# Bathtub Homages The Melody Tub by Poolspa Echoes the Work of Alvar Aalto By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-10-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melody-tub-by-poolspa References: [ifitshipitshere.blogspot](http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2009/10/melody-tub-wet-homage-to-aalto.html) & [poolspa.eu](http://www.poolspa.eu/en/show/product/nr/48/id/180/f) The Melody tub by Poolspa, a European [hydromassage design company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-bathroom-design), is inspired by the shapes created by Finnish designer Alvar [Aalto](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermasol-1). The bathtub bares a striking, almost identical resemblance to Aalto’s Savoy vase and the Alvar Aalto tray. The [organically shaped Melody tub](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathtrope) by Poolspa is part of the company’s exclusive line and can carry 225 liters of water with a depth of 48cm. It is available in either a regular or hydromassager version and in two colors: white and eurowhite. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 24% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Organic Bath Designs:** Expanding options for organic, nature-inspired bathtubs and spas provide opportunity for companies to meet new demands in the market. - **Homage-based Design:** Designs paying homage to iconic objects and pieces provide a fresh approach to product development and tap into consumers' emotional connection to familiar designs. - **Hydromassage Technology:** Innovative hydromassage technology improves the luxury experience of bath products, and provides opportunity for companies to differentiate their products in the market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bathroom Fixtures:** Bathroom fixture companies can leverage expertise in organic design and hydromassage technology to create unique, high-end products for luxury home builders and renovators. - **Luxury Home Decor:** Luxury home decor companies can expand their product lines to include organic-shaped bath fixtures and pay homage to iconic designs, providing a cohesive interior design option for discerning consumers. - **Vintage Homage Products:** Companies who specialize in creating product designs that pay homage to vintage and iconic designs can find success in the bath industry by creating organic-shaped bath fixtures and spas modeled after iconic vases, trays, and other homages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Symmetrical Curved Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victoria-alberts-barcelona-collection.md) - [Customizable Minimalist Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acquabella-noon-slate.md) - [Sophisticated High-Design Bath Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soaking-tub.md) - [Luxe Translucent Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusso-amore-freestanding-resin-bath.md) - [Hardwood Based Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-bathtub.md) - [Japanese Snack Box-Inspired Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-starck-box.md) - [AI-Enhanced Contemporary Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-and-co.md) - [Cedar Wood Soaking Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ofuro-bathtub.md) - [Removable Bathtub Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathtrope.md)