Get The Right Toilet For Your Bathroom

Size, height and function are key when choosing the right toilet for your bathroom and finding the most comfortable accessory for you and your family. Is there a lot to think about when choosing the right toilet? Surprisingly yes. And everything you need to know is explained below.

The standard installation is 12 inches and the widest selection of toilets is available in this size. If when remodeling the bathroom you find that there is a different distance, for example 10 or 14 inches, then the options may be more limited.

Most people find elongated toilet bowls more comfortable, but in a small bathroom, a round bowl can save space. Elongated toilets measure up to 31 “from the wall, while round fixtures reach a maximum of 28”.

Comfort also comes into play with the heights of the toilet. Many manufacturers now offer toilets that are a few inches taller than standard 14 ”fixtures. For taller people it is more comfortable, for example. In fact, in America, taller toilets are also an integral part of universal design, making a bathroom accessible to all users, regardless of mobility, because they make it easy to sit and stand.

What style should be considered when choosing the right toilet?

Once we are clear about the correct distance, we will now look at the style. There are several types of toilets available. A one-piece toilet, with a built-in tank and bowl, may cost more, but these units are easier to clean because they have no nooks and crannies.

Wall-mounted toilets add style to a bathroom, and cleaning under them is a breeze. However, this high-end fixture can be more expensive to install because it requires a thicker wall to mount the toilet and house the tank, and future maintenance might require reopening the wall.

And about technology, what can we say?

Once you’ve settled on size, shape, and style, look for a toilet that flushes efficiently. In fact, you can have the most beautiful bathroom in the world, but if it doesn’t work, such beauty is useless.

Since then, manufacturers have introduced low-flow toilets that work well, using either gravity or assisted flush. But, as with any product, some toilets work better than others.

These units typically feature a split plunger-type flush mechanism at the top of the tank. Pressing a button releases 0.08 gallons of water and pressing both doubles the flow to 1.6 gallons. Over the life of the toilet, a family of four can save another couple of thousand euros.

Bidets and accessories?

Bidets can be useful for anyone who has mobility issues and has difficulty getting into the bathtub or standing in the shower, so these steps should also be taken into account when choosing one. 

In addition to bidets, there are add-ons such as toilet seats that offer a bidet function or other upgrades that include soft-closing toilet seats, which ensure that the seat is always closed after use and prevent the lids from hitting.