Glass mosaic: beautiful ideas in interior design

For more than one century, mosaic has decorated living quarters in many countries of the East. Even in the period of Antiquity, it was very popular and even in the modern world does not lose its relevance.

Designers actively use glass mosaic to realize the most interesting and original ideas. Before you make a final choice in favor of this material, it is worth exploring its advantages and disadvantages, consider beautiful ideas. All this will give new knowledge in the field of home decoration.

The mosaic is made from sand of a fine fraction, which is heated to a liquid state like a glass, and then the resulting mass is poured into molds. The size of a single chip is about 1 to 1 or 5 to 5 cm.

Mosaic is a variety of colors and textures, as it is not just glass, but also with a frosted effect or decorative elements.For example, a golden mosaic is obtained by adding gold foil as an additional layer. When minerals are added to the base, sparkling and iridescent elements are obtained.

Such a finishing material has many advantages, the main of which is durability. Glass is a fairly durable material that easily tolerates temperature differences and at the same time maintains the original appearance for many years.

In addition to durability, it is also a waterproof material that allows you to use it in different residential areas, including the bathroom, kitchen or even on the balcony. Often the windowsills are lined with mosaics, adding a certain zest to the simple interior.

The mosaic does not create difficulties during cleaning. It is resistant to strong chemical abrasives, while contaminants from the surface are easily removed and leave no damage. Although dust or dirt may collect in the seams between small parts, but with regular cleaning and high-quality detergents this can be avoided.

An important advantage of the mosaic is environmental friendliness, since it is made from natural for the most part materials and does not contain harmful impurities.At the same time, mosaic production requires much less energy than modern ceramics popular in the domestic market, which brings less damage to the environment.

Glass mosaic reflects light, so it is applicable in small rooms that lack natural light. It visually expands the space, making the room more lit and creating an atmosphere of airiness.

If we talk about design, the mosaic wins here in many ways. It is used in different styles of interior.And some of them cannot be realized without this material that is unique in its qualities. This applies to the eastern directions in design, which require colorful and beautiful canvases of small elements. Moreover, the mosaic is used not only to finish the floor or walls, but also such furniture as table tops, bedside tables and consoles, tables and headboards.

In addition to the advantages, there are also disadvantages, and this circumstance must be taken into account at the stage of studying the issue. Many are confused by the price, because it is really quite high. Mosaic is not only an attractive appearance and plenty of possibilities, but also a complex manufacturing process. For all this you have to pay an impressive amount.And if you can still manage the budget collections, which manufacturers often began to produce, then installation may be difficult. Finding an experienced and qualified specialist in laying mosaic is quite difficult, while its services will cost a lump sum.

If you need to create a canvas or a colorful picture, the amount will almost double, since this is painstaking and difficult work, which requires time and certain skills.

Despite its strength, mosaic in some matters requires delicate handling, in particular, it concerns the fall of heavy objects. Scratches after careless use are not excluded, so care must be taken.

Unlike other types of mosaic, glass has a slippery surface, on which light drops are possible in combination with water, for example.

Glass mosaic can be divided into two types: small elements and mosaic tiles, which include many details on one canvas - a special grid.

Mosaic tiles are the most practical option, as they are less costly, both materially and professionally. It is possible to lay such tile independently, and any specialist of a wide profile will cope with this task.

There are several types of mosaics on the grid, each of which has certain advantages and disadvantages.

• The most popular is mosaic glass of one tone, which is often called a continuous canvas. All the chips are on the same-tone grid, so it’s impossible to get any pattern, except to combine several types. It is easy to fit, easy to clean and retains its former appearance for a long time. This type is used for finishing the bathrooms and the inner surface of the pools.

• Stretch marks Include several colors that create a special mood. Sometimes it is an ombre - a canvas with a smooth transition from a light shade to a dark shade or vice versa.Designers use stretching to create a color accent, making out one wall or a specific area.
• Mosaic mix represents the chaotic distribution of chips of different shades. Such patterns are unique, because in the canvas there is one or two identical shades.

• Mirror elements create an amazing atmosphere. This is a manifestation of luxury and nobility, since the mirrored chips visually expand the space and create an atmosphere of purity, harmony and tranquility. Applicable in any interior, most importantly, to respect the proportions and not to do more than is really necessary. The mirror mosaic is easily combined with other types of canvases.
• Along with mirror mosaic actual species with the addition of aventurinewhich gives a reflective surface. The result is a unique mosaic with an elegant brilliance and an unusual pattern.

• Adding in the manufacture of gold foil creates gold-colored chips that stand out from the rest. It harmoniously coexists with other elements, has several tones and brings extraordinary brilliance to the interior.
• Pearl mosaic surface - This is a universal option that is used in different residential areas. It is suitable for creating a bright and original canvas, acting as an accent.

Mosaic in the form of individual chips is the ability to create an interesting and unique in its characteristics canvas, but it will have to spend a lot of time, effort and money. It is available in different shades and colors, and the collections start from simple and budget to insanely expensive and elite variations on current topics.

In some cases, the mosaic is made independently. For this purpose, unnecessary glass products are used, which break, give them the necessary shape and lay out as mosaic elements. Mosaic is also paper or stone. The dimensions of such products are about 4 cm or 30x30 mm.

Glass mosaic is a fashion trend in the field of interior design due to its unique properties and particularly attractive appearance. If earlier it was laid out mainly in bathrooms and kitchens, now this original material is used in other residential premises.

In the conditions of a bathroom and a bathroom the mosaic has found many applications. Basically it is used for decoration of walls and floors, and this is done in combination with other materials. For example, one wall or a separate section is made accent and revetted with a single-color or multi-colored mosaic. The rest is painted, decorated with tiles or special panels. This option is suitable for most modern interiors and offers great opportunities for the implementation of interesting ideas.

Another original design solution is considered to be a single-colored or similar mosaic tiling in the bathroom, which makes it possible to get a minimalist version. This is relevant not only in modern interiors, but also in the east, for example, in Japanese, which is characterized by clear lines, shapes and the absence of numerous color elements.

The mosaic is applied in a design with austere character and simple furnishings. Some of the walls are painted in the desired color, and the accent zone is highlighted by a mosaic, mostly of a uniform color. It is not only a decoration of the room, but also allows you to correctly zone it, separating one part of the room from the other.

Vertical mosaic strips along the entire length of the wall are used to expand the space and visually increase the height of the ceilings. They not only expand the space, but also add volume to even minimalist and ascetic options.

The latest trend in the world of interior design is the combination of colorful and active floors with light and calm walls. For example, the floor is faced with a bright mosaic, and on the walls they lay light tiles or use decorative paint.

Mosaics make out both the walls of the room and the plumbing. It is used in the design of pans under the bath and shower, worktops for built-in sinks, frames for mirrors, special cabinets, shelves and pedestals.

In the kitchen, mosaic is used as a facing material for the apron, countertop and tables. Both monochrome mosaic and ombre stretch are suitable for this. Aprons look particularly good, where chips of the same color with mirror inserts are combined, because in kitchens they try to use practical materials, and the shine adds a touch of sophistication and nobility.It visually enlarges the space, reflects the natural light, as a result of which the room turns into an abode of calm and comfort.

It is impossible to do without mosaic when decorating rooms in the eastern and antique styles. In order to realize the traditional canvases of such cultures, it is necessary to use different types of mosaics, including glass. This is a huge canvas in the whole wall, individual paintings as an accent, lined mirror frames, tables, photo frames, washbasins.

In the living rooms, large art mosaic acts as a material for decorating fireplace portals. This solution allows you to move away from the usual materials for the fireplace opening in the form of artificial and natural stones, to create an unusual atmosphere for relaxation with a certain amount of oriental elements of decor. It can be both volumetric and transparent. And also quite often opaque glass is used.

The color palette of modern mosaic is diverse, because it is its main feature and advantage over other materials. There are not only many colors, but also shades with interesting effects. The most popular shades of blue, blue and green, but the chips with imitation of gold or nacre are considered especially beautiful.

Depending on the texture, it is divided into matte, glossy and shiny, which makes it possible to realize the most amazing combinations. You can create a truly unique tandem tile by combining it into one canvas.

This mosaic is used for color decoration:

• brown;
• orange;
• black;
• white;
• metal;
• red;
• turquoise and so on.

The main leaders in the production of mosaics are foreign companies mainly of Italian origin. it Bisazza, Vitrex and Sicis. Italians manage to create a mosaic with unique colors and textures, which are highly appreciated by designers around the world. For the manufacture of mosaic they use only high-quality and proven components, thanks to which they deserved the first place in the list of manufacturers of this finishing material.

No less high-quality mosaic produced by Spanish manufacturers, which are based on the practicality and durability of the material sold. The company's products are widely known on the domestic market. Alttoglasswhich produces interesting collections with rich colors.

From German manufacturers celebrate the company Baerwolf. It produces not only mosaic, but also ceramic tiles, while all products are of high quality and good customer reviews.

From domestic brands, attention should be paid to Domus and "MBA Print Mosaic". They have a budget cost and a wide palette. Even ecomosaic is present in their production.

A big breakthrough in the production of mosaics was made by Chinese manufacturers, in particular, the company Jnj. China offers this company no less high-quality products at a much lower cost, and therefore is a serious competitor to European manufacturers.

• It is possible to revet walls with a mosaic both in the bathroom and outside, for example, in the living room.

• From a multi-colored mosaic obtained elegant paintings that will decorate any room.
• The brilliant mosaic in the hallway is chic and luxury in a modern interior.

How to make laying of a glass mosaic, look in the following video.