Decorative mosaics have been reinvented, and are a trend

January 24, 2018

They have been changing and evolving during these last decades and, fortunately, not only to decorate rooms, but the new creations allow taking them to any corner of the house.


Decorating spaces with mosaics is an art that has been in our lives since the time of Greece and Rome.

The origin of the word mosaic comes from the Latin musivum opus, which is the name given to the cladding used to decorate the cave of the Muses, in Ancient Rome. As you probably already know, a mosaic is made up of tiles that are placed as if it were a puzzle to create the desired design. The tesserae are small pieces that can be made of very diverse materials such as ceramics, stone, colored glass or terracotta.

Until a few years ago, you could only see areas decorated with mosaics in bathrooms, kitchens and even some gardens, but with practically identical and monotonous designs. The decoration with mosaics has been changing and evolving during these last decades and, fortunately, it is an upward trend this season, not only being able to decorate those rooms, but the new creations allow to take them to any corner of the house.

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The mosaics have the magic of turning a place completely thanks to its exclusivity and sophistication, creating a focal point wherever they are located.

The manufacturers have reinvented the way of presentation in a much more practical thanks to decorative meshes composed of several tiles that form a very modern design. We have seen in this year's design and decoration fairs some of the most groundbreaking proposals to fill your mosaic house.

One of the most interesting novelties is the mosaics that change color depending on the lighting you have. A good idea can be to place them in one of the walls of the living room or in your room where you have a space to relax while watching television or enjoy a good chat with friends.

In addition to the classic tiles in grid form, now, as a novelty, you can find mosaics made with circular tesserae and geometric shapes, creating volume.

For bathrooms, there are meshes that combine tiles in several neutral colors that fit perfectly to have that space of relaxation. There is also another option that mixes tiles in gloss and matte in the same mesh, to create contrasts. These are very suitable for the kitchen area.

Continuing with the contrasts, this year it is also a tendency to mix colors in the grouts so that the effect is much more original and creative. And another is the tesserae made with stones or wood, which are the most original.

But if you do not want to cover the walls of your house with mosaics, but you would love to have a touch of this beautiful art in your home, dare to use them in furniture, floors and accessories. Some of the options are a table, a vase, a mirror or a painting.

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