# Crystal-Encrusted Bathtubs The Villeroy & Boch 'Squaro' Bathroom Bathtub Has Swarovski Accents By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-05 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-bathtub References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2017/04/01/66026/villeroy-boch-unveils-swarovski-studded-bathtub.html) & [villeroy-boch.hu](https://www.villeroy-boch.hu/products/bathroom-and-wellness/products/collections/octagon-squaro-crystals-editions.html) The [Villeroy & Boch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twistflush-toilet) 'Squaro' bathroom bathtub is an opulently designed fixture for the home that has been adorned with glittering accents that make it an upscale option for any modern home. The Villeroy & Boch 'Squaro' bathtub has been encrusted with over 6,000 [Swarovski](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-swipe) crystals that have all been applied by hand to give the tub a shimmering aesthetic. The Villeroy & Boch 'Squaro' bathtub is the design work of Steve Leung and comes as a simple yet elegant fixture for the bathroom that would instantly become the focal point in any space. The freestanding design of the Villeroy & Boch 'Squaro' bathroom bathtub encourages it to be positioned in the center of a large space in order to make it admirable from every angle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Bathroom Fixtures:** The trend of incorporating luxury elements in bathroom fixtures creates opportunities for high-end brands to offer unique, one-of-a-kind products. - **Handcrafted Home Decor:** The trend towards handcrafted decor opens opportunities for artisans and small businesses to create unique and personalized products for upscale consumers. - **Incorporating Technology in Home Design:** The trend of incorporating technology in home design presents opportunities for companies to innovate and create smart, connected fixtures for modern homes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can benefit from the trend of incorporating luxury and handcrafted elements in fixtures and decor. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods brands can capitalize on the trend of integrating high-end design and technology in their products. - **Smart Home Technology:** The smart home technology industry can explore opportunities to collaborate with design brands and create connected, technologically enhanced home fixtures and appliances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated High-Design Bath Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soaking-tub.md) - [Customizable Minimalist Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acquabella-noon-slate.md) - [Japanese Snack Box-Inspired Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-starck-box.md) - [Symmetrical Curved Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victoria-alberts-barcelona-collection.md) - [Hardwood Based Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-bathtub.md) - [Museum-Like Bathroom Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-face-bathroom-collection.md) - [Rounded Hydromassage Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aretusa-tub-by-claudio-papa.md) - [AI-Enhanced Contemporary Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-and-co.md) - [Automated Relaxation Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bathtub.md)