The hexagon, which is a six-sided polygon, has always been a special shape. We see it repeatedly recurring in mother nature – the shape of honeycombs, the pattern of a dragonfly’s eyes, organic chemistry, and the shape of a snowflake. There’s actually a giant cloud (some call it a storm) on the north pole of Saturn that’s in the shape of a hexagon!
What makes the hexagon such a useful shape? For one, it is always symmetrical no matter how you turn it. You can connect six hexagons to the six sides of a single hexagon and get a completely closed shape that is also a hexagon.
The hexagon has an almost magical symmetry to it, and that’s probably why mother nature uses it so much. And that’s also why the hexagon is a popular shape in the man-made world as well. In telecom, phone towers are often placed in hexagonal grids as this results in the best transmission of signals to phones within the hexagon.
And that brings us to interior design, where unsurprisingly, the hexagon is a popular shape. Hexagon tiles have always been a favourite when it comes to designing homes. They are made from ceramic or porcelain and they are used to cover walls and floors entirely, and also used as accents.
The hexagon has enigmatic energy associated with it, and hexagonal tiles bring this vibe into the room. They are attractive because of their symmetry and can elevate the style of any room.
In this article, we show you different ways of using hexagonal tiles to decorate your home along with other information like price and design ideas.
The Different Ways of Using Hexagonal Tiles
1. Backdrop Wall with Hexagonal Tiles
You could cover a single wall (or the exposed areas of a single wall) entirely with hexagonal tiles to get a honeycomb pattern. You can play around with the size of each tile and the colour of the tiles to get different effects.
You can create a gradient effect by choosing different coloured tiles or go for tiles with patterns on them to get a colourful and vibrant wall. The possibilities are many.
2. Accents with Hexagonal Tiles
If you fancy the hexagonal shape but you don’t want to cover a major portion of a wall with it, you can choose to use a few hexagonal tiles as accents on a wall.
You can see how the hexagonal tiles suddenly add character to the wall that would otherwise be barren and dull. The constant and equal gap between each tile is just soothing and quite captivating. If you’d prefer more consistency rather than random tiles spread across a wall, you can cover a small portion of a wall with hexagonal tiles to create an interesting accent:
Although the hexagonal tiles are stopped midway and don’t cover the entire wall, the pattern does not seem odd or incomplete, and that is because of the mystical symmetry of hexagons that we talked about earlier.
3. Hexagonal Tiles for the Flooring
You can also use hexagon tiles for the flooring to create an exciting pathway. This is a good idea for bathrooms because people tend to use tiles for the flooring of a bathroom, so why not turn up the style and use hexagonal tiles?
You can see how using hexagonal tiles of a colour (black) that is complementary to the bright white bathroom makes the entire space much more interesting. You can choose between tiles of single colours, different colours, or even with patterns:
The Different Patterns You Can Choose From
1. Plain Colours
The simplest pattern is a single coloured tile used for the entire section. This design will not have a colourful and vibrant feel, but rather, a clean and calm vibe.
2. Multiple Colours
Another design you can go for is tiles of different colours. A single tile could have different colours, or you can select tiles which each have a single colour but are different from each other. This will bring a vibrant and energetic energy to the room.
3. Colours and Patterns
If you want to take the colours and vibrancy up a notch, you can go with colourful hexagonal tiles that also have patterns on them. These patterns will add an extra zing to the already lively tiles.
4. Illusions
The symmetry of hexagonal tiles makes them excellent choices for designing illusions on. Illusions add an element of mystery to the tiles and often grab attention and keep the viewer mesmerized.
Are Hexagonal Tiles Expensive?
Well, the price depends on the material and the size. The price of ceramic hexagonal tiles could be anywhere from Rs. 20/sq ft to over Rs. 500/sq ft. The overall price will, however, generally cost you lesser than using other materials like granite or marble.
If you’re looking to get a wall or floor tiled or retiled you could consider using hexagonal tiles. You should, however, check to see if hexagonal tiles fit the rest of the home decor. Seeking advice from an interior designer will help you select the right designs and patterns for your home. If you would like to get a free consult with HomeLane’s expert in-house designers, just drop us a message.
