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.

Indo House St. John

Ritual House Inc.

Mid-sized tropical 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a floating vanity and porcelain tile.

The tropical bathroom

Jessica Locas Design

Photo of a large tropical kids wet room bathroom in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

MB5 Architettura

Photo of a small tropical 3/4 bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a floating vanity, recessed and wallpaper.

Coronado Tropical Modern

Christian Rice Architects, Inc.

Photo of a large tropical master bathroom in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a hot tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, cement tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

MB5 Architettura

Photo of a small tropical 3/4 bathroom with light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, recessed, wallpaper, flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured tile, ceramic floors, grey floor and a shower seat.

Indo House St. John

Ritual House Inc.

Design ideas for a large tropical master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted, an alcove shower and a shower seat.

The tropical bathroom

Jessica Locas Design

Design ideas for a large tropical kids wet room bathroom in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Sand & Sea

Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC

Bathroom Remodel Contractor Classic Home Improvements

Classic Home Improvements

This Escondido primary bathroom was renovated with Southcoast built-in cabinets and Quartzite countertops.
Mid-sized tropical master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Tropical Sophistication

Fernando Rodriguez Studio

Inspiration for a large tropical bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, green cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, marble, green walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Sand & Sea

Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC

Sand & Sea

Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC

Sand & Sea

Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC

Indo House St. John

Ritual House Inc.

Design ideas for a large tropical kids bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Sand & Sea

Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC

Sand & Sea

Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC

The tropical bathroom

Jessica Locas Design

This is an example of a large tropical kids wet room bathroom in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

The tropical bathroom

Jessica Locas Design

Tropical Bathroom Design Ideas with a Shower Seat

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.