Relax Lounger for Conoduo Bath Tubs

Here's an interesting concept from luxury German bath fixture company Kaldewei — their new Relax Lounger is a series of 3 double-panel folding padded boards designed specifically for their Conoduo tub. The panels can be used individually or all at once to transform your tub. Use a single panel as a shelf while lying in the bath , or use all three as a bench or mattress to recline on...

This design takes the idea of a "spa bathroom" to the next level and gives a standard fixture in any home a dual-purpose. The Relax Lounger supports up to 130 kg (286 pounds) and already existing Conoduo tubs from Kaldewei can be retrofitted to support the Relax Lounger.

While this design is a high-end (certain to be expensive) accessory for an expensive tub, the idea behind it is brilliant — if your tub could support a similiar design, would you use it?

Via: Trendir.

Comments (13)

Wouldn't that knob bang your hip when you lay down?

posted by kellylc on March 25th 2009 at 4:05pm
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i need more pics of this. and also, does this tub come with an ice back and vitamin e. cause that faucet is gonna leave a bruise. im just saying

posted by bellaknollie on March 25th 2009 at 4:13pm
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They already have this in Japan.

posted by chottomotto on March 25th 2009 at 4:14pm
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I'm confused.

posted by labchick on March 25th 2009 at 4:45pm
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I recall seeing something similar that some homeowners made themselves for their LA home on "House Beautiful" when they had a TV show...

posted by bepsf on March 25th 2009 at 5:11pm
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Might be nice for seating in a small bathroom or folded for sitting to soak your feet, but where would you put it when actually bathing? I don't spend enough time in my bathroom to justify something like this -- if I want to "lounge" I do it elsewhere.

posted by SherryBinNH on March 25th 2009 at 5:24pm
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"Hey hun, I'm gonna go take a nap in the bathroom- if you have to do your 'business,' just try to be quiet ok?"

Come on people...

posted by tallguylehigh on March 25th 2009 at 5:49pm
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Maybe not this particular one, but I like the concept. My studio apartment has a teeny tiny bathroom (let's just say that even the "tiny" bathrooms shown on this site are gigantic compared to mine) so I support anything that may maximize use of a room. While I normally lounge in my main room, it would be nice to have an alternative option.

posted by sara mc on March 25th 2009 at 5:53pm
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Would this be for Japanese-style bathing, where the hot water is kept for a day or two for multiple soaks? In that case, I'm for it.

Otherwise, I suppose if I had a giant bathroom, and mostly showered instead of having a soak, and maybe didn't want my cats to leave their fur in the tub, I might use this if it was easy and lightweight.

posted by Jezebella on March 25th 2009 at 6:02pm
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i like it ... needs a bathroom with alternatives, though, doesn't it? and enough room to stow it when you do need the tub ... (i think a pillow would take care of the faucet, btw :-D )

posted by maike on March 26th 2009 at 3:01am
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I think its awesome!
perfect for reading while doing a facemask or something :)

posted by sweetiebox on March 26th 2009 at 11:29am
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I like this.

posted by rosenatti on March 26th 2009 at 9:16pm
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Witty.

posted by SillyBug on March 27th 2009 at 8:31am
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