# Timber Mosaic Tubs The Stone Pixel Soaker Marries Glossy Crystalplant with Textural Wood Grain By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-03-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-pixel References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/archives/006192.html) & [bleunature](http://www.bleunature.com/us/furniture-2/seats-19/collection_pixel-1967-details.html) Wood is a material that many people have begun to avoid using in modern bathrooms, but here is the Stone Pixel bathtub with a fresh take on lumber in the lavatory. At first it may take the appearance of a chic cork-covered soaker, but the organic finish is in fact made of a [mosaic of sliced sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayon-pine) stuck to the smooth crystalplant basin. [Bleu Nature's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bleu-lavande-refillable-products) source of wood is already well accustomed to water. The French manufacturer uses bits of driftwood to produce the contemporary pixelated pattern for a jointly fashionable and earthy bathroom fixture. The Stone Pixel collection comprises the lovely [free-standing tub](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aretusa-tub-by-claudio-papa), as well as a matching pendant lamp with that striking speckled texture and an elegant domed form. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wood Mosaic Design:** With the Stone Pixel bathtub, a fresh trend in bathroom design is emerging that incorporates a mosaic of sliced sticks for a unique and organic finish. - **Natural Materials in Bathroom Design:** The use of driftwood in the Stone Pixel tub showcases a trend towards incorporating natural elements into bathroom fixtures and furnishings. - **Pixelated Patterns:** The pixelated pattern on the Stone Pixel tub represents a growing trend in design, offering a modern and contemporary look. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bathroom Fixtures:** The Stone Pixel tub presents an opportunity for the bathroom fixtures industry to innovate by combining traditional materials with modern design techniques. - **Interior Design:** The use of wood mosaics in bathroom design, as seen in the Stone Pixel tub, opens up new possibilities for interior designers to create unique and visually stunning spaces. - **Lighting:** The Stone Pixel pendant lamp with its speckled texture offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the lighting industry by incorporating natural materials into lighting design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [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) - [Rustic Fire-Powered Hot Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodfired-hot-tub.md) - [Sustainable Bathroom Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-bathroom-design.md) - [Sustainable Timber-Made Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodio-block-toilet.md) - [Textural Bathroom Sink Basins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washbasin-collection.md) - [Forest Walk-Inspired Bathroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antao.md)