Floor tiles with a pattern in interior design

Today, technologies in the production of porcelain stoneware tiles make it possible to paint samples across the entire surface and to apply any digital pattern on it. This makes it possible to translate into reality a variety of design ideas. If in previous decades, the patterns on the tile represented either “chess” or small ornament, nowadays the images are striking with detail and visual effects. It is worth considering how to choose the tile on the floor for different rooms to create a beautiful interior design and withstand a certain style.

Modern technology of drawing a picture on a tile is thermal printing. Many manufacturers use such equipment: it is enough to choose a picture on the screen - and it will be applied to the tiles. All images in high resolution are selected by experienced designers.Collections are given certain names.

Older collections (the beginning of this century) are plain, soft products and an ornament with identical elements. In recent years, the application of images resembling natural materials on tiles has become very popular among European and well-known Russian manufacturers. You can buy tile materials that are very similar to natural stone: with such coatings, the room takes on a more expensive look. Tiles with imitation wood resemble varnished parquet.

The most popular options among consumers (materials that manufacturers recreate):

• Concrete is a product line of gray tones and with a drawing of the texture of concrete.
• Detailed images of stone surfaces, granite.
• Cement - gray-blue surfaces with stains.

• Marble - the surface of pastel shades under the noble material.
• In the collections under the floor there are different types of wood of rich brown, light shades.

The use of ornament is a way to divide the room into zones. Against the background of such an image, pieces of furniture look very beautiful. The tile with a repeating ornament in modern design is considered as a suitable material for bathrooms.

If you are interested in the latest trends in room design, if you always strive to take them into account, then do not use ornamental tiles for the whole room. Combine such materials with concrete, stone or marble coatings.

Ornaments can be:

• Ornaments related to geometry. This, for example, a combination of rhombuses and triangles. The simplest tile with a pattern is black and white with squares arranged in a checkerboard pattern.
• 3D ornaments are geometric shapes with a game of light and shadow, which creates the effect of volume.
• Patterned painting under the Gzhel - these are ornate drawings of blue color.
• Antique ornaments are a distinctive feature of interesting collections in marble.

Many craftsmen who specialize in the implementation of repair work, advise you not to get involved in ornamental tiles when designing corridors and other rooms, since such a design looks cheap.The apartment can resemble a hospital and completely lose comfort. With ceramic floor coverings for natural materials in this regard is simpler: they are almost always relevant.

For a classic interior is well suited floor with imitation parquet.

Manufacturers offer a variety of options that allows you to choose ceramic flooring for any interior:

• tinged with mocha;
• light brown;
• light gray;
• rich chestnut.

To create an interior in a rustic style is best suited tile imitating aged wood. If you prefer in the design of vintage, fit tile materials with the effect of rust and the surface of polished stone.

For minimalistic design, the surface will be suitable for light gray cement with stains. On a gray background, you can install a modern bed and use LED lamps.

For loft spaces with industrial elements of decor, imitation of ground stone or concrete is very well suited, only products should be dark gray. Drawings with the texture of a stone or concrete floor give the loft-style proper brutality.To complement the interior, it will be enough to lay out brick wall tiles and add vintage light bulbs. Foreign manufacturers offer various original designs - for example, a pattern of rusty metal that can be used for the floor.

Scandinavian style is a great solution for home comfort, tiled floors are appropriate for the kitchen. In the room, such coverage will not contribute to the creation of comfort. Traditionally, the Scandinavian style is a light wood floor: white-brown or light gray parquet pattern. Tiles with similar images look very good in the kitchen.

Antique style can be used to decorate baths, pools or spa areas. This tradition comes from Rome, where pottery was used to create the term (bath). Antique-style tiles will make your bathroom luxurious. Another solution in the style of the Roman term, which is used when creating bathrooms in public institutions, is a small mosaic combined with monochromatic elements.

Bright Moroccan style allows for tiling with incredible ornaments and colorful patterns.Allowed as a simple decorative panels in the center, and the design of the entire floor. To create such a coating is to hire an experienced tiler, because you have to lay out symmetrical patterns. It is very important to correctly calculate how much material, from which collections you need to order.

Ceramic tile can be selected as a floor covering for the whole house or apartment, since it is a durable floor option. Anti-slip surfaces will be comfortable when walking.

Cons of floor tiles:

• everything that falls on such a floor is easily beaten;
• the floor is pretty cool.

A bedroom is a room in which tile is used quite rarely, but in combination with rubber mats, the surface of porcelain can be very practical, because the floor is easy to clean.

Warm brown tones of the parquet series can be selected by the shade of the furniture, if it is wooden. A Japanese or Chinese-style bedroom can be finished with elegant tiles on a white background.

Tile for the living room can be chosen in conjunction with the carpet. This option is relevant for country houses and the "warm floor" system.For the living room tiles are very well suited for wood or stone.

The corridor is the area where the tile is most practical, because the hallway accumulates the most dirt, and the tile floor is easy to clean.

Tile for the corridor is selected by style:

• wood and marble - for the classics;
• concrete - for the loft;
• An eclectic floor of tile pieces with a variety of patterns will suit an ethnic or fusion style corridor;
• Moroccan style corridor can be faced with monochromatic or patterned tiles, the main features of such coatings - geometry and symmetry.

The bathroom can use a variety of colors of tile coatings:

• the most modest finishing options are white textile patterns;
• scandalous finish is a mosaic under the metal;
• marble is a win-win for classic-style bathroom finishes.

One of the most beautiful and original solutions for such premises is a tile with a 3D image, which gives the feeling of a three-dimensional image. The floor must be in harmony with the walls.

Suitable design options:

• ocean waves;
• sand beach.

Creating a stylish interior, you need to ensure that the floor is combined with the walls.

Consider the following:

• the harmony of the walls and floor in tone;
• selection of colors for walls and floors from a special palette;
• use of "related" shades (with a difference of 2-3 tones).

Imitation of concrete on the floor and walls underlines the roughness of the interior, on this background a snow-white bath looks favorably. The composition will complete the tiled masonry on the walls. The metal battery is a kind of wall decoration. Floor and wall drawings give a gray tone to the texture.

The tile with an ornament will emphasize a richly decorated bathroom. Small patterns on the tiles are combined with ornate lines of lamps. Moroccan style arises precisely due to complex ornaments.

Thanks to the digital design, the floors under the parquet look exactly the same as natural polished wood. The color of the tile fits into the coffee and milk range.

Ceramic tiles with imitation of rusty metal - a bold interior solution. This floor goes well with leather ottoman and composition in a metal frame. In such a design, expressionism style elements appear.

Floor covering with an ornament for the kitchen can go with the retro style or just for those who value comfort more than a trendy style. A good solution for an apartment where older people live who do not want to change something. This is also a great option for repairing a country house. It is also worth noting that such tiles are quite cheap.

Bath in marble design with decorative panels in antique style. Facing creates the effect of palace luxury.

A 3D floor with a photo weave can be made using ceramic tiles with a pattern applied on it. The visual effect is very original, the room changes the geometry and size. In this bathroom, you can easily lose the idea of ​​time, space and transfer to the sea beach.

Next, see the review of 3D tiles for an interesting design of your interior.