# Dish-Inspired Bathtubs 'Leggera' by Gilda Borgnine By Noora Abu Eitah | Published 2008-11-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-bath-tubs-leggera-by-gilda-borgnine References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/archives/001850.html) & [ceramicaflaminia.it](http://www.ceramicaflaminia.it/) The 'Leggera' bathtub is unlike [traditional heavy tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathtope). It's fresh, light, comfortable, sleek, spacious, and modern--everything most tubs aren't. Designed by Gilda Borgnine and built by Ceramica Flaminia, 'Leggera' helps reduce your stress by giving you a sense of calmness and revitalization while bathing. This stylish piece was presented at the 2008 Milan Furniture Fair. **Implications** - Many people have the desire to create a [soothing atmosphere in their homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-collection-1) that is also aesthetically pleasing. [Artistic furniture pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riva-collection) are an example of ways people can add uniqueness to their home decor. Moving from traditional to non-traditional furniture pieces has seen a huge rise in the past years, as people choose to be more outspoken with their eclectic tastes in decor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 22% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artistic Furniture Pieces:** Opportunity for designers and manufacturers to create unique and visually appealing furniture pieces that cater to people's desire for a soothing and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere in their homes. - **Non-traditional Home Decor:** Rising trend of people opting for non-traditional furniture pieces as a way to express their eclectic tastes in decor, providing opportunities to disrupt the conventional home decor industry. - **Lightweight Bathtubs:** Innovation in bathtub design focused on creating fresh, light, comfortable, sleek, and spacious options, presenting opportunities for manufacturers to meet the demand for more modern and stress-reducing bathing experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Designers can explore artistic furniture pieces that offer uniqueness and aesthetic appeal to cater to the growing demand for soothing home atmospheres. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for the home decor industry to embrace non-traditional furniture pieces and cater to consumers who want to showcase their eclectic tastes in decor. - **Bathroom Fixtures:** Manufacturers can focus on developing lightweight and sleek bathtubs that provide a stress-reducing and modern bathing experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Translucent Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusso-amore-freestanding-resin-bath.md) - [Customizable Minimalist Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acquabella-noon-slate.md) - [Hardwood Based Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-bathtub.md) - [Sophisticated High-Design Bath Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soaking-tub.md) - [Japanese Snack Box-Inspired Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-starck-box.md) - [Symmetrical Curved Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victoria-alberts-barcelona-collection.md) - [Removable Bathtub Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathtrope.md) - [Malleable Removable Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathtope.md) - [Automated Relaxation Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bathtub.md)