Art is an important part of interior design: it adds charm, personality and subtle sophistication to the environment. Most often, such decor is found in the living room or bedroom. But paintings would also be appropriate in the bathroom. The main thing is to choose a material that is not afraid of high humidity, so that the decoration does not turn into a problem. If the choice is unsuccessful, the beautiful, graceful image on the canvas will turn into a mysterious example of surrealism, and mold will begin to grow under the frame.
Bathroom gallery
The idea of decorating a bathroom with paintings may seem strange to many. We are used to contemplating them in the hallway, hall, offices, corridors and, as a last resort, in the bedroom, but in the bathroom...
Paintings in the bathroom are a highlight that is becoming popular in America, Asia and even Europe.
Everyone strives for something new and extraordinary. If you look into the depths of ancient eras, you can observe a tendency to have drawings in the “dressing room” or in the bathroom itself. According to legend, Catherine II preferred to admire her picturesque images in the bathroom. It was painted by the great artists of those times, but not everyone had a chance to see the paintings. The interior of the bathroom has undergone some transformation in modern times, but some elements have nevertheless passed through eras and have survived to this day. The presence of paintings can unusually decorate your bathroom and give it a special style.
Advantages of photo tiles
With the way we feel about porcelain stoneware, everything is clear - we love and respect it very much, because it has all the properties necessary for damp, damp rooms, which creates additional stress on the surface of the bathroom.
Let's take a better look at what photo printing implemented on ceramics can please us with.
The technology itself already plunges, if not into delight, then into immense surprise. This is quite reasonable, considering that now, sitting in the bathroom, you can appreciate the beauty and originality of the surrounding design, which has such obvious advantages as:
- Unique images;
- Interesting texture;
- Ease of installation.
Isn’t this the necessary set of home beauty that the soul requires? If the owners decide to implement the most daring decisions, then they can make an individual order.
The basis for it can be anything, for example, a photograph under various filters, any event or associations with it, and even sketches by small artists, if there are kids in the house; at an age, creative thought still remains unprejudiced and largely abstract.
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Here's something else you should think about. The applied image may well become the starting point in determining which style will prevail in the future interior.
What you plan for the bathroom can be used as a basis for subsequent ideas, such as the choice of furniture and the general color scheme of a combined or separate bathroom.
Choosing paintings for the bathroom
You should pay attention to the overall design and interior of the room. It is important that the style is maintained and the presence of this or that painting does not break the fine line of the bathroom design. An experienced artist or interior designer can help you with your choice. If you choose paintings for a room yourself, take into account all the selection criteria, from the color scheme to the theme of the paintings and the lighting of the room.
When choosing paintings for a bright and spacious bathroom, you can safely choose the works of famous medieval artists and fill the interior of your bathroom with them. You can decorate paintings in rough, bulky vintage frames. This will give the room some royal grandeur. If ancient eras are alien to you and modern art and minimalism in space are closer to your heart, then choose bright, “juicy” paintings of small sizes with thin frames or without them at all. Your own photographs without frames, randomly hung around the perimeter of the bathroom walls, would be appropriate for your interior.
Panel painting on the floor of the wall
In this option, the main thing is to combine the background of the entire bathroom with the base of the panel. If this requirement is taken into account, then finishing work will be easy. The standard dimensions of the product (20 by 20 cm) will also facilitate the installation process; these dimensions are most appropriate for creating this type of design components. This design option can be placed on any part of the wall. And the customer chooses the parameters, colors, the design itself, brightness independently.
Exquisite bathroom interior with photo tiles
Proper care of paintings
Considering the nature of the room, condensation and air circulation, the presence of paintings in the bathroom imposes some responsibility on you to care for them. Art requires not only sacrifice, but also a reverent attitude towards oneself. To ensure that your paintings and the general appearance of the room do not lose their previous style and organic appearance, you should remember some rules. So, if your interior contains paintings with wooden frames, make sure that the wood is coated with a fixing varnish. This way you will reduce the risk of material corrosion under the influence of temperature changes and moisture levels. It is better to hide the main part of the exposure under glass so that the image does not fade and does not succumb to temperature “torture”. When hanging a picture on the wall of your room, attach some bottle caps between the wall and the picture. This will ensure even air circulation between the wall and the wall image. And don't forget to open the bathroom door at night, even if it's well ventilated.
Magic find of designers
There are several ways to obtain individually designed cladding material on ceramic tiles:
Sublimation method
The process consists of several stages. At the first stage, the design is printed onto paper using sublimated ink. The tile is coated with a polymer composition for further processing. Next, the printed sheet and primed tile are combined and placed in a heat press, where the paint is fixed to the tile at a temperature of 200 degrees Celsius.
Ceramic photo tiles obtained by sublimation are affordable, but are poorly resistant to mechanical damage, aggressive environments and harsh detergents. A drawing saturated with colors may fade within a year or two, this depends on the quality of the ink and polymer primer.
Ornamental drawing
UV printing
This method of application, especially with high-quality digital drawing, has rich colors, conveys the play of light and shadow, depth and reflects all contrasts. Ceramic tiles are treated with a compound to increase adhesion and the design is transferred to the surface using UV ink on a special printer. But this method has a significant drawback - such printing is easily washed off with water, which means it is not suitable for the bathroom.
In addition, the bathroom is a place where special attention is paid to disinfection, for which aggressive detergents and cleaning agents are often used. Household chemicals also have a negative effect on drawings made with ultraviolet ink.
Printing on ceramic tiles “Aquarium”
Decal
This method of applying an image is one of the oldest, most well-deserved and has been repeatedly tested for strength, which never fails. Many people have been familiar with decals since childhood. A thin film with an image is applied to a paper base, which, after sprinkling with water, many of us transferred to cups, furniture, glass glasses and plates. This is the decal.
To produce decals, specific coated paper is used, onto which a design is applied using a silk screen, and it is varnished. A thin film with a pattern, removed from paper, consists of water-soluble varnish and silk-screen paint. But the technological process carried out within home walls is not complete. The removed film is transferred to the surface to be decorated and fired in an oven at high temperature.
When fired, the paint penetrates into the upper layers of the surface being decorated and becomes an integral part of it. Thus, the result is a tile with photo printing that is not subject to any mechanical or chemical damage; the design retains the richness of its colors for years and does not peel off from the surface.
Decal is the most expensive and most durable way to get a photographic image on any surface, from an enamel mug to a wall panel.
Wall Decal
All three photo printed tile options are eligible for use. If you like to make repairs, then you should take a closer look at the methods of making photo tiles using the sublimation method or UV printing. This is a relatively inexpensive pleasure. The facing tiles can be easily and painlessly changed at any time convenient for you. If repair and decoration work is not included in the plans in the next ten years, then applying a pattern using the decal method is an option that is trustworthy and worth the investment.
Mosaic art as a design idea
Pay attention to the choice of material for paintings. It is not necessary to choose paper images or paintings on canvas. In modern times, a fairly common option for decorating a bathroom is the use of mosaic images. With the help of multi-colored mosaic pieces you can create an original picture for your room. Most often, mosaics are made from ceramic material, stone, wood or glass. Glass is the most common and optimal option for the bathroom. This material is quite durable, does not mold and is not affected by changes in temperature and humidity in the room. To care for such wall images, it is enough to perform wet cleaning of the walls with microfiber material with the addition of your favorite detergent.
It doesn't matter what size or layout your bathroom is. If you decide to turn your room into a decent, stylish, modern space filled with art, then nothing should stop you from adding a little originality to the bathroom interior. The main thing in this matter is to rely on your inner feeling of acceptability of a particular decor and to show the creative potential that is present in any person.
What is photo tile
A phototile is a ceramic tile with a pattern printed on its surface. On the counters you can see tiles with identical patterns on each product, or with different patterns that need to be combined into a complete picture.
Option for decorating a bathroom with photo tiles
From the outside, photo tiles are similar to standard tiles made from ceramics, which are familiar to everyone. However, it has its own characteristics in operation and production technology. Thanks to a photograph applied to the tile, you can visually enlarge the space, as well as separate different functional areas of the room.
How to decorate your bathroom with shells
Any decor made from shells in the bathroom looks appropriate. They are placed on shelves and cabinets, glued to mirrors or towel hooks, and even simply placed on the outside of the bathtub.
Decor and lighting in the bathroom
You can decorate your bathroom without using furniture, stylish accessories and tile modules. Spotlights can help with original interior design.
An excellent solution would be to place built-in lamps with warm lighting around the perimeter of the main zones, at the transition points to the utility unit, and around the mirror.
Creating a Wall Organizer
An organizer located near the mirror will solve several practical problems at once:
- Empty the sink of all bottles, vials, and tubes.
- Sort personal items and hygiene items into shelves or sections (depending on the organizer model).
- Decorate your bathroom with an unusual and stylish accessory.
To work, you will need several cans for storing bulk products, a set of large clamps, and a wooden plank (treated and painted at the request of the craftsman).
Master class on bathroom decor:
- The plank is attached to the wall in any convenient way.
- A straight line is marked on the front side.
- Clamps are placed on the necks of the cans so that the can is held firmly in the metal clamp.
- At one end, the clamps are attached to the underlying wooden plank.
If desired, you can install spotlights along the contour of the organizer, which will also perform a practical function.
Where to store towels
Even a perfectly furnished bathroom can look farm-like if you don’t take care of the selection of towels and how to store them. If you need to buy decor for a bathroom in the Provence or shabby chic style, you should give preference to towels with floral motifs on a light background. They will add freshness and look cute and romantic.
Towels with embroidery would be appropriate in a classic interior: it is often done with golden threads, which adds gloss. Simple, plain towels are a good choice for a modern bathroom. These will not draw attention to themselves. In addition, this is the most versatile option.
As for the ways to place towels, you need to consider three options:
- hooks or rack for hand towels;
- heated heated towel rail (electric or water);
- rack or shelf for clean towels.
To make it easier to maintain order, towels can be placed in a textile or wicker basket. The most convenient way would be to roll them up and place them vertically.
Advantages of interior photo printing
We will not describe the advantages of porcelain stoneware - it is obvious that, thanks to its waterproofness, wear resistance and strength, it is the best material for cladding rooms with high humidity.
Let us outline the advantages that wall decoration with photo printing on ceramics will give us. Of course, the advantages will relate exclusively to decorative properties, the main of which are:
- uniqueness;
- texture of the image;
- versatility of application.
If you are planning to create an interior that is not similar to the stamped industrial options, order your own version. It’s not difficult to get an idea: a black and white photo, a landscape from a memorable trip, a reproduction of a painting by your favorite artist, graffiti from your son’s sketches.
Make sure that the color palette of the order is combined with the base tiles, the main background of the walls and floor.
An original solution - photo printing of primroses against a background of white snow. “Winter” themes are rare in bathroom design, but here the sunny, life-affirming, cold-defeating yellow color comes to the fore.
You can choose different textures for applying the image. Perhaps it will be ordinary matte ceramics or gloss that shines in the rays of artificial light.
Irregularities in the coating can visually age the picture or make it more natural (if, for example, the photo shows stones, mountains, sand).
Photo printing on translucent glass mosaic looks amazingly elegant. Exquisite white orchids seem to be created to decorate the glass mosaic surface
The third advantage concerns the ability to apply designs not only to ceramics, but also to other materials: metal, glass, plastic. Thanks to this quality, the selected image can be continued on furniture, ceiling, floor or screen placed under the bathroom.
Sometimes photo tiles look so realistic that they do not require additional texture or other refinements. Splashes of water, waves, the sea - a winning option specifically for bathrooms, the purpose of which is directly related to water
Making a Pebble Mat
An original rug made of flat pebbles will not only decorate the bathroom, but will also massage your feet during its service.
To work, you will need a regular rubber mat, pebbles (the stone must be chosen carefully, avoiding chips and sharp edges), and glue-sealant.
First, the pebbles are laid out on the surface of the mat, then each stone is glued one by one, lightly pressing it to the base.
Immediately after the glue dries, the accessory is ready for use. You should not cover the stones with varnish or other decorative materials; you may end up with a slippery and dangerous mat.
