This Asian furniture design style is clean and simple.  Natural colors are used to create a clean balance between the simple lines and textures of wood, bamboo, stone, lacquer boxes and mats.  Rooms serve a multi-purpose (space in Japan is limited) as the living room would also be the bedroom in the evening.

Displays are fluid (for the same limited space issue) and are changed often as opposed to western displays which have everything out at one time.  These displays are usually in the alcoves (tokonoma) and may consist of one, two or three items.

Furniture is limited to a few small items and a chest which held kimonos, blankets, books and kitchenware.  Shoji screens divide rooms and allow for privacy when needed. Lighting was with natural light at night and soft, diffused lighting in the evening.

This is the vineyards and relaxed atmosphere with outdoor patios, villas and sunny days.  The courtyards and outdoor patios are used for family gatherings and to enjoy the clean, fresh air and sun.

The plaster and stucco walls have been aged from time and show layers of paints. The floors are usually terra cotta, wood, natural stone and terrazzo. The furnishings are un-clutter and rustic with dark woods, wrought iron, pine and painted pieces. . 

This seems to be a very popular style given it's relaxing and sun drenched environments.  The tropical style has been altered with the adding of embellishments to furniture and fabrics.  These come in the design of pineapples, sea shells, palm trees, flamingos and other elements indicative of tropical living. 

But, if you want to be realistic with your design style; most of these elements can be used in other ways.  For instance, instead of having palm trees on the material, you would have some silk trees in the room.  The tropical homes do not use design elements to indicate their style. They have dark and bamboo furniture which was brought originally the British and Americans in the early 1900's and still remains in most homes.