2012 has been a bright year for interior design with spring/summer trends seeing electric colours leap from the catwalks into our homes with golden reds, acid greens and canary yellows all highly sought after shades. Its fantastic to witness homeowners increasingly adventurous in their home renovations; rather than opting for a garish paint were using creative methods to inject colour, for a subtle yet eyecatching approach.
Its only common knowledge that colours help lighten your mood, with bright hues creating a calming and inviting ambience. The bathroom environment is perfect for vivid colours to bloom, with a neutral palette from crisp white sanitary ware providing a fresh backdrop for vibrant shades to pop, without overwhelming the space.
As we move into the Autumn/Winter months colour will continue as a bold theme, yet offering a more toned town approach, with metallics and jewelled shades tipped for hot success.
Cue the mosaic tile..
These little gems are finally receiving the recognition they deserve, with the wealth of unique designs helping incorporate the latest interior trends. The simple mosaic offers 3-dimensional depth and reflective properties from a sleek gloss surface, with both these decorative techniques helping brighten drab spaces.
Generally constructed from a glass piece that has been cut, coloured and hand finished to a specific style, mosaic tiles now incorporate a wealth of materials with shell and metal to name but a few found within the Better Bathrooms range. These innovative designs therefore give homeowners the opportunity to create original patterns, unique to their d+®cor.
Here at Better Bathrooms we strive to inspire homeowners in order to create an area of beauty and luxury, therefore take a look below at some of our favourite mosaics which conform to the latest trends and the beautiful creations developed by these simple pieces.
The Valencia Mosaic beautifully combines gold, beige and ivory hues for a striking piece. Manufactured from a glass construct the Valencia tile offers the best of both with matt and gloss finishes. Measuring 30cm x 30cm each glass tile costs just ú8.60 meaning any budget can incorporate this ultra modern design.
As seen with the Valencia tile mosaics are extremely affordable, with prices starting as little as ú1.48 per sheet helps any budget to utilise these stylish additions. An effortless installation means any novice DIYer can get stuck in to create a beautiful feature, helping eliminate costly installation bills, whilst also enabling a periodic update to refresh your space and conform with the latest trends.
Offering a iridescent glass finish, the monochrome design of the stylish Black Crackle Glass Mosaic incorporates a bold crackle effect, with this distinctive design bringing designer flair into the home. Measuring 27cm x 27cm, these glass, shell and stone tiles are available for just ú25.00 per sheet and are a must have purchase for revitalising an existing suite.
A versatile nature has seen mosaics invade the home from a striking kitchen splashback to a stunning shower backdrop. Their functionality within hard wearing environments is unprecedented, meaning food and water spillages are effortlessly wiped away without any staining.
Go for gold with the dazzling Cayman Champagne Mosaic. Providing stunning depth, the mosaic tile includes deep gold colour bringing style into any room. Manufactured from a quality stone backing with a translucent glass finish, each mosaic measures just 30 x 30cm and costs ú30.20 per sheet.
An eye catching mosaic splashback is fantastic at grabbing focus upon entry, helping divert attention away from less attractive areas giving an affordable quick fix.
With the Better Bathrooms teams continuously sourcing new mosaic tiles and fresh upcoming trends ensures the extensive range remains up to date. So why not get creative in your DIY this weekend and produce a stunning mosaic feature within your home.
