Debra DeLorenzo Interiors - One Ranfurly Ltd

Twin basins on custom vanity
Photo of a small tropical master bathroom in Wellington with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

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.

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.

Exotic Master Bath Retreat in Lutz

Adalay Interiors

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

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 Contemporary Guest Bath

User

A small 5'x8' guest bath that doubles as the powder room. The furniture style vanity has a storage drawer and open shelf below. The solid granite console sink is stunning all on its own (and it is very heavy, apologies to the crew). Featuring the Kohler Hydrorail, rain shower and hand shower in one. A clear shower curtain keep things simple and easy to clean versus a glass tub enclosure. A tub is preferred in some rental markets. Decorative grab bars are a perfect finish for this Maui ocean view rental. Dimmable overhead LED recessed lighting and designer wall sconces beautifully illuminate this small space.

Sunshine Beach

Popham Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical kids bathroom in Sunshine Coast with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and multi-coloured benchtops.

Oceanview Guest Room Suite Remodel

Jewels Interiors

Guest Room bathroom remodel was done in a tropical mosaic glass tile on one wall with a large niche, Italian ceramic tile on floor and walls, white vanity with granite countertop, chrome faucets and door pulls.

Bay Area small bathroom design

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Inspiration for a small tropical bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors and dark wood cabinets.

My Work

Hawaii Home Makeover

Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical 3/4 bathroom in Hawaii with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls and ceramic floors.

Ekahi Wailea Maui

Debbie Mooers, Freestyle Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with white walls, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and a laundry.

Hualalai

Rick Ryniak Architects

Linny Morris
Inspiration for a large tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, stone tile, travertine floors and brown walls.

Kailua Home

Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs

This is an example of a tropical bathroom in Hawaii with granite benchtops and a vessel sink.

Kainani Villas at Kukui'ula

Layton Construction Company

Photo of a large tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, white walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, beige benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

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.

Spa Style Bath

Bill's Creative Carpentry, Custom Builder

Spa bath with an Island feel.. full from floor to ceiling porcelain plank tile, rock wall with two shadow box cut outs, and lets not forget the Shower spa system.

Paradise Dawn

Charles Clayton Construction Inc

Cuccuiaioni Photography
Inspiration for a large tropical master bathroom in Orlando with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and granite benchtops.

Oceanview Guest Room Suite Remodel

Jewels Interiors

Tropical Guest Bath with mosaic glass tile, art work, Italian ceramic tile on floor and walls, granite countertop with white vanity, chrome faucets and door pulls.

Ekahi Wailea Maui

Debbie Mooers, Freestyle Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and a laundry.

Tropical Bathroom Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops

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.