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Motion-Sensing Transtube 360 Shower Puts You On Display

Jason Chen — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:20:00 +0000

The Transtube 360 isn’t as packed with features as the Aquapeutics shower, but it does have one thing that’s impressive: a motion-sensing door.

The whole shower is like a glass go-go cage designed to make you feel like you’re washing yourself for other peoples’ enjoyment, but in a classy, design-centric sort of way. It’s definitely smaller than a traditional shower/tub combo, but all that glass is going to be rough to clean.

[Trendir via Dvice]

World’s Largest Bathtub. Just That: World’s Largest Bathtub

Jesus Diaz — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0000

I wanted so badly to have a large, English-style, only-nose-out, soak-like-a-hippo bathtub in my new apartment. I settled for a large shower, but at 22m by 3.6m, maybe I should have rented the world’s largest bathtub instead.

This 1.2m deep naffness is indeed the world’s largest and tackiest bathtub, needing 24,000 litres of water. It has sauna boxes — whatever that means — LCD screens, a jacuzzi area and built-in showers. All that is fine, but can I lift it up to the top of the Mont Blanc? I didn’t think so. [Luxury Launches]

Roca’s Latest Concept Brings 3D Video Into The Shower

Rosa Golijan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:20:00 +0000

I love funky bathroom concept designs, so naturally I adore the Roca Waterdrop Shower Room. Granted, who wouldn’t want to be surrounded by a 3D touchscreen while showering? Be it news or naughty shower flick, you’ll truly soak it in.

The touchscreen is the main appeal of this shower, not just because it provides the 3D experience, but because it controls everything from water temperature and jet intensities to video and sound. Yes, 3D and jets. Perfect combination.

It’s been a while since there was a concept I wanted to turn into reality this much, but to be honest, I wouldn’t even know what movie I’d want to watch in there first. [Yanko Design]

This Bathroom Concept Is Probably A Transformer In Disguise

Rosa Golijan — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:40:00 +0000

The Roca Active & Relax has floor-to-ceiling “mirror-screen LCD plates” that act as either windows, monitors or mirrors, a floor that moves at the command of your voice to convert the bath into a fitness facility, and hidden features galore.

Designed by Michal Mitek, this concept bathroom design is intended to make the most of a space by hiding several features in each aspect of its design. From the LCDs that can either give a beautiful panoramic view or double as computer monitors to the rising floor that covers the tub to turn the area into a fitness floor, everything is smoothly integrated.

I’d love a bathroom like the Roca, but I’ll be damned if I can figure out where the soap holder is. [Yanko Design]

Ceiling-Mounted Bathroom Faucet Would Be Great For Quick Showers

Sean Fallon — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00:00 +0000

Signorini’s ceiling-mounted faucet is an interesting design for sure, but it might also be practical for people who tend to sleep in late. Just wash your hair and go.

[Signorini via DigsDigs via OhGizmo]

Bathtub In Hyperspace

Jesus Diaz — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:30:00 +0000

Soft LED lighting, go. Water jets, go. Warp drive, go. Life support, go. Champagne bottle, go. Good company, go. All systems go for perfect bath for two.

Spiritual Mode Bathtub Gallery

I’m not fan of jacuzzis myself. Even with some unforgettable tsunami moments, I’m partial to the large, deep English bathtub. But I won’t say no to this bathtub spaceship by Japanese bathtub company Spiritual Mode. [Trendir]

I Guess Girls Are Supposed To Pee Into This?

Matt Buchanan — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:00:00 +0000

I thought female urinals were like an urban legend or something, you know, like a pizza joint that sells Chinese food and sushi and bagels, and everything is absolutely delicious. [Hate the Future via Buzzfeed]

Self-Cleaning Toilet Becomes a Urinal With the Push Of a Button

Sean Fallon — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:40:00 +0000

I’ve always wanted a urinal in my bathroom, but a lack of space (and money) has always been an issue. This Ultimate Clean Toilet could solve all of these problems and more.

On one side you have a toilet and on the other, a urinal. The toilet rotates between the two at the press of a button and self-cleans with steam and a UV light bath. So you are getting both a urinal and a toilet in a single, compact unit that not only cleans itself, but most likely would result in cost savings with regard to water usage. Again, this is only a concept, but it is one that has limitless potential. [Yanko via DVICE]

Omron Accelerometered Toothbrush Knows Exactly What It’s Brushing

John Herrman — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:50:00 +0000

The Omron HT-B551 looks like any other electric toothbrush, but inside, it’s got a tri-directional secret: a accelerometer. Hey, fancy-pants futurists! You didn’t see this one coming, did you?

Omron’s toothbrush uses its accelerometer to guess what exactly it’s brushing against, whether it be soft tissue, big flat incisors, or scummy molars, and adjusts its vibrations accordingly. Also included is a standard set of features to encourage proper dental hygiene, like LED brush timers and instructive grip dents and contours for a variety of hands shapes, strengths and sizes. It’s a Japan-only product for now, and probably forever, since I don’t imagine there’s huge market for $US200+ toothbrushes anywhere else, anyway. [Tech-On]

Modular Shower Lets You Arrange Your Bath Gadgets Like Building Blocks

Gizmodo US Edition — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000

This designer-friendly shower kit is for people who really like squares. The simple, elegant 5×5 modules can be arranged freely and serve several functions, including thermostat, speaker, volume and diverter controls, showerhead, lighting and shelving.

No word on whether each block can be removed from and reapplied to the wall for even more bath time fun. However, the large “ShowerHeaven” overhead component this thing comes with does rain water down on you like a luxurious waterfall. [core77]