Many people say they get their best ideas when they are sitting on the toilet. The surrealist artist, Salvador Dalí, reportedly came up with ideas for his artworks and concepts while in the little room, using his “thinker’s throne”. While Steve Jobs, of Apple fame, revealed in an interview that he often used his bathroom breaks for moments of reflection and creativity. What lies behind this phenomenon? There are various scientific theories, though no certainties. The explanations range from the solitude and privacy offered by this unique setting to the act of unplugging from technology, the gift of unstructured time, and the freedom for one’s mind to wander. Perhaps it’s the absence of pressure and the change of environment that contribute to this creative atmosphere.

If the toilet is the home of creativity, imagine the possibilities when your toilet space itself becomes a source of inspiration. Who knows what money-making idea you will come up with, or the world problem you might solve…