10 Terrifically Tropical Bathroom Tile Ideas
Hot, humid and bursting with colour, the beautiful tropics provide plenty of inspiration for our
home decor.
The word tropical conjures up images of lush vegetation, jungle animals, bright and bold
colours and endless warmth. Because of the range of colours and patterns that the tropical
look encapsulates, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to giving your bathroom an exotic
makeover.
In this article, we’ll discover how you can achieve the tropical look and share some
equatorial-inspired bathroom ideas to set your creativity on fire.
Which colours are suitable for a tropical bathroom?
When you think of a tropical scene, the first colour that springs to mind is probably green.
From deep forest green to the brightest jade, every shade of green will fit the jungle theme.
The tropical colour palette encompasses just about every colour in the spectrum, so as well
as all the greens, you can add vivid shades of yellow and orange, hot pinks, bright blues,
deepest grey and black, warm browns and earthy shades, and of course white.
How can I get a tropical bathroom look with tiles?
You can achieve a tropical feel with tiles in many different ways. Introduce large format tiles
made from natural materials like stone and slate, use elegant cooling marble or ceramic
tiles in whichever shades you prefer.
You don’t need to go crazy with colour to achieve an effective tropical look. Plain tiles can be
combined with patterned wallpaper, brightly coloured paint and a range of accessories. You
can even create a beautiful design using mosaic tiles.
Totally tropical bathroom tile ideas
Ready to start planning your tropical sanctuary? Here are ten ways to give your bathroom
the tropical treatment:
1. Opt for outdoor-style tiles
Few things are more luxurious than an outdoor bathroom, and although it’s definitely more
achievable in Madagascar than it is in Manchester, you can bring the outdoors into your
home by choosing tiles made from natural materials like slate. Concrete-effect tiles are
another great option when it comes to creating a rustic, outdoors feel.
Using dark tiles throughout the bathroom is an effective way to achieve a luxury look.
Accessorise with plenty of wood and gorgeous greenery for a lush, tropical feel.
2. Go for glorious greens
Green is a particularly fresh and calming colour, it’s perfectly in keeping with a tropical theme
and whatever shade you choose, it’ll brighten up your bathroom brilliantly. We love the floor-
to-ceiling green tiles in this tropical-feel wetroom.
3. Take inspiration from natural materials
Be inspired by tropical rainforests and choose wood-look tiles for your bathroom. Usually
used for floors, cladding your walls in practical wood-effect tiles is a clever way to
achieve a look that’s grounded in nature. Add plenty of wild greenery to channel the tropical
style.
4. Add a splash of colour
Creating a tropical bathroom doesn’t have to be all about green, you can create an equally
striking look with boldly coloured tiles, feature wallpaper or wall art, and a large collection of
potted plants. The rustic wood effect floor tiles really makes the pink tiles pop in this
small bathroom.
5. Or keep it simple
If you don’t have the budget for replacing your bathroom tiles or are in rental
accommodation, you can give an all-white bathroom a tropical makeover by adding a
coloured feature wall. Mosaic tiles are perfect for this. Adding just a small amount of bright
colour is an effective way to breathe new life into a bathroom.
6. Combine tiles and wallpaper
Subtle green wall tiles have been combined with bold tropical-themed wallpaper create a beautiful bathroom. If you like this idea, it’s probably worth choosing your wallpaper first as it’ll be much easier to match the tiles to the wallpaper. You could add a border in a contrasting colour or keep all the tiles the same shade. For a longer lasting installation use a wallpaper or patterned finished tile. You don’t have to stick to green tiles either, pink, black, white and beige tiles would all work well with this colour scheme.
7. Bring the outdoors in
If your budget doesn’t stretch to an outdoor shower, you can create a tropical indoor oasis
with stone-effect, splitface wall tiles. Combine them with natural floor tiles to complete the
look. Unlike natural slate, porcelain tiles won’t need to be sealed and are a practical and
attractive option for shower enclosures and splashbacks.
8. Consider patterned tiles
These gorgeous, subtle wall tiles are a great way to bring the flora of the tropics to your
bathroom. Whether you combine them with strong colours, tile a feature wall or cover the
whole room, they’re an elegant solution when it comes to introducing a tropical feel to your
home.
9. Choose cooling marble
Timeless and elegant, we can’t get enough of cool, chic marble. Whether you opt for the real
deal or choose marble-effect porcelain tiles, they will add an exotic, decadent feel to your
bathroom.
10. Add a modern twist
This stunning, ultra-modern bathroom features clean lines, neutral colours and natural
materials. It still manages to evoke a tropical, Indonesian-style feel with exposed wood,
grass lampshades and earthy tones.
Top tips for achieving a tropical look
Whether you opt for muted bathroom tiles or bright hues, here are some tips to help you
style your bathroom and get the tropical look on point:
Accessorise
From eye-catching wall art to bathmats and brightly coloured towels, it’s worth taking time
when it comes to choosing the finishing touches for your bathroom.
Because the tropical look is all about natural materials, add accessories in natural materials
such as wooden towel stands and stools, wicker baskets and plenty of candles.
Add plants
No tropical bathroom would be complete without the addition of a few plants. Most
houseplants will thrive in the humid environment of a bathroom and, you’re unlikely to forget
to water them with a tap on hand! Trailing pothos, hardy snake plants and spindly spider
plants are all great choices for a tropically themed bathroom.
Atlas Ceramics has a huge range of tiles to help you get a tropical look in your bathroom.
Browse our selection yourself or call one of our experts for advice.