The bathroom becomes not only functional, but also a beautiful, fashionable room in a modern apartment. This is a place of relaxation and rest after a busy day at work. That is why the bathroom design should be unobtrusive, harmonious, and cozy. As a rule, tiles or porcelain stoneware are used to decorate a modern bathroom. And the choice of this finishing material determines what your bathroom will ultimately be like.
If you don’t know what style to decorate your bathroom, what tiles to choose, how to think about a color combination, then read this article. In it we will look at the latest trends in bathroom design, current color and stylistic solutions, and popular finishing materials for 2020-2021.
Not just bathroom wall tiles
Of course, we will not discourage you from using ceramic tiles in your bathroom. Tiles are an excellent method of tiling in wet rooms, reliable and durable. But not the only one! No matter how many manufacturers of this material there are on the market, no matter how many design options each of them has, you must admit that when you come to visit, every time you see the same walls in the bathroom, plus or minus. Well, it's boring!
Why not use tiles only in wet areas, where water pours onto the wall and splashes fly abundantly?
After all, what do we need from the walls in the bathroom? The requirements are quite simple - the facing material must:
- have moisture and wear resistance,
- tolerates mechanical and chemical cleaning well,
- prevent the growth of all kinds of bacteria,
- be aesthetic and consistent with the style of the house.
So, stop thinking in terms of twenty years ago: a whole range of modern materials meet these same requirements! For example, even in the shower area you can use not tiles, but, for example, glass wall panels and blocks, or special types of decorative plasters.
Laying methods
There are several finishing options:
- seam to seam (the seams of adjacent rows coincide);
- diagonal (cladding at an angle of 45 degrees);
- staggered (displacement of the seam by half).
The method of laying tiles usually depends on personal preference or design decisions of the project. The classic option is considered to be a seam into a seam.
Decorative plaster in the bathroom
Just don’t confuse modern “decoratives” with plasters that were popular ten years ago. It doesn’t occur to you to use a huge push-button Motorola with an antenna, does it? So the building materials market is not standing still.
Today, decorative plaster is a truly durable and affordable coating that can be used, including in wet rooms. There are different types on different bases, but choosing a reliable, modern and beautiful coating for the walls of a toilet, bathroom and even shower is not difficult.
The Italian manufacturer of decorative coatings Loggia recommends using decorative coatings with special properties in the bathroom - this way your walls will be protected from moisture and fungi.
Decorative plasters that are applied to bathroom walls can be divided into 2 main types:
- Plasters that allow direct contact with water. That is, they can even be used in the showers themselves. For example Plasma 3D, Pelle di Luna or Diamond.
- Decorative plasters that can be used for bathrooms, but without direct contact with water. Almost all types of decorative materials can be included in this group, but the main difference here is that they need to be coated with a finishing glaze or wax coating, which will serve as protection against moisture.
In order not to tediously describe what is good about decorative plaster in the bathroom, we will list briefly:
- many colors, textures and effects;
- is not afraid of moisture and water, does not wash out;
- does not harm health;
- does not spread mold and other fungi;
- easy to repair (you can simply fix a chipped piece without having to renovate the entire room);
- if a white deposit appears from the water, you can carefully clean it and wash it;
- Decorative plaster will be relatively inexpensive: good tiles are no cheaper, and the work is priced approximately the same.
Well, in the end, decorative plaster is simply beautiful!
What tools are needed
To get started, equip yourself with the following tools:
- Rubber hammer;
- Mastercom;
- Construction level;
- Construction mixer;
- Container for mixing the solution;
- Spacer crosses;
- Special grater;
- With a sponge.
You will also need a marker or pencil. It is used to make notes when taking measurements.
Painting bathroom walls and other options
Paint for walls and ceilings in the bathroom
The second most popular option for wall decoration after tiles. Most modern manufacturers produce special paints for bathrooms and kitchens: they already contain antibacterial substances, and after drying the paint does not dissolve or wash away with water. Do not confuse these paints with “washable” ones (this is not exactly what you need) and choose reliable, preferably European, manufacturers. More details about bathroom paint are perfectly described in the article “7 Misconceptions About Painting Bathroom Walls, 16 Photo Design Ideas and 3 Expert Tips.”
Wallpaper in the bathroom
Many are surprised, but there are wallpapers that perfectly withstand the conditions of the bathroom; we are, of course, not talking about paper ones - look for special options for wet rooms. They do not absorb water vapor, which means they do not swell over time and then do not peel off. For such wallpaper you need a reliable adhesive with antifungal components.
Lining and wood in the bathroom
Natural wood in the bathroom has long ceased to be some kind of amazing material for this type of room. Special impregnations and glazes make it possible to use wood not only for walls, but even for bathroom bowls and sinks.
Porcelain tiles and wall panels
If the properties of tiles are fundamentally important to you, but you don’t like “checkered walls,” you can use panels made of large-format porcelain stoneware. Essentially, these are the same tiles, but very thin to be light, and large in area - they can reach a size of more than 1x3 m. With a reasonable layout of the cladding, there will be practically no seams on the walls.
How to choose plumbing
What should you pay attention to when buying plumbing fixtures? First of all, remember that all plumbing equipment must be combined with each other: bath, sink, shower, toilet. The material from which the items are made is also of great importance.
The most popular items are earthenware and porcelain. What is the difference?
Earthenware models are beautiful, light and relatively inexpensive. However, earthenware has a porous structure, which does not allow achieving perfectly smooth surfaces. Porcelain plumbing, on the contrary, is as smooth as possible. In addition, caring for porcelain is much easier, since virtually no dirt or limescale deposits settle on it.
Particular attention should be paid to the choice of toilet. I prefer models with a water saving function. Cleanliness and hygiene also play an important role for me. And in this sense, it is better to purchase products with a circular drain and a rimless edge.
Tiles in the bathroom: design selection options
We won’t reveal any special secrets or truisms to you if we say that the main role played by tiles in the bathroom is the design of the room. It is this quality that is more in demand today than its durability and protection of the surfaces of walls and floors from moisture.
Reasonable use of tiles - only in the “wet zone”
But in order to achieve high-quality design in a small bathroom, you should carefully consider such issues as:
- Choice of tile color;
- Choice of shape and size;
- Choosing a installation method.
Then you can guarantee the originality of the design of the room and give it a modern look. You should also consider the shape of your plumbing fixtures and their appearance.
Laconic tiles are always in fashion
Tip: The design of a bathroom with a jacuzzi will be built around expensive plumbing. Therefore, tiles should not dominate the interior, but only emphasize the features of the bathroom.
Form
No matter how strange it may seem, the shape of the tile plays an important role in determining the price. The cheapest option is square. Rectangular and diamond-shaped ones will be more expensive. Unusual geometric shapes are considered the most expensive; they are produced in limited quantities and often upon individual order.
Some manufacturers produce the same collection in a regular and seamless form. The regular one is cheaper, and the seams between it can be grouted with a special grout, matched to the color. Thus, savings of about 20-30% are possible.
Help from professionals
The basic rule that homeowners follow is the durability of wall and floor coverings. According to statistics, tiles on the walls and floors of a bathroom last at least 20-25 years. Which means:
- The tile design should be chosen for the same period;
- All family members must like him;
- The design should reveal the intent of the renovation;
- Be not boring and unobtrusive.
The search for a suitable idea will definitely be successful
DIY bathroom interior –
quite a difficult task for a non-professional. A common mistake most potential homeowners make is to compare store displays to their own bathtub. But in stores there is a completely different principle of presenting goods, which has nothing to do with the design of the premises.
Tips for DIY implementation
Here's why you should before starting repairs:
- Study all available materials - thematic magazines dedicated to design and renovation,
- Find several projects suitable for your dimensions - 2x2 bathroom design, for “Khrushchev” or large rooms of private households;
- Identify the most interesting ideas used in it;
- Sketch your own bathroom design plan;
- Determine whether it is necessary to install pipes in the bathroom, replace risers, plumbing fixtures, etc.
Memorable bright design
Advice: if you intend to create a bathroom interior with your own hands, then be sure to draw up a preliminary cost estimate. Typically, the most significant adjustments occur at this stage.
The combination of ordinary tiles with modern mosaics
Help from designers
The second option is to use the services of professional designers. Yes, their help may seem unreasonably high to some, however:
- Their solutions for your bathroom will be original;
- Most design ideas are based on the most common materials and available technologies;
- The services of a professional designer will amount to 15-20% of the total cost of repairs.
Limited space is not a hindrance for a professional designer
Some designers believe that tiles should not dominate the room - it is enough to cover only part of the room with tiles.
For reference: In their opinion, this allows you to emphasize the beauty of plumbing fixtures - washbasin and bathtub. And for customers, this is a good way to intelligently save money on materials.
With your own hands
As you know, laying tiles is an expensive job, and if the area is quite large, then the cost is large. But you can do all the work yourself, the main thing is that you have the necessary tools for cutting the tiles.
All these tips will allow you to save a considerable amount of money; according to some estimates, savings can reach 40%. For the remaining amount you can buy something you need or relax with the whole family.
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What to look for
When starting to create and develop a bathroom design, you should pay attention to:
- Technical condition of plumbing and communications;
- Their location;
- Features of the premises.
The vertical air duct in the “Stalin” style is hidden inside a decorative column
Tip: Any design flaws in the bathroom can be turned into stylish design elements. It is only important to pay maximum attention to this issue and find an original solution.
Conclusions: the main rule that you should follow when developing a design is originality. And it cannot be spontaneous. On the contrary, it is preceded by a search for an acceptable option that will form the basis for the future design. How to approach this is up to you. Either on your own or involve professional designers.
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The advantages of such decor
The tiled device is characterized by a number of advantages:
- Does not wear out for a long time, withstands mechanical loads;
- Withstands low and high temperatures well;
- High strength;
- Highly resistant to the negative effects of acid-base compounds;
- Long service life;
- Durability of color solutions;
- Anti-slip properties;
- Low water absorption.
