ever wondered how the bathrooms of the future will look like? They will be radically different from those we have today? What technologies would these futuristic bathrooms incorporate?
Here are some concepts that may give some idea of what is in store. If you come across some ideas that you think need to be featured here, please mention in the comments. We also run a steady stream of interesting posts like this at Home Designing and if you like to be informed when we have more such inspiring posts, please subscribe to our feed or newsletter!
Let's start now, all right! The first three are via Yanko Design, a fantastic blog that features new concepts in design. Check them out if you have not already.
There is a good chance that the water could become a valuable asset for the future. Designer Jang Woo-seok keeps this mind while designing his concept bathroom which cleverly reuses the water drained from the sink for the toilet drain.
Here is another concept by young designer Sang Eun, which puts the emphasis on hygiene. The special feature of this project is that on the one hand has a sit-down commode and urinal another. With the flip of a switch design it is able to swivel around. Self-cleans with steam and UV rays. No more dirty toilet seats.
Another one that focuses on hygiene. If you use a bathroom on a shared basis of the concept of Jan Ctvrtnik cabinet page he would be allowed to have their own toilet 'personal seat'.
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look at this phytoremediation bathroom by Jun Yasumoto.
Using a natural filtering principle called phyto-purification, the bathroom becomes a mini-eco-system by recycling and regenerating the wastewater. During its filtering process, the water goes through several phases:
- The rushes are planted in sand which filters larger particles. The root system of the rushes contain various bacteria which break down these particles for absorption by the plant.
- The reeds are planted next to the rushes as they have the ability to filter out heavy metals from
waters.-. The floating water hyacinths draw through their roots some of the water borne particles which are still present in the water
-The lemnas, which are also aquatic plants, bind to the remaining aquatic micro-organisms for complete the filtering process.
-Finally, a carbon filter stops the remaining micro-particles.
The water in the shower and the sink is filtered through an organic system before being re-used.
constructed wetland is a natural water recycling process which is commonly used in ecological purification systems.
The software giant Microsoft, occasionally tries to visualize and anticipate future lifestyles. The MSN network recently published an article that highlights some cutting edge bathroom designs that are already available on the market. Here are some highlights from it.
Apollo steam shower Linea Aqua allows you to relax in a reclining chair as you take a shower and Azure safety glass with a unique overall shape gives you the feeling of your very own space shuttle. There are tanning unit of 400 watts attached along with a double UV filter so that you could get the perfect tan!
DT VII performance shower Kohler has a digital menu that lets you set up a mix shower experience for yourself. The six showers and two shower wands let you experiment a lot. It also has an MP3 player and you can control the light settings inside according to your mood.
The Ondus bath systems by Grohe lend an organic-digital feel to the bathing experience you can control the flow of water in the shower and sink which mimic the natural flow of water. You get to soak in the cool tub which has a music pre-set designed to add sound and music vibration to sooth your tired south. You can change the pre-settings music, as well as the colors of chroma therapy that illuminate the tub.
Aquavision brings you a fun bathroom. Now you can watch television while soaking in the tub on a TV 17-inch waterproof. You can install the TV in various positions inside the bathroom and it will still remain dry.
Aquavision bathroom designs gives you more than entertainment with a hot towel rail. Plus when you can use it as a mirror you are not watching television. Talk about multi-utility!
You can stay connected with the rest of the world through media Visomatic waterproof center while you soak in your tub. You can access the television and internet. The screen is available in a variety of formats.
To end with here is an interesting bathroom (not futuristic, but definitely interesting) that is made of see through glass in London. It is see through from the inside, but seen from the outside it looks just like a mirror.
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If you liked these futuristic concepts and want to see more things from the future, our feature on kitchens of the future. You will love it!
