Guest Picks: Honeycomb-Inspired Home Accents
Take a cue from the honeybee and make hexagon patterns on rugs, serveware, pillows and more at home in your own hive
Designers everywhere are embracing honeycomb as the bee's knees. This simple geometric pattern can cozy up a traditional space or breathe a little energy into a contemporary one. Bring a bit of nature's unique style into your home with this roundup of modern honeycomb accessories. — Beth from The Modern Home
Japanese Cowhide Rug
Here is a great twist on the traditional cowhide rug: hexagons! The only thing that could make this better is having each one be a separate piece. Carpet tiles are so convenient for so many reasons, including flexibility with design, easy clean up, etc.
Coup Clover Pillow
With bold colors and a graphic pattern, the Coup Pillows from CB2 will cheer up any dull space.
Hive White Storage Unit
The highly reviewed Hive Storage Unit from CB2 would look great in multiples.
Hex Paintable Wall Decor
These hexagon wall applications are primed and ready to be painted in your favorite color. I'd like to install a small group of yellow ones running the length of the hallway.
Lacquer Hexagon Tray by Jonathan Adler
Organize your stuff or serve your guests with Jonathan Adler's Lacquer Hexagon Tray. The tray comes in six vibrant colors, and I would hard-pressed to pick a favorite.
Honeycomb Doormat
I have a friend who recently remodeled a fantastic little midcentury modern ranch, and this rug would add a nice finishing touch to his entry. The hexagon pattern and bright orange hue give this modern doormat a cool retro vibe.
Honeycomb Green Ceramic Vase
Add a pop of green with this contemporary honeycomb vase from Urban Trends Collection.
dbO Home Botanical Vase, Large
This pretty vase takes me back to my days in art class. The mold was created through a relief technique with actual honeycomb pressed into the clay. It gives me a "why didn't I think think of that?" feeling.
by Ronan & Erwa
The Quilt Chair by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec looks so soft and squishy. It would be perfect for curling up with a book.
"Honeycomb" Rug
If only I had the money to spend on the Honeycomb rug by Tara Bernerd. It's beautiful, but it's certainly out of my price range.
Cole Object
Want to add a little luxe to your decor? These golden, honey-colored dodecahedrons would look lovely on a table or shelf.
Baxton Studio Honeycomb Modern Dining Chair
Available in transparent red or clear Lucite, these acrylic chairs would make a unique addition to your dining room.
Träullit Dekor Hexagon
Though they're not exactly soft, I think these sound-proofing hexagons would make a neat padded-room effect.
Silvered Chisel Votive
The silver-plated honeycomb pattern adds an elegant touch to these little glass votives.
Porcelain Hexagon Mosaic, White
A hexagon floor tile is a nice alternative to penny round tiles. I prefer simple white porcelain, but I've seen several beautiful mosaic styles.
Honeycomb Bath Accessories
These lovely ceramic bath accessories from West Elm are fairly subtle with the texture and would look great in any bathroom.
Honeycomb Light
The Honeycomb Light by Luceplan might be a little too industrial for some tastes, but I think it would look pretty sweet hanging above my dining table.
Nordic Ware Honeycomb Cake Pan
Don't want to make a permanent commitment to honeycomb in your decor? Instead, enjoy a delicious honeycomb-shaped cake with this cake mold from Williams-Sonoma. Yum!
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