With our super hectic lives and chalked-up schedules, bathtime is probably the only time of the day when we get to truly relax and unwind. It’s that precious hour of the day when we can completely indulge in self-care, and pamper ourselves, hence it is my favorite time of the day. Having a beautifully designed bathroom with thoughtful designs will only amplify this special time of the day. These products can make a huge difference in our everyday bathroom experience. They not only help us carry out our personal and grooming activities even more easily, but they also help us take care of ourselves and our washrooms a little better. From the world’s first flush toilet built from wood chips to IKEA’s tiny soap-shaped bathroom speaker – these well-designed products are all you need to elevate your daily bathtime!
1. The Tandem Shower
is an easy-to-install no-plumber-required shower accessory that attaches directly to your existing showerhead. The accessory separates and distributes your shower into two distinct streams. It is the perfect shower accessory for couples, although it’ll be great for solo showers as well since it provides a luxurious, immersive 360° shower experience.
Why is it noteworthy?
The innovative shower has been amped with an adjustable design, which allows it to fit in most bathrooms. It can be attached directly to your pre-existing showerhead’s water inlet, enabling the water supply to be effectively distributed between the two showerheads. There is a valve present on the Tandem Shower which lets you switch between the two showerheads, or run them both simultaneously.
What we like
- The Tandem showerhead also comes mounted on a ball and socket joint, letting you angle-adjust your water flow as you would with the existing shower
- The high-velocity setting in particular delivers nearly two times more force than standard showerheads
What we dislike
- It’s an added installation, making it difficult for people living in rental apartments
2. The Redesigned Robe 2.0
by Casamera perfectly merges the durability of century-old practices with the performance and versatility of modern-day engineering. It is the ideal clothing item to pull on after a long shower. You can wear it indoors, or take it along with you to the coolest pool parties, hot tubs, and ice baths.
Why is it noteworthy?
The Robe 2.0 promises to be the most versatile bathrobe you’ll ever see. It is fast-drying, breathable, and also buttery soft on your skin – making it the coziest bathrobe to wear all year long. It keeps you cool in the summer, and warm in the winter. It’s been made from 100% sustainably-sourced cotton. It has a clean and minimalist look with no visible stitches.
What we like
- Has a lightening fast dry-time
- Features a double-duty hoodie
What we dislike
- The sizes are standard – not different for males and females, which may cause a mismatch for people who are just wider, rather than wider and taller.
3. The Jacqueline Tap
by Italian bathroom and kitchen brand Gessi caught my eye since it’s made from Bamboo. The tap is made from segments of bamboo, and crafted with immense precision and attention to detail. Gessi wanted to capture the care and concern given in the manufacturing of high-end fashion accessories in the form of a faucet.
Why is it noteworthy?
Bamboo is a sustainable, flexible, weather-resistant, and strong material that is a boon to the planet. It is a great alternative to the marble or concrete faucets we usually install in our bathrooms, hence making the Jacqueline tap a sustainable and eco-friendly fixture for your bathroom
What we like
- Sustainable and eco-friendly
- Extremely good-looking
What we dislike
- There is not much information on how to maintain the tap and keep it in a good + clean condition
4. The Plunge Cold and Hot Water Therapy Tub
provides you with cold clean water whenever you want it! It utilizes powerful cooling, filtration, and sanitation to offer you the best quality of water, making it much superior to your typical ice bath or chest freezer.
Why is it noteworthy?
The super cool water therapy tub is safe for both indoors and outdoors, and installation is super easy, you simply plug and plunge. You fill up the Plunge tub with a hose, turn it on, set your temp, and get ready to relax and unwind.
What we like
- Designed to be installed anywhere
- Can withstand all elements – rain or shine
What we dislike
- Space-consuming + bulky design
5. Vappeby Speaker
looks like a tiny bar of soap! However, this compact soap-sized device was designed for a water-friendly environment, making it the perfect companion for your shower karaoke sessions.
Why is it noteworthy?
The adorable VAPPEBY speaker features a rather charming design that is inspired by a simple bar of soap. It features a square shape with rounded edges, and is available in a wide variety of pretty pastel colors, adding a touch of fun and frolic to your everyday shower experiences.
What we like
- To complete the look, the VAPPEBY comes with a woven cord lanyard, allowing you to hang it up anywhere you please, be it on your showerhead or a nearby hook
What we dislike
- Nothing is spoken about the repairable nature of this design
6. The Kohler Statement VES Showerhead and Handshower
are designed to make your showers efficient and luxurious. They feature a Variable Eco-Spray that uses up to 40% less water than the standard 2.5gpm showerhead.
Why is it noteworthy?
Despite using lesser water, these products provided a powerful rinsing coverage, while dispensing warm water, owing to their low-flow spray. The Statement collection also utilizes Kohler’s Katalyst air-induction tech, which infuses air into the water droplets, allowing them to feel bigger, and retain heat longer.
What we like
- Height adjustable and rotates at 360°
- Minimal and sleek products perfect for contemporary bathrooms
What we dislike
- A bit heftily priced
7. Block
Finland-based design company Woodio designed a toilet built entirely from wood composite. The wood composite was used to create everything from the seat to the toilet. Wood composite is supposed to be a pretty sustainable material since it produces 99% fewer emissions in its production than ceramics.
Why is it noteworthy?
Called , the toilet was built using a material that Woodie founder Petro Lahtinen developed himself. The material is supposed to be 80 percent wood by volume and was created using locally sourced aspen and offcuts from the Finnish forest industry.
What we like
- The composite used is waterproof and “practically unbreakable”
What we dislike
- Woodio claims that the material generates 99% lesser emissions as compared to ceramics, however, this claim does not involve any emissions from material sourcing or disposal, which do have a major impact on the complete footprint of a product
8. Hitachi New Shower Heater Concept
is designed to be a simple and unobtrusive device that offers the simplism and minimalism of Japanese aesthetics while laying an emphasis on safety. It provides you with the perfect amount of heat!
Why is it noteworthy?
The shower heater features a central circle which functions as the main”hearth”, and is connected to the power button. It is also the knob that determines how hot or cold should the water be. It also has a back design that is able to hide the piping details and gives you a slimmer heater that should not get in the way of your other bathroom activities.
What we like
- Waterproof and will not put you in danger of electrical shock
What we dislike
- It’s still a concept!
9. At The Same Time Body Dryer
The is designed to make public bath facilities more convenient, fast, and efficient. It supports speedy bathing and drying, as more people can dry off at the same time.
Why is it noteworthy?
The round square shape of the dryer allows four persons to stand and be dried off. The four parts are separated by an opaque transition that offers privacy. They may be facing each other but their private parts are still covered. The footrest on the whole features concentric circles that provide a softer surface for the feet. The footrest is divided into four equal parts and each part can be removed for cleaning. The water doesn’t stay on the footrest as it drips.
What we like
- Hastens drying time
- Makes public bath facilities more convenient and efficient
What we dislike
- While public bathing is popular in the East, not everyone will feel comfortable standing so close to dry off
10. The Smart Shower
was designed by Natasha Jadhav to be a smart, interactive, and good-looking shower that strikes the perfect balance between aesthetics and functionality. The design includes an actual shower on the ceiling of the bathroom with a sleek white console that consists of panels, a hand shower, and a pressure-sensitive panel on the floor.
Why is it noteworthy?
Did you know that around 2.5 gallons of water are wasted at home while taking a shower? Imagine the amount of water wasted after an entire month or year of showering. Tremendous, and quite alarming! Now, showering isn’t something we can particularly avoid, hence designer Natasha Jadhav created a ‘Smart Shower’.
What we like
- Pressure-sensitive floor panel that turns off the water once you’re done showering
- Intuitive controls
- Sleek + aesthetic design
What we dislike
- The shower automatically switches off after five minutes of zero activity – the waiting period could be shorter
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