Mosaic tiles for living room

Mosaic is one of the oldest forms of art, which consisted of creating different images with small pieces of glass or stone. Very nice images from various corners of the world have endured to be revealing by contemporary archaeologists. They have concluded that before the rise of the Roman Empire mosaic was use to illustrate customs, legends or religious beliefs and their influence lead to the emergence of patterns.

However, even after that time, mosaic art is still using  in churches, in personal homes or public places to represent different scenes of hunting, myths, or themes provided by the Christian religion. Although most of the eastern world, being an important decoration of mosques or the homes of the wealthiest people on earth, the mosaic element is still seen in Western culture, too.

Many people have chosen this form of interior design to add something special and exotic home. They have used it in their kitchens, bathrooms or even in their classrooms. You can find several ideas on how to decorate your home with this material. You can start at around fireplace frame with mosaic tiles. As the fireplace is the focal point of every home, the effect may reflect successful cheerful throughout the room.

In modern design, people use these tiles in interesting combinations. For example, you can cover one wall of the living room-with small tiles in all shades of brown and orange to create a cozy and contemporary atmosphere. A wall in which you installed brown, black, gray and white mosaic can be use as a rustic country house or villa in the mountains, because these colors remind stones and wood in the natural environment.

The use of this material in your living room you intend to contribute to a very modern look. Whether you frame the fireplace, creating a mosaic band all around the room or cover the plants, the effect is amazing. If you choose to install tile on the walls can be applied limestone tiles on the floor. They are mate from a natural, elegant, easy stone after a party in this room clean, and easy to match because of the variety of nice colors you may have.