Many will agree on the advisability of using tiles in the bathroom, but not everyone will find it correct to use black products in this interior. How gloomy or ugly is it, what is the opinion? Let's try to figure it out.
About black
And the first thing I want to advise is to look at the photo examples of such interiors. After all, black continues to be universal, it has not gone out of fashion for a long time. And if you dilute it correctly with white, then you get a classic black and white version, relevant at all times.
Of course, not everyone will dare to use this color. There are enough arguments: gloomy, cardinal and impractical. But there is one nuance here. If you do everything "according to the mind", using the existing rules for working with this color, you can get a very stylish room.
Of course, to get the most optimal solution, you should use the services of a professional designer who will skillfully combine black and white, use the correct shapes, arrangement of objects and special lighting.
Black and white are yin and yang in the interior, these are two complementary colors, which are at the same time opposites. But their union is inextricably linked.
Thanks to the combination of these colors, there is a lot of scope for the realization of fantasies. In this case, it is desirable to use shades in equal proportions. Then the right balance is maintained.
Combination of black and white
In some cases, additional color accents are added to black and white tiles. This can be, for example, red towels, washcloths or rugs. This solution looks very profitable and modern. Deep yellow colors are also suitable.
This should be a point-to-point solution. Do not use it for grouting, for example. In this case, the most relevant color for her will be white. This will emphasize the sophistication of the solution.
You can alternate the tiles in a checkerboard pattern, or you can use this approach. Decorate the lower part in black, and the upper part in white.
Ceiling and floor
Now let's figure out what to do with the floor and ceiling.
- The floor should be made "checkerboard", because it will also visually expand the room.
- If the ceiling is high, then you can make splashes of black in the white base. A purely black ceiling is unacceptable, as it will create a gloomy impression, will psychologically "put pressure" on visitors.
Lighting
This is a very important moment in the design of such an interior. Lighting should be based on natural lighting with the addition of bright lights. This is especially important for small bathrooms: the more light, the more visually the room will appear.
Mirrors
These elements are not only necessary from a practical point of view, they will optically increase the space. At the same time, the reflection should not be concentrated on elements of furniture or bath accessories.
Bath
Here the choice depends on the rest of the colors. After all, you can choose both a white and a black bath. Of course, a black product will look more unconventional. It is better to choose acrylic from materials. This will give many advantages in operation, as well as allow you to make a choice among a variety of models and shapes. The only thing is to look after such a bathroom without using active detergents that can damage the surface.
Do not forget about the practical side of using a black bath in the interior.
Tile manufacturer
This issue should also be given special attention. After all, high-quality products are the key to a decent styling. Therefore, you should focus your choice among products of Italian or Spanish production. Of course, recently Polish and Russian manufacturers have significantly improved the quality of their products, while their availability is much higher. Therefore, you should evaluate your capabilities, and if they allow, do right choice - branded tiles.
It should be noted also about the nuances of laying black tiles. It is clear that this color hides dirt. Therefore, during the procedure, subtle remnants of glue should be removed in time, otherwise it will be problematic to wipe it off, especially against a black background. You should also pay attention to the condition of the joints. The seams between the tiles must be clean, because applying white grout can spoil the appearance of the finish.
The use of black products is bold and practical
If you gain determination and make the bathroom in black, you can not only enjoy the result, but also make your work easier. Indeed, in such a color, any dirt, dust and other contaminants become invisible. This can be seen in the photo of the interiors. And this should also be taken into account when choosing.
Beauty, as you know, lies in simplicity. Simple things are also good in that they do not get bored, do not lose their relevance and are easily combined. All of the above is true for white tiles. An uncomplicated white finish is a classic, solid and very versatile option. White tiles will never go out of style. If the interior gets bored, you can always revive and diversify it with a color or neutral decor. The white background color will not conflict with it.
In connection with white tiles, the question of the color of the grout often arises. Should it be pure white or can you choose a colored one? Is it ok to use dark formulations?
To begin with, it is customary to make the seams either in the color of the tiles, or as contrasting as possible. This applies to any tile, not just white.
Tone-on-tone seams
Contrast seams
The most contrasting ones are not slightly different, but clearly stand out. It is not customary to rub the seams of white tiles with pale gray, cream, beige compounds. Why? It's simple: if the contrast is minimal, the seams appear dirty, which makes the surface look rather untidy.
So, the three most common grout options for white tiles are:
- tone-on-tone with tiles;
- gray;
- black.
Bright colored grout is also possible. But this is a rather bold decision, and also not for an amateur. Colored seams are too conspicuous. They make any styling errors and asymmetries visible.
Of course, the choice of color grout must be dictated by something. Tiled seams on the wall can match the color of porcelain stoneware flooring, paint, furniture elements, etc.
It must be admitted that sometimes it looks quite interesting due to some playfulness and frivolity.
However, we began the article with a conversation that simple (that is, natural, modest and unassuming) things do not bore for a long time. White tiles with colored seams are not included. Making repairs on long years, try to give preference to more traditional and universal solutions.
White tiles: light or dark grout?
The use of dark grout is dictated, first of all, by considerations of practicality. Dark seams will not turn yellow or gray over time, unlike whites. They will not require thorough cleaning and updating for a long time. It will be much easier to care for the lined surfaces.
If aesthetics are in the foreground, then when choosing the color of the seams, several nuances must be taken into account. Contrasting seams always emphasize the geometry and the way the tiles are laid. If you want to emphasize the original format / size / shape of the tile, rub the seams with a contrasting composition.
If rectangular tiles are laid vertically, contrasting grout will accentuate this. As a result, the walls will appear higher, and the room itself will appear narrower. If this effect is undesirable, fill the joints with a white compound as close as possible to the color of the tile. Then the stacking pattern will not be so obvious.
Compare the effect
With white seams, the tile format and layout are unobtrusive
Conversely, if you want to highlight the rows of tiles, fill the joints with a dark trowel mixture.
Consider the general atmosphere as well. Decorating with white tiles with a dark grout looks rather rough and sharp. This quality is quite appropriate in interiors with an urban character. This combination of tiles with grout is also typical for the Scandinavian style.
Scandinavian cuisine
Industrial style
Industrial bathroom
If you want the interior to be more elegant and neat, make the seams white.
The choice of tiles for the bathroom is simple, but at the same time, a very important task. After all, not only the visual appearance and beauty of the room depends on this, but also the safety of being in it, because in the bathroom there is usually high humidity, and an unsuccessful choice of tiles can make the floor very slippery. It is also important to choose in what style the room will be made. Tile is perhaps the most suitable option for a bathroom, but it is worth choosing it wisely, given modern variety and choice.
Advantages and disadvantages
Moisture resistance is one of the most important qualities for finishing rooms with high humidity and direct water ingress. Durability, strength, durability - tiles usually last much longer than other materials, especially if you do not use aggressive and chemically active substances for washing them.
At the same time, its appearance does not change or deteriorate:
- Simplicity - the tiles are quite easy to wash, clean, and in extreme cases, you can easily replace individual damaged tiles;
- Variety - the choice of tiles is very extensive, it concerns material, size, shape, color and pattern;
- The wide range of uses of the tile makes it quite versatile. In addition to being used both as a flooring and as a wall covering, it is very easy to combine it with different styles and other materials.
The disadvantages include:
- The high cost of some types of tiles, the most elegant and beautiful tiles that look really royal, cost accordingly;
- The presence of seams is a slight inconvenience. It looks a little worse than solid material, and the seams are not as durable as the tiles themselves.
- Not a simple technology for decorating a room with tiles requires the involvement of qualified craftsmen in this work, which can also affect your wallet and take some time.
Color selection
The range of modern tiles is very wide, the difference in material and texture is half the trouble, but choosing the right color is a real dilemma. The choice of color palette depends on the chosen taste and personal preferences of the property owner. The light tone of the room visually expands it, and the dark one, on the contrary. At the same time, the dark bottom of the tile in the bathroom makes the floor lower, and by combining dark and light colors, you can achieve very interesting results. Dark tiles are recommended for large bathtubs or as floor tiles and tiles of the lower rows.
The disadvantages of light tiles are their soiling, but dark tiles have the same problems - a light bloom that remains after moisture dries on the tile. So whatever tone you choose, try to choose tiles that are easy to clean.
As for bright colors, then you should be careful, because repairs in the bathroom are done for a long time, and catchy colors can get boring over time. There is a compromise option - to combine bright tiles with dark ones, for example, make one wall bright, the rest dark. Or, the lower part of the room should be done in a dark tone, and the upper one in a lighter or brighter one.
Dark and light tiles in the bathroom look good, provided they are dark at the bottom and light at the top of the room. In general, in the variant with tiles, there are many combination possibilities. So, for example, the main color can be a neutral dark gray, and in some places make inserts of light tiles, highlight the mirror in a different tone, or make a panel on one of the walls.
The blue tiles are quite good combined with brown, green with dark red, black or yellow.
As for the patterns on the tiles, everything is the same as with bright colors, either combine or be more restrained. Because bright patterns are difficult for the human psyche.
When making a Mediterranean-style bathroom, make a panel and lay out bright blue tiles around it, it will look quite impressive.
There can be a lot of ideas for using dark tiles. In addition to combinations of dark and light tiles, you can only play with tones of dark tiles.
Alternatively, you can arrange black and white tiles in a checkerboard pattern, or replace these colors with light and dark gray.
The light pattern in the center of the room made of dark tiles looks rather bold.
If the entire bathroom is made of black, dark blue, dark brown or dark green tiles, then the room will look quite brutal.
And so that dark tones do not particularly reduce the perceived dimensions of the room, add more mirrors or mirror tiles to it. Reflections will create additional visual space.
Dark tiles on the bathroom floor can be very elegant. In order to focus on the floor of the room, a complex pattern of dark tones is used for this on a light background of the rest of the floor.
When decorating the bathroom interior in a dark tone, keep in mind that brown color will blend well with wood, metal and mirror.
There is a tile with a parquet texture, it is perfect as a dark flooring for your bathroom.
In the case of a predominance of dark tones, take care of good lighting, because dark colors absorb a lot of light. The uniform distribution of light from several bulbs or lamps located throughout the room looks beautiful.
In a bathroom decorated in dark colors or with their use, it looks spectacular white bath, toilet or sink. But dark plumbing looks just as good on a dark tile background, the main thing is that the tones or colors are at least slightly different and in harmony with each other.
The bathroom tiles look good in dark blue with light edging around.
In conclusion, we can say that dark tiles in the bathroom are very aristocratic, elegant and modern, provided that they are correctly selected and combined with the rest of the interior elements.
