Pearl mosaic: decor ideas

Mother of pearl is an amazingly beautiful material, which is why it can so often be found as a decorative finish. Today we will talk about the features of pearl mosaic.

Nacre - a substance of organic origin, consists of calcium carbonate, accumulates on the inner surfaces of the shells. A living mollusk uses calcium to create crystals that accumulate in the shell in even layers. The color of the resulting coating depends on many factors, the most important of which are the quality of nutrients, the presence of sunlight, and the purity of the water.

Mosaic, in addition to its impeccable appearance, has other advantages compared with other types of finishes.It is durable, perfectly withstands temperature extremes and high humidity.

Pearl mosaic fits perfectly into the interiors, sustained in many different directions, including: classic, baroque, rococo and even high-tech or futurism. In any of these styles the tile can be looked organic, iridescent with all the colors of the rainbow. Due to the unusual properties of mother-of-pearl, an amazing effect of the play of light is created in the interior, the room visually seems to be more spacious and free.

To create a pearl mosaic can be used a variety of materials, including natural stone:

• malachite;
• coral;
• turquoise;
• agate.

The decor of the premises using mother-of-pearl mosaic has long ceased to be the prerogative of magnificent palaces. Increasingly, this material can be found in the design of private houses and city apartments. Externally, the mosaic pearl finish looks very attractive and is one of the best options for decoration. Mosaic is universal, it can serve as a good material for creating any composition that will make the room more refined and original.

There are several types of mosaics that are differentiated by the form:

• hexagonal;
• octagonal;
• rectangular;
• round;
• fantasy (fragments may differ from each other).

The color of the material can also be different:

• white;
• blue;
• green;
• gold.

The uniqueness of this material lies in its uniqueness. Each new batch will differ slightly from the previous one. This feature of mother of pearl can be used to create an exclusive interior. With this material you can create a variety of compositions, decorate work surfaces, walls, screens in the bathroom, dishes, lamps.

Bathroom - the perfect place to use such tiles. Mosaic can be lined with one or more walls, the space around the bathroom, sink, mirror. White or blue pearl mosaic will add freshness and airiness to the interior.

White pearl is great for decorating the kitchen. With a mosaic canvas, you can lay out an interesting composition or combine the material with wall panels, wallpaper, tiles.

The size of the mosaic is directly related to the dimensions of the room.The smaller the room, the smaller pieces of nacre must be used. And, on the contrary, large fantasy mosaic panels will perfectly decorate spacious rooms.

Bright mosaic with original ornament visually expands a small bathroom.

With the help of pearl mosaic, you can create unusual wall compositions.

An interesting design option using mosaic.

For information on how to properly lay a mosaic on the wall, see the following video.