When deciding to renovate a bathroom, choosing the coverings is one of the most complex tasks. The range of options is very wide, both in terms of materials and styles. Moreover, there are many variables to consider: the size of the bathroom, its brightness, the matching with sanitary fixtures and other accessories, our preferred cleaning methods, and more. Let’s explore some ideas and trends for bathroom renovation together.
Choosing the Material
Choosing the material to cover a bathroom is crucial. This part of the house, in fact, is the one most exposed to humidity and heat. It’s also important to always keep in mind that bathroom surfaces need to be cleaned frequently and thoroughly. For this reason, choosing the most durable and practical materials to treat is essentially imperative. Let’s see together how to reconcile aesthetic research with the main practical needs of a bathroom.
- Ceramic tiles: These are one of the most appreciated choices when it comes to covering a bathroom. They guarantee durability, functionality, and more. Tiles come in all types and styles. You can opt for the finesse of white tiles, or monochromatic tiles. Those who love color can also focus on combining different colors, or using tiles decorated in geometric or ornamental styles.
- Porcelain stoneware tiles: Porcelain stoneware is obtained by pressing clays in very different ways. Depending on the processing techniques, this material allows for a very faithful reproduction of the appearance of other materials, including stone and wood, while ensuring durability and very high impermeability.
- Mosaic: Mosaic is a great classic in terms of covering, perhaps the quintessential bathroom covering. It can be made, according to tradition, using small glass tiles. Today these are available in various formats, in many different colors and in textures of great effect. All that’s left is to let your imagination run wild.
- Wallpaper: This choice might surprise at first, but it’s a novelty that has successfully established itself. More and more people are choosing to decorate their bathroom with artistic wallpapers, favoring designs, graphics, or even photographs. Obviously, wallpaper for a bathroom has very specific characteristics: it must be made on plastic canvas, fiberglass, or direct-print non-woven fabric. These materials guarantee very high resistance to humidity and heat.
- Stone: Stone is a material of great effect. Rough, porous, natural, but at the same time refined, in many cases it represents a truly prestigious material. If you’re looking for high-value materials, you can opt for stones like marble and travertine. However, it’s important to keep in mind that such materials must undergo special waterproofing treatments. Moreover, it’s essential to remember that their preservation requires a lot of attention during cleaning, the use of specific detergents, and careful maintenance.
- Wood: Another increasingly trendy material for bathroom covering is wood. Why choose such a delicate material for such a humid room? Today, there are increasingly effective treatments for waterproofing wood. Essentially, bathroom wood is treated similarly to wood used for boat and ship hulls. Water, if not left to stagnate, will not ruin a parquet floor, especially if you choose hard and precious woods like teak, iroko, wenge, or doussie. On the other hand, oak and laminates should be avoided.
Choosing Colors
In terms of Interior Design, choosing the colors of a bathroom allows for a lot of play with details and various furnishing elements. To choose the color of bathroom coverings, it’s essential to think about matching with sanitary fixtures and other accessories. In addition to this, other considerations must be made, including:
- The style we want to achieve
- The brightness of the space
If a bathroom is naturally very bright, you can choose different types of coverings, even daring to choose very dark coverings if desired. You could even opt for black, perhaps combining it with wood, marble, gold finishes, or playing with contrast against white. Green and light blue remain appreciated classics, while gray is trendy. If the room is small and poorly lit, however, it’s advisable to favor lighter colors.
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