# Ludicrous Retro Gaming Lavatories Gregory Pinzone Fashions a Bathroom Inspired by '80s Arcades By Jason Soy | Published 2012-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gregory-pinzone References: [nerdapproved](http://nerdapproved.com/gaming/the-ultimate-8-bit-bathroom/) & [s120.photobucket](http://s120.photobucket.com/albums/o162/gpinzone/bathroom/) You may have walked into a few [lavish washrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-urinal-design) in your lifetime, but nothing you’ve encountered will quite match the sheer awesomeness of this retro gaming lavatory by Gregory Pinzone. It’s as though screenshots of arcade classics like Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros. and Pacman physically jumped onto the walls of this restroom, making anyone who has the pleasure of using this facility instantly overwhelmed with nostalgia. And it's not only the walls that Gregory Pinzone has pimped out with [8-bit graphics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/16bit-display), everything from the towels, soap dispensers, garbage cans, tissue boxes, clocks, lights and even the toilet are adorned with game visuals from decades ago. Who knew that a room that’s so often neglected when discussing households could be such an awesome haven of geekery? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Gaming-inspired Interiors:** Opportunities to create immersive environments that appeal to nostalgia and gaming enthusiasts by incorporating retro gaming visuals into interior design. - **Nostalgia-driven Home Decor:** The demand for home decor items that evoke feelings of nostalgia and bring back memories from the past, such as incorporating retro gaming elements into everyday household items. - **Themed Bathroom Experiences:** Creating unique and immersive themed experiences in bathrooms that go beyond mere functionality, catering to specific interests like gaming. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can capitalize on the trend of incorporating retro gaming visuals to create customized spaces for clients seeking unique and nostalgic environments. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies have an opportunity to develop and market products that integrate retro gaming elements, catering to consumers looking to add nostalgia-driven accents in their living spaces. - **Experience Design:** Experience design professionals can explore the emerging market for themed bathroom experiences, developing innovative concepts that transform bathrooms into immersive spaces tailored to specific interests such as gaming. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Light-Filled Public Restrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivid-toilet-interior.md) - [Pillow-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade1up-pacman-couchcade.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-side-table.md) - [Retro Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro.md) - [Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock.md) - [Retro Arcade Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/class-of-81.md) - [Design-Conscious Arcade Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-basketball-game.md) - [Branded Gaming Showers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-shower.md) - [Ultra-Minimal Arcade Gaming Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-arcade-cabinet.md)