Mosaic is a very old and beautiful art, which dates back to Greek and Roman times, where it was used as temple and palace decorations. In brief, mosaic is a specific type of art where small tiles are being arranged in various patterns, and they are being glued together, so they can form a picture on a wall, floor or any other surface you find attractive. Nowadays the mosaic technique is being widely used to decorate our homes and outdoor areas, to make everything around us more original and fresh. There are countless applications for mosaic tiles. They can be used in practically every room of the house, and the maintenance of these tiles is usually easy, so they won’t take much of your free time when it comes to cleaning. Here are some of the top uses for mosaic tiles around the house:
Bathroom decorations. Mosaic tiles are quite often used in bathrooms to create astonishing and catchy decorations. Some people decorate the space around their bathroom mirror, others create a cool mosaic picture under the shower, it all depends on your personal tastes. Mirror mosaics are one of the most common nowadays, because they provide a great accent for the entire bathroom.
Half wall mosaic. Another very popular application of mosaic tiles as a decoration is to create a half wall mosaic. It's a very popular pattern for bathrooms, kitchens and hallways. You can create many kinds of images and designs, from the simplest ones to more complex pictures. I've also seen pictures of people created from small mosaic tiles, which were very inspiring. The bottom half of the wall is the one that is usually covered with mosaic tiles, because this makes the cleaning easier, but it’s not a mandatory rule you have to follow.
Full wall mosaic. Why settle for half wall mosaic when you can have a full wall mosaic? This is a perfect solution for people who want to create a cohesive interior design. According to interior design experts, in most cases the full wall mosaic doesn't have a pattern, but it’s mostly just something abstract generated using similar colour palettes.
Countertop and backsplash. Mosaic tiles are also often used to cover countertop and backsplash areas, both in the bathroom and in the kitchen. It provides the room with lots of colour and breaks the strict lines of the space. Another reason why mosaic tiles are applied on the backsplash and countertop areas, is the fact that these areas are often dirty and stained from our cooking attempts, and tiles are a lot easier to clean, compared to other materials like wood or vinyl. If you want to enjoy a good-looking mosaic backsplash for longer, the tile & grout cleaning experts from Paul’s Cleaning Melbourne advise regular wiping with warm soapy water and regular sealing, because the oil spatters can be very harmful for the tiles.
Mosaic sink design. The mosaic sink is a pretty old and classical design, which started coming back in the last few years. The small tiles can cover the surface where the washbasin is placed in the bathroom or the sink in the kitchen.
Mosaic floors. Mosaic tiles are also perfect for your bathroom or kitchen floors. It's very common to have a mosaic floor in the bathroom, because many bathrooms don't have the space needed to create a mosaic decoration on the wall, so they create it on the floor instead. The mosaic floor can both complement simple bathrooms and modern interior designs. If applied properly, the mosaic floor can even open the room a little and make it look more spacious.
Mosaic on the kitchen island. If your kitchen is big enough to have an island placed in it, then you can consider including mosaic tiles in the design. The kitchen island is an often-used area of the house, so it’s important for it to be made from durable materials.
Outdoor mosaic designs. Since mosaic tiles are such a durable coverage solution, it’s mandatory to mention that you don’t have to limit its uses to the indoor part of your house. Mosaics work great on the outdoor too – you can use them to create patios, benches, planters, fireplaces and a lot more. All you must do is unleash your creativity!
This article was written by blogger Jane Wilson, from Modern Housewives. To find out more from Jane, follow her on Facebook and Twitter.
