Black tile in the interior of a modern apartment

The black tile is gaining popularity more and more, although softer colors have been used not so long ago. Black color gives an atmosphere of calm and tranquility, but not in large quantities. In combination with other colors, black tile will look spectacular, giving the room a luxurious and expensive look.

With the help of black tiles you can create your own individual design. The main thing is not to overdo it with black color so that the bathroom or kitchen does not look gloomy. Another feature of this unique color is that it can visually reduce the floor space. This is not always good, consideringthat most apartments can not boast of large bathrooms. Among the advantages of black tiles can be noted good compatibility with other colors. Here come and light shades, and bright, rich colors. But the bright contrasting elements of small size should be a bit so that they are not very conspicuous. Black color gives the room a strict, classic look, and additional colors in the interior perfectly complement it.

Tile has long been one of the most popular materials for cladding. It is practical, has a large range of colors and shapes, is not afraid of water, wear-resistant and durable. Mostly use this material in the bathroom or in the kitchen.

There are two main types of tiles:

1. ceramic;
2. tiled

They are almost identical in performance and external data, the difference lies only in the composition of the clay used.This tile is used for cladding walls and floors of the room. The surface of the tile can be glossy and matte. Glossy texture is able to create comfort in the room, add light and spaciousness to its brilliance. But its beauty is difficult to maintain, it is very dirty, water leaks appear, and the dust is clearly visible. So that the glossy shine pleased, you need to constantly care for the surface. Another of the drawbacks is to provide a sliding effect, you should be especially careful if water gets on the tile.

The tile with a matte texture is becoming increasingly used.

Although it does not possess brilliance, but its advantages are significant:

1. gives volume to the room;
2. she is not afraid of mechanical damage;
3. a rough surface will not allow slipping, so it can be used for the floor;
4. easy to operate; dirt is not as visible and easier to clean;
5. blends well with various designs (retro, classic) and colors.

The opaque tile is made with imitation of various materials: velveteen, a brick, slate, a stone and others. Not uncommon - to meet the tile with streaks. The tile can be decorated with special beads.It comes in the form of glass beads. Beads not only make the design unique, but thanks to the light reflected by the beads, the room is additionally lit. The disadvantage of this decor element is fragility.

Another type of decor is a tile with sparkles. Glitter brings a touch of brightness to the interior. Such a tile can highlight a certain part of the surface, but if she revets the entire surface, it will look tasteless. Because of the roughness created by the small protrusion of spangles, it is recommended to use such decor for facing the bathroom walls as the floor is more susceptible to mechanical impact, and the kitchen is always more dirty and greasy, which require thorough cleaning. In this regard, a tile with such decor will not last long there. The shimmering tile looks unusual, it will perfectly fit into the hi-tech style, but with classic styles you may encounter difficulties. The blink effect creates an optical fiber embedded in the material. It responds well to the light of the room, and reflects light. Shimmering tiles are also better to decorate a small area, because the constant flickering can be annoying.For example, this material can be used for cladding the ceiling or stairs.

Black is a versatile, stylish and elegant color.

It will look good with any other shade, but since it can make a room dull, it must be diluted with light, joyful shades:

• The most popular combination is black tile with white. This is a classic contrast solution. These two colors can be alternated between themselves in a checkerboard pattern or lay out lines. Alternating horizontally and vertically visually pulls the floor, and when diagonally placed adds volume. So that the combination of black and white colors does not overwhelm the eyes, it is not necessary to alternate these shades often and rhythmically. It is not necessary to lay out the entire floor or wall in a checkerboard pattern; it is enough to arrange a small area in this way. Instead of white tile, you can use its related colors: milky, beige, marble, pink and other light colors.
• The combination of black and gold color looks very elegant, but is more suitable for spacious rooms. Small blotches of gold look good against a black background, as both these colors give luxury. A large amount of gold color can look tasteless and ridiculous.

• For the bathroom, the blue color also remains popular. It symbolizes purity, air, water. Choose blue shades should also be careful, if possible, use a few shades in a small amount.
• It is not recommended to use too many different colors, it is better to choose no more than 3-4 shades. Black with a different color is better to use in the ratio of 1: 3. You should not use them in the same amount so that black does not overload the room. An exception may be flooring in staggered order.

It is better to leave the ceiling in the traditional white color. If you do it in the black version, it will create a feeling of closure. But, on the other hand, you can replay this moment. If you make the ceiling in black, then you need to apply black with a glossy gloss tile to visually lengthen the walls and reflect light.But the walls in this case should remain, if not completely white, then at least 80 percent.

When choosing a tile you should pay attention to the following points:

1. The area of ​​the room and its illumination - a small room lined with black matte tiles will look even smaller, but the glossy tile instantly transforms it, expands the space and adds light.
2. The purpose of the room - due to high humidity, the glossy surface in the bathroom can become traumatic, so you should stop the choice on matte rough tiles, it is safer due to its structure.
3. Type of surface - glossy tiles are more suitable for the wall, and matte for the floor.
4. The complexity of care - with materials of light shades less problems with cleaning, they are less polluted, and the dust on them is less visible. Matte surfaces also do not require much effort in cleaning.

Due to its durability, tile is more considered a floor material, it is resistant to scratches and cracks. An important role is played by the size of the tile. It is better to purchase tiles from one collection, but if you want to combine several types, it is better to measure the size of tiles from different collections when you buy. Very often, a difference of 1-2 mm is obtained, and difficulties arise during the installation of the material.

Tiles can have different sizes: mosaic, small (10x10 cm), medium (20x25 cm), large (25x40 cm), etc. Because of the smaller number of seams, a large tile has a greater moisture resistance. If you want to hide the curvature or defects of the wall, choose a small tile. Also, the size of the wall tiles should correspond to the area of ​​the room. Too large or small tiles will only spoil the view, the situation will not save a unique design or high-quality styling.

Facing can be made in several ways:

1. Using only one shade.
2. Using two shades for horizontal room separation.
3. Zoning plots.

The choice of facing depends on the parameters of the room.In a room with a large area, you can spend zoning, with a small one - it is better to stay on the first option. Also for a small room does not fit tile with streaks, they are visually stealing, and so the missing space. A large bathroom will be decorated with almost any kind of facing tile; it has enough space for the realization of all sorts of design ideas. In this case, you can try to combine, for example, a mosaic tile with a large one.

The most common ways of laying:

• In staggered order - it looks impressive when using two contrasting colors, which are laid out alternately.
• Diagonally - placed at an angle, in the form of a diamond.
• Brick laying - laying begins from the center of the room. The peculiarity of this laying is the ability to hide uneven joints.
• Separation by lines - it is advisable to lay the lines horizontally, they are more easily perceived.
• "Carpet" - a small area of ​​the floor is allocated squares of tiles of a different color, suitable for a large room.
• Ornament is a combination of two options: "carpet" and the separation of lines.
• Kaleidoscope - at least two colors are used.Dark shades are present in the center of the picture, and light ones go to the edges. On sale there are ready-made collections for such a laying.

• Large black tiles and delicate blue mosaic are used for the interior decoration.
• Tile with a matte texture. It creates a feeling of a very soft, cozy, warm atmosphere.
• The classic combination of black and white. The interior used mosaic and tile in standard sizes. A stylish detail - when facing the grout is applied to seams of a contrast color.

How to use a black and white combination of ceramic tiles in the interior, see the following video.