Ready to bring a slice of paradise into your home? Join Tom from Cerulean Bay as he explores how to transform your kitchen into a tropical escape inspired by the beach, the jungle, and the serene beauty of island life. Whether you’re dreaming of ocean breezes or rainforest vibes, he will break down the key elements that will help you create a warm, inviting, and vibrant kitchen that truly feels like your personal tropical retreat.

🏝️ What You’ll Learn:

• The best natural materials to incorporate, including wood, stone, and rattan
• How to use bold tropical colors like jungle greens, ocean blues, and sunset-inspired hues
• Tips on selecting vibrant accents and artwork that make the space pop
• Backsplash inspiration: ceramic, glass mosaic, hand-painted, and stone tile options that complete the look
• How to bring the same tropical style outdoors for your patio or outdoor kitchen setup

🌿 Episode Takeaway:

By drawing inspiration directly from nature and focusing on color, texture, and organic elements, you can turn any kitchen—indoor or outdoor—into a tropical happy place that brings joy and tranquility to everyday life.

🎧 So tune in and get inspired to design your own tropical kitchen oasis!

Looking to bring the beauty and relaxation of the tropics into your home? In this episode, we dive deep into tropical interior design inspirations from color palettes and textures to décor ideas and layout tips with Amy Barrickman who is incredibly talented, fun, and so knowledgeable!

🛋️ What you'll learn in this episode:

How to find and use tropical inspiration in your interior design

Tips for choosing the right interior designer for your vision

Amy's insights on creating a cohesive, tropical-inspired space

Affordable ideas to transform your home into a tropical paradise

Whether you're redesigning a room or transforming your whole home into a beachy tropical escape, this episode is packed with practical advice, design secrets, and creative inspiration.

We really do appreciate your support so please consider becoming a member at Cerulean Bay on Patreon!

🔗 Be sure to get Amy's book, The Living Room Design Formula, so you can get started with creating your new relaxing space at home!

Also, be sure to check out Amy's awesome gallery wall tips!

You can also visit Amy at Barrickman Design.

Thanks so much for joining us today!

In this second episode, we’re diving deep into the awesome world of exterior lighting for tropical spaces: patios, outdoor living rooms, pool areas, everywhere in your outdoor spaces.

We’ll break down the key elements of exterior lighting design that will turn your outdoor space into a wonderful tropical getaway, including:

• Ambient and accent lighting - what they are and how to layer them like a pro
• Types of fixtures - from hanging lanterns, string bistro lights and tiki bar lighting, to uplights, walkway and stair lighting, the type of fixtures you use are key to creating that amazing tropical atmosphere
• Tropical Styling - how to create awesome visual effects with warm and colored uplighting as well as wall washing to highlight beautiful fence and wall spaces

Whether you're revamping a beach house or just want a touch of the tropics in your home, this episode is packed with tips to make your outdoor space feel like a relaxed exotic resort that is visually stunning!

Visit us at Cerulean Bay ⁠and check out all of our tips and ideas for indoor and outdoor spaces!

Ready to bring that sun-soaked breezy island vibe into your home? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the vibrant world of interior lighting for tropical spaces—and yes, it’s as fun as it sounds!

We’ll break down the key elements of lighting design that turn any space into a tropical retreat, including:

• Ambient, task, and accent lighting - what they are and how to layer them like a pro
• Lighting temperature tips - from warm whites to cool tones and how they impact mood and style
• Tropical Styling - how to include lighting fixtures as decor pieces into your tropical space

Whether you're revamping a beach house or just want a touch of the tropics in your home, this episode is packed with tips to make your space feel relaxed, radiant, and resort-ready!

Visit us at Cerulean Bay and check out all of our tips and ideas for indoor and outdoor spaces!

Today’s episode is a must for anyone who dreams of seeing the world and wants to do it for FREE! Tim Walker from Travel Multiplier joins Tom from Cerulean Bay to explain how you can unlock the secrets to traveling for free—and trust us, it’s more real and achievable than you might think. Forget everything you thought you knew about budget travel!

In this episode, we ask you to set aside the usual tips and tricks you’ve heard and open your mind to something fresh. Our guest is going to share real strategies, break down the myths, and give you actionable advice that could get you on the road sooner than you think, without breaking the bank.

Whether it's free flights, free hotels and resorts, free car rentals or free cruises, this episode covers it all. You’ll walk away inspired and equipped with new tools to make your travel dreams a reality.

So buckle up, this could change the way you travel forever. Let’s dive in! Then join Tim over at Travel Multiplier and get ready to travel!

Don’t forget to join us over on Patreon as we truly do appreciate your support and to like, comment, and subscribe over on YouTube as well!

Ready to bring the island vibes straight into your home? In our full length episode which will be published shortly, we will dive into 10 dreamy tropical bedroom ideas to help you transform your space into a personal paradise. Whether you're craving bold colors and lush patterns, or you prefer a minimal, airy vibe, we’re covering styles that range from neutral and elegant to wild and jungle-inspired.

Your bedroom is the most personal room in your home — your sanctuary to unwind at night and wake up refreshed. So why not make it your own tropical escape?

We’ll explore:

🌿 Ways to go bold with botanical prints and vibrant artwork

🪴 How to keep it light, minimal, and serene

🏝️ Mixing textures for rustic island charm

🖼️ Creating cozy, jungle-like vibes with wallpaper, plants, and earthy accents

🛏️ Why your bedroom should feel like your happy place — every single day

This episode is full of inspiration with flexibility — we give you the ideas, and you make them your own! 

Here is a preview of our full length episode which is all about bringing the tropics into an unlikely area of your home!

If you love the idea of escaping to an exotic tropical island and losing yourself in the tranquility and peacefulness that comes with being there, you can bring those peaceful vibes straight into your home! Believe it or not, the bathroom is an ideal place to start because it’s usually the first stop every morning after you wake up and the last stop before going to bed at night. So why not literally start your day and then end your day with an awesome tropical experience?

Join Tom from Cerulean Bay as he gives a sneak peek at exploring a wide range of inspiration and ideas about how to turn your bathroom into an amazing tropical escape! Be sure to check out our blogposts about transforming your bathroom and about indoor tropical plants as these are both critical to hitting the mark the first time and avoiding mistakes! You too can embrace the look and feel of the tropics right at home!

Ready to bring a slice of paradise into your home? Here is a preview of an upcoming very cool episode in which Tom from Cerulean Bay explores how to transform your kitchen into a tropical escape inspired by the beach, the jungle, and the serene beauty of island life. Whether you’re dreaming of ocean breezes or rainforest vibes, he will break down the key elements that will help you create a warm, inviting, and vibrant kitchen that truly feels like your personal tropical retreat.

🏝️ What You’ll Learn:

• The best natural materials to incorporate, including wood, stone, and rattan
• How to use bold tropical colors like jungle greens, ocean blues, and sunset-inspired hues
• Tips on selecting vibrant accents and artwork that make the space pop
• Backsplash inspiration: ceramic, glass mosaic, hand-painted, and stone tile options that complete the look
• How to bring the same tropical style outdoors for your patio or outdoor kitchen setup

🌿 Episode Takeaway:

By drawing inspiration directly from nature and focusing on color, texture, and organic elements, you can turn any kitchen—indoor or outdoor—into a tropical happy place that brings joy and tranquility to everyday life.

🎧 So join us over on Patreon and visit our YouTube channel to get inspired to design your own tropical kitchen oasis!

Here is a sneak peek at Part 2 of our look into amazing lighting! After getting into interior lighting last week, today we get into exterior lighting for your personal tropical escape! We get into a wide variety of fixtures that are available to create those cool effects which make up relaxing tropical atmospheres. So join us over at Patreon for the full length episode where you can meet up with us as we cover everything that is awesome about exterior lighting!

Matthieu Mehuys, a master landscape architect and award winning author joins Tom from Cerulean Bay to discuss how to create tropical gardens and landscaping without the use of chemicals and how to keep them weed-free! Matthieu also provides tips for keeping your soil properly balanced and how to protect your tropical plants when cold weather sets in.

For those who love plants and want to learn more about how to use them and keep them healthy in outdoor spaces, join one of Matthieu's in-depth masterclasses where you will learn a lot with a community of others who love plants and landscaping too!

Also, please consider supporting Tom over at Patreon and at Cerulean Bay where you can find awesome blogposts and a cool online store!