Mosaic Magic: Take Your Bathroom From Ordinary to Extraordinary
Give your creativity free reign in the bathroom with the help of mosaic tiles in every colour and configuration
Joanna Tovia
24 June 2014
Houzz editorial team. Photojournalist specialising in design, travel and living well. Follow her photodocumentary about pets and the people who love them on Instagram @unfoldingtails
Houzz editorial team. Photojournalist specialising in design, travel and living well.... More
Mosaics are taking bathrooms by storm across the country. And for good reason – these mini-tiles are fun, flexible and full of potential to reflect your style and personality, no matter how left of centre you are. Whether you have a splashback, feature wall or entire bathroom with which to play, give in to temptation and choose your favourite hues. When you’re led by what you love, the result is likely to be spectacular, like these gorgeous examples below.
Dramatic contrast. Shimmery mosaic tiles make a feature of the wall that separates the vanity in this bathroom from the walk-in shower.
Red alert. Bold colour can be all it takes for a bathroom to become a talking point for all the right reasons. There are no rules when it comes to mosaics and, when you’re only charged with covering a small area, you can be even more adventurous in your approach.
Getting fresh. Whether you’re in the throes of summer, or winter seems to have taken an eternal hold, a lovely wall of green will have you leaping for joy like a lamb in spring.
Blue dream. Why limit yourself to a feature wall when you can go all the way and dress your bathroom from head to toe in colour? With hues as gorgeous as these, you can’t go wrong.
Birds in flight. Mosaics present the perfect opportunity to inject some personality and atmosphere into your bathroom. The whimsical nature and sense of movement in this design will make your heart soar.
Masterpiece. Paired with Carrara marble, this master bathroom’s mosaic mural makes quite the statement.
Taking shape. The curved walls of this Turkish-inspired bathroom are irresistible; its array of tiles go from green to blue and back again.
Vegas glitz. Why not give your bathroom some bling with a creative take on metallics? An entire bathroom done this way might be a bit much, but a partial wall is just the thing to put some distance between the toilet and vanity.
Artful smattering. A thoughtful gradation of colours is far more interesting than a more uniform wall, and a well-placed mirror can magnify the effect.
Waterfall. This wondrous feature wall would be nice without the skylight above, but the extra natural light brings it well and truly to life.
Golden days. Imagine how different this bathroom would look without its shimmer and shine? It’s a fine example of taking a bathroom up a notch by daring to be different.
To the extreme. Talk about daring to be different – this Gaudi-inspired submarine-themed bathroom is nothing if not extraordinary.
TELL US MORE
If you’ve already gone the mosaic route or would love to in your next renovation, we’d love to hear about it in the comments section below.
TELL US MORE
If you’ve already gone the mosaic route or would love to in your next renovation, we’d love to hear about it in the comments section below.
Related Stories
Bathrooms
All the Dimensions You Need to Know for Your Bathroom Makeover
Fit everything comfortably in a small or medium-size bathroom by knowing standard dimensions for fixtures and clearances
Full Story
Most Popular
Renovation Insight: How to Choose & Work With a Bathroom Designer
A good bathroom designer will help bring your vision to life, within your budget – here's how to find the right one
Full Story
Most Popular
Pro Panel: How to Control the Cost of Your Bathroom Renovation
By Cheryl F
Three UK-based bathroom designers offer 10 budget-saving tips for fixtures, layouts and materials
Full Story
Bathrooms
Building a Bathroom? The Top Materials for Your Vanity
By Lisa Kahn
Explore the pros and cons of seven popular bathroom vanity benchtop materials
Full Story
Most Popular
Key Measurements to Help You Design a New Powder Room
By Houzz AU
Clearances, codes and coordination are critical in small spaces such as a powder room – here’s what you should know
Full Story
Most Popular
How to Control the Cost of Your Renovation, Room by Room
Where to save, where to spend (and all the tricks in between) for keeping the cost of your renovation on track
Full Story
Most Popular
Budget Bathroom Renovation Ideas for Under $5000
Refresh your bathroom on a budget with these simple yet stunning ideas for an easy bathroom makeover
Full Story
Bathroom Expert Advice
Bathroom Essentials: Right Heights for Vanities, Mirrors & More
By tidgboutique
Making some bathroom upgrades? Here’s how to place all your main features for the most comfortable, personalised fit
Full Story
Bathrooms
10 Expert Tips for Designing the Right Shower For Your Home
By tidgboutique
Keep these style and layout ideas in mind as you plan your dream shower and bathroom
Full Story
Storage
Renovation Insight: How to Choose & Work With a Cabinet Maker
Custom joinery allows you to tailor a space to suit your needs – here's how to choose the right firm for the job
Full Story
I'd like more details please...I'll contact you through you'r website.