Bathroom tile
Tiles for many decades remains one of the most preferred building materials used for finishing surfaces in the bathroom, including those designed for a small area. In this article you can see numerous photos of her design.

The tile is not only the most familiar material for the design of the bathroom, but also the most optimal
The advantages of ceramic tiles
The tile has indisputable advantages, including:
- Practicality;
- Unpretentiousness in leaving, fast restoration of initial appearance;
- Resistance to moisture and temperature contrasts;
- Resistance to mechanical damage;
- Hypoallergenic because it is made from natural ingredients;
- Durability.

Ceramic tiles are very practical and easy to clean.
On sale, you can choose a tile for the bathroom to suit every taste and budget, such as in the photo below. Its wide range is presented by a set of the options differing on a color palette and dimensions, allowing to buy both the standard, and exclusive designer tile suitable for a small bathroom. For owners of such a room there is a tile that allows not only to avoid the "overload" of an already small area, but also to visually enlarge it.

Relief ceramic tiles will be a wonderful decoration of the bathroom
Before repair
Before you learn how to choose a tile for a small bathroom, and go to the store, you need to decide on the color palette of the room, its future style direction and create a preliminary sketch.

It is better to visualize the future interior before the repair.
This can be done using a special computer program designed to develop the design of various rooms. It is advisable to experiment with the color options of the planned design. Since the lighting in the storefront may differ significantly from home, it is worth buying a couple of tiles you like and check how they look in your bathroom.
Very important! To avoid possible differences in color, it is recommended to buy tiles from one batch.

Ceramic tiles from the same collection were used to repair the bathroom.
Color spectrum
In rooms with limited space, it is advisable to use tiles for a bathroom of light colors - see the photo, which is a suitable design option for a small room with a bathroom. But do not go to extremes and make it completely white, like hospital facilities. When facing a bathroom with white tiles, it is better to combine it with other, preferably pastel colors: light green, peach, sand, and also some cold ones, for example, blue. A duet of white and light gray colors will harmoniously look in the interior of a small bathroom. At the same time, it is recommended to make the lighter shade predominant and choose it for cladding most of the room.

The combination of the two colors will help to visually expand the space and eliminate the "pork" monochrome
Dark colors should be used more carefully, carefully choosing the right shades. However, it is worth considering that on a dark tile for a small bathroom there will be more noticeable drops of water, as well as limescale.
Tip! So that the design of a tile for a small bathroom in warm colors does not look dull, accent elements such as individual tiles of a tile with a pattern, a decorative border, several vertical stripes, as in this photo, will be very appropriate.

Chic in a brown bathroom interior adds a golden mosaic
In small bathrooms, it is recommended to avoid overly “screaming” tones that tire your eyesight. And in order not to make the space too motley, you need to stop at the minimum number of shades for interior decoration, preferably no more than three.

Emerald ceramic tiles look amazing in combination with bathroom accessories.
The size
Along with color, the size of the ceramic tile for a small bathroom, which is planned to be used as a floor covering and wall decoration for the embodiment of the design in this small room, is also important - look at the following photo. The optimal dimensions of the tile for such rooms are 20x20 and 20x30 cm. It is important to take into account the geometric features of the bathroom: if the first option is ideal for a square-shaped room, then the second is for a rectangular one. Also in a small bathroom you can lay the tile 40x20 cm.

Designer square tile looks amazing in the interior of a small bathroom
It is not recommended to purchase tiles that are too large in size, for example, 50x50 cm. This solution will be uneconomical because it will have to be cut, in particular, on the floor. Plus, it will visually reduce the room. However, according to the designers, such tiles can be used to finish a section of a wall in a bathroom, allowing visually expanding a small space.
Attention! Tile dimensions for a small bathroom laid out on the floor, the photo of the design of which is shown below, should be larger than the tile on the walls.

Large-sized floor tiles look very organic in a small bathroom with a rectangular wood tile
As for the texture of this material, the tile can be frosted or have a glossy finish. A matt tile that prevents sliding on a wet surface will be more appropriate for the floor. Well, for the walls, you can choose both the first and second option.

Tile laying methods
There are several options for finishing a small bathroom tile. More is shown in the following photos.
Seam to seam
This is the easiest option facing. Suitable for laying rectangular or triangular in shape tiles. During operation, it is advisable to use special crosses, which make it possible to make the seams even and equal in width.

Diagonally
When aligning a diagonal layout, a building level and a triangle are used. Using this method helps to visually correct the walls that are not parallel. In addition, laying the tile for a bath diagonally can visually expand the boundaries of the room, in which there is room only for a small bath. This is well shown in the photo.

Imitation brickwork
For this type of tiled masonry fit rectangular products. Only for neighboring elements should not choose a contrasting color gamut, which can create the effect of an uneven surface.

Modular
This layout allows you to combine elements of different sizes so that the result is an original design. If you wish, you can create bright, accentuated areas located chaotically, against a monochromatic surface.

To visually make a room wider, it is worth using laying the tile for a small bathroom horizontally (as an option - lay out horizontal lines with dark tiles), and if you want to “lift” the ceilings - vertically. For the same purpose, laying the floor tiles on a diagonal, photo design which you see below.

It is also necessary to purchase high-quality grout for joints, protecting ceramics from moisture.
Decor elements
Any interior without exception can be supplemented and decorated with decorative elements. In the bathroom with this task can handle materials such as:
- The tile with a rough surface, imitating a brick, a natural stone or fabric;
- Mosaic with details made of glass or metal;
- Separate tiles with prints;
- Mirror products used extremely dosed;
- Decorative borders.

For the embodiment of the economy version of the bathroom decor in the apartment tiles enough to use a suitable grout for joints, allowing you to create a complete image. The following photo is a vivid example.

Style decisions
Even in a small bathroom, you can use quite a few options for the design of ceramic tiles and embody a large number of stylistic ideas. It can be arranged in any style that owners like, no matter what other rooms are designed in.
Classic style
In the classics, it is preferable to use tiles for a small bathroom in bright colors, like the famous Roman terms. This is perfectly illustrated by the photo of the design below.

Ethno-style
Natural colors of natural greenery, straw - that is typical for this direction. On sale you can find tile for the bathroom, the drawings of which can not be distinguished from the natural board, which is perfect for the design of a small area. The appropriate mood can create accessories that evoke memories of nature, as can be seen in this photo.

Eclecticism
Eclectic style is a bold combination of different directions. This solution allows you to show all your imagination and "mix with impunity" bright colors. For example, lay out the walls with juicy orange tiles, and “lay down” the floor with green. At the same time it would be very appropriate to use tiles of the same texture.

Minimalism
The minimalist design of a small bathroom with tiles, on the contrary, prefers a calm color scheme (mostly white, gray), as well as discreet accessories, as can be seen in this photo. It is also important that the tile of such tones can be easily found absolutely in any hardware store.

Provence
The tile in a small bath designed in the style of Provence, is distinguished by the love of warm, pastel colors. Flower and grass themes, sun olives can be present on individual tiles surrounded by monochromatic space.

High tech
And finally, fans of modern hi-tech will like monophonic tile in a small gray or white bathroom among the metal bathroom accessories that enhance the tech image, the stylish design of which is presented in the photo.

Individual design
If you could not find a suitable ceramic tile or you do not know how to decorate a small bathroom so that it becomes truly unique, you can use the photo printing service performed on the tile. In this case, you can choose a design from an existing catalog that exists in the studio, or print your own images. As a rule, photographs of the marine theme, flower meadow, and abstraction are popular.

The advantage of drawing on a tile for a bathroom is that, unlike the traditional painting, it will stand the test of moisture and will not spoil under the influence of water, and is also perfect for decorating a small area.

Finishing a small bathroom with ceramic tiles, the photo of the design of which you have repeatedly seen in our article is the optimal and reliable choice that will allow you to be convinced for years that the quality and durability of this material. Having created a beautiful and original design in such a room, you can easily recharge it with vigor and energy before starting a new day, and in the evening - “wash away” the accumulated tension.
























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