# Monolith Showers The Supernova Features High-Gloss Angles for Dramatic Appeal By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-03-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monolith-shower-supernova-high-gloss-angles-for-high-appeal References: [cubeme](http://cubeme.com/blog/2009/03/30/supernova-luxury-bathroom-by-dornbracht/) & [dornbracht](http://www.dornbracht.com/en/) Shades of "2001: A Space Odyssey"--after seeing this design, I'm convinced that the monolith in this classic movie was actually a shower! [Dornbracht](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dornbracht-atelier), a German design house, is showing what they call the Supernova [luxury bathroom lineup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soaking-tub). High-gloss finishes and angular structure give the shower an otherworldly appearance. If it would only play the theme song from 2001 when turned on. Now *that* would be spectacular. **Implications** - While the recent economic recession brought many consumers to a standstill in terms of spending money, there are many individuals who were barely affected. Such individuals continue to look for products that will fulfill their desires to live a [lavish lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-collection-1). Companies and businesses will benefit by providing these consumers with the over-the-top luxurious concepts and products that enable them to exhibit their wealth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Bathroom Lineups:** Creating high-end, luxury bathroom products with unique design and features will appeal to consumers who seek to exhibit wealth and glamour. - **Otherworldly Appearance:** Using angular shapes and innovative finishes in design can create unique, otherworldly appearances that attract consumers seeking novelty in their products. - **Digital Integration:** Integrating digital features like theme songs and light shows into luxury bathroom products creates a fully immersive and personalized experience for consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Bathroom Products:** The luxury bathroom industry can innovate by creating products with unique design, innovative technology, and over-the-top features to appeal to high-end consumers. - **Interior Design:** Interior design companies can incorporate otherworldly, futuristic designs into their bathroom designs to create a unique and immersive lifestyle experience. - **Smart Home Technology:** Smart home technology companies can partner with luxury bathroom companies to integrate digital features into their products and create a fully immersive and personalized experience for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Square-Shaped Showerhead Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showerhead-designs.md) - [Sharp Ultra-Slender Shower Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antoniolupi-tubo.md) - [Bold Brass-Hued Bathroom Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-showering-collection-by-kohler.md) - [Immersive Showering Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-showering.md) - [Cutting-Edge Bathroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-design1.md) - [Accessible Shower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-showers.md) - [Utility-Focused Bathroom Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showdown-system.md) - [Demure Hand Shower Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-jar-shower-head.md) - [Water-Celebrating Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-gallery.md)