Mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with a freestanding tub, beige tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors and a vessel sink.

Hallman Master Bath

James Patrick Walters

Within an enclosure of lava rock, tiny tree frogs and colorful lizards frolic within lush tropical foliage reaching toward the sun.
Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in San Diego with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, stone tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink and a hinged shower door.

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.

Hales At Kainani

Stephen Green Architecture, Inc.

Master Bathroom
Photo of a mid-sized tropical bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtops.

Tamarama - Full renovation

Aranac (Contracting) Pty Ltd

Inspiration for a tropical wet room bathroom in Sydney with a corner tub, green tile, mosaic tile, mosaic tile floors, green floor and an open shower.

ELEGANCE WITH EASE

CARTER INTERIOR CONCEPTS

This is an example of a tropical bathroom in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, white tile and stone tile.

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

Girls Pretty in Purple and Pool Tropical

Saltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio

Mike Kaskel
Photo of a mid-sized tropical kids bathroom in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, purple cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Las Planederas

Nina Williams Designs

Interior Design by Nina Williams Designs Photography by Chris Miller
Inspiration for a large tropical master bathroom in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige tile, an undermount sink, a two-piece toilet, stone tile, marble benchtops, beige walls and ceramic floors.

Apartamento SF

FFWD Arquitectes

David Benito
Photo of a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Barcelona with open cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls and a vessel sink.

Laguna Beach Master Bath

Vision Interiors

This couple spent their honeymoon in Hawaii and they wanted to incorporate that tropical feel into their bathroom. We created a custom palm tree mosaic and added a little dimension by letting it break through the frame. We added rain glass to the shower and gave the cabinets a nice dark wood look. We made sure to add lots of plants to give it a touch of green and finished it off with artwork purchased on their honeymoon.

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, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an integrated sink, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Residential

Interior Design Solutions Maui

Bath & Interior Design by Valorie Spence, Interior Design Solutions, www.idsmaui.com, Greg Hoxsie photography
This is an example of a tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, limestone floors and an undermount sink.

Aquarium Bathroom

Thomas Deir Studios

Tropical bathroom in Hawaii with blue cabinets, a corner tub, a one-piece toilet, black tile, cement tile, blue walls, a drop-in sink, black floor and white benchtops.

HGTV Smart Home 2013

Glenn Layton Homes

HGTV Smart Home 2013 by Glenn Layton Homes, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Photo of an expansive tropical master bathroom in Jacksonville with white cabinets, multi-coloured tile, white walls, recessed-panel cabinets, ceramic tile, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a two-piece toilet, ceramic floors, a freestanding tub, an open shower and white benchtops.

Tropical Bathroom

Susan Jablon

This completely custom bathroom is entirely covered in glass mosaic tiles! Except for the ceiling, we custom designed a glass mosaic hybrid from glossy glass tiles, ocean style bottle glass tiles, and mirrored tiles. This client had dreams of a Caribbean escape in their very own en suite, and we made their dreams come true! The top of the walls start with the deep blues of the ocean and then flow into teals and turquoises, light blues, and finally into the sandy colored floor. We can custom design and make anything you can dream of, including gradient blends of any color, like this one!

Salle de bain Majorelle

Patricia Bensoussan Décoration

Mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Bordeaux with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, wood benchtops, brown benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a drop-in sink, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue walls, ceramic floors and white floor.

Park Avenue: bathroom 1

Sofie & Sacha Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in London with an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, ceramic tile, green walls, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Armstrong Flooring Bathrooms

Floor Coverings International - Metro East

Armstrong
Inspiration for a large tropical master bathroom in St Louis with limestone floors, a freestanding tub, beige tile, cement tile, beige walls, a vessel sink and solid surface benchtops.

All Wall Tile 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.