What can't be improved by making it out of carbon fiber? We've seen everything from car hoods to iPad cases made out of the stuff, but we may have found an answer to our question in the Corcel Carbon Fiber Bath Tub ($TBA). A symbol of opulence equal to the gold toilet, this carbon fiber tub sports a sleek, streamlined shape, is best matched with a modern, standalone faucet, and may/may not come from space and make racecar noises, as the movie suggests. Limited to just 51 units worldwide. [via]
Complete your retro-futuristic bathroom with the Lefroy Brooks Belle Aire Faucet ($2,030-$2,690). Featuring a streamlined form that recalls the golden age of Art Deco design, it is available in chromium plate, antique gold, silver nickel, or satin nickel finishes, and is just the thing to jazz up an otherwise austere area. [Scouted by Ted]
A built-in music system. Ambient lighting. A touchscreen remote. Nope, this isn't the latest and greatest HDTV — it's the Kohler Numi Toilet ($6,400). As state of the art as porcelain thrones get, the Numi also offers a motion-activated lid and seat, an integrated, retracting bidet, an integrated air dryer, a built-in air deodorizer, a heated seat, floor-level vents to keep both the floor and your feet warm, and a host of customizable options, from water temperature to spray pattern, all saved separately for each "user" in the household. [Thanks, Alex]
You sweat when you play sports or work out, so you wear water-wicking fabrics to help keep you dry? But what about physical activity that takes place in a more intimate area? That's what Sheex ($200-$220) are for. Made from a microfiber polyester/Lycra Spandex blend, these "performance" bed sheets are breathable to keep you from getting too hot, stretchy to help with nighttime tosses and turns, and able to wick water away from your body, keeping you dry whether you're having a good romp with your mate or just a gross, sweaty sleeper.
Behold the awesome old school goodness of these vintage-printed, buttery-soft Homage T-Shirts. They turn back the clock with shout outs to eclectic moments and personalities in sports, music, politics and popular culture. From Bruce Lee to Larry Bird, the tees tell stories of triumph, individualism and hustle. Pay Homage.
Never worry whether that new fancy toothbrush will fit in your holder — or whose brush is whose — with these Kontextur Viktor Toothbrush & Razor Holders ($55). Designed as a solution to those problems, these stylish black nickel holders come in a set of three shapes for telling them apart, and are also handy for holding razors. Also available in real silver and 18K gold, for the truly tacky.
For all of you too lazy to squeeze your body wash out of the bottle, take a gander at the Bodysof Automatic Shower Dispenser ($70-$140). This handy bathroom gadget mounts to your shower wall and runs between your faucet and showerhead, holding your favorite body wash and dispensing it directly through the showerhead when you pull the integrated handle, covering you with suds — no extra squeezing required. [Thanks, Matthew]
Snooze your troubles away in the luxurious leather arms of the Heirloom Bed ($2,000). Covered in brown, full aniline leather that features slightly darker seams for a vintage look, the Heirloom also offers self-welt detail on the rails and footboard, hardwood legs, a clear protective topcoat, and a slat system with support legs that lets you ditch the box spring in favor of a simple mattress and foundation system.
Ever go into a gas station bathroom so nasty that you didn't want to touch anything? Apparently, so did the designers from Delta. The Delta Touch2O Faucet ($550) lets you activate the faucet with your elbow, forearm — really any extremity you have handy — so your beefed-up hands don't have to touch the controls. Just watch out for passerbys when you're trying to pull off your classic water-drop-in-the-scotch maneuver.
Despite all those Ninja Turtles PSAs reminding us to shut off the water when brushing our teeth, most of us didn't listen — in fact, a large amount of all our faucet water goes directly down the drain. Smart Faucet ($40) is an easy way to help remedy the situation. It attaches directly to your existing faucet, and gives you a steady stream of water just by pressing on the lever, while getting rid of any drips or leaks. Green, economical, and sanitary, it's the next best thing to having a floor-operated faucet.
Add some authenticity to your log cabin or similarly rustic home with Pendleton Native American Blankets ($140-$320). Inspired by authentic Native American blankets, most of these wool/cotton blend covers are available in twin, queen, and king sizes, and are woven in Pendleton's own traditional mills. After all, in this modern age of Snuggies, it's nice to have something that will keep you warm without making you look like Grimace.
Change clothes as often as you change channels? Perhaps you should look into a few Dandux Laundry Carts ($130-$230). With an industrial-quality design that dates back to 1918, each cart is made using steel and canvas, with a rubber-wrapped frame for the basket, an elevated cart with wood-reinforced base, casters designed to glide smoothly across the floor, and a snap-in divider for sorting soiled goods.
We're huge fans of American Apparel's ever-so-soft tees, so it only makes sense that we'd feel the same about their bedding. Made from the same ultra-soft fine jersey as their famed tops, American Apparel Bedding ($20-$56) is simple, comfortable, and affordable. Unclothed hottie mattress mate not included.