The Hex Factor: How to Style Hexagon Tiles at Home in 2018
The fast-paced world of interior design is always changing, and tile fashions are, too. From upcoming colour trends to the latest shapes and sizes, homeowners, architects and designers are always looking for the next big thing – and, at Tiles Direct, we’ll always do our best to provide you with it. A firm favourite among our customers, and across the design sphere as a whole, is the humble hexagon tile. This tile type stands out for its quirky six-sizedness and the pleasing pattern it creates across floors and walls, which is why it’s proven so popular with homeowners who want to stand out from the crowd.
But most of us aren’t interior designers – which means finding the right place for this unique tile type can be difficult when it comes to decorating your home. If you love six-sided tiles but you’re unsure on how they can be installed into your property, join us in today’s post, where we’ll be revealing how to style hexagon tiles in each room.
The kitchen
The average kitchen is no stranger to tiles, given they make the most practical option for a cooking space. Easy to clean? Check. Durable? Check. Stylish? Check. And when it comes to hexagon kitchen tiles, there’s no shortage of ways they can be used. Whether they’re on your walls or floors, the variety of sizes and colours available means it’ll be easy to find a spot for your stylish new tiles to sit.
The floor
If you’re looking to make a statement in the heart of your home, hexagon floor tiles will make a bold impression. There are two ways you can tackle this: either cover your entire floor or just one section. A popular way to do the former is to adopt a monochrome palette, using black, white or both, to cover the large surface area. This looks incredible in modern homes, where tiles like the Peronda white hexagon tile and black hexagon tile can be mixed for a contemporary twist on traditional tiling.
Alternatively, tiling over just a section of your kitchen floor can be a great way to divide function if your home is open-plan. For example, you could tile the floor around the kitchen area but then transition into wood flooring beneath the living or dining half of the space.
The walls
When it comes to your kitchen walls, you can be as subtle or as bold as you like. One way to incorporate hexagon wall tiles here is to use smaller tiles to create a one-of-a-kind splashback. Whether you go for mixed black and white or classy marble-effect, going small with your six-sided tiles can be an easy way to incorporate them into your home’s aesthetic. In period properties, a traditional stone look might be more suitable, in which case there are plenty available. Otherwise, you could go bold with eye-catching glossy tiles, which also come in a broad spectrum of colours.
The bathroom
Bathrooms and tiles are a match made in heaven – hexagon tiles included. And no matter how big your bathroom is, honeycomb tiles will make a bigger impression on guests. From an eye-catching shower embellishment to ultra-modern flooring, taking your bathroom design to the next level is easy when you’re using this trendy tile type.
The floor
If you’ve been thinking of testing out six-sided tiles at home, your bathroom floor provides the perfect surface to experiment on. White hexagon tiles offer a great base layer to build upon with coloured wall tiles or statement wallpaper. Whether you use them to partition different sections of the space or simply cover the floor entirely, using white tiles, any colours you add to the room will be exceptionally vibrant thanks to their contrast with the neutral tiles.
The walls
Hexagon wall tiles are the ideal way to bring your bathroom’s design bang up-to-date. And thanks to the range of sizes available, you can use a complementary mixture to make this space truly unique. A mosaic tile will add bags of style to your shower walls, and on-trend colours like duck egg or baby pink can add a fun flair that will transform the overall aesthetic of the room. Alternatively, opt for a white or black hexagon mosaic tile for a classic finish. The half-and-half look is also taking the interior design world by storm. This look is easily achieved by installing tiles halfway up the wall and then using paint, or another material, in a contrasting colour on the other half.
The hallway
The hallway is one of the most important places in your home – it’s the very first thing your guests see when they come through the door, and it sets the tone for the rest of your property. But even with this in mind, this space is often given the least thought of all. One quick and effective way to update a tired hallway space is to use hexagon tiles on either the floors or walls. You could use the half-and-half method we discussed above for a bold statement wall, or cover the whole surface area for a clean but modern look. Alternatively, try using a strip of mosaic or small hexagon tiles to create a horizontal belt running halfway up the wall.
On your floors, there’s no limit to what you can do. Whether you choose a simple block colourway or opt for a vintage-effect tile, you can lay down a stylish walkway using any of the dozens of styles, shapes and colours available.
The living room
Though the living room is not usually the first place most would think of installing hexagon tiles, it offers a fantastic opportunity to imprint a unique style on the space. Using an alcove or fireplace, you can add your own personal touch using smaller tiles. And whether your home’s aesthetic veers towards contemporary, vintage or a mixture of the two, hexagon tiles will add a trendy finish that’ll catch visitors’ eyes as they walk into the room.
As we head into 2018, styles and fashions will come and go. But, when it comes to hexagon tiles, it doesn’t look like this trend is going to be leaving the design world any time soon. This versatile tile type has taken centre stage in 2017 – and in 2018, we predict it’ll be just as popular.
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