Every bathroom remodeling project has a dilemma: a bathtub or a shower? When taking a decision, you need to consider the bathroom size, the installation location, and the area design. Or, maybe you have a room big enough to integrate both.

It’s been quite a while since bathroom is no longer consider a space for basic needs, but a personal sanctuary, a spa aimed at relaxation. As a privacy area of your house, bathroom includes many options to relieve your daily stress: a hot,

Narrow bathrooms are a challenge for interior designers. Because there is limited space and you need to accommodate all the necessary sanitary ware, while also trying to create an oasis of relaxation that is both useful and these are all divergent conditions,

Countertops are essential elements in a bathroom, as base for washbasins or bowls. So, bathroom sinks not attached to the wall or attached to a metal bracket, are supported by countertops.

Bathroom countertop is designed for supporting a sink or a bowl not attached to the wall. It is produced from a water-resistant material, since bathroom is an area with high humidity and it decide the material to be chosen.

Decoration projects for apartment bathrooms has always been an issue, for which there is no simple solution. Sanitary ware market have developed products designed for such bathrooms, yet their design is irrelevant and different from customers’ requests.

Small bathrooms are the standard in apartments, therefore you will need expertise and inspiration for a decoration project. Clever space management, selecting the appropriate sanitary ware and connecting them with the existing pipe system are all complex activities and

Our onyx products are included in the category of special bathroom sinks and are ideal for elegant and unique bathrooms, cladded with natural stone.

We live in a dynamic world, that leave us less time for anything, therefore replacing the bath tub with a shower tray seemed like to logical step.

Choosing a bathroom sink is essential for your bathroom, because such a simple sanitary ware can transform the ambience, by turning it into a relaxation area. Then, also important is the material and you should consider natural materials for a long-term investment.

A bathroom decoration project with natural stone has to follow a set of requirements, such as: slip-resistant and mold resistant features, light weight for avoiding the overload of underlay and a stain resistant surface.

Using sanitary ware from natural stone is not new, considering that in the beginning, this was the material of choice for shower trays, toilets and bagthroom sinks.

We must admit that lately, bathrooms shifted from being exclusively an area for basic needs, into a private sanctuary, a personal spa focused mainly on relaxation.

This autumn, be prepared for the amazing trends in the bath and shower industry. This is a topic for large bathrooms with a great intimacy design, classic inspirational connection tailored for the current century. Here are the 5 shower trends for 2018:

These days, the trend dictates the replacement of your bath tub with a dynamic and modern shower tray. We live in a world with limited time, this bonding agent that connects us with life, while putting the most severe pressure on all of us.

Bathroom turned into a sacred space, an energy center in a house where worries are immersed in oblivion. Designed for intimate moments of relaxation, bathroom plays an essential part in your decoration project.

If bathroom was previously perceived as an area used exclusively for personal hygiene, in time it turned into an oasis of relaxation. The elements you use for a bathroom decoration project will significantly influence the ambience and its comfort level.

Natural stone is everlasting and never goes out of fashion, regardless of season, year or trend. In spite of the fact that we still cannot predict the trends for 2019, we can guarantee that this autumn, natural stone is a perfect match for your projects.

A bathroom sink is the point of attraction in any bathroom. Besides being the most exploited item in the bathroom, its shape, color and material will transform the bathroom ambience.

The design of your bathroom requires durability, therefore natural stone is the obvious choice. Because bathroom is a place that inspires feeling of authenticity, without inhibitions, it will also inspire us for being ourselves, while stimulating our creative spirit

When you think about your home, you automatically imagine comfort. "Home" is the place where you come back after a long working day for recharging your batteries. Alongisde your loved ones, “suppliers” of positive energy, home becomes more

The intense power of natural stone is undisputed, similar to the relaxing efficiency of your bathroom. This intimate space is typical for you, as an area for analyzing your thoughts after a long day, with a special feature: it can be transformed into an artwork.

Before reviewing some design suggestions for decoration project of bathrooms with natural stone, we need to clarify the "luxury" expression. Although, in most cases, the word "luxury" is automatically associated with expensive materials, this is not always true. A luxurious design that impresses with a high class look does not always involve expensive products, unreachable for many of us.

One of the misconceptions regarding natural stone floors is the slippery aspect, which qualifies them as unsuitable for bathrooms. However, such a misconception is based on a fact: it is recommended to avoid installing glossy natural stone (with polished finish) in bathrooms, unless treated according to the description below. So a polished surface becomes slip-resistant with special treatments, while adding personality and making the bathroom more elegant.

Small bathrooms decoration project need maximum two colors or two shades. If larger areas promote chromatic contrast, for smaller bathrooms it should be avoided strong opposition between colors. Because of this, wall claddings are made with natural stone having monochromatic texture or warm soft shades. “Fantasy” design style allows stronger color scheme and diminished vibrations. Small bathrooms will always be a space dominated by moderate color mix.

Bathroom sinks are produced from many natural stones: marble, travertine, granite, onyx. Besides material, a bathroom sink has some essential features: 1. shape (round, square or rectangular), 2. exterior finish (glossy, honed or rough) 3. processing method (block, mosaic or special)

In 2017, bathroom decoration focuses on natural stone cladding with minimum possible number of veins and colors (see photo number 1 and 2). From category of slightly textured tiles you will find marbles (Thassos, Volakas, White Pearl, Cleopatra, Calacatta, Tundra, Burdur Beige Polished Marble and Sunny Dream Polished Marble), Classic Travertine, Slates (Nero and Red Wine Polished Slate). Of course, this concept works for claddings and mosaics as well. These materials will guarantee good contrast, yet do no exaggerate!

Natural stone decorates your bathroom in a combination of natural look and refined design accents. Creative association between shape, color and texture will customize the space and make it unique. Installation procedure includes some technical stages and the decision regarding the type of stone, color and shape.

Innovations in interior design are taking over bathroom decorations. Natural stone, solid wood, bamboo, oversized objects, retro batteries and faucets, light sources with eco bulbs, underfloor heating and a look “in harmony with the nature”, all these are surpassed by the most popular trend of this year: earth tone color scheme.

What are 2015 trends in bathroom decoration? Statement tiles for flooring, daring colors, preference for shades and natural textures (wood, natural stone and plants) and last but not least, a warm and comfortable look, continuing the decoration concept from the rest of the house.

PIATRAONLINE.com showroom present The Alley of Concepts: a display area with many bathroom materials and presentations, designed as inspiration for your future daring decoration projects with natural stone. This is the second article that will inspire for decorating your bathroom with a special look.

Do you want a bathroom that looks like it is from a design magazine? We offer you inspiration for the bathroom of your dreams: latest decoration ideas in interior design and our newest offer of materials (marble, travertine, slate).

Since ancient times, natural stone was used for therapeutic properties. For example, the antique roman bathrooms (named thermae) used stone for building and also to bring relaxation for the tired or sick. The Asian people and the population from the Middle East also knew to fully exploit therapeutic effects of natural stone installed in bathrooms. Here are three examples of saunas decorated with natural stone, your inspiration for at-home spa.

The decoration project of your bathroom should invite to calm and relaxation. Bathroom is a space for unwind while taking a hot bath at the end of a busy day or the place for starting your day, while trying to wake up. Bathroom could be your “spa” from home, a space for body care rituals. Minimalistic design is very popular in bathroom decoration and if you want an expressive space filled with charm all you need is to be brave and passion for interior design. Materials are the most important and because of that we offer you five ideas for the bathroom sinks of your decoration project.

Do you want a bathroom that looks like a feature from a design magazine? You can find inspiration for your dream bathroom in our series of articles presenting the latest trends in interior design and materials available in our offer (marble, travertine, slate or natural stone panels).

PIATRAONLINE showroom presents The Alley of Concepts: a display area with different combinations of bathroom materials and your source of inspiration for a daring decoration project using natural stone. Here are some ideas of materials that could be used for attaining a special look.

Travertine bathroom Due to its soft cream shades, travertine has gained a lot of popularity. It has the ability of inducing a relaxing state which reminds us of nature's warm and gentle...

Flexible slate also comes in translucent colours such as Copper, Indian Autumn, Black Line, Golden and Multi-coloured. Aside from its impressive flexibility, durability and natural beauty, flexible slate veneer is also hypoallergenic, because it repels bacteria. It's also waterproof (absorbing less than 0,4% of water), can easily withstand freeze-thaw cycles, it doesn't stain when it comes in contact with acid liquids, grease, alcohol or cleaning solutions, if sealed and properly maintained. Due to its 1 to 2 mm thickness, SKIN flexible slate veneer can be easily installed on almost any surface.

Flexible slate-cladded shower cabin

In the above images, the shower's walls are cladded with flexible slate veneer. The lightweight panels are ideal for this projects because they do not put a strain on the walls and they are also completely waterproof. And last but definitely not least, slate is elegant, modern and exotic. There are two aspects that need to be taken into consideration when opting for slate veneer. First, make sure to match the color of the slate with that of the appliances used. And second, slate requires adequate lighting in order to highlight its special texture. That is why, the transparent slate sheets, pictured in the third photo, work so well.

(photo 3 source: hzcdn.com)

Bathroom walls cladded with SKIN

Through a simple process and using a special adhesive, flexible slate can even be installed over ceramic tiles, but only after applying a levelling layer. You can see a very good example in photo no. 4. It's very important to seal it, which is the process of closing the pores of the stone. We recommend the LTP Mattstone sealant, which, from our experience, is a very efficient  product.

(photo 4 source: flexibleslateveneer.com)

If you want to find out more about flexible slate and how it was discovered accidentally by a university professor, read SKIN flexible slate veneer – the beauty of natural stone and the guarantee of German quality.

For more suggestions about how to used natural stone call +40318.222.333, email us at export@piatraonline.com or, better yet, visit our showroom in 137A Teisani Street, District 1, Bucharest, Romania.

The bathroom is, most of the time, overlooked. From lack of time, it is built as a simple room and its renovation is seen as a purely functional project. Here are some ideas that can inspire you to create a bold space with a strong identity.

Want your bathroom to look like a page out of design magazines? In a series of articles meant to serve as a source of inspiration, we feature the latest bathroom-upgrading ideas and the products (marble, travertine, slate) you can use to create the bathroom of your dreams.