Mosaic in the style of Antonio Gaudi: in search of a unique interior design

Antonio Gaudi is a world-renowned Spanish architect, who conquered many with his extraordinary approach to art. His works are recognizable bright hexagonal mosaic. The technique of this architect can be used in a modern interior. But before laying such a hexagonal tile should be familiar with all its features.

Modern was a troublemaker in the days of Gaudi. The main way of expression in this style is not straight, but winding and sophisticated lines. It is thanks to this style that new materials were used (glass, ceramics). The main feature of modernity is considered to be the exclusion of the classical foundations of the technique of drawing up a pattern and the implementation of masonry. Also for the direction is characterized by failure to comply with the expediency and the principle of unity.

A prominent representative of modern art in mosaic art is the Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi. He created unique and extraordinarily beautiful architectural monuments that were specific enough for the modernist style. The architect was also influenced by the direction of art nouveau. Thanks to Gaudi, it received a special development.

Curved walls, pilasters like stalagmites, colorful patterns of tiles and windows of irregular shape can not be compared with anything. Both of these areas are used in interior design.

The architect used glazed ceramics, fragments of vases, dishes, and bottles in his works. All his masterpieces he performed in the technique of trencadis. It is understood as ceramics, broken into small pieces, from which color compositions are then collected on an uneven surface.

Mosaic decoration is no longer considered a privilege of rich people. Almost everyone can afford it. The use of such a direction in the design of the room is quite diverse. The technique can be applied in:

• bathroom;
• sauna or hamam;
• swimming pool;
• living room;
• hallway;
• the kitchen;
• decorative areas of the room.

Basically, the designers apply the style of Gaudi in the bathrooms. Especially good finish looks on the sides and empty walls. Thus, panels emit functional zones, decorate accessories, for example, mirrors.

A bold option would be the design of the kitchen and living room style trencadis. In the kitchen, you can allocate a working area (apron and countertop). This type of decor will be the highlight of any stylistic direction. It looks interesting not only a standard flat surface, but also a concave.

In the living room, you can unusually beat a separate wall, giving the interior brightness, vividness and showiness.

Today, construction companies offer a large selection of ceramic tiles in the style of Gaudi. Mosaic decoration has long found a connoisseur and is actively sold in the building materials market. It is made with the image of the style of trencadis, applied to the standard size of the tile.

Also, there are convex views with the effect of 3D. Such a collection of floor and decorative tiles produces the Spanish factory Latina Ceramica.A more renowned hexagonal mosaic sales company is Trencadis Innovacion S. L.

Non-standard hexagonal forms for us are produced by the Spanish studio LaSelva, which allows you to create a whole pattern that does not depend on the rotation of the tile when sticking. This method allows you to choose the originality of the canvas.

For lovers of natural pattern used marble, smalt and natural stone, which raises the price at times. For those who have fewer means, there are analogues that differ little from the original versions. On the types and properties of mosaic, you can say the following:

• Ceramic tiles are more environmentally friendly, durable, resistant to moisture and temperature, and durable in use. She covered the external and internal walls of the building.
• Smalta - expensive option with high quality. It has a budget line. The color spectrum is bright and wide.

Products interesting play with light, creating a special effect. They are used in flooring, but in this case you need to look at the slip coefficient. The higher it is, the better.

Glazed clay is ideal for decorating stoves and fireplaces.

The winning option at all times are things created with your own hands. Even if you have never tried to do this, you can carry out this creative process, based on ready-made instructions and advice.

There are ways to create mosaic patterns:

• Baked and sliced ​​seam mosaic. Details can be pressed into the surface of the wet layer or attached to the glue, and then rub the joints with clay or paint, depending on the size of the holes.
• A panel of a whole layer, where a pattern is pressed through, for example a grid imitating small tiles. This option is better to use when the work is small, but great care should be taken when implementing this idea.

At home, to decorate the interior in the style of Gaudi is not difficult. Think over what exactly you want to do. Take the tools:

• battered tiles or other ceramics;
• hammer;
• cutting pliers;
• plaster;
• PVA glue;
• brush;
• grout the desired color;
• acrylic lacquer.

For example, you can transform an old coffee table:

• The surface is degreased and covered with a thin layer of glue.
• The pencil draws the future ornament.
• Plaster is mixed with water and part of the glue. Pieces must be planted on the mass.
• After drying, you need to go through the grout.
• Wash down with a damp cloth.
• The last stage is coating the product with acrylic varnish.

The creation of such a creation takes about 3 days, and at the same time almost no costs are required.

For information on how to make a mosaic table with your own hands in the style of Antonio Gaudi, see the following video.