The new tile micro-trend taking over our bathrooms is anything but square

last updated 8 April 2022

There's just something about a hexagonal tile. Modern, fun, and available in a range of sizes, it's a versatile option that brings instant character. And it's not just us that think so, as the #hexagontiles has been tagged to around 70,000 Instagram posts.

Similarly, Sanctuary Bathrooms revealed that Google figures show monthly searches for 'hexagonal tiles' increased by almost 50% in January and February compared to the same time last year. From a honeycomb motif made of neutral mini hexagons to large-scale iterations on a feature wall, they're a failsafe way to add visual interest.

The hexagonal tile trend

bathroom with hexagonal tiles flooring and cabinet

If you're renovating a bathroom or toilet, hexagonal tiles are a great bathroom tile idea. They inject personality while still offering a practical and easy-to-clean surface. You can lay them on the floor over under-floor heating, or take them all the way up the walls for a seamless, hotel-bathroom feel. Cost is of course a factor once you add labour and sealants too, but if you love the look, you should go for it.

upstairs with white wall and flooring with hexagonal tiles

They're more playful and fun than traditional square or rectangular tiles, and bring something different to the ubiquitous subway tile. If you worry they could make your bathroom look dated in a few years' time, fear not. Abbas Youssefi, design director at Porcelain Superstore says, 'Shapes don't really go out of fashion, bright and vibrant colours are what really tend to age a room.'

'So if you're looking for a long-term solution, you can play safe with geometrics like hexagons - just make sure to go with neutral shades,' Abbas adds.

kitchen room with golden chair and kitchen cabinet

The hexagonal tile isn't just for the bathroom, as it holds its own in hallways, kitchens, and utility rooms too. A patterned tile will do a brilliant job of hiding muddy paws or dirt brought in from city streets. And if you pick a pattern you love that reflects your personality, it'll always make you smile when you come home.

Will you be embracing this trend?

Millie Hurst was Senior Content Editor at Ideal Home from 2020-2022, and is now Section Editor at Homes & Gardens. Before stepping into the world of interiors, she worked as a Senior SEO Editor for News UK in both London and New York. You can usually find her looking up trending terms and finding real-life budget makeovers our readers love. Millie came up with the website's daily dupes article which gives readers ways to curate a stylish home for less.