Cuba Style Bathroom Tile Ideas – 11 Ways to Get the Bathroom Party Started

If you love bold, bright colours, tropical prints and daring designs and want a bathroom that packs a punch, take inspiration from the exhilarating island of Cuba.

Part of the West Indies in the Caribbean, Cuba is home to 11.3 million people and boasts more than 3,500 miles of picture-perfect coastline.

Famous for its love of music and dance, food and rum and an impressive 9 UNESCO World Heritage sites, this dream destination is vibrant, colourful and full of life.

Interested in bringing the dynamic Cuban carnival vibe to your bathroom? Keep reading to find out how.

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What is Cuba’s style?

Not one to shy away from colour, Cuba is well known for its rainbow-hued buildings, zesty interiors and a plethora of multicoloured classic cars.

Havana and Trinidad are among Cuba’s most colourful cities, the streets lined with buildings of every shade. The colours of Cuba are influenced by its beautiful climate, the blue skies and seas and the tropical rainforests.

Cuban culture is varied and complex and the vibrancy of the Cuban people, their food and music and zest for life is reflected in their bright and welcoming homes.

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

If colour is your thing, you’ll have the pick of brilliantly hued tiles for your bathroom. Look for tiles in bright rainbow shades of red, orange, yellow, green and blue and, for a slightly subtler look opt for ice-cream pastel pinks, purples, greens and yellows.

You’ll be able to choose from a wide range of brightly coloured-porcelain tiles; from miniature mosaics to scallop-shaped, square and rectangular tiles.

Patterned tiles are popular too, the bolder and brighter, the better. You can also choose tiles with striking tropical prints, to bring a feel of the jungle to your bathroom.

Cuban bathroom tile ideas

From the bustling streets of heady Havana to the dazzling coast of Santiago de Cuba, be inspired by our pick of the most brilliant bathroom tiles and bring your bathroom to life!

Fiery red tiles

Vibrant, passionate and sure to make a statement, red is one of the most striking colour choices for a bathroom.  Red is one of Cuba’s traditional colours, said to resemble the warmth and energy of the sun.

Although you won’t have the same choice of red tiles that you would in green or blue for example, red is increasing in popularity and the colour often features in patterned tiles. You don’t need to clad your bathroom in floor-to-ceiling red, a border of red tiles or a spectacular splashback can make all the difference.

One of the traditional colours of Cuba, red is renowned for being bright, bold and beautiful. Nothing says Cuba like the warmth of the colour red.

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Recommended Tile: Rio Burdeos

Zesty orange tiles

Whether you prefer bright, zingy orange or a slightly softer shade, orange is one of the warmest, most welcoming colours.  The colour of the sunset, orange is energising and bursting with happiness and this mood-boosting hue is the perfect choice for a bathroom.

Combine orange and white tiles with black hardware for a gorgeously contemporary take on the Cuban style.

Bursting with joy, orange is a mood enhancing colour and is sure to bring the Cuban spirit to your bathroom interior.

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Recommended Tile: Emilia Papaya 

Sunshine yellow tiles

If you’re refreshing a sad-looking bathroom, you won’t find a happier colour than yellow. The colour of sunshine and sand, this sun-baked shade is found all over Cuba and represents beauty, giving and hope.

There are so many ways to use yellow to freshen up a bathroom. You can go all out and tile every wall, pick out a feature wall, tile a bath panel or shower area or pep up a splashback. However you choose to use this sunshine colour, it’s sure to add a tropical Cuban feel to your home.

For a warm sunny bathroom embodying the tropical feel, use yellow tiles as a feature wall or go all out and create a sunny, sandy style throughout your Cuban bathroom.

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Recommended Tile: Dorset Honey

Rainforest green tiles

Cuba is home to many beaches, but inland you’ll find a mixture of mountains, thick rainforests and lowland plains. Be inspired by lush green palms and choose tiles in shades of emerald green to suit your bathroom.

Combine green tiles with plenty of moisture-loving plants for the ultimate tropical bathroom oasis.

Create a luxuriant green bathroom using splendid shades of green, reminiscent of cuban rain forests

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Recommended Tile: Coral Brick Moss 

Sky blue tiles

The colour of the sea, blue also features on the Cuban flag. A rich sophisticated colour, blue is cool, calming and elegant.

If you’ve set your heart on blue bathroom tiles, there are many shades to choose from. You can also combine plain blue and blue patterned tiles to incredible effect. For a luxurious touch, look for blue-veined marble tiles.

Fresh, calming and graceful blue is the colour of the sea, offering both depth and drama at times a very Cuban colour. Blue also also features on the Cuban flag.

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Recommended Tile: Kesha Turchese 

Punchy pink tiles

Whether it’s the brightest fuchsia shades or pared-down pastels, pink features heavily in Cuban design.  From vintage Havana shop fronts to the candy-coloured classic cars that cruise the streets, this rose-tinted shade is stylish and on-trend.

Pink tiles are surprisingly versatile, they go brilliantly with many other colours, especially black, white, grey, green and blue and there’s a wide range of shapes, sizes and styles to choose from.

Pink offers beauty and versatility and works well with an array of colours in the bathroom. You will see lots of pink on the streets of Cuba, including on cars and shop fronts.

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Recommended Tile: Rio Rosa

Turquoise tiles

This eye-catching blue-green shade is perfect for pairing with white and cream tiles to create a tropical paradise beach-themed bathroom.

Turquoise is a great compromise if you can’t decide between blue and green and want a refreshing, bright colour for your bathroom.

Bring the cuban beach into your bathroom with blue-green hues, bright and breezy it encapsulates Cuban style with ease.

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Recommended Tile: Ava Aqua Plain 

Cuban coloured tiles

Cuba is a riot of colour and you can bring the energy and vibrancy of this incredible country into your bathroom by choosing 2 or more gorgeous Cuban-inspired tile colours.

Winning combinations include vintage Havana-style pink and green, blue and green, blue and white, orange and green and pink and black.

Combine plain tiles with patterned ones and choose bold paint colours or striking wallpaper for the most extravagant Cuban look.

Plain and patterned create the perfect pair in Cuban style. Mix and match complimentary colours and designs to create your unique bathroom.

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Recommended Tile: Fern Floral Decor 

Tropical style tiles

As well as choosing tiles in tropical Cuban colours, you can opt for tiles with bold leaf prints or immerse yourself in the rainforest with striking, handpainted wall tiles. Designed for a feature wall, these tiles will give any sized bathroom an instant facelift.

Make an impact with florals. Tropical leaf prints create a breathtaking feature wall and can be combined with plainer tiles and colours offering a marvelous finish.

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Recommended Tile: Saona Hexagon

Star tiles

Bold patterns and vibrant prints are a key part of Cuban style. Use them to spice up your bathroom floors, walls or both!

Look for tiles with bright prints and large, repeating patterns for the best effect.

Use bold bright patterns and prints to create Cuban finesse in your bathroom, can be used on walls, floors or as a feature wall to bring some Cuban pizazz into your bathroom.

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Recommended Tile: Ava Aqua Plain 

Multicoloured tiles

Love colour but can’t decide which one to go for? Get the ultimate carnival-style bathroom by combining several colours of tile.  Pair complementary colours or choose a few colours that deliberately clash for a spectacular multicoloured look.

Recommended Tile: Weathered Multi 

Top tips for achieving the Cuban look with tiles

Ready to pick your Cuban-style tiles? Here’s what we recommend:

• Colour – When it comes to choosing colours for a bathroom inspired by the dazzling sights of Cuba, more is definitely more! Don’t be shy when it comes to picking colours, whether you opt for one vibrant shade or several, you’ll be creating a bathroom that will bring you joy.
• Pattern – Tiles don’t have to be plain, in fact, the more visual interest, the better. Look for tiles with bold, repeating patterns; handpainted and large prints are key to achieving the topical Cuban look.
• Fusion – Cuba is home to a fascinating mix of cultures and styles. Bring the country’s easy-going vibe into your bathroom by choosing tiles that might not obviously go together, but work surprisingly well when mixed.

Atlas Ceramics has a wide range of patterned and brightly coloured tiles to help you get the Cuban look in your bathroom. Browse our selection yourself or call one of our experts for advice.