# Fun Freestanding Tubs Victoria & Albert 'Ravello' and 'Amalfi' Tubs Ooze Luxury By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-04-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funtastic-tubs-detached-yourself-from-stress-in-freestanding-luxury References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/archives/003280.html) & [vandabaths](http://www.vandabaths.com/uk/) You know how you tell you have it made? When you can afford a tub that sits in the middle of the room without it being connected to anything! You know how you *really* have it made? When you have two such tubs in the same room. [Victoria & Albert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victoria-plum) have a line of [freestanding tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baina-1) that are to die for. The designs are sleek and sexy. The ultra modern ‘Amalfi’ has a lip at the top to provide a headrest, while the classic ‘Ravello’ flares at each end. Victoria & Albert use “Quarrycast” for their tubs to give a [natural high-gloss finish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-bathroom-design). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Freestanding Tubs:** Opportunity for luxury bathroom manufacturers to innovate with sleek and sexy designs. - **Ultra Modern Tub Designs:** Opportunity for tub designers to create innovative designs with built-in headrests. - **High-gloss Finish Tubs:** Opportunity for tub manufacturers to explore new materials and finishes for a natural high-gloss look. ### Where This Applies - **Bathroom Fixtures:** Opportunity for bathroom fixture manufacturers to incorporate luxurious freestanding tubs into their product lineup. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to utilize ultra modern tub designs as a focal point in luxury bathroom designs. - **Material Manufacturing:** Opportunity for material manufacturers to develop new materials and techniques for high-gloss finishes on tubs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Translucent Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusso-amore-freestanding-resin-bath.md) - [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) - [Rounded Hydromassage Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aretusa-tub-by-claudio-papa.md) - [High-End Walk-In Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-standard.md) - [Japanese Snack Box-Inspired Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-starck-box.md) - [Hardwood Based Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-bathtub.md) - [Ultra-Modern Freestanding Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freestanding-sink.md) - [Removable Bathtub Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathtrope.md)