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.

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.

The Barefoot Bay Cottage

The Designory

The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince

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

Kamaaina Plumbing

Kama'aina Plumbing

Mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with a freestanding tub, beige tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors and a vessel sink.

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.

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.

W. White Master Bathroom

Before and After Builders, Inc.

Curbless shower with Manhattan Sky 2" x 2" mosaic shower floor tile!
Mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, a bidet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

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.

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

McClellan | Tellone

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and beige benchtops.

Master Bathroom by Custom Home Builder in Tampa Alvarez Homes - (813) 701-3299

Alvarez Homes

Home builders in Tampa, Alvarez Homes designed The Amber model home. At Alvarez Homes, we have been catering to our clients' every design need since 1983. Every custom home that we build is a one-of-a-kind artful original. Give us a call at (813) 969-3033 to find out more. Photography by Jorge Alvarez.

House Coconut Grove(Iterior and exterior)

Storia Flooring

Mid-sized tropical bathroom in Miami with an open shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls and an open shower.

Hampden Tropical Hall Bath

B. Chic Interiors

Shower Ceiling Accent Tile & Niche
Design ideas for a small tropical master bathroom in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a laundry, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Colorful Children's Bathroom

Maria Causey Interior Design

Newport Beach Master Bathroom

Vision Interiors

Greg Bull
Mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Orange County with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, green walls and porcelain floors.

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, green cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Happy Place

Blackdoor Design by Tamra Coviello

Coral Way Bathroom

Gabriella Design Haus

Photo of a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Tropical Bathroom Design Ideas with Porcelain Tile

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.