White stoneware in interior design

For a long time, the white color in the interior of the dwelling was unfairly forgotten, since the chalk whitewash has gone into the past. Later, white trim became a sign of office style. Today, designers offer to use white colors in the modern directions of design houses in the Mediterranean and Scandinavian styles. Trendy minimalism and hi-tech gave a new life to this shining color not only in the design of the walls, but also in the floor. Therefore, it is important to correctly apply the brightest shades in interior design.

White color has a huge number of shades. To create an airy and cool space you need to choose the cold tones of this part of the spectrum. To add space and give softness and tenderness to help warm shades. To create an atmosphere of the solar south, you need to use bleached tones.

For centuries, natural stone was used to design the floor. - marble, few could afford it. Porcelain tile replaced marble. Artificial stone completely imitates natural, has high wear resistance, resistance to mechanical damage, in addition, it is several times cheaper than natural counterparts.

Unlike natural materials, non-natural analogues have a homogeneous structure, tiles can be given any surface texture and any size. At the same time, ceramic granite keeps decorative qualities for many years and does not tarnish, it is easy to care for it. This is a very durable floor covering, stairs, exterior and interior walls, which is combined with almost any colors of interior decoration.

The following types of ceramic granite tiles are distinguished.

Matte finish - it is an unpolished artificial stone, has a natural surface texture, which gives the tile anti-slip properties. It is appropriate in the kitchen, swimming pools, bathrooms, showers, bathrooms, open balconies.

Polished tile has a glossy, shiny surface. It is used to give solemnity to the interior due to the shine of polishing.It is preferable to use the product in dry rooms, because the surface becomes slippery from moisture. It requires careful maintenance to remove stains or dust that is very noticeable on a smooth tile.

In stylish design solutions it is necessary to apply glossy tiles in the bathroom or pool. In this case, lappatirovanny porcelain. Manufacturing technology involves the alternation of raw, matte and polished areas with the predominance of the latter. Gloss persists, but the surface becomes less slippery.

Popularity gained structured white artificial stone. The surface can be very close to the raw texture of this stone, imitate brick or masonry, copy the skin of any animal, various fabrics, recreate the texture of wood or have a relief ornament. This type of tile design is highly sought after by designers because of the variety of finishes.

White mosaic stoneware Today occupies the first place rating demand. It can be both typesetting and ready in the form of plates with an already formed mosaic pattern or part of the pattern.Mosaic tiles are used to create floor panels, decorate walls and add accents to the floor canvas. To create luxurious interiors, white mosaics are often decorated with artificial or real gems and metals, such as gold and platinum.

And, finally, the most expensive type of white porcelain - satin. This type of tile has the same white color and structure throughout its thickness; such a tile has a silky shiny surface due to the gloss technology. When mechanical damage chipped invisible due to the homogeneous texture, but this tile is less resistant to abrasion, silkiness can wipe from frequent use.

The tile from porcelain tile is issued various sizes. The most common parameters for use in bathrooms and toilet rooms are 300x300, 400x400, 500x500. Larger tiles in small rooms visually narrow the space and will consist of unevenly sliced ​​tiles, which does not add decorativeness.

For finishing large spaces, large-sized rectangular tiles are used: 1200x600, 1200x1200 and more, and for a decking board - 200x1200, 250x1500. Preparation of the basis for big plates should be made more carefully. The large size of the tile with the slightest unevenness of the base will give unwanted vibration, and damage to this tile will occur. The advantage is a small number of joints in the stone canvas and the ability to create a seamless coating when using rectified tiles.

White floor - the perfect solution in small rooms with low light. A small hallway or bathroom, decorated with white ceramic granite with a small tile size or mosaic decor, can be highlighted with a light color scheme. In the presence of polishing, glare of light will add sparkling and brightness, which will visually increase the space.

Practicality and ease in the care of the finishing material of artificial stone allows even the use of dazzling colors in the decoration of the entrance area. A small hallway, lined with the same white tiles as the room, does not look like a small storage room, but becomes a full component of the interior, going beyond its limits and becoming part of a light and super modern room.

The kitchen for a young man with stonework on the wall, where matte, embroidered under a checkered tetrad sheet with porcelain-granite plates of medium size, organizes the space, removes the amorphousness of light colors and becomes the main element of the decor, looks like a small town square. The sterile white interior of the room doesn’t resemble the hospital; rather, it looks like a modern high-tech.

The glossy white design looks even more radiant due to the good lighting of the narrow kitchen. It is better to choose a rectified floor tile to create a seamless fabric. It is selected to match the walls, kitchen furniture and accessories. The interior is made as simple and free from details. Minimalism in decoration and decor will make the kitchen stylish and comfortable.

Porcelain stoneware with the surface of whitewashed parquet boards retains a feeling of warmth and comfort, it is the best way to create an atmosphere of siesta and southern Provence, because the paints faded in the sun become whitish.

It is worth adding inserts of bright colors, and the interior will get playful notes, in this kitchen it will be nice to have breakfast with coffee croissants. In the setting, you need to unobtrusively repeat these colors, keeping the main white background, for example, you can put the chairs under the color of the inserts.

A favorite of the grand decoration of living rooms and large halls is tile under white marble. White marble finish of the floor or walls became symbols of solemnity and luxury, status and well-being, especially if the floor is decorated with panels. The recognized leaders in the production of artificial marble are Spanish, Italian and Chinese manufacturers. Marble white tile in the interior is a classic interior design.

Leading interior designers embody white ceramic products in various styles:

• neo-classic;

• minimalism;

• Scandinavian style;

• Art Deco;

• palace style.

See below for how to choose porcelain stoneware.