Photo of a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Geelong with light wood cabinets, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Happy Place

Blackdoor Design by Tamra Coviello

Step into this beautiful blue kid's bathroom and take in all the gorgeous chrome details. The double sink vanity features a high gloss teal lacquer finish and white quartz countertops. The blue hexagonal tiles in the shower mimick the subtle linear hexagonal tiles on the floor and give contrast to the organic wallpaper.

Modern Tropical Powder Room

Model Remodel

Tropical bathroom with plam leaf wallpaper, modern wood vanity, white subway tile and gold fixtures
This is an example of a small tropical bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Master Bathroom Renovation with Universal Design Elements and Aging In Place

Southeast Interior Design, Inc.

This client requested to design with aging in place details Note walk-in curbless shower,, shower benches to sit and place toiletries. Hand held showers in two locations, one at bench and standing shower options. Grab bars are placed vertically to grab onto in shower. Blue Marble shower accentuates the vanity counter top marble. Under-mount sinks allow for easy counter top cleanup. Glass block incorporated rather than clear glass. AS aging occurs clear glass is hard to detect. Also water spray is not as noticeable. Travertine walls and floors.

Key West Model Home at Naples Reserve

Norris Furniture & Interiors

Design ideas for a large tropical master bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, an open shower and white floor.

Brooktree Ranch Remodel

Crafted Custom Homes + Renovations

Photos by Curtis Lawson
Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Guest Bath

Architectural Design & Construction

Tropical Light Photography
This is an example of a large tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with a curbless shower, mosaic tile, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown tile, beige walls, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Maui Cottage

Elizabeth Dinkel

This is an example of a tropical master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Elise Denver Interior Design

This crisp blue abd white palm leaf wallcovering adds life and color to this pool house bath .
Inspiration for a tropical 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor and white benchtops.

Crane's Court Custom

M. Lahr Homes

Photo of a small tropical bathroom in Orlando with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

British West Indies Custom Home in Naples

Simonsen-Hickok Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical 3/4 bathroom in Miami with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

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.

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

Halo Bay Retreat

Stephanie Brown Inc.

Photography by Living Maui Media
Inspiration for a large tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Keawakapu Master Bath Lighting, Shades & Music

Control Freaks Hawaii

Photo of a large tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel Hawaii

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery

This is an example of a large tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, green walls, travertine floors, gray tile, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Tropical Bathroom

Photo of a tropical 3/4 bathroom in Miami with blue cabinets, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, white floor, blue walls and raised-panel cabinets.

Modern and Contemporary Interior

Tile Setters Hawaii LLC

porcelain tile planks (up to 96" x 8")
Photo of a mid-sized tropical 3/4 bathroom in Hawaii with porcelain floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain and beige floor.

Master Bath Custom Etched Door

Three Roses Interiors

Master bath custom design by the client. Etched glass insert for mahogany exterior door to outdoor lava rock shower and orchid garden.
Photo of a large tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, marble, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Hawaii Home

Christine Markatos Design

Matthew Millman Photography
Expansive tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with medium wood cabinets, an open shower, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and limestone benchtops.

Tropical Bathroom Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink

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.