Hexagon-shaped tiles, or hex tiles, have been an interior design favorite for more than a century. In the early 1900s, one-inch hex tiles were the go-to flooring choice for many bathrooms across America. Today, modern twists on the old classic – such as larger formats, creative applications, and limitless colors and patterns – have expanded the use of hex tiles into kitchens, laundry rooms, and more.
Check out the following HighCraft projects that are loaded with hex appeal.
RETRO ROSETTES
Let’s start with an oldie, but a goodie – black and white hex tile flooring.
These one-inch mosaic tiles, newly installed in a retro rosette flower pattern, look original to the bathroom and authentic to this 1920s bungalow. Explore the entire Craftsman renovation HERE.
SMALL BUT MIGHTY
Moving from black and white into color, this small run of one-inch blue hex tiles makes a splash in this powder bath remodel.
Explore the complete photo gallery HERE.
TOTALLY FLOORED
Mod hex tiles, installed in a random pattern, make a statement in this laundry room …
… as well as the nearby bathroom. Yet the overall neutral palette of the tile allows the red vanity to really pop.
SUBTLE SPLASH
With a modern take on the regular hexagon shape, the tiles used for this backsplash add subtle texture to the monochromatic walls and upper cabinets of this kitchen.
Explore the full project in “Modern Kitchen Remodel.”
PICKET LINES
Here’s an elongated version of the classic six-sided hexagon.
These hex tile pickets, capped with smaller rhomboid tiles in a chevron pattern, create a striking accent wall behind the range hood. Explore the full project in “Colorado Kitchen Remodel.”
OPTICAL ILLUSION
Technically, these are rhombus tiles that form hexagons, but they’re too fun not to share.
The gray grout provides just enough definition to give the 3-D illusion of stacked cubes. Explore the full remodeling project HERE.
GOOD THINGS COME IN THREEs
In addition to the bold black flooring in the private commode, we installed two more styles of hex tiles in this master bathroom remodel.
One-inch black hex tiles cover the shower pan …
… and the showerhead wall (to the left of the niche) is a combination of hex and square tiles in a geometric pattern. See this project and more in our bathrooms photo gallery.
THRILLS AND SPILLS
We appreciate the craftsmanship of this creative install, where the mosaic hex tiles intentionally “spill out” from the shower across the master bathroom floor. Explore the entire kitchen and bathroom remodeling project HERE.
ON YOUR TOES
Visually striking hex flooring elevates the design of this traditional master bathroom.
The hex tile pattern adds interest to every inch of the room …
… and complements the 12-inch by 24-inch straight set marbled tile used for the shower surround. Explore the entire photo gallery for this custom home HERE.
RANDOM PATTERN
Eight-inch porcelain hex tiles are installed in a random mix of solid and deco tiles on this kitchen backsplash.
The laundry room’s solid-color floor tiles complement the adjacent kitchen backsplash.
See the complete photo gallery for this Off-Grid Mountain Homestead.
THE BEES KNEES
The hexagon floor tiles in this master bathroom are a nod to our clients’ bee hives and the wildflower honey they sell at market. Tour the entire Dutch Ridge Ranch Farmhouse in our custom home gallery.
FLOWER POWER
The same clients who raise bees take the honeycomb motif to a whole new level with this abstract floral pattern in their basement bath flooring.
In addition to the farmhouse, you can explore photo galleries of their guest house and barn, too.
MODERN MASTERS
Contemporary hex tiles make for an eye-catching backsplash behind this master suite wet bar.
A close-up of the tile shows a hexagon within a hexagon in this modern design.
The same hex tiles are used as master bathroom flooring …
… extending into the shower for design continuity. Explore the entire Lake Loveland Family Home in our custom home gallery.
LIVING LARGE
We love the 20-inch by 24-inch large format hex tile that our clients selected for their laundry room flooring.
This custom home showcases a wide variety of amazing tile. Check out the full photo gallery HERE.
Whether you build new construction, or remodel what you have, HighCraft’s experienced design-build team is here to help with your project, large or small. Contact HighCraft with questions or to schedule a free consultation.
