Choosing the Right Toilet
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Since its inception, the humble toilet has continued to evolve so that we now have an ever-growing array of styles.
Choosing the Right Style
In this post, we summarise the main styles of bathroom toilets available to you in the market to help you make a decision when it comes to choosing the right toilet.
Close Coupled Toilet
The close coupled toilet design is one of the most popular options and comes in both contemporary and traditional designs.
From curvaceous, to angular or vintage, this style suits any type of bathroom. These toilets are also available as corner varieties.
Key Features
Soft Close Toilet Seats: This will protect both the seat and the toilet itself from harsh knocks or scratches.
Water Inlet: As some toilets have a dedicated left or right sided inlet only, make sure you consider this when planning the placement of the toilet in your bathroom. Other bathroom designs allow an inlet on both sides, leaving you with more options at the planning stage.
Overflow: The majority of cisterns now have an internal overflow tube. At BathEmpire, all our toilets feature this standard element.
Back to Wall Toilet
This toilet is designed to be installed in conjunction with a backing cabinet. In addition to the backing furniture, you will also have to purchase a concealed cistern (or internal flush system). This is to replace the traditional connected cistern, which is smartly concealed within the furniture unit.
For bathrooms with more space, you can install matching furniture units. A combined vanity furniture unit feature a back to wall toilet is a great option for space saving bathroom design.
Wall Hung Toilet
A wall hung toilet is similar to a back to wall toilet, except that the pan is designed to have no contact with the floor. By having all pipework concealed within a minimalist unit, these bathroom designs create an upmarket, modern look.
Key Features
Dual Flush Technology: Water saving is all the rage these days and this will allow you to conserve water by choosing a smaller (c. 3 litre) or larger (c. 6 litre) flush.
