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# Glowing Bathroom Sinks
The Snail Basin Changes Color According to Temperature

By Rose Nazarali | Published 2010-01-25 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snail-basin
References: [hometone.org](http://www.hometone.org/entry/snail-basin-glows-literally/) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/contest/view.php?contest_pk=12&item_pk=9527&p=3)

The Snail Basin is a gorgeous [bathroom sink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handchiseled-marble-basin) with smooth curves that will hug your walls. It also glows in three different colors, depending on the temperature of the water.

The Snail Basin illuminates your bathroom and provides a [nice warm glow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastello-collection) with a different color for cold, hot and lukewarm water, going from a steaming hot red to a cool blue. Check out the [concept washbasin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinito) in the gallery above!

Photo Credits: [hometone.org](https://www.trendhunter.com/link/snail-basinclass=FourteenG), [designboom](https://www.trendhunter.com/link/snail-basin/2class=FourteenG)

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.8/10
- Popularity: 42% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- 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

- **Glowing Bathroom Sinks:** The Snail Basin showcases the potential for innovative bathroom fixtures that incorporate color-changing technology.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore the use of color-changing technology in various bathroom fixtures to create unique and visually appealing products.
- **Plumbing:** The plumbing industry can leverage color-changing technology to enhance the functionality and aesthetics of bathroom sinks, providing a differentiated product offering.
- **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can utilize color-changing bathroom sinks to enhance guest experiences and create visually stunning bathrooms in hotels and resorts.

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