Make a WOW Decor Statement With Hexagonal Floor Tiles
From classic to contemporary, the honeycomb look for your floors can fit into a range of design aesthetics
Hexagons are one of nature’s favourite shapes, appearing in blossoms, beehives and snowflakes. Inspired by their perfect shape, more and more designers are choosing to integrate the beauty of hexagons into a variety of tile designs. Unlike the standard construct of square or rectangular tiles, hexagonal tiles serve as a charming visual differentiator on walls and floors. Plus, they are worthy of producing an assortment of stunning honeycomb patterns. If you’re looking to mix things up in your home, hex tiles, as they are otherwise known, can be your golden ticket to elevated decor. Before you shortlist your options, look to these homes for inspiration.
Polka charm
See polka dots through a geometric lens by interspersing rows of light hex tiles with darker hex statement tiles.
This black-and-white bathroom is a fresh take on polka dots, offering clean six-sided shapes in place of conventional circles. Note how the border, composed of three rows of black hex tiles, creates a well-defined frame for the honeycomb masterpiece.
See polka dots through a geometric lens by interspersing rows of light hex tiles with darker hex statement tiles.
This black-and-white bathroom is a fresh take on polka dots, offering clean six-sided shapes in place of conventional circles. Note how the border, composed of three rows of black hex tiles, creates a well-defined frame for the honeycomb masterpiece.
Ivory cocoon
A glossy expanse of polished hexagonal tiles can add sophistication and character to an understated space. Also, the hexagon’s six sides can be an ideal breakaway from the traditional square and rectangular shapes we’re so used to seeing on doors, ceilings and walls. While laying your tiles, pick your grout in a shade slightly darker than your tiles, so that each tile subtly stands out and still melds with the floor.
Featuring a rolling carpet of glossy hex tiles, this sparkling white floor wonderfully bounces light around and counters the matte finish of the walls and vanity.
A glossy expanse of polished hexagonal tiles can add sophistication and character to an understated space. Also, the hexagon’s six sides can be an ideal breakaway from the traditional square and rectangular shapes we’re so used to seeing on doors, ceilings and walls. While laying your tiles, pick your grout in a shade slightly darker than your tiles, so that each tile subtly stands out and still melds with the floor.
Featuring a rolling carpet of glossy hex tiles, this sparkling white floor wonderfully bounces light around and counters the matte finish of the walls and vanity.
Multicoloured hex
There’s no better way to bring a honeycomb pattern to life than to use a spread of three or four colours.
See how an interlocking pattern of maroon, grey and white enlivens this dining area, the hexagonal tiles striking a veritable contrast with the quadrilateral frames, skylight and dining table.
Obsessed with coloured tiles? Explore designs that will dazzle your bathroom
There’s no better way to bring a honeycomb pattern to life than to use a spread of three or four colours.
See how an interlocking pattern of maroon, grey and white enlivens this dining area, the hexagonal tiles striking a veritable contrast with the quadrilateral frames, skylight and dining table.
Obsessed with coloured tiles? Explore designs that will dazzle your bathroom
Tan assortment
There’s no rule that says that you must stick to only one tile shape or finish. Mix up your space with hex, diamond and rectangular tiles to offer visual stimulation within a uniform colour scheme.
This tan bathroom shows us how it’s done. With a floor patterned with honeycomb and walls lined with diamonds and rectangles, the space avoids monotony by employing a variety of shapes.
There’s no rule that says that you must stick to only one tile shape or finish. Mix up your space with hex, diamond and rectangular tiles to offer visual stimulation within a uniform colour scheme.
This tan bathroom shows us how it’s done. With a floor patterned with honeycomb and walls lined with diamonds and rectangles, the space avoids monotony by employing a variety of shapes.
Speckled sandbox
Sand-inspired hexagonal mosaic tiles can turn a space into a scintillating retreat reminiscent of the beachside.
Each tile in this bathroom sparkles under the warm lighting, and the spectrum of brown shades give the appearance of shiny penny tiles.
Sand-inspired hexagonal mosaic tiles can turn a space into a scintillating retreat reminiscent of the beachside.
Each tile in this bathroom sparkles under the warm lighting, and the spectrum of brown shades give the appearance of shiny penny tiles.
Charcoal and bronze
Infuse the wonder of marble into hexagonal floor tiles to reap traditional luxury in a modern avatar.
Dark and smoky, this powder room is the epitome of simple elegance. The stone tile accent wall reflects the same marble finish as the charcoal hex floor tiles, and yet, the wall and the floor stand apart by virtue of the shapes of their tile .
Infuse the wonder of marble into hexagonal floor tiles to reap traditional luxury in a modern avatar.
Dark and smoky, this powder room is the epitome of simple elegance. The stone tile accent wall reflects the same marble finish as the charcoal hex floor tiles, and yet, the wall and the floor stand apart by virtue of the shapes of their tile .
Hex highlights
Make a statement by highlighting a honeycomb floor with bold-rimmed statement tiles. Clad in large grey and white hex tiles, this honeycomb floor is given a lift by hex accent tiles bordered in black and dark grey. See how the honeycomb effect gives way to wooden flooring towards the far rear.
Make a statement by highlighting a honeycomb floor with bold-rimmed statement tiles. Clad in large grey and white hex tiles, this honeycomb floor is given a lift by hex accent tiles bordered in black and dark grey. See how the honeycomb effect gives way to wooden flooring towards the far rear.
Geometric patterns
This cloud-coloured floor sports two-toned geometric patterns that form an eye-catching visual display. Diamonds of hex tiles in pale, medium and dark grey infuse variety into the pure white bathroom.
This cloud-coloured floor sports two-toned geometric patterns that form an eye-catching visual display. Diamonds of hex tiles in pale, medium and dark grey infuse variety into the pure white bathroom.
Metallic magic
A dark floor can be uplifted through metallic hex tiles that glint under the light, providing a striking visual contrast. Here, a corridor of brown hexagons dazzles with shiny golden hex tiles that give the impression of a treasure-laden goldmine.
A dark floor can be uplifted through metallic hex tiles that glint under the light, providing a striking visual contrast. Here, a corridor of brown hexagons dazzles with shiny golden hex tiles that give the impression of a treasure-laden goldmine.
Vanille matte
Mixing and matching hexagonal tiles can create an interesting layered effect. Pick two different sizes in possibly two different materials or finishes and juxtapose them together.
This bathroom is a honeycomb haven, with mosaic hex floor tiles in the shower enclosure and larger hex tiles in the rest of the bathroom. The different sizes add personality and interest to the floor and negate the monotony of the single-toned palette.
Confused about what kind of tile to use where?
Mixing and matching hexagonal tiles can create an interesting layered effect. Pick two different sizes in possibly two different materials or finishes and juxtapose them together.
This bathroom is a honeycomb haven, with mosaic hex floor tiles in the shower enclosure and larger hex tiles in the rest of the bathroom. The different sizes add personality and interest to the floor and negate the monotony of the single-toned palette.
Confused about what kind of tile to use where?
Midnight monochrome
Matte hex tiles in shades of the night sky can be individually spotlighted with white grout. This midnight-inspired honeycomb floor gives each tile the attention it deserves with joints highlighted by spotless white grout. The grout forms a border around each tile, making each piece shine like a medallion,
Matte hex tiles in shades of the night sky can be individually spotlighted with white grout. This midnight-inspired honeycomb floor gives each tile the attention it deserves with joints highlighted by spotless white grout. The grout forms a border around each tile, making each piece shine like a medallion,
Silver constellation
Pastel-grey hex tiles laid against a backdrop of white can make a beautiful presentation.
Inspired by the colours of moonshine and stardust, this triple-toned bathroom is robed in soft shades of grey that work together in perfect harmony. See how the grey hexagonal tiles give the floor a soft and subtle geometric spin.
Pastel-grey hex tiles laid against a backdrop of white can make a beautiful presentation.
Inspired by the colours of moonshine and stardust, this triple-toned bathroom is robed in soft shades of grey that work together in perfect harmony. See how the grey hexagonal tiles give the floor a soft and subtle geometric spin.
Deep blue sea
Throw sunny splashes of colour into your space with a hexagonal design that extends across your floor and walls. Pick two or three statement colours and restrict the rest of your tiles to a muted colour, preferably white.
Strewn with bits of Mediterranean blue floor tiles and dappled with sunshine yellow too, this bathroom is a summery sanctum that sings an ode to the sunshine and the sea. The honeycomb design is elevated through statement colours that successfully separate themselves from the backdrop of white.
Throw sunny splashes of colour into your space with a hexagonal design that extends across your floor and walls. Pick two or three statement colours and restrict the rest of your tiles to a muted colour, preferably white.
Strewn with bits of Mediterranean blue floor tiles and dappled with sunshine yellow too, this bathroom is a summery sanctum that sings an ode to the sunshine and the sea. The honeycomb design is elevated through statement colours that successfully separate themselves from the backdrop of white.
Clouds in the sky
Hex tiles don’t always have to present a six-sided design. Some can create optical illusions that stir visual interest.
These sky-blue-bordered hex tiles hold interlocking circles that offer a welcome break from the straight, clean lines of the rest of the bathroom.
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Which of these hex designs would make the perfect addition to your home? Tell us in Comments below.
Hex tiles don’t always have to present a six-sided design. Some can create optical illusions that stir visual interest.
These sky-blue-bordered hex tiles hold interlocking circles that offer a welcome break from the straight, clean lines of the rest of the bathroom.
Read more:
Why Athangudi Tiles Are All the Rage
Which Tiles Are Perfect for Indian Floors?
Tell us:
Which of these hex designs would make the perfect addition to your home? Tell us in Comments below.
A bold monochrome hex pattern on the floor can lend drama and depth to a muted, minimalistic space. This becomes the focal point and eliminates the need for any other statement decor.
In this transitional powder room, double-rimmed hex tiles leap off the floor in exaggerated pops. An orange vanity adds a solid block of colour that effectively offsets the busy floor design.