White tile: a classic in the interior

Returning from work to a bright, cozy, home filled with air and freshness is the dream of every person, weary of everyday life. For its realization classical architecture will suit with the use of high-quality, well-chosen tiles of white color. This finishing material better than others will help to fill with light a room of any size and purpose.

Before you make your choice in favor of white in the interior, you need to carefully weigh all the positive and negative properties of this color.

The main positive points are:

• White color visually expands the space. This feature is important for small rooms (bathrooms, kitchens, small corridors or hallways). So you can create a feeling of spaciousness in the smallest room.
• White is a strong reflector. The light of the sun or artificial lighting elements will multiply, creating a feeling of lightness, shine. So you can make the interior airiness and freshness.

• This color is always in fashion. Regardless of trends, the interior, made in white, will be relevant.
• You can not be afraid to fall out of style. White is not tied to any one style, it is universal, therefore it is appropriate in any design.
• Opportunities for combining - another bonus. This color can be combined with any shades and textures. Bright spots and gentle tones will look equally good in combination with white.

The white color of the tile may not be as good as we would like. There are a few drawbacks that can pretty spoil the mood, so It is important to know about them in advance, so that further impression of such a finish will not spoil:

• There is nothing new or surprising in the fact that white is a very dirty color.Tiles of this shade will have to be washed more often than the other.
• Starting to create a design of tiles on the basis of white, it is worth paying attention to every detail, because this tone has long been the personification of Soviet hospitals. Even the most thoughtful interior can create a feeling of staying in a hospital ward.
• Stopping the choice on white, it is important to consider the texture and the possibility of combinations, so as not to make the interior faceless and boring.

There is a considerable quantity of types of a tile. This is due to the fact that it is used for different premises and for various purposes, is subjected to different loads and external influences. The classification of a tile is based on its purpose, the materials from which it is made, the size range, the design, the size and many other indicators. The tiles are made from a variety of materials. By composition, it can be classified as follows.

One of the most popular types of finishing materials. The tile can be used for walls, floors, it is not whimsical in operation and is quite cheap. However, the tile can crack under the influence of high temperatures.

This tile is made from the crumbs of natural stones, it is the most durable, but also quite expensive. Therefore, it is used for the treatment of fireplaces and places where any stressful effects on the material are possible.

This type is used everywhere, because this tile is quite easy to clean. Today there are a myriad of designs, colors and textures of such tiles. Most often it is used for walls because it is not strong enough for flooring.

Mirror tiles are more often used as decorative elements. It is difficult to clean and completely unstable to moisture, so do not abuse this material.

Porcelain has all the necessary properties to decorate the walls of any room: it is durable, beautiful, resistant to temperature and moisture, but quite expensive to manufacture, so tile made from this material is considered to be a premium building material.

When creating a design, the primary role has a classification by surface. According to this criterion, glossy, matte and relief white tiles are distinguished. The embossed material can have a glossy and matte finish, often such tiles have the texture of a wild stone or brick, waves or other uneven surfaces. Matte tiles are easier to use, glossy prone to the formation of stains, drips and stains on its surface. Wavy or textured tile can accumulate dust on its surface, so it needs additional dry cleaning.

By type of laying distinguish ordinary tile and seamless. Plain tile is laid at some distance, the seams between it are filled with tile glue and dyed in the desired color. Such tiles always have a smooth, rounded edge. Rectified ceramic tile is a product with right angles. It fits perfectly butt. With it, you can create compositions and drawings.

An important role is played by the shape of the tile.There are several basic shapes: square, rectangular, tile diamonds. It is necessary to choose a form, proceeding from the sizes of the room and requirements of design. For example, a large, rectangular tile is perfect for a kitchen apron, if the dimensions of the kitchen are very spacious. For processing the fireplace coarse, you can use tiles in the form of rhombuses. It will bring an interesting, correct drawing from clear, straight lines into the interior and visually expand it.

On the shelves of modern building stores you can find tiles of various sizes. This allows you to do without cutting it into pieces in the process of laying.

There are several secrets that will help to make the finish better:

• The size of the tile should be proportional to the size of the room. In a large room, it will be more correct to use tiles with a size of 20x30 cm and higher, in a small room a tile of 10x20, 20x25 cm will look better.
• If the surface under the tile is not perfectly flat, it is better to choose a small mosaic on a soft basis. Such a tile format will allow a few to level the walls and hide the flaws to the maximum.

In the majority of interior decisions combinations of a white tile with other shades will be pertinent. A pure white, monochrome room can look quite prosaic and even dull. In recent years, white lining in combination with gold or silver has become very popular. It is important to dilute the white finishing cloth with separate decorative plates with a pattern or whole compositions.

Contrast combinations of white with red look bright, black, purple or dark blue. These colors are in trend today. Particularly popular strip, cutting room space vertically or horizontally. Due to this decision, the room is visually increased in size.

White tile is relevant in any room, but you should carefully consider the need for its use in a particular room. For example, in the bathroom it will decorate and expand the room, make it lighter and more attractive. In this room care will be easier.In the hallway or hallway, you should not lay it on the floor or make panels of it. Here she will be constantly exposed to pollution from street dust and dirt brought on shoes.

Use wall tiles can be in the working area of ​​the kitchen. It should be remembered that any contamination is clearly visible on white (whether it is water droplets at the sink, settled steam from the kettle or more complex contaminants). In order to achieve harmony, it is better to dilute the white finishing canvas with interesting drawings. This will contribute to positive and eliminate the boredom associated with the abundance of white. If desired, you can decorate with such a decoration the accent plane of the living room floor.

Most modern bathrooms are small, cramped spaces. That is why light walls are so important here that will visually expand the space. To the white bathroom did not seem boring, its design can be diluted with paint. For example, the white and violet tile on the floor laid on the floor will look great. To make such a floor look harmonious, you need to create a component that will balance the design.A great option - edging the room with strips of small rectangular tiles in purple. It is appropriate in this interior looks minimalistic silver fittings and ghostly vases-flasks with fresh flowers of delicate colors.

A modern living room with a fireplace can be filled with light and noble beauty. The main criteria in modern living room design is minimalism and conciseness. Clear, straight lines and natural materials will be appropriate here. The centerpiece of this room is a fireplace, so the walls of the room are intentionally painted white to highlight its importance. The white tile that covers the floor is decorated with inserts of small black squares. Black furniture and decor develop the design and dilute its pallor, the brown color of wooden elements brings a certain balance to the overall picture.

Good repair in the kitchen is able to inspire a woman to create new, unique dishes. This is the creation of a comfortable and beautiful room. Organically looks white apron work area kitchen in the style of country music. Rustic kitchen design requires the use of materials that are most similar to natural ones.By the way, here we will have a tile, stylized as small, white-painted bricks. Such an interior can be complemented with products from natural wood, as well as fresh flowers, various vintage trifles.

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