Tile mosaics are a wonderful way to add life and uniqueness to your modern bathroom, as we have already suggested in our May bathroom mosaic post. Having stumbled upon a few of interesting designs from SICIS today, we decided to give mosaics a bit more attention since they have a unique ability to provide the missing touch to your bathroom design, whatever the theme you are going for may be.

Take a look at the images below. Using simple mosaic patterns you can create a myriad of different effects that each add a strong feeling of exclusivity and style to the space. Combine them with carefully selected decorative tiles and you have even more options to add your own signature to your bathroom and create a space you will enjoy each and every day.

SICIS Mosaic gallery, more at SICIS website

If you are tired of mass produced bathroom stuff that looks great but lacks uniqueness and you can’t seem to find a way to give your bathroom a specific look, why not give tile mosaics a try. If you think about it, people follow trends blindly, and if you by any chance like what is currently “in”, you know you can count on numerous bathrooms looking very much like yours. This is why we like mosaics. They can easily transform a dull looking bathroom space into an uniquely beautiful one.

You can choose from all sorts of designs and sizes. Perhaps you would like to turn one whole wall into a picture you took on your vacation or just have something simple done. The beauty of using a mosaic is that it allows you to decorate your walls they way you like them. You can turn your bathroom into an oriental spa, a colorful energizing room, an ancient greek temple or simply use light colored patterns to enhance the mood. The best thing about them is that you are the one who can bring your ideas to life, add a bit of your personality into your bathroom. We personally liked the Bisazza mosaics. Here is some of their work we particulary liked.

Costs vary depending on what you wish to achieve of course, but chances are you will be able to get a nice piece of artwork done in your bahtroom without filing for bankrupcy. For more visit:

Bisazza
Cerviva
Desvres Carrelages
Steuler
Hakatai
Tau Ceramic

How many times have you woken up in the middle of the night and had to go to the bathroom? While wandering around the house in the dark might be someone’s idea of fun, knowing where to go is certainly more convienient. This is exactly what LED bathroom tiles can help you with. Aside from the functional aspect, what causes most people to “wow out lout” is the visual effect LED tiles create in the bathroom, both with the lights on and off. We have found three different LED tile product lines and we liked them all, but the Steuler Fliesen products won our hearts. Enjoy!

Steuler-Fliesen

Villeroy & Boch

Mosa

A good showering experience is possible with almost any shower, but limiting yourself to only one showerhead is cutting yourself short of better, more enjoyable showering. Have you ever been in a situation where your bathroom is not warmed enough and you are moving the showerhead around constantly, trying to keep yourself warm? Having multiple showerheads will make sure that never happens again, not to mention that it is an excellent way to take your bathroom one step forward to being your personal spa resort. Imagine having two wall-fixed showerheads spraying warm rejuvenating raindrops from both sides while you have the main showerhead in your hands free to do whatever you want with it. Not only does it make everything more convienient but it also makes the whole experience much more enjoyable.

If you decide on installing multiple showerheads in your bathroom you have many available options ranging from simple wall mounted fixed showerheads you can use in your own design to complete integrated shower systems. Depending on your needs and wishes the price can be as low as a few hundred and as big as thousands of dollars. We have taken the opportunity to look around for interesting products that would both provide a great experience and be affordable. In this post we will be dealing with three wall mounted showerhead products.

Fixed showerheads

Kohler WaterTile(tm) wall-fixed shower sprays

This series of Kohler fixed shower sprays adds a new aesthetical dimension to every custom built shower. Made to blend in between the tiles in your shower, these sprays take nothing away from the visual simplicity of your shower while adding that little something that sepparates a good showering experience from a great one. Easy to install, relatively cheap and visually pleasing they are the prime choice if you are looking for a wall-fixed oprtion.

They come in three different versions. The WaterTile Rain ceiling panel equipped with four 54-nozzle WaterTile bodysprays, Single WaterTile bodysprays and WaterTile showerheads with fully adjustable sprayfaces with either 22 or 54 nozzles. All of these products come in a multitude of finishes ranging from polished chrome to oil-rubbed bronze and vibrant french gold. Prices vary from approx. $136 for a polished chrome finish version of a 22 nozzle WaterTile bodyspray to approx. $815 for brushed nickel version of WaterTile Rain ceiling panel.

Used together with a shower control system such as Kohler DTV they can turn your old shower into real oasis of self-endulgence.

Rogerseller Spray wall mounted showerheads

These beautiful wall mounted showerheads from Rogeseller are both aestheticaly pleasing and water preserving. They come in two different models - Spray Small and Spray Quattro. Spray Quattro is a “luxury shower head with four spray functions perfect for the indulgent bathroom” while Spray Small is intended for commercial according to the manufacturer website. These showerheads are manufactured in brass with a chrome finish and look simply stunning. Definitely worth considering if you are looking for wall-fixed showerheads. Visit the manufacturer website for more details.

Pollenex DP1029CR Wall-Mount Shower Head with Waterfall Effect

Pollenex DP1029CR is a cheap yet elegant and modern showerhead with much more to offer than you would have thought when you heard the price of only $32.99. It has five spray settings ranging from “tropical waterfall” to “heavy rain” and at a price like that and a five year limited warranty its a simply unbelievable deal. For more info please visit this link.

We hope you have gotten some ideas of your own out of this article. Stay tuned for the next part of the shower article series next week.

Do you have a small bathroom you would like to make bigger but can’t?

While tearing down walls and rebuilding your bathroom from scratch may be the most effective way to accomplish your goal, it is not always possible. Costs, position inside your house, plumbing and a multitude of other factors play a role here and sometimes it’s just not possible. Does that mean you are out of options? Certainly not!

Our spatial perception of any bathroom is largely affected by:

Bathroom lighting

Light can do wonders to our perception of space. Clever placed light sources not only serve their functional purpose but immensely affect our perception of the size of the bathroom. Make sure you combine both natural and artificial light sources as much as possible. Skylights, roof windows (where possible) and bigger windows will allow a lot of sunlight to come in while visually enlarging the space and giving it an open feel.

For artifical light sources consider using many small light sources embedded into the ceiling instead of one or two big light sources. Also try mixing in a number of additional lamps for added effect, and do not forget mirror lighting. LED light sources can create fabulous effects if applied properly as well. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to consult a lighting professional for assistance if your budget allows it. Colored lighting can also work well for emphasising certain key places in the bathroom.

Mirrors

Mirrors, mirrors, mirrors - use them! If you can, get a mirror that will cover most if not all of one of the walls. It can easily make the bathroom appear twice as big as it really is. Combining two or more mirrors on opposite walls can also chieve fantastic effects. Oh did we mention Mirrors?

Floors and walls

Light colors make up for little space. By light we mean light warm colors, drop that blue idea please! Avoid making the whole bathroom too sterile by only using white unless an all white bathroom is what you really want. Floors and walls should ideally be light colored just like the accessories and furniture. Some contrast is always good, but try to avoid too much of it unless you want certain items to dominate the space. Any combination of pale colors should work well. Using wallpapers or tiles on the walls can add more texture to them and make up for the small space as well. Mixing small and big tiles on different surfaces can create a good effect as well. If possible, shelves carved inside walls will also break the perception of a small rectangle room and make your bathroom look more spacious.

Bathroom furniture

Avoid big, avoid much, keep it simple. You want more room thus really big things have to go out. A small bathroom packed with big furniture is like a small garage with a humvee parked inside - too crowded. Switch that big vanity for a smaller one, get rid of excess cabinets, vaste bins and generally anything you don’t really need in your bathroom often. Replace anything too big for a smaller model and your bathroom will magically start breathing again. If you have a big tub, consider replacing it with a shower cabin or a smaller tub.

Keep in mind that a small bathroom will always be a small bathroom even if you make it look bigger, if all you want is a feeling of more space then everything will be great. On the other hand, if you really need more space, knocking that wall down and expanding the bathroom might be a good idea afterall, and it might not cost you as much as you think.