The Spa-esque Slide + Noah Sinks Bring Sculpture to the Household Washroom
Amelia Roblin — December 5, 2012 — Art & Design
References: behance.net & industrialdesignserved
Sunken vanity basins are losing popularity in favor of independent countertop bowls like the Slide + Noah sinks. These sorts of pieces make their presence and function known in the room and designers take the opportunity to render them as objects of beauty.
Dario Cavaliere of Rome has conceived two basins that depart from the usual symmetrical treatment of such pieces, opting instead for one rectilinear design and one oval one, each with a significant slant to its base. The computer models depict the off-centered installation of faucets as well so that the running water washes across more of the porcelain surfaces before reaching a drain. Of the Slide + Noah sinks, the first cleverly incorporates a towel rack and the second takes a boat shape, inspired by Noah's arc.
Dario Cavaliere of Rome has conceived two basins that depart from the usual symmetrical treatment of such pieces, opting instead for one rectilinear design and one oval one, each with a significant slant to its base. The computer models depict the off-centered installation of faucets as well so that the running water washes across more of the porcelain surfaces before reaching a drain. Of the Slide + Noah sinks, the first cleverly incorporates a towel rack and the second takes a boat shape, inspired by Noah's arc.
Trend Themes
1. Independent Bathroom Countertop Bowls - Independent bathroom countertop bowls are gaining popularity as a focal point of beauty in the household washroom.
2. Sculptural Bathroom Sinks - Designers are using sculptural sink designs to make a functional household item into an object of beauty.
3. Off-centered Faucet Installation - Off-centered faucet installation is becoming more prevalent to allow running water to wash across more porcelain surfaces before reaching the drain.
Industry Implications
1. Home Design - Home design companies could capitalize on the trend towards sculptural bathroom sinks as a way to add unique beauty to a household item.
2. Plumbing Fixtures - Plumbing fixtures companies could create new products that feature off-centered faucet installations to cater to this emerging trend.
3. Porcelain Manufacturing - Porcelain manufacturers could partner with designers to create unique off-centered designs for bathroom sinks to meet the demand for this trend.
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