# Musical Sinks The X-Light Surround By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-05-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musical-washbasins-the References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/05/07/iwash-my-face/) A musical washbasin is not such a bad idea... unless you wake up with a hangover from hell and are prone to agitation due to any type of noise. Other than that, the *X-Light Surround* basin, devised by Italian fixture makers WET and designed by Jan Puylaert, is pretty cool. The [musical sink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-maestro) will regale you with soothing music (well, any kind of music you choose) while you wash your crusty eyes and saliva-stained face in the morning. The surround basin comes with a [built-in amplified speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soak) for your [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repod-c1). The perfect companion: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 24% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Bathroom Fixtures:** The trend towards smart bathroom fixtures presents an opportunity for integrating technology with everyday activities. - **Multifunctional Appliances:** The demand for multifunctional appliances opens up possibilities to combine different functionalities in innovative ways. - **Customized Audio Experiences:** The desire for personalized audio experiences creates opportunities for products that allow customizable sound settings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can explore the integration of technology and design to create smart bathroom fixtures that enhance the overall experience. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics industry can develop multifunctional appliances that combine audio and household functionalities in creative ways. - **Audio Technology:** Audio technology industry can innovate in customized audio experiences by creating products that offer personalized sound settings for different activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illuminated Base Bathroom Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antoniolupi-albumelux.md) - [Water-Covered Speaker Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaped-by-water.md) - [Bathroom Privacy Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-privacy.md) - [Collaborative Seashell-Like Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spire-washbasin.md) - [Tech-Equipped Kitchen Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-kitchen-sink.md) - [Elegant Kitchen Sink Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-sink-system.md) - [Angular Ceramic Sink Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angle-washbasin.md) - [Washing Machine-Inspired Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hari-3d.md) - [Water Movement Sculptural Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-waves.md)