Photo of a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls and travertine floors.

Bathroom

Rockefeller Kempel Architects

Photography: Eric Staudenmaier
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical master wet room bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, a vessel sink, pebble tile, pebble tile floors, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, beige walls, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Coconut Grove

KitchenLab Interiors

Coconut Grove is Southwest of Miami beach near coral gables and south of downtown. It’s a very lush and charming neighborhood. It’s one of the oldest neighborhoods and is protected historically. It hugs the shoreline of Biscayne Bay. The 10,000sft project was originally built 17 years ago and was purchased as a vacation home. Prior to the renovation the owners could not get past all the brown. He sails and they have a big extended family with 6 kids in between them. The clients wanted a comfortable and causal vibe where nothing is too precious. They wanted to be able to sit on anything in a bathing suit. KitchenLab interiors used lots of linen and indoor/outdoor fabrics to ensure durability. Much of the house is outside with a covered logia. The design doctor ordered the 1st prescription for the house- retooling but not gutting. The clients wanted to be living and functioning in the home by November 1st with permits the construction began in August. The KitchenLab Interiors (KLI) team began design in May so it was a tight timeline! KLI phased the project and did a partial renovation on all guest baths. They waited to do the master bath until May. The home includes 7 bathrooms + the master. All existing plumbing fixtures were Waterworks so KLI kept those along with some tile but brought in Tabarka tile. The designers wanted to bring in vintage hacienda Spanish with a small European influence- the opposite of Miami modern. One of the ways they were able to accomplish this was with terracotta flooring that has patina. KLI set out to create a boutique hotel where each bath is similar but different. Every detail was designed with the guest in mind- they even designed a place for suitcases.

Anejo rum house

INTELAE

Master bath modern.
Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a corner tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and brown floor.

Kona Residence

Shigetomi Pratt Architects, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, brown tile, stone slab, white walls, travertine floors, beige floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Organic and Deeply Personal Spa Bathroom

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Our client desired to turn her primary suite into a perfect oasis. This space bathroom retreat is small but is layered in details. The starting point for the bathroom was her love for the colored MTI tub. The bath is far from ordinary in this exquisite home; it is a spa sanctuary. An especially stunning feature is the design of the tile throughout this wet room bathtub/shower combo.

Tropical Blue Bathroom

Woodland Cabinetry

Interior: Kitchen Studio of Glen Ellyn Photography: Michael Alan Kaskel Vanity: Woodland Cabinetry
Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Paradise at Home

PLC Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in San Francisco with pebble tile floors, engineered quartz benchtops and beige floor.

Linda Isle

Reuter Homes

Design ideas for a tropical master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, white walls, an undermount sink, beige floor and beige benchtops.

Belgravia, London

Smallwood Architects

Design ideas for a large tropical master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, marble, a wall-mount sink, wood benchtops, an open shower and beige walls.

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.

Contemporary master bathroom with tiled shower niche

Improva

The focal point of this bathroom is a generously sized shower enclosed by a sleek glass door, creating an open and airy feel. Tiled to perfection, the shower niche not only adds a touch of contemporary elegance but also offers convenient storage for your essentials.

Her Master Bathroom

Angela Reynolds Designs

Inspiration for an expansive tropical master wet room bathroom in Miami with grey cabinets, beige walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, blue floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, a hinged shower door, an undermount tub, a one-piece toilet and recessed-panel cabinets.

Anuenue Kakahiaka

Pu'uwai Design & Construction

Photo of a large tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops and a double shower.

Outdoor Rooftop Shower Master Bath

IM-KM

Outdoor rooftop shower, master bath.
Photo of an expansive tropical master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a bidet, ceramic tile, orange walls, concrete floors, a drop-in sink and concrete benchtops.

Beach House

Nandina Home & Design

A tropical style beach house featuring green wooden wall panels, freestanding bathtub, textured area rug, striped chaise lounge chair, blue sofa, patterned throw pillows, yellow sofa chair, blue sofa chair, red sofa chair, wicker chairs, wooden dining table, teal rug, wooden cabinet with glass windows, white glass cabinets, clear lamp shades, shelves surrounding square window, green wooden bench, wall art, floral bed frame, dark wooden bed frame, wooden flooring, and an outdoor seating area. Project designed by Atlanta interior design firm, Nandina Home & Design. Their Sandy Springs home decor showroom and design studio also serve Midtown, Buckhead, and outside the perimeter. For more about Nandina Home & Design, click here: https://nandinahome.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: http://nandinahome.com/portfolio/sullivans-island-beach-house/

Ocean Estate, Palm Beach

McCann Design Group

Photo of a tropical master bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, beige walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Gulfshore Blvd.

Boyce Custom Carpentry & Consulting

Design ideas for a tropical master bathroom in Miami with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, blue tile, green tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Master Bathroom

J. Lawrence Design

Design ideas for a large tropical master bathroom in Little Rock with a freestanding tub, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtops, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, granite benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Ekahi Wailea Maui

Debbie Mooers, Freestyle Designs

Photo of a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls and mosaic tile floors.

Tropical Master Bathroom Design Ideas

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.