# Wood-Accented Eco Tubs Patrick Messier's BBE 01 Tub is Made With Sustainable WETMAR BiO™ By Jana Pijak | Published 2020-11-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patrick-messier References: [wetstyle](https://wetstyle.ca/product/bbe-01-shelf/) Designer Patrick Messier's BBE 01 Tub is an [eco-friendly bathroom fixture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tronco) that combines style with convenience. Made from patented WETMAR BiO™ "an eco-friendly thermo-insulating composite material composed of soy and mineral stone," this tub also boasts [linear wooden accents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riva-collection), adding a touch of warmth to its sleek and monochromatic design. The BBE 01 Tub draws inspiration from nature and is available via high-end bathroom retailer WETSTYLE. The piece is part of the retailer's The Be Collection, a range of [modern and design-conscious bathtub products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aretusa-tub-by-claudio-papa). While the tub's white glossy texture is clean and timeless, its surrounding wooden shelf brings a hint of the outdoors in and doubles as a functional storage space for bath care products, decorations and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Bathroom Fixtures:** The use of sustainable materials and nature-inspired designs in bathroom fixtures present opportunities for disruptive innovation in the eco-friendly home decor industry. - **Wood Accents in Design:** The incorporation of wooden accents in sleek and monochromatic designs offers disruptive innovation potential in the furniture and interior design industries, blending natural and contemporary aesthetics. - **Thermo-insulating Composite Materials:** The development and use of thermo-insulating composite materials, such as WETMAR BiO™, present opportunities for disruptive innovation in various industries that require energy-efficient and sustainable solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The trend of eco-friendly bathroom fixtures creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry, particularly in offering sustainable and stylish products. - **Furniture:** The integration of wooden accents in sleek designs opens doors for disruptive innovation in the furniture industry, combining modern aesthetics with natural elements. - **Interior Design:** The integration of wood accents and nature-inspired designs in bathroom fixtures presents disruptive innovation potential in the interior design industry, harmonizing contemporary styles with organic elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cedar Wood Soaking Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ofuro-bathtub.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) - [Customizable Minimalist Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acquabella-noon-slate.md) - [Sustainable Timber-Made Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodio-block-toilet.md) - [Sustainable Bathroom Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-bathroom-design.md) - [Rustic Fire-Powered Hot Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodfired-hot-tub.md) - [Fire-Powered Hot Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-burning-hot-tub.md) - [Off-Grid Wooden Hot Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodfired-hot-tubs.md)