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Features and types
Not everyone can decide on a monophonic snow-white coating. However, the trends of the design world offer us a good solution. White floor tiles with black accents are a universal design option for any room. The classic combination of colors fits any style and decor. It can be a minimalistic simple interior or an elegant classic. Depending on the chosen design, the black and white floor will look great.
The advantages of a white floor with dark accents are obvious:
- Dust is less noticeable on a light floor.
- Properly selected dark furniture due to the contrast looks even more impressive.
- If you have a low ceiling, the only salvation will be a white floor, which visually will make the room more spacious and bright. This technique will come in handy with a small area of the room, and in poor lighting. At the same time, black blotches will not spoil the result. On the contrary, a well-chosen combination of tiles will create the illusion of an even greater expansion of space.
- Any other colors in the interior of the room against the background of the black and white floor will look more expressive. Bright colors will become even more juicy, and gentle pastel colors will give the room lightness and airiness.
- Black accents will add a twist to your finish.
With this floor, you can realize any design thoughts. It is only necessary to determine the type of material.
The following types of tiles are available on the market:
- ceramic
- stone
- porcelain,
- vinyl
- PVC tile
- tiled.
Floor tile sizes
To find out how much material you need to buy, you need to determine the size of the tile that you will lay on the floor:
- A small tile measuring 5 cm by 5 cm is usually used for bathroom and toilet rooms. Also, sometimes it performs the function of a small ornament.
- Small-format tiles measuring 10 cm by 10 cm are widely used for laying complex surfaces.
- Large square tiles measuring 30 cm by 30 cm are suitable for work in large rooms. This option is able to visually increase the space.
- A large tile measuring 60 cm by 60 cm looks very aesthetically pleasing.
- Large-format tiles create the illusion of a one-piece coating. The size of such products is 80 cm by 80 cm.
Material calculation
First you need to calculate the area of the room. To do this, the length of the room must be multiplied by its width. We also calculate the area of one tile, which we use as the base. After that, we make calculations regarding another tile, which will be used for insertion.
Then the floor area should be divided by the area of one tile. So you know how many pieces you need to cover the entire floor. Round the result in favor of a larger number. In order to determine the number of black inserts, you need to calculate by analogy with the main view. Then calculate 5% of the total.
This calculation of decorative tiles is used with a small number of inserts. Another design option is also possible.
Styling options
There are a huge number of ideas on how to lay a white tile with black accents in an original way.
Some methods are most popular:
- Chess laying is the most common method used in the design of a kitchen, bedroom or bathroom in a classic style. They use square tiles. The white coating should prevail over the black, which is why the dimensions of the light tile should be larger than the size of the dark material. So you get the illusion of a “wrong" chessboard.
- Diagonal styling looks no less interesting. To do this, you will need a tile of white and black color of a rectangular shape of the same size. To white prevail, try to lay one dark tile diagonally through two light.
- Another original styling option is called the "Christmas tree." To do this, use the same scheme as in the previous method, only observe a certain pattern. This style is used not only in indoor rooms, but also on street paths.
- If you are designing a narrow room, laying in stripes will look great in it. Black inserts can be one strip, and white can be three stripes. This solution will visually increase the space. Most often, this trick is used for long corridors and halls, so that they look wider
- Another very simple trick is direct layout with offset. To understand how this is done, remember how to lay a wall with a brick. To do this, you can use both square and rectangular tiles. In this case, black inserts can appear anywhere.
- For a parquet layout, a rectangular shape of the tile is used, forming squares.
- The combined layout is the laying of plates of different sizes. Here you can use several types, building a beautiful unique pattern. The combination of rectangular and square shapes make the interior more interesting.
- Also, no one forbids you to show imagination and come up with your own unique ornament for your interior.
Designer subtleties
In order to make the most effective use of white tiles with black accents, apply some tricks:
- For the living room, it is better to purchase large-sized tiles. This will give the interior a special solidity and chic.
- Remember that black and white gamma looks especially expressive in combination with metal objects.
- Decorating the walls in bright color will be a chic shocking step. A similar effect can be achieved with bright furniture or carpet. For example, a very fashionable design decision today is a combination of white, black and red.
- If you dream of a snow-white glossy field, you better pay attention to varieties of porcelain stoneware.
Reviews
Judging by the reviews of those who decided on such a flooring, there is no doubt in its advantages. This bold decision will delight you for many years. At the same time, the black and white floor does not tie you to one style and color scheme. You can change the situation as often as you want. In any case, your interior will remain impeccable.
See the next video for tips from the tile wizard.
