# Lounge-Worthy Soakers The Studio Thol Bathtub is Made for Relaxation and Comfort While Sudsing Up By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-05-07 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-thol-bathtub References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/studio-thol-bathtub.php) & [studiothol.nl](http://studiothol.nl/contact.html) While soaking in a sudsy tub can be a relaxing way to end off a day, none of the traditional, porcelain bathroom staples on the market seem quite as comfortable as the Studio Thol bathtub appears to be. Created by the Dutch-based designer Thomas Linseen, the bathing basin closely resembles the look and feel of a [comfy cottage chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calma-lounge), complete with a headrest that allows for maximum lean-back potential while diminishing the likelihood of getting a crick in one's neck. The tub is constructed from a composite of polyester and marble, a unique material that was developed by the artist specifically for this product, and sits inside a framework of [laminated strips of American white oak](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e15). While the lavatory piece could potentially pass for patio furniture, it is meant to remain indoors and will certainly play host to some [super chilled-out bubble baths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homeplunge). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Comfort-centric Bathtubs:** Designing bathtubs with a focus on comfort and relaxation presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the bathroom industry. - **Innovative Bathtub Materials:** Exploring new and unique materials for bathtub construction opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the materials industry. - **Hybrid Furniture and Fixtures:** Creating hybrid designs that combine elements of furniture and fixtures can lead to disruptive innovation in the home decor industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bathroom Fixture Industry:** Incorporating ergonomic and comfort-focused designs into traditional bathroom fixtures presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the industry. - **Materials Industry:** Developing new and proprietary materials for bathtub construction can drive disruptive innovation in the materials industry. - **Home Decor Industry:** Combining furniture and fixture designs in home decor products allows for disruptive innovation in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cedar Wood Soaking Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ofuro-bathtub.md) - [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) - [Automated Relaxation Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bathtub.md) - [Malleable Removable Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathtope.md) - [Sophisticated High-Design Bath Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soaking-tub.md) - [Removable Bathtub Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathtrope.md) - [Hardwood Based Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-bathtub.md) - [Japanese Snack Box-Inspired Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-starck-box.md)