Photo of a mid-sized tropical bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls and an integrated sink.

A cool shower is just waiting....

King Contracting

RE Home Photography, Marshall Sheppard
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a japanese tub and a two-piece toilet.

Bathrooms

Dynamic Remodel Solutions

Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, ceramic tile, quartzite benchtops, an alcove shower, white walls and an undermount sink.

Montpellier

Meon Building Contractors Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, marble, green walls, marble floors, a console sink, black floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Hawaiian Retreat

Ben Trogdon Architects

Design ideas for a large tropical master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, beige walls, an undermount sink, beige floor and an open shower.

Bathroom Design

Caron Kelly Interiors

Inspiration for a tropical bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, beige tile, a vessel sink, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Carson Residence ADU

KYLE CHAN ARCHITECT

Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern and Contemporary Interior

Tile Setters Hawaii LLC

porcelain tile planks (up to 96" x 8")
This is an example 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 one-piece toilet, white tile, stone slab, white walls, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops and a shower curtain.

La douche exotique

Francisco LOPEZ | FEEL INTERIEUR

Photo of 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.

Tropical Bathroom

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Love for the tropics. That best describes the design vision for this bathroom. A play on geometric lines in the wall tile and the unique bathroom door.

Master Bath Outdoor Shower

Three Roses Interiors

Master bath outdoor shower. Custom lava rock outdoor shower and orchid garden.
Design ideas for a large tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with an open shower, gray tile, stone slab, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an undermount tub, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

West Coast Island House

alene workman interior design, inc

Get a fresh start to the day in this zen-like bathroom and be ready to bask in the sunny island adventures that await.
Photo of a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, grey walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door.

After: Park Lane; Savannah

Richard Morris Architecture, LLC

The original bathroom was very odd and consisted of a one piece fiberglass shower that shared space with the bedroom. The new bathroom was expanded with a 7 sq/ft addition and in fact the smallest addition I have ever done. We moved the original wall and created a new bathroom that included the stack washer dryer. We used a porcelain tile that mimics a tumbled marble. The vanity has flush face doors and drawers. The sink is a square vessel sitting on top of a quartz countertop. The metal finishes were done in satin nickel to give a more nostaglic feel.

Palm Jungle

Drop Wallcoverings

Cole & Son Palm Jungle Wallpaper Installed in a Bathroom by Drop Wallcoverings. Photo Credit: Lindsay Nichols Photography
This is an example of a small tropical 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, green walls, an integrated sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Bali Pavilions on Kauai

Smith Brothers

Zen bathroom vanity with privacy wall and opening to the outdoors. Additional Credits: Interior (Cindy Smetana, OC)
Photo of a large tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, beige tile and an integrated sink.

3424 North Ocean Boulevard | Gulf Stream, Florida

Seaside Builders Of Delray Beach, Florida

Photography by ibi designs ( http://www.ibidesigns.com)
This is an example of a large tropical 3/4 bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, beige walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Sea Grace Master Bath

Suda Shades & Design

Photo of a large tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white walls, white tile, stone slab, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

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.
Photo of a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a japanese tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, stone tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink and solid surface benchtops.

Exotic Master Bath Retreat in Lutz

Adalay Interiors

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

Morayfield Home Renovation

Dion Seminara Architecture

The conceptual background behind this project was to preserve the existing home with a compartmentalised layout which does not relate to modern daytime but works for bedroom and study spaces. The objective was to also create a separate pavilion for the open plan living, dining and kitchen space which could take full advantage of the exceptional good aspect on this side of the original home, as well as the landscaped external environment.

Tropical Bathroom Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets

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.