# Cocoon Bathtubs The Marco Tallarida Tub Design Offers Relaxing Natural Embrace By Alexandra Choli | Published 2009-03-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stunning-cocoon-bathtubs-marco-tallarida-tub-design-relax-natural-posture References: [hometone.org](http://www.hometone.org/entry/elegantly-chic-bathtub-by-marco-tallarida/) & [bathroominnovation.au](http://www.bathroominnovation.com.au/finalists/2008/Marco_Tallarida) There is nothing like a [relaxing bubble bath](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baina-1) after a long day at work. Designer [Marco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marco-carini) Tallarida decided to make an art piece out of this idea, creating a stunning tub worth some of your living room space. A finalist in the 2008 Bathroom Innovation Awards, this slick design is sculpted in the shape of the natural slanting posture that the human body assumes in the tub, offering superior comfort while minimizing the volume of water required. The modern bathing shell allows you to relax seemingly in nature’s arms, with its [chic wooden details](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antao) and cocoon embrace. Highly inviting, this soaking heaven could easily promise that once you unwind your strained body within its form, you are sure to come out a rejuvenated butterfly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 89% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Natural Embrace:** Opportunity for innovative bathtub designs that mimic the comfort and support of nature. - **Minimal Water Consumption:** Potential for tub designs that provide superior comfort while minimizing the amount of water required. - **Chic Wooden Details:** Emerging trend for bathtub designs that incorporate stylish wooden elements for a modern and luxurious look. ### Where This Applies - **Home Furnishings:** Opportunity for home furnishing companies to create innovative bathtub designs that offer a natural embrace and incorporate chic wooden details. - **Bathroom Fixtures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for bathroom fixture manufacturers to develop tub designs that minimize water consumption without compromising comfort. - **Wellness and Relaxation:** Growing industry trend for products that promote stress relief and rejuvenation, presenting an opportunity for the development of bathtubs that mimic the comfort of natural embrace. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated High-Design Bath Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soaking-tub.md) - [Customizable Minimalist Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acquabella-noon-slate.md) - [Luxe Translucent Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusso-amore-freestanding-resin-bath.md) - [Japanese Snack Box-Inspired Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-starck-box.md) - [Removable Bathtub Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathtrope.md) - [Automated Relaxation Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bathtub.md) - [Symmetrical Curved Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victoria-alberts-barcelona-collection.md) - [Malleable Removable Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathtope.md) - [AI-Enhanced Contemporary Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-and-co.md)