A series of stylish sinks sporting plants would be an interesting way to spice up a bathroom with an otherwise-minimalist decorative theme – and the runoff would, of course, water your built-in planter for you.

Gau Designs has a number of sink ideas that revolve around similar themes of simplicity, the models of which are thus dubbed ‘Zen’ (classic, float and garden respectively) – which also fits well with the most innovative of the set: the Zen Garden sink.

Still, you had best be sure not to wash the green off your thumb if you get one, because even with water a plant can die – and there would be nothing sadder than to see a dead plant each time you go to wash your hands or brush your teeth.