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Caribbean Style Bathroom Tile Ideas – 10 ways to add a tropical touch to your bathroom

Famed for their otherworldly beaches, azure sea, impressive mountain ranges and wild jungles, the islands of the Caribbean are vibrant and diverse.  Consisting of around 700 islands, islets, caves and reefs and surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Caribbean sea, this archipelago is one of the most beautiful places on earth.

From the largest islands of Cuba and the Dominican Republic to the more compact Bermuda and Saint Martin, the Caribbean remains largely unspoilt. Its lively culture, varied landscapes, laid back reggae beats and astonishing wildlife put this tropical region firmly into the paradise category.

What is Caribbean style?

Influenced by the native population, European colonisers and African culture, Caribbean style is a colourful and eclectic mix.

Whether you walk along the jewel-bright streets of San Juan in Puerto Rico or rainbow-hued Bridgetown in Barbados or sample any of the local dishes, you’ll be hit by a riot of colour.

Interior colours are often inspired by the natural beauty of the islands. Zingy orange and yellows, ocean-inspired blues and vivid jungle greens sit against a backdrop of white. Natural materials like stone, wood and wicker feature heavily, along with plenty of natural vegetation.

What kind of tiles should I choose for a Caribbean-style bathroom?

Caribbean interior style is simple and elegant, colour definitely features but in a more subtle way. If you’re thinking of creating a Caribbean-inspired bathroom you might want to consider:

  • White and light coloured tiles
  • Natural stone and travertine tiles
  • Brightly coloured glazed tiles
  • Colourful glass tiles
  • Textured tiles
  • Wood-effect tiles

Caribbean bathroom tile ideas

We’ve taken a whirlwind tour of the Caribbean islands to bring you some authentic island-inspired bathroom ideas.

Chic white and wood

This elegant bathroom is located in a hotel on the beautiful island of St Barth. It perfectly combines the simplicity of natural wood and crisp white tiles. Create a similar look with white square or metro wall tiles and wood-effect floor tiles for a practical and low-maintenance bathroom. You might not be lucky enough to have an outdoor bath but take the outdoors in with shells and wooden objects.

Image credit: @villamariehotels

Recommended Tile: Naturae Wood Effect

Ocean-inspired colours

Bring the colour of the Caribbean sea into your bathroom with glossy, zellige-style tiles.  A bright colour will open up even the smallest of bathrooms and when paired with white, will make a classy style statement.

Natural Stone and Wood

It’s hard to beat the rustic beauty of natural stone and, although stone and stone-effect porcelain tiles can be more expensive than traditional ceramic tiles, they are completely timeless. Combine stone flooring and wall tiles with wooden cupboards and accessories for a Cap Cana vibe.

Wood and Natural Stone Bathroom

Image credit: @capcanarealestate

Recommended Tile: Lord Marfil 

Patterned tiles

Be inspired by using light wood-effect flooring and bold patterned tiles. Keeping the rest of the room white and adding wooden accessories and shutters will help to bring the laid-back Caribbean feel to your bathroom.

Cool marble

As well as its incredible beaches, mountains and jungles, the Caribbean is well known for its world-class spas.  Create a sophisticated spa-inspired bathroom with cool marble tiles.  It’s sleek, super chic and will stand the test of time.

You can achieve the luxury look for less with marble-effect porcelain tiles. They are almost impossible to distinguish from the real deal and are a more practical choice in bathrooms as they won’t stain or scratch.

Beautiful White Marble

Image credit: @rnhinteriors

Recommended Tile: Elgin Gloss White Marble

Natural materials

Although sadly, we don’t have the climate of Turks and Caicos, you can still bring a tropical feel to your bathroom with plenty of natural materials. Travertine, natural stone, stone-effect porcelain, splitface and slate tiles are all beautiful bathroom options. Combine textures and colours for maximum interest.

Glass tiles

Add a glittering, shimmering look to your bathroom with multicoloured glass tiles. Guaranteed to brighten up your bathroom, glass tiles are a great way to make a space seem bigger due to their light-reflective qualities. Their colours will appear different throughout the day as the light changes, adding to their impact.

Multicoloured Glass Tiles

Image credit: @destinationsaintlucia

Brilliant blue

This bold bathrooms are often inspired by the ocean, the skies and the nature of islands.  A brighter shade of blue will work well in a small or larger bathroom and is a good option if your bathroom has low or no natural light.

Add wooden accessories and bathroom units for an authentic Caribbean feel.

Tropical orange

Turn up the heat in your bathroom with vibrant orange tiles.  A quintessential tropical colour, orange is fresh and exciting and looks incredible combined with black, white, green and natural materials like wood and wicker.

Bright, Beautiful and Tropical

Image credit: @latitudelifestyle

Recommended: Emilia Papaya 

Teal floor tiles

This striking Caribbean bathroom has been brought to life with the addition of bold teal floor tiles.  They add depth and interest to the room and are balanced by the bright white walls and shutters.

No view of palm trees from your window? No problem! Add plenty of indoor palms and plants to create your own jungle.

Bold Teal Bathroom Floor Tiles

Image credit: @archdigest

Top tips for achieving the Caribbean look with tiles

If you want to add a tropical touch to your bathroom, the right tiles can help you to achieve a simple yet luxurious Caribbean-inspired look.

  • Bring natural materials into your bathroom with stone and stone-effect porcelain tiles.
  • Wood is a huge feature in Caribbean interiors. Get the look with practical and realistic wood-look porcelain floor tiles.
  • Have fun with colour – you can cover whole walls or tile smaller areas. Choose white to offset the bright colours.
  • The colours you choose are really up to you, but authentic Caribbean colours are often orange, blue, teal, white and green.

Atlas Ceramics has a wide range of natural stone, porcelain, wood-effect, patterned and brightly coloured tiles to help you get the Caribbean look in your bathroom. Browse our selection yourself or call one of our experts for advice.