# Quaint Submarine Tubs The Porthole Bath by the Water Monopoly is Adorable By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porthole-bath References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5465016/deadly-submarine-freelances-as-charming-bathtub) & [watermonopoly](http://watermonopoly.com/) I definitely want this Porthole Bath. I don’t think I can say it any plainer than that. A [powder blue, clawed foot tub](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-hewi)? It doesn’t get any better than this. I mean, the [nautical theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-containers) is just too perfect. Brought to you by The Water Monopoly, the Porthole Bath is clearly inspired by a submarine. With a vintage feel, it would make [any bathroom instantly unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-bathroom-design) and eye-catching. For me, it’ll probably become my favorite room of my home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nautical-inspired Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative nautical-themed products for home decor to cater to the growing demand for unique and eye-catching designs. - **Vintage Bathroom Fixtures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create vintage-inspired bathroom fixtures that combine nostalgia with modern functionality, providing a unique selling point in the market. - **Clawfoot Bathtubs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefine the design and functionality of clawfoot bathtubs to enhance comfort and add a touch of elegance to bathroom interiors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and sustainability into home decor products to meet the evolving consumer demands for eco-friendly and smart living spaces. - **Bathroom Fixtures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate innovative materials and design elements into bathroom fixtures to create visually appealing and functional products that stand out in the market. - **Luxury Interiors:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and artistic techniques to create luxurious and statement-making interior products that cater to the high-end market segment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated High-Design Bath Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soaking-tub.md) - [Customizable Minimalist Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acquabella-noon-slate.md) - [Symmetrical Curved Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victoria-alberts-barcelona-collection.md) - [Rounded Hydromassage Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aretusa-tub-by-claudio-papa.md) - [Japanese Snack Box-Inspired Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-starck-box.md) - [Removable Bathtub Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathtrope.md) - [Malleable Removable Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathtope.md) - [High-End Walk-In Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-standard.md) - [Cedar Wood Soaking Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ofuro-bathtub.md)