# Water Pail Washbasins The Scarabeo Bucket Sink Brings a Playfulness to Your Bathroom Decor By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-12-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scarabeo-bucket-sink References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/09/10/2013-a-design-award-winners-–-a-quick-glimpse/) & [scarabeoceramica](http://www.scarabeoceramica.com/wash-basins/bucket/) All that a [wash basin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archiplan-compact-basin-collection) really has to have is a drain and some sort of edging to contain pooling water. The opportunity is available for designers to have a great deal of fun with the creation of such [bathroom fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-bathroom-design), and one whimsical example of this is the Scarabeo Bucket Sink. The hand-washing unit has been modeled after a round-bottomed pail that broadens slightly towards the top and integrates a metal handle as a whimsical accessory. But for more than simply aesthetics, this handgrip can serve conveniently as a small towel rack. Yet more amusement was had in the design of the Scarabeo Bucket Sink, for [painted models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hachiman-bucket) can be purchased that dress the plumbing fixture up like a paint can, a fish tank and a basketball net. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Playful Design in Bathroom Fixtures:** Designers can capitalize on the opportunity of playful design in bathroom fixtures, such as the Scarabeo Bucket Sink. - **Multi-functional Bathroom Fixtures:** The metal handle on the Scarabeo Bucket Sink serves both as a whimsical accessory and a small towel rack, indicating a trend towards multi-functional bathroom fixtures. - **Customizable Plumbing Fixtures:** Painted models of the Scarabeo Bucket Sink, which resemble a paint can, a fish tank, and a basketball net, suggest a trend towards customizable plumbing fixtures. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** The playful and customizable design of the Scarabeo Bucket Sink presents an opportunity for home decor brands to create unique and fun bathroom fixtures for consumers. - **Plumbing:** The multi-functional design of plumbing fixtures, such as the Scarabeo Bucket Sink, presents an opportunity for plumbing companies to innovate and offer more practical and aesthetically pleasing options. - **Retail:** The customized painted models of the Scarabeo Bucket Sink present an opportunity for retail companies to offer unique bathroom fixture options for consumers looking to personalize their living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Concrete Wash Basins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kast-wave-collection.md) - [Textural Bathroom Sink Basins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washbasin-collection.md) - [Angular Ceramic Sink Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angle-washbasin.md) - [Dual-Use Ceramic Basins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luneup.md) - [Outdoor Water Sink Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterworks.md) - [Marble Slab Washbasins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piano-washbasin.md) - [Ultra-Modern Freestanding Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freestanding-sink.md) - [Illuminated Base Bathroom Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antoniolupi-albumelux.md) - [Slick Bathroom Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slick-bathroom-sink.md)