# TV Tubs Karim Rashid's Bathtub with Built-in Television is a New Kind of Tele-Tubby By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2009-08-10 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathtub-with-a-built-in-television-a-new-kind-of-tele-tubby References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/) & [onhit.net](http://onhit.net/karim-rashid-designed-tv-bathtub/) People putting flat screen TVs in the bathroom so they can watch from the comfort of their tub is a pretty recent trend. This site even featured a [waterproof bathroom LCD TV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-tv-series) made for saunas, spas and pools. Well, now industrial designer Karim Rashid has just upped the ante. He put the TV right in the tub. The super stylish [TV bathtub](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathtope) is exquisitely designed and made from LAR (liquid acrylic resin) which is know for its anti-bacterial qualities, durability and high gloss. The [huge soaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homeplunge) is the perfect marriage between luxury, relaxation, functionality and technology. The only issue is, once you get in, who is going to ever want to get out? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **TV Bathtubs:** The trend of incorporating televisions into bathtubs for a luxurious and tech-savvy bathing experience. - **Luxury Bathroom Design:** The trend of designing bathrooms with high-end materials and technology for a superior bathing experience. - **Smart Home Appliances:** The trend of integrating televisions and other smart devices into everyday home appliances for added convenience and entertainment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of incorporating televisions into bathtubs by offering innovative and stylish bathtub designs with built-in televisions. - **Electronics:** The electronics industry can benefit from the trend of integrating televisions into everyday home appliances by developing advanced and durable televisions specifically designed for bathroom use. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can leverage the trend of luxury bathroom design by incorporating TV bathtubs in high-end hotel suites, providing guests with a unique and indulgent bathing experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japanese Snack Box-Inspired Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-starck-box.md) - [Automated Relaxation Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bathtub.md) - [Rounded Hydromassage Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aretusa-tub-by-claudio-papa.md) - [Sophisticated High-Design Bath Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soaking-tub.md) - [AI-Enhanced Contemporary Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-and-co.md) - [Removable Bathtub Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathtrope.md) - [Luxe Translucent Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusso-amore-freestanding-resin-bath.md) - [Portable Waterproof TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-tvs.md) - [Customizable Minimalist Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acquabella-noon-slate.md)