# Wall-Hung Toilets The Square Space-Saving Roca ‘Element' Loo By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-01-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roca-element-wall-hung-toilet References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/12/30/space-saving-wall-hung-toilet-says-screw-you-to-ergonomics/) & [roca-uk](http://www.roca-uk.com/suites/element/element.html) Most traditional oval toilets do anything but save space; this wall hung square Roca ‘Element’ toilet mounts right onto the wall for a minimalist loo that’s sure to catch your guests’ attention. The Roca ‘Element’ bathroom collection is designed by David Chipperfield for [Roca Bathrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volta-1). Much of it features sleek, [wall-mounted bathroom fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefabricated-pods) like toilets, bidets and basins. **Implications** - Hygiene products and bathroom appliances are being looked at in a whole new light. People are updating everything within their homes including their toilets. Consumers are obsessed with change and the popularity of minimalist, modern design is a great excuse to purchase something new. Businesses that appeal to the new clean and simple aesthetic are sure to prosper as [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-foldable-iphone) has with minimalist design and marketing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Bathroom Design:** Opportunity for businesses to cater to the rising popularity of minimalist, modern design in the bathroom space. - **Hygiene and Sanitary Products:** Innovation opportunities in developing new and improved bathroom appliances and hygiene products. - **Wall-mounted Fixtures:** Potential for businesses to create space-saving solutions with wall-mounted fixtures for toilets, bidets, and basins. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Improvement:** Opportunity for businesses in the home improvement industry to offer products and services that align with the minimalist bathroom design trend. - **Sanitary and Hygiene Products:** Innovation opportunities for businesses in the sanitary and hygiene products industry to develop new and improved products, specifically for the bathroom. - **Plumbing and Fixture Manufacturing:** Potential for businesses in the plumbing and fixture manufacturing industry to create and market space-saving wall-mounted fixtures for bathrooms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Toilet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-toilets.md) - [Powerful Vortex Toilet Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twistflush-toilet.md) - [Utility-Focused Bathroom Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showdown-system.md) - [Futuristic Intelligent Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-toilet.md) - [Brutalist Smart Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formation-02.md) - [Compact Basin Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archiplan-compact-basin-collection.md) - [Artfully Sculptured Textured Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-formation-02.md) - [Water-Free Telescoping Toilet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clesana-x1.md) - [Feature-Packed Smart Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neolet.md)