Home & Garden Improvements

If you are designing a modern bathroom there will be a vast range of different toilet designs to choose from. The majority will come in a ceramic finish, but for anyone looking to follow the latest trends, metal might also be an option to consider.

Modern toilet bowls will have an average height of between 40cm and 41cm, with low-level cisterns. Minimal designs are currently in fashion and most modern toilets will come with plain features. However, there are some new extras, such as two buttons for separate flushes (ideal for using the right amount of water for each flush) and slow-closing lids and toilet seats.

One of the most popular designs at the moment is the wall mounted toilet – ideal for giving an extra sense of space in smaller bathroom suites. The cistern for this type of toilet is also commonly hidden in the bathroom furniture; i.e. a shelving unit built behind the toilet and bathroom sink. However, some of these designs tend to show the pipe work underneath, which is more often finished in chrome, so it would be well to take note if you are looking to match the colour of your bathroom fittings. Having a brass finish for your bath and basin taps with chrome pipe work underneath your toilet will definitely clash.

Another factor to take into consideration for your toilet is where it will be placed. It is recommended to have sufficient leg room around the toilet away from the bathroom sink and shower enclosure, so if you do find you are stuck for space, a wall-mounted design could be the answer.