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 an odor-free, absorbent, and quick-drying towel – these well-designed products are all you need to elevate your daily bathtime!
1. The Tandem Shower
The Tandem Shower is designed to be directly attached to your existing showerhead, functioning as an easy-to-install, no-plumber-required shower accessory that divides your shower into two separate streams. The showerhead is great for couples, but also for solo showers which could provide a more luxurious and immersive 360° shower experience.
Why is it noteworthy?
The Tandem Shower comes with an adjustable design, allowing it to fit in most bathrooms. It connects directly to your existing showerhead’s water inlet, which effectively distributes the water supply between the two showerheads. A valve on the Tandem Shower then lets you effectively switch between either of the showerheads or run both simultaneously. It’s worth noting that the Tandem Shower was also designed keeping other considerations in mind – for starters, it comes with a flexible hose that lets you mount your Tandem with plenty of clearance, allowing for a second showerhead that’s much higher than your current one (especially useful for taller people).
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 K-25 Bath Towel
Cast aside your terrycloth napkins and towels, and say hello to the K-25 Bath Towel. Designed to be a large, absorbent, quick-drying, and odor-free towel, the K-25 Bath Towel features a waffle-weave fabric that is soft on the skin and absorbs water much faster than your regular ‘fuzzy’ towel.
Why is it noteworthy?
The large waffle texture of the towel is quite interesting and useful, as it gently exfoliates your skin at the same time, before distributing the absorbed water back into the air in minutes, ensuring you’re never left with a damp and smelly towel.
What we like
- The square-shaped waffle pattern does a clever job of giving the towel much more surface area than it otherwise would – this allows for easier absorption as well as drying
What we dislike
- No means to personalize the towel, especially in a bigger family
3. Portable Washing Machine
Designed by Kai Xia, this portable washing machine may look like a collapsible cup, but it was designed for a specific purpose. It may have a deceptively simple appearance, but its functionality is quite unique and streamlined.
Why is it noteworthy?
Its low power consumption and limited capacity mean it can run at gentler speeds, providing the perfect settings for washing smaller clothes or ones made with sensitive material.
What we like
- Designed specifically for single-person households that are trying to economize both space and expenditures
- Doesn’t occupy too much space
What we dislike
- May seem unnecessary to have another washing machine, if you already have one
4. 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.
Why is it noteworthy?
Wood composite is supposed to be a pretty sustainable material since it produces 99% fewer emissions in its production than ceramics. The toiled is called ‘Block’, and was built using a material that Woodio founder Petro Lahtinen developed himself.
What we like
- 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 dislike
- Woodio claims that the material generates 99% lesser emissions as compared to ceramics, 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
5. Jacqueline Tap
This unique yet good-looking tap is called the Jacqueline tap, and its been built from segments of bamboo. Crafted with immense precision, and attention to detail, the tap was built with the same care and concern given in the manufacturing of high-end fashion accessories.
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