Bring Island Color Home with Caribbean-Inspired Bathroom
Turquoise, cobalt, sky, mint, chartreuse, flamingo, coral, peach, amethyst, goldenrod, candy apple, terra cotta … These are vibrant colors that bring me back to the Caribbean and especially my favorite island: St. Maarten/St. Martin.
The beautiful colors of the island’s dwellings, structures and architecture stick in my mind long after I’m home. Which is why I paid homage to island color in one of the smallest spaces in my house.
Tiny Space Is Big on Tropical Color
In this post, I share how my island experience motivated me to bring just a tiny bit of it in my Caribbean-inspired powder room. See related posts, “7 Reasons Why to Plan a St. Maarten/St. Martin Family Vacay” and “Checking Off My ‘Fun List’ on Family Trip to St. Maarten,” with more information on this Dutch and French island.
When we recently did our interior paint refresh, I stayed with same color family when updating the half bath. I couldn’t part with pinky-orange shade. I bumped up the saturation a bit with pretty and bold Hugs and Kisses by Benjamin Moore.
The peach walls are welcoming and complement the clay tile flooring which I picked to emulate terra cotta that’s widely used on the island. Meanwhile, opposite on the color wheel are beachy blues and blue/greens (hence the curtain and rug) while brown is warm accent (cabinet, mirror and bronze fixtures).
Beachy-Keen Island Scenes
Please indulge me as I illustrate with images of St. Maarten/St. Martin and how its spectrum of colors motivated my paint and décor choices.
Pictured below are photos from Philipsburg. Top: Old Street; middle: kiosks along the boardwalk; bottom: Front Street shop.
Residences in La Place du Village near Orient Bay are pictured below.
My Caribbean-Inspired Half Bath
Now check out my bathroom to see how the colors from the island are transformed. Can you see how the island inspired me to bring beautiful colors and elements to this small bathroom?
Check Out Other Room Views
- Living Room: See part one of the open-concept area of my home
- Kitchen and Hallway: See part two of the open-concept area of my house.
- Dining Room: Find out why it brings warmth to my home and celebrations.
- Also see slideshow showing our interior color reboot process underway.
Great inspiration! My tiny bathroom could definitely use an upgrade with these tips
Love it. I went maximalist in my powder room as well, using wall paper.
This is great! I would be worried to take the risk and you did and it is awesome. So fun.
I love the colors. So creative and evokes the Caribbean vibe. Maybe you missed your calling and should be an interior designer! I could certainly use a good eye at my house!
Your bathroom looks beautiful! Very inspiring!
Love the color. So pretty. And how you added your own photos. Beautiful and always a reminder of vacation.