# Wooden Washrooms Unique Wood Designs' Waterproof Sinks & Tubs Made from Trees By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-10-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-washrooms References: [ifitshipitshere.blogspot](http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2009/10/modern-waterproof-wood-sinks-and-tubs.html) & [uniquewood.eu](http://uniquewood.eu/) Love the look of wood but fear that putting it in a bathroom will create leaky, moldy wooden washrooms? UWD (Unique Wood Designs) is here to solve the problem by building high quality, [hand crafted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collective-collection) [bathtubs and washbasins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soaking-tub) for beautiful wooden washrooms. UWD’s unique wood coating technique allow for complete waterproofing for their wooden washrooms and also protects from scratching and UV radiance. The process is even germaphobe-friendly, as it has antiseptic properties. **Implications** - Consumers in contemporary society are looking for products that feature a more classic appearance. Items that contain a more subdued element appeal to shoppers who want to maintain a timeless style with their purchases. Companies could develop a greater number of paired down styles in order to attract more attention. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wooden Washrooms:** UWD is paving the way for high-quality wooden washrooms thanks to its unique waterproofing coating technique. - **Classic Contemporary:** Companies could develop more subdued styles to attract consumers wanting a timeless style with a more classic appeal. - **Germaphobe-friendly:** The antiseptic properties in UWD's unique coating technique appeals to consumers who are germaphobic. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** UWD's wooden washrooms could disrupt the interior design industry by providing a new and unique design element. - **Bathroom Fixtures:** UWD's unique waterproofing coating can disrupt the bathroom fixtures industry by introducing a new material. - **Home Improvement:** UWD's high-quality wooden washrooms could disrupt the home improvement industry by offering an innovative product for homeowners seeking a unique and timeless style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Bathroom Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-bathroom-design.md) - [Hardwood Based Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-bathtub.md) - [Artisanal Wooden Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-kitchen-tools.md) - [Cedar Wood Soaking Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ofuro-bathtub.md) - [Forest Walk-Inspired Bathroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antao.md) - [Oak Wood Bathroom Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e15.md) - [Wooden Toilet Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-toilet-brush.md) - [Woodsy Body Washes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savon-du-bois.md) - [Textural Bathroom Sink Basins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washbasin-collection.md)