When designing a new bathroom, it may be easy to overlook the choice of bathroom type, but there are many options and issues to consider. Style, proportion, water consumption, and whether advanced showers are equipped all need to be considered.
What types of toilets are available (which type is the best)?
Closed toilets are the most common type. There is a separate water tank at the back of the toilet, and the pipes are hidden, so the effect is neat and easy to clean. If you are looking for cost-effective accessories, then this is usually the best choice and paired with a base to make everything look great.
A closed toilet can be one piece or two separate but connected ones. If you want a more compact bathroom and modern appearance, it is recommended to replace it with one piece – as there is no gap between the toilet and the water tank, it is also easier to clean.
The straight toilet is floor standing. They are a good choice for a streamline modern look and can help make the small bathroom as spacious as possible. The reservoir is hidden in a specially designed device or behind the pot wall. The pipes are hidden, making it easier to clean the room. The water tank is usually sold separately, so please include this cost when budgeting for a new bathroom.
The wall hanging style looks very modern and can make any room feel larger because you can see the floor hanging from the walls of the toilet. The water tank is hidden on the wall without pipes. Installation will require wall brackets, making them a better choice for new bathrooms rather than replacing old toilets for renovation.
The high and low water tank toilets complement other traditional accessories, giving the bathroom a historical style. The water tank is installed on-site and wall mounted, and flushing is usually designed with a lever or pulley. They are an ideal choice for high ceiling rooms, making full use of the high proportion of the room, but due to the shorter flushing pipe design, you can see the entire appearance in rooms with lower ceilings.
The shape of the water tank in the corner toilet is suitable for installation in the corners of the room to save space in a small bathroom or cloakroom.
The cloakroom toilet can save space and can also be used in a small bathroom. They can be wall mounted, back to wall, or tightly coupled designs. They occupy less space, but this is achieved through different design functions, so in the design, you can understand which version is the most suitable for your small room.
The shower toilet and bidet are integrated into one. The nozzle of the shower toilet will produce spray, which will then be blown dry. They may also have functions such as odor removal, heated seats, automatic flushing, and even night lights.
The shape, height, and width of the toilet
When purchasing, it is important to consider the shape and height of the toilet, as both can affect the comfort of sitting, entering and exiting, as well as the space occupied by the toilet.
A stretched seat may be more comfortable, but it is longer than a circular seat. A circular toilet is a space saving method for small bathrooms.
Families with young children may wish to choose a lower toilet. On the contrary, a higher seat may mean that the toilet can be used without assistance.
Choosing a wall mounted toilet may be a wise choice, so it can be placed at a height convenient for family use.
Elbow space and cleaning space are also important. It is best to have a space of approximately one meter, so if the room is small, please choose a narrower toilet design. When measuring upwards to verify if the toilet has sufficient depth, the space between the back wall and the center (rough part) of the sewer drain hole is also important.
Toilet functions that need to be noted
You can look for toilets that can double flush. In this way, only necessary water is used each time the toilet is flushed.
Check the size of the water outlet, which is the path in the discharge port. The larger it is, the less likely it is to experience blockage.
Of course, this is not necessary, but the soft closed seat and lid can avoid falling rather than causing a terrifying clicking sound. Please remember that not all bathrooms come with toilets, so please check when budgeting.
Toilet style
If you want to create a modern bathroom, you will choose between enclosed, back to wall, wall mounted, and corner style toilets, as well as cloakrooms. Some curves are more perfect, while others have clearer contours. The toilet does not need to include other accessories as part of the kit to achieve a successful solution, but it can be considered to create a consistent feel to combine the appearance together.
The lines and design details of traditional toilets are more complex, complementing classic toilets and bathtubs.
Precautions during purchase
Please check the export specifications when purchasing. Most toilets have a P-shaped drain valve outlet, which passes through the wall drain outlet behind the sink. There are also S-shaped exits, which fall off the floor. If you want to replace water and electricity in an older house, please call the plumber for advice.
