Recently we shared an image of a bath mat designed to grow lovely patterns of moss underfoot. Pictures of the so-called “living bath mat” can be found all over the web, but good luck trying to find a place to buy one: It’s actually an artist’s prototype.
There are acres of imaginative new product designs for the bathroom that never see the light of day. We’d like to see more make it to market. Wouldn’t you? Just think of all the age-old issues that could be resolved…
Problem: Small Bathroom
Low-Tech Solution: Forgo a bathtub
High-Tech Concept for Solution: A tub that folds up into a shower
The “Tulip is a patent-pending gizmo that would serve as a bath when open and a shower when closed.
Problem: Grime where toilet adjoins the floor
Low-Tech Solution: Sealant
High-Tech Concept for Solution: Seamless fixtures
The Flow bathroom uses concrete to create a fusion between fixture and floor.
Problem: Wasting water
Low-Tech Solution: Low-flow toilets, use a timer when you shower
High-Tech Concept for Solution: Water-recycling shower
The Aquabox is just one of many product concepts designed to reuse “greywater.” Runoff from your shower is purified and then recycled for things like toilet flushing and watering plants.
The Problem: All of the above look insanely expensive
Low-Tech Solution: Add them to your “Yeah, Right” board on Pinterest
High-Tech Concept for Solution: Enjoy these cheaper (but still brilliant!) bathroom solutions
Look, ma! No more toothpaste all over the counter!
The spikes slowly inflate while you shower!
Greywater diversion doesn’t have to be high-tech!
