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.

Fleur Corail - Nouvelle Construction

Ad Nova Ltd

Une maison pieds dans l'eau qui reflète les voyages de la propriétaire, sa passion pour la décoration et que l'ensemble soit accueillant !
This is an example of a large tropical bathroom in Paris with grey walls, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Adams Drive Residence

CSpace Architecture and Design Inc.

The master bathroom has two individual vanitoes with a dark espresso wood finish, quartz countertop, and rectangular pedestral sinks. The flooring is a carrara white marble, with the walls in a very light blue to contrast with the warm colors of the millwork. Photo Credit: Christopher Casariego

Royal Oak

User

Still Moments Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Toronto with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, grey walls and ceramic floors.

Bathrooms

A.D.S. Designs

Cooper Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Orlando with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls and porcelain 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.

Transportable Comfort

Alexanders Designs & Remodeling LLC

Design ideas for a small tropical 3/4 bathroom in Hawaii with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, terra-cotta tile, grey walls and terra-cotta floors.

Spa Concept Bathroom

NOIA Interiors

A warm feeling, a connexion with nature and a sense of tranquility and relaxation, these were the guidelines, which our client gave us at the beginning of the interior design project in order to remodel the bathroom to better suit his needs. We choose to decorate the walls with gray textured ceramics, construct a green wall, to free more space by replacing the bathtub with the shower cabin and to complete the final look by adding warm accents made of wood.

Guest Bathroom No. 1

Window Wear Design

Inspiration for a tropical 3/4 bathroom in Miami with grey walls.

Bali Hale - Staging

mahalo hale

valerie delahaye-ippolito
Mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, cement tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, a drop-in sink and an open shower.

Tropical Turquoise

Change Your Bathroom©

Tropical, transitional bathroom with turquoise glass, porcelain, freestanding tub, stacked stone wall, custom vanity and quartz counter top. Atlanta bathroom design and remodel.

Bath Remodel Louisville, KY

Green Star Home Remodeling Group LLC

Walk-In Tub, Safety Tub
Photo of a large tropical master bathroom in Louisville with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, beige tile, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops and grey floor.

W. White Master Bathroom

Before and After Builders, Inc.

Custom Cabinets double vanity with handicap accessible side on the right, quartz countertop, porcelain undermount sinks, Delta Ara Collection single handle faucets, beveled mirrors, Capital Lighting vanity lights, and mirrored pocket door entry!

Salle de bain

Conducteur de Travaux

Réalisation d'une extension d'une villa afin d'agrandir la salle de bain. Elle est composée d'une baignoire maçonnée au sol, un coin lavabo avec une grande vasque et son toilette indépendant.

Spa Concept Bathroom

NOIA Interiors

Our Hero Stool was custom made here by using an exotic wood type that is water resistant due to its natural oils present in the grain. This piece was designed to be used in spaces with high humidity, such as shower cabins or greenhouses.

Ohana Guest Bath

Three Roses Interiors

Ohana bath walk in shower details.
Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical 3/4 bathroom in Hawaii with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Création et rénovation de salle de bain

MBI Construction

Inspiration for a small tropical bathroom in Other with open cabinets, an open shower, subway tile, grey walls, bamboo floors, a wall-mount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and a single vanity.

Wilton Manors 248

Innovative Design Build, Inc

Colorful fun guest bathroom. Keeping with the original location of the vanity and toilet for cost savings; we modernized this bathroom and increased functionality by adding a lighted recessed medicine cabinet and a new vanity. The hydroslide shower door eliminates the obtrusive swing door and increases the doorway opening.

Sullivan's Island Haven

Herlong Architects

Rod Pasibe
Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical kids bathroom in Charleston with blue cabinets and grey walls.

Port Douglas Getaway

bàlay Vandyke

Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical kids bathroom in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, ceramic floors and an alcove tub.

Tropical Bathroom Design Ideas with Grey Walls

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.