may not be enough, and it will be impossible to replace the tile if damaged.
- For the floor, it is desirable to use matte tiles, not glossy ones. Matte tiles are not slippery and wear out less.
- It is possible, but not at all necessary, to focus on tile collections, which initially contain matching light wall tiles, dark wall tiles, floor tiles, decorative tiles(with drawings, patterns) and borders.
- Borders are best used in large bathrooms (over 15 sqm) with expensive repairs. In small bathrooms, it is preferable to do without them.
Basic rules for laying tiles
Laying tiles should always be entrusted to professionals - then its service life will be calculated in decades. There are many subtleties to consider. Here are just the main ones.
- The layout of the tiles must be displayed in the project so that there are no ugly (narrow) cut tiles. This indicates the name of the tile and its size in all areas.
- The height of the tile layout can be adjusted with a stretch / slatted ceiling.
- To avoid having to use small trims in a row of tiles, you need to remove one full tile from the row, divide the unfilled space in half, and use two medium or large trims.
- Decorative tiles cannot be cut, it spoils the pattern. Borders can only be cut in width, not in height. Floor and background tiles can be cut as you like.
- Grout for floor tiles is selected in color, for wall tiles - in color or a tone or two lighter. If the tile is not plain, the grout is selected for the lightest color. The exception is creative design solutions: contrast grout, bright grout, etc.
Tiling in Moscow
The La Primavera studio employs designers and master tilers with extensive experience. Designers will help you choose fashionable tiles, decide on color, texture, combinations. And the tilers will do the laying in compliance with all technologies and taking into account modern requirements as part of the renovation of a bathroom, toilet, kitchen or other premises. Call: +7 495 21 51 948.
Are you renovating and it's your turn to the bathroom? The question arises - which tile should be chosen in the bathroom? What should be considered, what characteristics? Many designers hear this question from their clients very often. Each designer and architect in his portfolio has answers to numerous questions of any whimsical customer.
Modern consumers prefer pragmatism and rationality. Convenience and comfort come first.
Modern bathroom tiles can be of any size - from very small tiles to large tiles, and can be of any color - from bright colors to pastel-colored tiles.
Features of the choice of tiles in the bathroom
What is the most common bathroom finish? Of course ceramic tiles! Its advantages include:
- Material durability. Life time modern tiles for the bathroom is estimated in tens of years.
- Good tolerance of a humid environment, as well as its normal response to sudden changes in temperature.
- It cleans up quite easily. It can be disinfected if necessary.
Choice of materials on the market finishing materials wide enough - you can always pick up a tile for every taste and for every budget.
The ceramic tile finish looks very beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. Once again, you can verify this by viewing a photo of fashionable bathroom tiles.
There are very few drawbacks to this tile. These include a long and costly process of preparing the surface itself for finishing, and then for laying tiles. Here it is best to entrust the laying of tiles to professionals so as not to spoil the entire repair.
Ceramic tile options for bathrooms
How to choose a trendy bathroom tile design? What will he be? The most common shape for ceramic tiles for bathrooms is a rectangle or square. This is due to the fact that it is quite easy to lay tiles of this shape in almost any room, despite its configuration.
IN Lately tiles of an unusual shape began to be in great demand - polygonal or triangular, irregularly shaped tiles. Unfortunately, the laying of such tiles requires special efforts and the hands of a professional master finisher.
For the bathroom, manufacturers offer several types of finishing material - it can be smooth or embossed, it can be glossy or matte.
The latest trend is the 2018 trendy patchwork bathroom tiles. IN this option decoration mosaic is made as a separate piece of fabric, which, when combined, create a kind of ornament. Perfect option decorating rooms in country style.
In the bathroom, you can use a loft-style finish - tiles that will imitate concrete slab, raw brick or plaster. This style has a lot of fans.
A special effect is created by a very small tile, which, as it were, flickers in the darkness. If you want to focus on furniture or on the bathroom - pay attention to the neutral shades of tiles. Blue, gray, beige will fit perfectly here, and of course, do not forget about the classics - white, in which there are small blotches of black.
To create a gentle romantic design, use trendy tiles for a small bathroom of small size for decoration. Choose shades of blue-blue. Furniture is best taken snow-white. Emphasize modern design can spotlights on the ceiling.
For lovers classic design We recommend that you pay attention to the tiles of a larger size. Here it will be appropriate to look medium or large ceramic tiles on the walls and on the floor. As an option, finish the floor with large-sized tiles, and the walls with medium ones. Separate it with a plinth.
Cherry-colored walls and snow-white tiles look very good. The contrast of colors is simply mesmerizing.
Lovers of snow-white bathrooms can slightly diversify and refresh the design with a beautiful mosaic with some kind of ornament. Do not forget about accessories that will only emphasize the luxurious taste of the owners of the house or apartment.
Photo of fashionable bathroom tiles
Decorating bathroom surfaces with tiles is the most popular finishing option not only in our country, but also in the world. It is difficult to find an equally strong, moisture-resistant, reliable, heat-resistant and durable material for wall cladding in a room with a unique microclimate. Facing tiles are good both in solo use and as an element of a combined bathroom finish. Like most areas of interior design, tiling bathrooms with tiles has its own trends, current design ideas, and design novelties. We invite you to familiarize yourself with them on the example of our large-scale selection of bathroom design projects.
Facing tiles for the bathroom - advantages and disadvantages
Bathroom renovations usually take several years to complete. Therefore, the material for surface finishing must be chosen with certain technological qualities - a high level of moisture resistance, resistance to temperature extremes and mechanical stress. In addition, in such utilitarian areas as a bathroom and toilet, it is necessary to maintain cleanliness close to ideal, which means that the finish should be easy to clean and calmly tolerate the effects of cleaning chemicals. Agree that few finishing materials are able to endure such a test of strength. But ceramic tiles, and when we talk about the facing material for the bathroom, we most often mean it, it is capable of retaining its original appearance for a long time.
So, the advantages of tiles as a finishing material for a bathroom include the following:
- high moisture resistance;
- resistance to constant temperature changes;
- durability;
- resistance to various types mechanical influences;
- tiles do not fade in the sun and do not lose the brightness of products;
- a wide range of color and texture solutions;
- possibility of imitation various surfaces(wood, stone, products with a metallic sheen);
- a wide range of sizes and shapes, allowing you to find finishing solutions for rooms of any shape and size with the least loss;
- a large selection of manufacturers with different product prices, allowing you to find a solution for decorating a bathroom for the owner of apartments and houses with different financial capabilities.
But, like any other finishing material, facing tiles have their drawbacks:
- the rather high cost of the material itself (when compared with such types of finishes as painting, using decorative plaster, wall panels), glass and stone tiles will be especially expensive, even artificial marbled stone, for example, is not cheap;
- the need to hire a specialist to install tiles (the cost of laying 1 sq.m of material is usually equal to the cost of the tile itself - the more expensive the finish, the more you have to pay for its installation);
- for natural stone tiles special care- not all cleaning products can be used, periodically you need to grind and process the stone;
- when using figured tiles or mosaics, it forms a large number of tile joints that can cause fungus - prevention with antiseptics and periodic replacement of grout is necessary.
Material for the execution of finishing tiles
The most popular material for the manufacture of facing tiles is ceramics. The reasonable ratio of price and quality, technological and aesthetic characteristics, has made ceramic tiles almost synonymous with finishing in the bathroom. Ceramic tiles can be of different shapes and sizes, plain or patterned, smooth or textured, with imitation of wood or stone, homogeneous or with various inclusions - there are a lot of options for creating the finish of your dreams. Advantages and disadvantages ceramic finish we analyzed in the previous block, but I would also like to note other options for the execution of the facing material.
Finishing a bathroom with glass tiles is not common, which is why the uniqueness of such design projects is much higher. Even small inserts of glass facing tiles are able to "revive" the most ordinary image of a utilitarian room. But this material also has its drawbacks - in addition to the rather high cost, glass tiles always create a somewhat cool image of the room. Glass tiles are most often produced in color. Many owners of houses and apartments choose this material to create a panel on the bathroom wall with photo printing. Anything can be a drawing - from a beautiful landscape to a family portrait.
Tiles made of natural or artificial stone
Facing tiles are made from granite, marble, basalt, sandstone and other stones. But the high cost of finished products, in particular marble, is pushing homeowners to buy artificial counterparts that are not inferior in aesthetic qualities. Very often, tiles made of artificial material cannot be distinguished from natural raw materials, but physical properties such products, of course, vary. Of course, artificial stone will not last your family for decades, but it is much cheaper than natural stone, lighter and easier to install.
Imitation of marble always brings a luxurious look, a touch of elegance and nobility to the bathroom interior. Such a finishing material is perfect for creating modern images of rooms, as well as classic interiors.
Tiles with a metallic sheen
If metal powder is added to the composition of ceramics for the manufacture of tiles or mosaics, the result always exceeds all expectations. Products with silver, gold or copper sheen can bring a festive, luxurious mood to any interior. Even indoors small area it is appropriate to use metallized tiles as decorative element, not devoid of all the advantages of ceramic products. The same effect can be achieved by using mirror tiles- it can be used to highlight zones, emphasize the geometry of the room, or simply create original compositions, panels.
Variety of shapes and sizes - current ideas
The choice of shape and size of bathroom tiles depends on the following factors:
- room dimensions;
- the surface to be faced (floors, walls, facade of a bath or other plumbing, storage systems, various decorative elements - wall or floor panels, drawings);
- interior design style;
- personal preferences of the owners of the utilitarian premises.
Tile large sizes visually able to increase the volume of the room (however, for this it is better for her to be executed in bright colors). Recently, it has been fashionable to use large rectangular products made of ceramics and porcelain stoneware not only for flooring, but also for wall decoration. But it is important to understand that in a small room with an irregular geometry, there will be more waste of finishing material of large sizes than when choosing dies of the appropriate scale.
For many years, metro tiles have been very popular abroad. The finishing material got its name because of its original use for decorating metro stations. And at present, the tile laid like a brickwork is considered one of the classic options for decorating bathrooms. Metro tiles can be glossy or matte, smooth or with bevels around the perimeter (the so-called fez). It can be used with a grout of a similar tone or contrasting shade. Depending on this, different images of bathrooms are obtained, even when using tiles of the same size and color.
The dark tile "metro" (in our country it is sometimes called the "boar") in combination with light grout looks especially impressive. The geometry of the masonry is emphasized by the contrast of colors. A similarly dramatic bathroom look can be achieved by using dark or bright grout between light, pastel ceramic tiles.
Laid vertically, rectangular tiles can visually increase the height of the room ...
And the original “herringbone” styling will not only bring variety to the decoration of the bathroom, but also make its interior more creative.
The finish of any bathroom surfaces, made with the help of tiles, which is often called "honeycomb", looks original. Ceramic hexagons really resemble honeycombs and come in a variety of sizes and colors. 
Mosaic
Mosaic has all the technological advantages of ceramic tiles, but it can be used to finish surfaces that are complex in terms of geometry. Mosaic tiles it is possible to clad arched and regular niches, countertops near the sink, bath façade, storage systems and various accessories for utility spaces. Mosaic is produced with different sizes and shapes of the so-called chips (small dice). Mosaics, like ceramic tiles, can be smooth or textured, plain or with colored inclusions, imitate masonry, and have a metallic sheen.
Figured tiles
With the help of figured tiles, you can clad all the walls or floors of the bathroom, as well as create an accent surface. Even a plain light-colored tile looks extraordinary, original, thanks to its extraordinary shape. But figured tiles also have their drawbacks - the length of the tile joints is much larger than the material of the usual form. This means that more grouting will be required, and the risk of fungus without timely processing will be higher. But all these insignificant shortcomings are covered by the original design of the material itself and the surfaces obtained as a result of mounting.
Embossed tiles
Textured tiles can bring not only variety, but also creativity to the bathroom interior. As a rule, relief products for wall cladding are made in a single-color light version and with the help of light textured curves, depressions and bas-reliefs are emphasized. Most often, textured tiles are used for facing one wall to create some accent.
Combination of shapes, sizes and colors
Combining wall tiles of different shapes, sizes and colors can lead to not only attractive, but also creative bathroom looks. In addition, using colored inserts, you can highlight certain elements and areas of the interior, visually change the volume of the room and create color accents much needed in a bright space. With colored edging on a light background, it is fashionable to veneer a mirror, outline panels, highlight a shower, bath or sink area.
No less effect can be achieved by combining tiles of the same shape and size, but different shades from the same color group. This method of finishing can be used both for decorating walls (or parts of them), and as floor covering.
In addition, ceramic tiles can be combined with other types of finishing materials. Of course, tiles must be used as a finish for the most vulnerable areas from the point of view of moisture - around the bathtub and sink, inside the shower room. Most often, the so-called apron is laid out of the tiles or the surface behind the bathroom is completely finished - it all depends on the location of the plumbing in the bathroom.
Popular color palette for bathroom decoration
There are certain color trends that designers around the world dictate to us. But there are also color schemes that will be relevant at all times. If your bathroom has a very modest area or a non-standard shape, then snow-white tiles may be the only worthy choice for creating a light and light interior image. White color most of us associate with cleanliness and freshness - important qualities of a room for water and sanitary procedures. On a white background, the shine of chrome-plated bathroom accessories looks great and any version of storage systems and other additional interior elements is perfectly combined.
Gray, which became so popular last season, does not lose its leading position in the top list of color solutions for rooms with a wide variety of functional loads. Bathrooms are no exception. A rich palette of shades of gray allows you to create strict, but at the same time elegant images of utilitarian premises, not without their zest. In addition, against a gray background, the brilliant whiteness of plumbing looks especially impressive.
Popular for many years color solution for the design of the bathroom is considered a rich range of shades of blue. From pale blue as the main background to dark blue as an accent border or small inclusions, blue always creates a cool, light and fresh atmosphere in the interior of a utilitarian space. Snow-white plumbing goes well with various shades of blue. Many designers recommend using glass partitions and sliding shower doors of a similar shade in alliance with light blue tiles.
If creation is cool color palette in the bathroom you are not satisfied, if instead of cheerfulness and tone you would like to get a warm atmosphere and relaxation, then use a beige palette to decorate your utilitarian space. All shades of beige can be considered neutral in terms of creating a certain atmosphere in the room, but they definitely bring warmth to the character of the room, to its environment.
In the wake of the popularity of everything natural, including shades for creating finishes, many varieties of green have come into fashion. Shades from light olive to dark moss and deep emerald are actively used by designers around the world. After all, the green color has a positive effect on our psyche, contributes to the creation of a fresh and relaxed atmosphere. But at the same time, the interior of the bathroom, in the decoration of which a shade of green was used, can never be called boring, ordinary.
Tiles with ornaments - to be or not to be? Designers creating modern projects are increasingly leaning towards monochromatic options for ceramic finishing materials. But for some stylistic trends in the field of home design, the use of tiles with a colorful ornament or pattern is simply necessary. For example, some varieties of country styles (Mediterranean, rustic), beach and eclectic can not easily accept a bright print of ceramic tiles, but also win in terms of originality.
The tile with a bright, colorful ornament looks most organically as a flooring material in a bathroom with plain, light walls. Two contrasting colors are enough to make such a printed tile.
