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Tropical Bathroom

The great thing about a tropical bathroom design concept is it can be designed in more than one way. A fun, colorful theme might come to mind first. This look can be achieved without the exaggerated playfulness of child’s room. Another possibility is tropical chic. This toned down approach makes any room a haven while incorporating the relaxing and luxurious characteristics of a tropical getaway. Here’s some advice on both design concepts to get you started on your latest bathroom remodel.

Tropical Chic

• Restful colors. Use muted tones like green, deep brown, neutral ivory, soft yellow, pale gold, beige, and tan. These earth colors will bring out your room’s tropical roots while accenting comfort and warmth. Offset the colors with white curtains that gently twirl in the summer breeze.
• Tropical plants. Plants are always invigorating and pleasing to the eye. In a tropical room, they’re essential. Decorate the corners of the room with leafy green palms or large-leaf banana plants.
• Textures. There are several textures to choose from to bring out a tropical theme: bamboo, wicker, rattan, wood, leather, grasscloth. Consider placing bamboo mats on the floor, bamboo blinds beneath the curtains, or a wood-framed wall screen made from thatch paneling.
• Simple accents. A glass tray filled with seashells. A bamboo soap dish. A single orchid. A single flower etched into white cotton towels. Each of these details is reminiscent of the tropics, while being refined and minimal in detail.

Tropical Fun

• Bright, bold colors. There’s nothing muted abut tropical fish, pink flamingoes, and animal prints. If you associate your tropical bathroom as fun and colorful, it’s easy to incorporate these designs by using a printed shower curtain or incorporating a stenciled pattern into your paint job.
• Tropical plants. The green leafy plants noted above will look great with this approach as well. Also try placing the more ostentatious tropical flower such as a bird of paradise, epidendrium, or orchid in your bathroom space.
• Accessories. Even if you keep the rest of the room simple, essential accessories such as soap dishes, toothbrush holders, and small accents with tropical themes will quickly enliven the rest of the room.

If you’d like more advice about installing bathroom lights, replacing your tub, or re-doing your flooring, contact one of our certified bathroom remodelers in your area.