This beautiful his and hers indoor outdoor master bathroom opens to double outdoor showers surrounded by a tropical garden and framed by an Indonesian fountain pouring water into the stones below. The expansive custom vanity cabinets are made from tropical hardwood creating copious amounts of bathroom storage and the glass tile back splash mirrors the outdoor gardens with a green bamboo motif.

Maui Residence

April Powers Interior Design

Design ideas for a large tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, white walls, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, an alcove shower, white tile, stone slab and brown floor.

Modern bathroom with floating vanity

Improva

Step into a stylish bathroom retreat featuring an arched mirror, a floating timber vanity with a crisp white benchtop, and a generously sized shower with a tiled niche. This space effortlessly marries modern design with natural elements, creating a refreshing and inviting atmosphere.

La douche exotique

Francisco LOPEZ | FEEL INTERIEUR

Inspiration for a small tropical 3/4 bathroom in Lyon with an open shower, blue tile, white tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, wood-look tile, a console sink, brown floor, coffered, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Her Master Bathroom

Angela Reynolds Designs

Inspiration for an expansive tropical master wet room bathroom in Miami with grey cabinets, beige walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, blue floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, a hinged shower door, an undermount tub, a one-piece toilet and recessed-panel 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.

Bathroom Design

Caron Kelly Interiors

Photo of a tropical bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

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

Belgravia, London

Smallwood Architects

Design ideas for a large tropical master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, marble, a wall-mount sink, wood benchtops, an open shower and beige walls.

Tropical Bathroom

This is an example of a tropical bathroom in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, green tile, green walls, a drop-in sink and beige benchtops.

Tropical Turquoise

Change Your Bathroom©

Tropical, transitional bathroom with turquoise glass, porcelain, freestanding tub, stacked stone wall, custom vanity and quartz counter top. Atlanta bathroom design and remodel.

Bathroom - 353 Degrees North Villa

Jodie Cooper Design

Design by Jodie Cooper Design Photography by Agus Darmika Photography
This is an example of a tropical 3/4 bathroom in Other with distressed cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink and an open shower.

Exotic Master Bath Retreat in Lutz

Adalay Interiors

Photo of a large tropical master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, stone tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, a corner shower, beige tile, brown tile, gray tile, multi-coloured tile and a two-piece toilet.

Bajo comercial convertido en loft

Egue y Seta

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical 3/4 bathroom in Madrid with an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors and a pedestal sink.

Bali Inspired Pool House

William D. Earls AIA Architect

This is an example of a tropical bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, an undermount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Pool Room Remodel

Costa Construction Company

Photo of a tropical wet room bathroom in Other with dark wood cabinets, gray tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Kukio Lot 11

GM Construction, Inc.

Henry Houghton
Tropical master bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, an open shower, beige tile, beige floor and an open shower.

Plantation Estates

KAHE Construction

Inspiration for a large tropical 3/4 bathroom in Hawaii with an open shower, gray tile, grey walls and a hinged shower door.

Tropical Home in Kailua-Kona, HI

Island Style Enterprises LLC

This is an example of a tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with a drop-in tub, a double shower, stone tile, beige walls, a vessel sink and an open shower.

Winner of HGTV Ultimate House Hunt, "Bringing the Outside In" Category

PanaViz

Winner of HGTV Ultimate House Hunt, "Bringing the Outside In" Category. Photographed by Dave Tonnes of PanaViz
Photo of a tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with a freestanding tub, an open shower, brown walls and pebble tile floors.

All Showers 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.