Rod Pasibe
This is an example of a tropical master bathroom in Charleston with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub and multi-coloured walls.

Tropical Contemporary Guest Bath

User

A small 5'x8' guest bath that doubles as the powder room. The furniture style vanity has a storage drawer and open shelf below. The solid granite console sink is stunning all on its own (and it is very heavy, apologies to the crew). Featuring the Kohler Hydrorail, rain shower and hand shower in one. A clear shower curtain keep things simple and easy to clean versus a glass tub enclosure. A tub is preferred in some rental markets. Decorative grab bars are a perfect finish for this Maui ocean view rental. Dimmable overhead LED recessed lighting and designer wall sconces beautifully illuminate this small space.

The Bimini Spec

Stofft Cooney Architects

Lori Hamilton
Inspiration for a large tropical master bathroom in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, blue tile and white walls.

Tropical Blue Bathroom

Woodland Cabinetry

Interior: Kitchen Studio of Glen Ellyn Photography: Michael Alan Kaskel Vanity: Woodland Cabinetry
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Port Royal

Collins DuPont Design Group

Designer: Sherri DuPont Photographer: Lori Hamilton
Design ideas for a large tropical master bathroom in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Rio Vista guest bathroom

The Painted View Inc

Guest bathroom contemproary tropical beach style
Photo of a small tropical bathroom in Miami with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Hawaii Beach House

Michelle Pheasant Design, Inc.

David Duncan Livingston
Small tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, white walls and limestone floors.

Tropical Escape

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW What’s the next best thing to a tropical vacation in the middle of a Chicago winter? Well, how about a tropical themed bath that works year round? The goal of this bath was just that, to bring some fun, whimsy and tropical vibes! We started out by making some updates to the built in bookcase leading into the bath. It got an easy update by removing all the stained trim and creating a simple arched opening with a few floating shelves for a much cleaner and up-to-date look. We love the simplicity of this arch in the space. Now, into the bathroom design. Our client fell in love with this beautiful handmade tile featuring tropical birds and flowers and featuring bright, vibrant colors. We played off the tile to come up with the pallet for the rest of the space. The cabinetry and trim is a custom teal-blue paint that perfectly picks up on the blue in the tile. The gold hardware, lighting and mirror also coordinate with the colors in the tile. Because the house is a 1930’s tudor, we played homage to that by using a simple black and white hex pattern on the floor and retro style hardware that keep the whole space feeling vintage appropriate. We chose a wall mount unpolished brass hardware faucet which almost gives the feel of a tropical fountain. It just works. The arched mirror continues the arch theme from the bookcase. For the shower, we chose a coordinating antique white tile with the same tropical tile featured in a shampoo niche where we carefully worked to get a little bird almost standing on the niche itself. We carried the gold fixtures into the shower, and instead of a shower door, the shower features a simple hinged glass panel that is easy to clean and allows for easy access to the shower controls. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more design inspiration go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Orchid

Blackband Design

Interior Design: Blackband Design Build: Patterson Custom Homes Architecture: Andrade Architects Photography: Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical kids bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, green walls, grey floor and an open shower.

I'On Village 1

Structures Building Company

Tria Giovan
Photo of a tropical bathroom in Charleston with shaker cabinets and white cabinets.

Sand & Sea

Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC

Little did our homeowner know how much his inspiration for his master bathroom renovation might mean to him after the year of Covid 2020. Living in a land-locked state meant a lot of travel to partake in his love of scuba diving throughout the world. When thinking about remodeling his bath, it was only natural for him to want to bring one of his favorite island diving spots home. We were asked to create an elegant bathroom that captured the elements of the Caribbean with some of the colors and textures of the sand and the sea. The pallet fell into place with the sourcing of a natural quartzite slab for the countertop that included aqua and deep navy blues accented by coral and sand colors. Floating vanities in a sandy, bleached wood with an accent of louvered shutter doors give the space an open airy feeling. A sculpted tub with a wave pattern was set atop a bed of pebble stone and beneath a wall of bamboo stone tile. A tub ledge provides access for products. The large format floor and shower tile (24 x 48) we specified brings to mind the trademark creamy white sand-swept swirls of Caribbean beaches. The walk-in curbless shower boasts three shower heads with a rain head, standard shower head, and a handheld wand near the bench toped in natural quartzite. Pebble stone finishes the floor off with an authentic nod to the beaches for the feet.

Sunshine Beach

Popham Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical kids bathroom in Sunshine Coast with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and multi-coloured benchtops.

Colorful Children's Bathroom

Maria Causey Interior Design

Sophisticated and fun were the themes in this design. This bathroom is used by three young children. The parents wanted a bathroom whose decor would be fun for the children, but "not a kiddy bathroom". This family travels to the beach quite often, so they wanted a beach resort (emphasis on resort) influence in the design. Storage of toiletries & medications, as well as a place to hang a multitude of towels, were the primary goals. Besides meeting the storage goals, the bathroom needed to be brightened and needed better lighting. Ocean-inspired blue & white wallpaper was paired with bright orange, Moroccan-inspired floor & accent tiles from Fireclay Tile to give the "resort" look the clients were looking for. Light fixtures with industrial style accents add additional interest, while a seagrass mirror adds texture & warmth. Photos: Christy Kosnic

Lert Residence

Stephen Green Architecture, Inc.

Outdoor Shower Garden
Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Oceanview Guest Room Suite Remodel

Jewels Interiors

Guest Room bathroom remodel was done in a tropical mosaic glass tile on one wall with a large niche, Italian ceramic tile on floor and walls, white vanity with granite countertop, chrome faucets and door pulls.

Makena Residence

Nishikawa Architects Inc

Photo credit: Don Bloom
Photo of a large tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, marble, white walls, pebble tile floors and beige floor.

Kaupulehu Residence

de Reus Architects

Photography by Joe Fletcher Photo
Design ideas for a tropical bathroom in Hawaii with louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown tile, gray tile, brown walls, a pedestal sink and beige floor.

Guest Bathroom 1

Angela Reynolds Designs

Design ideas for an expansive tropical wet room bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Divine

Vita Nova Design & Espaces

Salle de bains complète avec espace douche
Photo of a large tropical master bathroom in Other with open cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a trough sink, concrete benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and wood.

Library House-Designed By Khosla Associates-Photographed By Shamanth Patil J

Shamanth Patil Photography

Shamanth Patil J
Tropical master bathroom in Bengaluru with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, orange walls, a vessel sink and flat-panel cabinets.

All Cabinet Styles Tropical Bathroom Design Ideas

If you’re looking for tropical bathroom ideas, look no further than Houzz. Our image gallery brings you a large range of photos with inspiration for your viewing pleasure, and not only that - you can also save your ideas in ideabooks and find the professional that has done the job. When planning your bathroom design or update, start by collecting images of designs you like and take it from there. Whether you are designing your bathroom from scratch, redesigning, updating or simply decorating, you’ll be sure to find ideas for every possible scenario. And once you're ready, you can find the architect and/or builder to get the job done. But let’s start with the bathroom design basics.

How to Plan Your Tropical Bathroom Design

A good bathroom design brings together beauty and functionality. It reflects your personality in its style, colours, fittings and fixtures, but serves your needs to a tee both when you’re getting ready for work in the morning and when you want to wind down in your bathtub after a long day.

1 Collect Bathroom Ideas to Decide on Your Layout

Firstly, consider your space. Is it rectangular or are you working with a long, narrow room? This will determine how many wet walls you can accommodate, and if a bathtub can fit. For example, in a narrow room a freestanding bathtub may not work, and a one-wall layout that lines up shower, toilet and vanity on the same wall will make sense in most cases. (It’s also the most budget-friendly option in terms of plumbing). Maybe separate rooms for toilet and shower make sense? Maybe you want to work with a window above a bathtub or in the shower. You may live in an old house where you can keep some of the original character of the home, or you may be working with a small apartment space. All these considerations are vital in deciding on which layout will work best for you. Have a look at some popular ideas to get started.

2 Consider How You Use Your Bathroom

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, have a think about who is using the room, and how they will be using it. A single guy needs a lot less storage than a teenage girl, and a family bathroom may need to consider elderly family members. Making your bathroom wheelchair accessible could save you thousands down the line. You may also want to accommodate a washer and dryer in the bathroom, since it’s where clothes are taken off frequently. Also consider safety and cleaning. Ensure no-one will slip and hurt themselves, and consider that many little tiles will make for many little nooks for grime to accumulate, whereas big surfaces like a sink that is integrated with the vanity counter, or a big mirror will make wiping down the surface much easier than having sinks sitting on top or an intricately designed mirror.

3 Your Style Determines The Colours and Fixtures You Choose

When looking at bathroom photos on Houzz, you’ll probably lean towards a certain style pretty soon. Are you into rustic charm, modern beach house style or a mix of styles? This will determine if you opt for whites, greys and blues or if you go for dark cabinets, black floor tiles or bronze fixtures. Specifically, you want to consider:

Tiling

Are you going to tile floors and walls? There’s so many possibilities, from your choice of tile to how they are laid. If you’re budget conscious, you may want to consider a wallpaper or paint for certain areas. A simple grey tile can make room for other elements to shine, while mosaics or a subway tile can make a great feature wall.

Lighting

Lighting doesn’t only look pretty, but can impact your bathroom experience significantly. The mirror is a special area you want to light well, so that you don’t miss any hair when shaving or can apply that perfect line to your eye.

Furniture & Fixtures

Pay attention to how colours of cabinets and floor can impact a room. You may want to consider a wooden floor for something different and pair it with simple white vanity and cabinets, or you may want to go for the steampunk look with bronze tubes and black walls. Consider what type of shower, bathtub (if any), toilet, sink and vanity you want. Maybe you have space for a generous spa with walk-in shower, or maybe you want a freestanding bath to be the feature of the room.