# Smart Lavatory New homeowners seek smart functionality within the washroom. By [Gil Cohen](https://www.trendhunter.com/ghaddi), SVP Client Success | Published Jun 21, 2017 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/smart-lavatory ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.1/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Smart Lavatory trend? **Smart Lavatory:** Used to the integration of smartphones and IoT into their daily lives, Millennial consumers starting young families are looking for ways to incorporate that smart technology into their homes as well. Within the bathroom, we're seeing increasingly high-tech features that allow for complete control of the lavatory experience. From health-monitoring to entertainment, the bathroom is becoming a private but connected sanctuary within the home. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 16, 2016 to Apr 4, 2017 - Published: Jun 21, 2017 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Smart Lavatory trend ### Smart Bathroom Technology The integration of smart technology into bathroom products and fixtures adds convenience, health benefits, and entertainment options for users. ### Non-Invasive Health Monitoring Smart bathroom products that offer non-invasive health monitoring are becoming increasingly popular among consumers who want to seamlessly incorporate health assessment into their daily routines. ### Efficient Cleaning Sensors Sensors that monitor the levels of materials in washroom dispensers and transmit data to cleaning staff can improve cleaning efficiency and resource management in large buildings. ## What the Smart Lavatory trend means for industry ### For Smart Home Technology The trend towards integrating smart technology into home products and fixtures is not limited to bathrooms and represents an opportunity for innovation across the home goods sector. ### For Health and Wellness The incorporation of non-invasive health monitoring into bathroom products highlights a growing trend towards health and wellness technology across industries. ### For Cleaning and Janitorial Services Efficiency-improving sensors in washroom dispensers represent an opportunity for innovation and cost-savings in the cleaning and janitorial services industry. ## Workshop question With the understanding of younger consumers as digital natives, where does your brand fit in with this demographic's need for constant convenience and control? ## Trend signals for Smart Lavatory Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 63%, activity 53%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 63% - Activity: 53% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Smart Lavatory trend 6 featured examples from Aug 16, 2016 to Apr 4, 2017. - [Sanitary Smart Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ove-smart-toilet): The Ove Smart Toilet Offers Automatic Sanitation Features (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Smart toilets present opportunities for home appliance companies to innovate in the bathroom. - [Reverse Angle Smart Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imec): Imec's Smart Bathroom Mirror Shows Users the Back of Their Head (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry by incorporating smart mirror technology into bathroom design. - [Waterproof Touchscreen Display Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirror-display): The Tammax Smart Mirror Displays Web Content and More (Category: Tech) Implication: The home furnishings industry can leverage waterproof touchscreen display technology to create innovative products, such as smart mirrors integrated with voice assistants, home au… - [Smartphone-Connected Showers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u-by-moen-smart-shower): The U by Moen Smart Shower will be Unveiled at CES 2017 (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for home appliance manufacturers to develop smart features in showers, washing machines, and other appliances. - [Health-Monitoring Smart Bathrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-bathroom): The Google Bathroom is a Concept to Seamlessly Assess Well-Being (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of smart home designs to create innovative health-monitoring devices. - [Bathroom Sensor Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-sensor): Washroom Dispenser Sensors Make Cleaning Bathrooms More Efficient (Category: Tech) Implication: Bathroom sensor systems can help to optimize cleaning processes in facility management, allowing for more efficient use of resources, and an enhanced customer experience. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)