From side tables to paperweights, planters to plates, the shape always adds a level of sophistication and intrigue that elevates the aesthetic. This Decoist blog post gives dozens of places hexagons have made their debut in high design places. So from the gigantic hexagonal cloud storm on Saturn, to the microscopic heart of a snowflake, hexagons are here to stay.” “As tessellating shapes go, it’s supreme as it can circumscribe the largest area for a given perimeter. In this Trend-Monitor article from the UK, Justin Lashley of Waxman Ceramics points out the longevity of the hexagon trend: “There’s a simple reason this trend won’t go away – nature and science won’t allow it,” he says. The question begs to be asked, though: what is it about the six-sided shape that makes it so appealing? ![]() ![]() Something about the shape is pleasing to the eye and fits into design concepts in a variety of settings. A blend of geometrical neatness yet a nod to nature, the hexagon is popping up everywhere.
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