Hex Over Heels for Geometric Bathroom Flooring

Bathroom flooring is having a big moment in Dallas! As you may have recently read on Houzz, I’m obsessed with geometric bathroom flooring. Hex tiles, in particular, are really popular right now. I get lots of questions from clients on this trend. Here are some of the top questions I’m asked, and a few of my thoughts on the subject.

I love this hex tile by Ann Sacks, which has a beautiful varying color from tile to tile. Their blush on this one is delicious. Photo from AnnSacks.com.

What’s the most popular bathroom flooring material you’ve used recently?

There is so much more personality in today’s flooring choices. I am loving geometric-inspired tiles, like hexagon, elongated hex and trapezoid shapes. Printed tiles are also becoming popular. Square tiles are coming out with beautiful geometric prints, and this can create a completely different design depending on how you arrange them. Even simple hex tiles have depth when done in a hand-thrown style, like a piece of pottery. It feels very organic.

Why do think this material is trending?

I think people are loving the mix of a modern look with the organic edge. It also allows for a very unique floor for each customer, and something unique will always be a draw for a homeowner.

Do you think the geometric tile trend will last?

Absolutely. If you look back to Moroccan architecture or Spanish flooring of the past, you will see geometric tiles used in similar ways. It is timeless and yet very trendy, too, depending on the colors, scale and materials.

This bathroom has double the geometric tile: once on the floor in a cube shape, and again on the wall behind the vanity. Design by Studio Steidley.

What are the pros and cons of geo tiles?

The benefits are huge — a lot of personality can be packed in a small space! The challenges are that clients can sometimes be a little scared to commit to tile flooring that isn’t neutral. My top tip? Select colors that are in your wardrobe, because they clearly make you happy. Chances are, these colors in a beautiful geometric pattern will continue to make you happy for a long time.

What’s one way you can use geometric tiles beyond flooring?

I recently used a geometric tile on the entire wall behind a bathroom vanity. It added some texture and really accentuated the flooring, which we also used geometric-shaped stones for. The final look was a 3D cube shape — very cool!

What’s your best tip when sourcing tiles?

Get your full tile order from the same source. One time, recently, I had to buy tiles from two different shops, and the second shop arranged the tiles into a different pattern by mistake. Trying to explain what was wrong was a huge pain and delayed our timeline significantly.