One of the most commonly faced problems by this generation is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as winter depression or winter blues. A mood disorder, people suffering from it usually tend to experience or show symptoms of depression in the winter or in the summer, spring or autumn, repeatedly, every year. Out of the many remedies for this disorder, is Liquid Sunshine, a unique therapeutic showerhead by Seattle based designer Joseph Henney. The unique showerhead aims to reduce, or even cure, its user’s depression after each morning or evening shower. The therapeutic showerhead makes use of an internal turbine that is driven by household water pressure to power blue wavelength LEDs. The blue LED’s along with the flow of water help to relieve stress (both mental and physical), allowing users to relax. A unique remedy, it will surely benefit many.

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When a drained pool is not in use for a long time, I often feel that the pool area should be used for something more useful than naughty boys jumping off the fence and practicing skateboarding. Finally, my woes are settled with the introduction of the Hydrofloors vertically movable floors that enable the client to exploit the surface area of a swimming pool room for other uses like recreation, social events, dining or dancing. The sophisticated system is almost invisible, flexible and rapidly adaptable. It’s interesting to watch the floor of the pool floor lowered to let the water gracefully flow into it in the video.

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Earlier, Delta had some glitches while incorporating new hydro dynamic technology into their shower handles. Now they have overcome that and come out with a brand new Stretch H2O hand shower, courtesy: William Mecker. The Stretch H2O hand shower has a dynamic angle that synergizes with the structure of the human body, particularly useful for an athlete. The perfect athletes who can’t keep themselves from stretch and turning, can do their thing with the brilliant Stretch H2O hand shower.

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Everybody knows that water is in short supply in many parts of the world, but very few designers go out and design concepts that attempt to save water resource. Here’s a design concept by Paul Priestman, a director of a design company Priestmangoode it is called Waterpebble. Waterpebble is a clever design that saves water by monitoring the water going down the plughole when you take a shower. Waterpebble memorizes your first shower and uses it as a benchmark for cautioning you about excess usage in the future. Each time you shower, Waterpebble indicates via a series of traffic lights, flashing gently from green through red as tells you when to finish showering.

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After a stressful day, the bathtub naturally becomes the first if not the last resort for an individual, where one can recline and relax wholeheartedly. But that can happen only when the bathtub can be so engaging in all respects. The Infinity Bath by designer Aleksander Mukomelov combines high design, technology and a complete sensory experience for the user so as to keep him immersed in the bathtub for eternity. Infinity provides full sensation on all organs of the human senses, i.e. through scents, music, touch and visual images. This is achieved through the mini-computer mounted on the side panel and a remote control that can be used to adjust the water-temperature, feed rate, modes of hydro-massage jets, select music, preferred oil for aromatherapy and such.

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I always thought drinking fountains were very cool. But they tend to be installed in public places like universities and parks, which make their installations in private spaces rather unusual. But there is no need to feel awkward to get it fitted in the comfort of our homes, when we truly enjoy drinking from the fountains. Designer Matt Brown has created a bathroom faucet that can work as a drinking faucet as well. One can simply pull the end of the faucet to reveal the hole that allows users to drink from the fountain, consequentially, negating the need for a glass.

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If you are a fan of the Flaming Lips then here is a glimpse into the rock bands Flaming Lips Oklahoma residence. Renovated by FitzSimmons Architects, this residence features the unique Flaming Lips inspired bathroom! Truly breathtaking, Mr. Coyle has this to say about this unique bating space, “Now you are entering into the, drug damaged, artist element of our home”. The bathroom complements perfectly the lifestyle of Wayne whose imagination is always running wild. Wayne is just happy now that the wild artistic elements don’t just stop at his bedroom but continue to the bathroom as well. Wayne’s wife, Michelle Martin-Coyne, was also very involved in the process of developing this space. Have a look at the video and let Wayne guide you through the renovation process.

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I like everything in my house to be organized. I hate clutter of all sorts. So even when it comes to my bathroom, I make sure all the essential toiletries are arranged in order. And in my quest for toilet storage units I came across the beautiful concept Toilet Storage. The beautifully designed unit consists of a toilet paper holder with an adjoining storage box to store other essentials like the extra roll of toilet paper, soap etc. The beautiful blue unit has patterns of different words on it and makes for a great bathroom storage accessory.

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I can’t tell you how much I love gadgets that have multiple uses. That is exactly why I have loved the unique concept Windy Hanger by designers Kang Danbi and Park Juan. The concept functions as a towel hanger that doubles up as a dryer as well and can dry your body after a shower as well! Used horizontally, it can effectively dry your wet towel or your hair. When rotated ninety degrees, it can dry your entire body. The concept device boasts of a touch wheel that lets you control the temperature, strength, and operating time. The screen displays the time. And as soon as the timer runs out, the machine automatically turns off. An amazing concept, it definitely deserves its 2009 Red Dot Design Concept Award.

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Winner of the Green Dot design Awards, Bora Cakilkaya/P-ARCH has designed the winning design concept, PLUS wash station. P-ARCH is a wash system concept that aimed to create a product containing both sink and closet respecting the environment and eco-system. This is performed by storing the water used in the sink in the reservoir located under the sink, and partially treating the water to be utilized in the closet (toilet). PLUS is not only an eco-concept, but also stylish in its design so as to enhance the bathroom culture.

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The discarding chore of the dustbin is always accompanied by a dustpan. Why use two things when you can efficiently function with one? The Triangle+ is a tool that functions both as a dustbin as well as dustpan, the difference between the two being a distance of 90 degrees as they can be tipped to stand on its end. Keep your house tidy with the multi-functional Triangle+ with a cool design.

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Joining the list of stunning concept showers is the Roca Cocoon Shower Stall by designer Arina Komarova. The egg shaped design is what strikes you the most of this unique stall. What is more, once you shut the glass slides the stall literally cocoons you. Besides mesmerizing you with its unique design, the concept shower stall offers variety of features and spa treatments including, shower, bathtub, hydro massage (Jacuzzi) & mood lighting. The rain showerhead is located right at the center of the ceiling of this unique stall.

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Designer Di Shen from China has designed a cute looking and compact washbasin called Snail Basin. It is small, snail shaped and includes a tap in the design. The surface is smooth and very easy to clean. Its another unique feature is when users close in to “Snail Basin”, it emits a soft light as per the water temperature. It is stylish and should complement most of the bathroom spaces.

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Dang Jingwei has thought of an interesting concept of integrating the toilet essentialities as a one single product. The Home Core concept combine the toilet bowl, sink, mirror and a vanity table to suit every need a user may fell in the bathroom. This table actually reminds me of a dentist’s chair to some extent. Thought not really fit for a normal bathroom, this is perfect for a compact smaller bathroom. There is a water storage tank at the bottom and with a press of a button you can choose whether to store the currently used water (which is used for flushing) or drain it away.

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Washbasin “Iris” by Ekateryna Sokolova is one of the funkiest designs seen. It is eye catching with its twin layers and striking color. Though slightly big, but it is sure to be the centre of attraction in any bathroom where installed.

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