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Water Slide Sinks

Eumar ‘Abisko' Washbasin for Dramatic Bathroom Decor

— April 18, 2009 — Art & Design
This gorgeous 'Abisko' washbasin from Eumar looks like a water slide. Its pipe-free construction lets water cascade down towards a floor drain like a mountain stream.

Designers Johan Kauppi and Lars Sundström intended the 'Abisko' sink to mimic the organic waterfalls of the Swedish National Park. Check out some other incredible sinks below.

Implications - Aesthetics matter, especially in a marketplace that is increasingly populated with wealthy consumers with plenty of disposable income. Companies looking to attract consumers of this description know that the best way to be noteworthy is to fearlessly step out from the limitations of the ordinary. By embracing unusual and quirky designs, products like this offer consumers interior decor that is anything but monotonous.
Trend Themes
1. Unconventional Design - Companies can take advantage of the demand for unique and quirky designs in interior decor to attract wealthy consumers.
2. Luxury Bathrooms - The increasing number of wealthy consumers with disposable income presents an opportunity for companies to cater to their demand for high-end bathroom products.
3. Nature-inspired Aesthetics - There is a growing trend of incorporating organic and natural elements in bathroom designs, creating opportunities for innovative products like the 'Abisko' sink.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry can tap into the demand for unique and unconventional bathroom products like the 'Abisko' sink.
2. Luxury Goods - Luxury goods companies can target wealthy consumers looking for high-end bathroom fixtures and accessories.
3. Bathroom Fixtures - The bathroom fixtures industry can explore nature-inspired designs and innovative solutions like pipe-free washbasins to cater to consumer preferences.
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