# Disinfecting Design Toilets The Kirei from Hirotaka Matsui Makes Cleaning the Bathroom a Breeze By Michael Hines | Published 2011-06-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kirei-from-hirotaka-matsui References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/kirei-toilet-future-toilet-design-by-hirotaka-mac-matsui/) & [hirotakamatsui](http://hirotakamatsui.com/) The Kirei from Hirotaka Matsui is a new toilet designed to make cleaning the bathroom a little less disgusting. The toilet cleans and [sterilizes itself](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vovo-neo), which means that only the sink and tub are left to give you trouble. Kirei has a [self-cleaning feature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cat-toilet) can be set automatically or controlled via remote control or a wall-mounted control system. When the lid is closed, the toilet's sterilizing lamp comes on to ensure that the seat is germ-free for the next user. While the toilet is performing these functions, LED lights come on to inform the user that it is working, creating a glowing toilet that looks pretty darn good from a design point of view. You can check out conceptual images of the Kirei from Hirotaka Matsui here, along with a ton of other [innovative and creative toilet designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-changes-everything). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Self-cleaning Bathrooms:** The Kirei toilet's self-cleaning feature demonstrates the growing trend of incorporating automation and convenience in bathroom designs. - **Smart Toilet Technology:** The use of LED lights and remote control functionality in the Kirei toilet highlights the trend of integrating smart technology in bathroom fixtures. - **Hygienic Design Solutions:** The germ-free sterilizing lamp in the Kirei toilet reflects the trend of developing design solutions that prioritize hygiene and cleanliness in the bathroom. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The self-cleaning and sleek design features of the Kirei toilet offer opportunities for brands and manufacturers in the home decor industry to create innovative bathroom fixtures. - **Sanitation:** The Kirei toilet's self-sterilizing function presents opportunities for sanitation companies to develop advanced cleaning technologies for bathrooms. - **Smart Home:** The integration of remote control and smart technology in the Kirei toilet suggests opportunities for the smart home industry to expand its product offerings in the bathroom sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Toilet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-toilets.md) - [Feature-Packed Smart Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neolet.md) - [Brutalist Smart Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formation-02.md) - [Automated Maintenance Toilet Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icleaningo-bidet-toilet-seat-dc02.md) - [Eco Toilet Cleaning Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loo-starter-kit.md) - [Hygienic Auto-Flushing Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/close-the-lid-toilet.md) - [Smart Bidet Toilet Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e930.md) - [Illuminated Public Artful Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroo-east-park.md) - [Antimicrobial Toilet Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antimicrobial-toilet-seats.md)