Modern trends in the interior: tile in the style of "loft"

More and more popular in interior design is becoming the design of various rooms of the dwelling in the style of "loft". Often, various types of tiles are used for facing walls and floors in this stylistic direction. What are its features, what design will fit this style? Let's see.

The “Loft” style was inspired by the downturn in the US industry in the 1950s. Many factory premises surrendered to housing. They were filmed by poor people who simply furnished the premises with brick walls and stretching communications so that they could live.

Designers, on the other hand, saw originality in it, refined it in accordance with modern materials, and created a separate style in interior design, which began to enjoy enormous popularity.

For the decoration of rooms in the style of "loft" used several types of tiles. It can be divided by type of material. Three groups can be distinguished here:

• Ceramic tile. It is made from clay, sand and mineral additives. It is fired and glazed.
• Porcelain tiles. Durable and durable material. A great option for laying as a floor covering.
• PVC This finishing material is made on the basis of vinyl. The disadvantage of this coating is its poor moisture resistance.

Also, the tile can be divided by purpose. Here you can highlight the wall tiles, which is designed for finishing the partitions of the room and floor, intended for facing the floor. The second type of tile is thicker, has a larger layer of glaze to protect the material from chipping, and its coating is more wear-resistant.

When making a room in the style of "loft" tile is used, which simulates various industrial surfaces:

• Of course, the most popular design here is brickwork. It can be both red and white, gray and other colors. The difference of such a surface from a natural brick is in the ease of care for such a finish.

• Another popular loft style surface is concrete. The tile of such a design can be laid in almost any design decision; it will be a neutral background in the interior. Tile under concrete is more often used for finishing the floor, but it is also relevant on the walls in this style.
• In the market of facing materials can be found and porcelain stoneware with imitation of a metal surface. Copper, brass or bronze surfaces can add brutal notes to the interior.
• No less popular option is imitation plaster. In the design of the tile it can be made in different types and shades.

Also in this stylistic decision will be appropriate and natural surfaces:

• Often in the style of "loft" is used tile imitating wood. Natural board is not always suitable for use, for example, in the kitchen, the tile also has high moisture-resistant and wear-resistant properties and is quite suitable here. The design of the lining is most often used with scuffs and imitation of paint peeled off from the wooden floor.
• Also quite popular tile under the stone. Here the clinker tile with a matte surface is most often used.Popular imitations of sandstone, quartzite.

Loft-style tiles can be used in any room of a dwelling:

• On the kitchen practically not to do without ceramic cladding. It is used not only for the decoration of the apron, but also on the floor, since in this room it is possible that the surfaces are dirty, and the tile allows for quick cleaning.
• In the bathroom The room also has ceramic tiles in priority. Usually, she completely trim the entire room, creating the necessary accents with the help of decor.

• In the living room PVC tiles are more popular. Most often with the help of this type of cladding create masonry on the walls. But some design solutions in the style of "loft" offer the use of ceramic tiles. Porcelain stoneware on the floor, imitation of plaster on the walls here will also be appropriate.
• For bedroom decoration tile is used quite rarely, but you can still apply it. Imitation of natural materials such as stone or wood is preferred here. This will help to create coziness in the room and maintain a neutral background for the decor.

In the market of finishing materials you can find a large assortment of tiles from various manufacturers, which is perfect for decorating rooms in the loft style. Here are some interesting samples that will help create an unusual interior in your home:

• Porcelain stoneware Silo wood from the Italian manufacturer Vallelunga will help create a plank surface on your floor. The design of the tile is created by time itself. Dilapidated paint, which exfoliates from the tree, years later, creates a unique pattern. It is possible to choose the color of the tile, depending on the design of your room. There is a white, beige, gray, blue, black shade. The price of this porcelain stoneware is quite high and is about 2500 rubles per square meter. m. Reviews of facing materials are very good. High quality, ideal forms of each element will facilitate the work on its installation.

• Porcelain tiles for walls Brennero Cooncrete (Italy) imitates a concrete surface. This sample is made in several shades, such as white, sand, light and dark gray. The cost of porcelain stoneware is far from budget and amounts to about 3,500 rubles per square meter. mReviews of high tile. The disadvantages of this sample is simply not there.
• Porcelain stoneware Urban Avenue from the Italian manufacturer Ceramica Fioranese will help you to imitate completely different surfaces. Here you will find both brickwork, and tile frayed by time, and a surface that imitates the drawers in the factory, which are assembled in a rack near the wall. The cost of production is also high and amounts to about 3,700 rubles per square meter. m. Customer reviews of this product are also high.

• Porcelain stoneware "Vesuvius" from the collection “Stones” from the company Kerama Marazzi (Russia) will help you to create on the floor a surface that imitates lava that came down after a volcanic eruption. A rather large format of elements (60x60 cm) will help to create an original covering on the floor. The cost of the sample is much lower than the Italian models and is only 1390 rubles per square meter. The feedback on this facing material is high, although some note the difference in the sizes of the individual elements, but the price-quality ratio here fully coincides.

Modern designers often design interiors in the style of "loft". Here are some interesting ideas using different types of tiles on the walls and floor:

• In the bathroom, a brutal, non-plastered brick wall is softened with glossy white medium-sized tiles laid out in a racket. Such a design is quite easy to perceive and does not depress at all.

• Vinyl tiles under the concrete on the floor in the living room will not only support the factory style of the room, but it will not be as cold as regular ceramic granite.
• Variation of shabby parquet in the hall. The gloom of the situation is softened by a large window and bright furniture.

In the next video, you will learn more about concrete and cement tiles, which are perfectly suited to the loft style.