Roman mosaic in the interior

Everyone wants to make the interior of their home as beautiful and cozy as possible. Modern designers have truly limitless possibilities. You no longer need to be limited to any one style, you can safely choose from a variety of options.

So, in recent times there has been an increasing tendency to use in the decoration of ancient art. In particular - the Roman mosaic. This technique looks just great, it is easy to transform any setting, make it more stylish, original and sophisticated.

Roman mosaic, unlike other varieties, is created from small multicolored small squares of stone or enamel. Due to the fact that the elements of the composition differ in small size, it is possible to achieve maximum realism and image accuracy.

Such a technique of decorative art originated in ancient Rome, in the second century BC.First, the ancient Roman frescoes were created from pebbles and portrayed primitive scenes. Then the masters began to create paintings with military themes, animalistic and natural patterns. And to diversify the color palette, they began to use slate, marble, lime and even semiprecious stones.

This finishing material has a very wide range of applications. Due to its versatility and practicality, it can be safely taken both for interior decoration (living rooms and bathrooms, hallways, kitchens, bedrooms), and for finishing facades of houses and mansions.

Besides, Quite often, Roman mosaics are used to decorate fireplaces, pools, countertops, cornices etc. The floors in the spacious halls, which are complemented by Roman mosaics, look particularly impressive. Separate mosaic frescoes and paintings were equally well recognized. They are used to create an accent in the interior.

And if you want to create a truly magnificent interior, then decorate the ceiling with this tile. It can be both classic and multi-tiered.

Mosaic does not lose its popularity over the centuries. This is due to the many advantages that distinguish this material. We list some of them.

• Strength. The tile does not deteriorate due to temperature fluctuations, and is also characterized by moisture resistance. The mosaic is not afraid of mechanical damage, it does not crack or deform. In addition, the appearance of the tiles and the saturation of colors do not change under the influence of sunlight.
• Durability. Due to its qualities, the mosaic will last for many decades. Therefore, if you decorate your interior with a mosaic once, you will not have to think about repairs anymore.
• Aesthetics. Panels and frescoes made from Roman mosaics look just amazing. They will transform any interior and give it a special and unique style. A variety of paintings that can be created using this material can be very diverse.
• Practicality. Mosaic coating does not require special care. It is easy to clean it of any pollution, without making efforts and without spending a lot of time.
• Another advantage of Roman mosaic is simplicity of its restoration. Since the overall composition consists of many individual elements, they will be easily updated if necessary. This makes the life of such a tile even longer.

Despite all the advantages of this material, it should be noted a couple of shortcomings.

• You will not be able to make a high-quality panel of Roman mosaics with your own hands, if you do not have such experience. It will have to hire professionals and get ready for the fact that the process is very laborious and takes a lot of time.
• It is also important that the cost of decoration with the help of Roman mosaics is not affordable for everyone. Especially when it comes to large areas.

Most of all such tiles are suitable for furnishings that are made in antique style. You can order a small panel or fresco or hire a master to finish a large area in the room.

When decorating a room with a mosaic, you should observe one simple but important rule: the larger the room, the larger the picture of the tiles should be. After all, in a too large room, a miniature image is simply lost. At the same time in a small place the abundance of frescoes or tiled ornament may look too elaborate and inappropriate. Try to find the most harmonious option.

Most often for the composition using natural stones. However, this option has a rather large cost. Therefore, you can choose ceramics for mosaics or more affordable modern varieties of tiles.

Remember that the surface on which the Roman mosaic will be located should be monotonous. Otherwise, you will not achieve the desired effect and extraneous colors and ornaments will distract from the mosaic picture. If you want to place a large image in a spacious room, then center it. So the mosaic will look most advantageous.

By the way, if your apartment is not made in an antique style, and you still want to place a Roman mosaic, then you should not deny yourself such pleasure.The peculiarity of the Roman mosaic is that it is perfectly combined with different types of style, although it is itself quite bright.

At all times, such art was an indicator of good taste and high status of the owner of the house. Therefore, you should not worry that you risk not being in the most advantageous position if you add Roman exotic to your familiar interior. Roman classics will always be relevant, this technique is not subject to time.

Use the tile to decorate the bowl of your pool. Or veneer with a mosaic fireplace room. You'll see, this reception will not be ignored. And if you decide to completely decorate the bathroom in the style of the Roman era, the result will be simply amazing. Complete the space with accessories that match the style, and you will have a magnificent interior.

The process of creating a mosaic is shown in the video below.