Patchwork tile in interior design

Patchwork style (patchwork) is a recent trend of fashion in the market of finishing materials. This English word means sewing with shreds, respectively, the pattern on the tile resembles such an embroidery. If earlier this style was used, as a rule, in exclusive retro interiors, then now the popularity of tile in the patchwork style only grows every year.

Such ceramic tiles, like a colorful patchwork quilt, will add to the interior in any style a riot of colors and positive energy.

This ceramic coating is most often used for finishing the bathroom, bathroom and kitchen, but it will also look impressive on the terrace or veranda of a private house. Such a finishing material is universal, as it harmoniously fits into almost any interior - whether it be country, classic, Provence or eclectic.

Standard sizes of floor and wall tiles in patchwork style - 10 * 10 cm, 20 * 20 cm, 25 * 40 cm, 30 * 30 cm, 45 * 45 cm.There are also large formats 60 * 60 cm for facing the floor and tiles, made "to order", taking into account the wishes of customers. When choosing a coating, be sure to correlate the dimensions of the room with the dimensions of the ceramic finish. For example, in a small bathroom you should use the minimum tile - 10 * 10 cm or 20 * 20 cm. And larger patterns will suit where the floor space exceeds 10 square meters. m

The texture and texture of the “patchwork” ceramic surface can be glossy or matte, and the color gamut can be monochrome (consisting of shades of the same color) or multi-colored. The patchwork style tile is smooth and rough, porous or glazed.

Since the selection of colors is not an easy task, the stores offer patchwork- “mixes” to buyers, including floor and wall tiles. Patchwork ornaments are no less diverse than shades. There is a plant theme, lace, geometric patterns and all sorts of abstraction.

Professionals use floral motifs for Provence-style interiors, and geometric ones are popular in minimalism.Often in ceramics patchwork, designers experiment and combine what seems to be incompatible in a single composition. The main thing is that such an interior does not strain you, and the eyes should not get tired of the abundance of patterns and shades.

An interesting trick is a combination of patterns to achieve a kaleidoscopic effect. This is possible due to the fact that manufacturers produce mixed sets in the style of patchwork.

The "ancestor" patchwork - country style, in which the patchwork mosaic will look as organic as possible. The theme will be a spectacular white-blue combination (similar to Russian Gzhel or Dutch ceramics). Such wall cladding looks airy and, undoubtedly, will decorate the room, adding light and space. Also, a similar design is appropriate in the Mediterranean, classical style and the interior of the Provence.

"Quilts" on the walls will enliven the room, adding brightness and mood to it.A calm two-tone tile that repeats the basic palette of colors used in the room will also do. To emphasize the retro interior, you should choose monochrome patchwork ceramics with the effect of faded ornament. Interestingly, there are also variants of small patchwork from smalt (colored glass), which have a 3D effect.

If you want to “cheer up” in your kitchen and surprise your guests with an unusual interior “not like everyone else”, feel free to decide on the design of the walls or the floor of the kitchen in the patchwork style. The panel of colorful tiles will perfectly fit into the "wooden" kitchen, adding comfort to the interior. At the same time, the patchwork is an attribute not only of the “village” styles, but it will also be able to decorate even the modern high-tech kitchen or loft interior.

For kitchens in white, the decorative patchwork technique is just a real find. The Scandinavian direction in the interior can be supplemented with decorative tiles in white and blue colors. Bright masonry can play the role of a kitchen apron, and if you want to add a “zest” to the room, use volumetric tiles that are textured to the touch.You can also arrange a patchwork tile bar counter or other partition, zoned kitchen.

An interesting technique is to create an accent on one of the walls, the main thing that the rest of the elements were discreet design.

Unusually, but advantageous patchwork looks in combination with other natural finishing materials, for example, parquet.

Decorative patchwork coverings are always very elegant, so the bathroom and toilet, decorated with such tiles, will be very unusual. There are several tips on how to fit the patchwork into the bathroom interior:

• Use inserts in the form of randomly arranged elements of patchwork ceramics on the wall, while the ornament and color may well differ, the main thing is to preserve the general style of the room.

• You can focus on a particular object, such as a sink. In this case, the furniture should be neutral in color: white, beige, light blue or gray.

• The pattern in the form of a narrow strip on the wall visually increases the area of ​​the bathroom. Also, a striking design technique will be laying the patchwork ornament on the floor with an imitation of a rug.

The porcelain tile is reliable, it will become a durable and durable floor covering. The key difference between porcelain tiles in the style of patchwork technique is coloring. If in the usual tile the front part is painted, then the porcelain stoneware is homogeneous over the entire area and thickness, therefore the paint penetrates deeply. In addition, the porcelain is missing a layer of enamel, therefore the pattern on the floor will not fade even after a few decades.

In the southern countries, patchwork tiles are often used to decorate terraces, porches, and even steps in the house and in front of the house. Such a detail is particularly relevant for the interior in a Mediterranean style.

Tile patchwork of various designs can be found in the collections of manufacturers from Spain, Russia, Italy, Poland, Austria. The Spanish manufacturer has a large selection of floor tiles in the patchwork style. Cicogres. In its assortment there is a wide choice of shades and ornaments, while the designers of the company often “play in contrast”, combining red with yellow and beige with green, and use a win-win combination of white and black.

Also worth noting are the colorful products of the Italian manufacturer. Marca Corona (Coralli collection). This collection is multifaceted, as the design of the tile is presented with rich colors and muted.

One of the leaders in the category of production of patchwork models (as well as Oriental ornaments) in the world of ceramics is the Spanish brand. Mainzu. Their finishes fully convey the perception of the culture of the Mediterranean lands. In the design of such ceramics, the rustic direction is used; when the tile is aged and worn, there are cracks and uneven edges on it.

Gradually, the old provincial art patchwork is becoming a trend and now it is widely used not only in textiles, but also in the design of decorative tiles. The main task of patchwork ceramics is a unique interior accent.

If you decide to give the house a bit of "provincial" charm and do without the help of a professional designer, be very careful with the choice of patchwork ornament in the interior.2-3 basic colors and a few close shades suffice so as not to overload the interior. Try not to overdo it with the number of such tiles, because of the intense ornament of patchwork can simply ruffle in the eyes.

The “village” essence of this style will add to the modern interior more than just a decorative component. The direction is a reference to nature and to our roots, this style will give a good atmosphere to your apartment, so you will always want to return to such a house.