To create a bathroom that not only feels elevated, modern and well thought out but also fits your design aesthetic, you’ll need to let every fixture contribute to the mood. And while tile choices, tapware and plush towelling often steal the design spotlight, toilets have now evolved into a design-led piece in their own right.
It’s because of this design evolution that choosing the right style of toilet can complement your bathroom aesthetic, tying it all together, rather than just being thought of as a practical necessity.
Choosing the right toilet to fit your aesthetic
Modern Minimalist: Wall-Hung Floating
A wall-hung toilet offers a modern design that works well in aesthetics where simplicity is key, such as Japandi, Scandinavian and modern luxury homes. The clean lines, floating profile, and hidden cistern make it the perfect pared-back choice.
And because of the uninterrupted floor line, you have the illusion of more space. They even have the added benefit of being easier to clean around and underneath, thanks to the open under bowl area.
Contemporary Classic: Back-To-Wall
This timeless silhouette won’t date your renovation; instead, it suits a range of interiors without becoming a standout point of the room. It’s a versatile piece that balances style with longevity and practicality. The understated profile blends both traditional and modern elements. According to licensed plumber Cameron Pooley, the contemporary shape is “currently the most popular renovation choice in Australia” with plumbers sharing the same sentiment.
Unlike wall-hung models, the back-to-wall shape offers access to the cistern, while still feeling like it belongs in a modern bathroom.
Future-Forward Luxury: Smart Toilet
This high-end suite integrates technological advances into a functional format. It introduces spa-like, future-forward elements such as heated seats, controllable bidet functionality, including temperature and pressure, with added hygienic practices. Choosing a smart toilet will turn your bathroom into a sanctuary.
Modern Practicality: Rimless
Rimless toilets offer a streamlined modern aesthetic. And aside from pairing well with a contemporary bathroom, the practical suite has a particular focus on hygiene and simplicity.
Instead of a lip around the top of the bowl for water flow, a rimless design sees water propelled from a direct-flush mechanism. Meaning it’s a more hygienic, water-efficient and easier-to-clean option.
European-Inspired Wellness: Bidet
The rise of the European-inspired, hotel-esque bathroom has seen a subsequent increase in the demand for bidets. Once reserved for holidays, the hygienic option is an everyday luxury that prioritises wellness while elevating bathroom spaces.
However, choosing a bidet doesn’t mean compromising on a regular toilet. There are many options available at Buildmat that merge both the hygienic practices of a bidet with the functionality of a ‘typical’ toilet suite.
What to consider from a plumber’s perspective
When it comes to your dream set up, like many plumbers, Cameron can foresee potential issues. He warns that for some visually impactful bathrooms there could potentially be issues with complex installation, maintenance costs and future repair issues.
When considering your toilet choice, it’s also important to take into account the existing plumbing. Pooley elaborated however, that if you’re willing to open up the walls to accommodate moving water and waste pipes, you’ll be able to have whatever set up you wish. Fortunately, he also told us that many modern toilets are now designed to accommodate multiple set-outs.
His most important tip? “If a toilet design hides how it works, it often hides how it will be repaired. The more accessible the cistern, valves, and connections remain, the happier future you (and your plumber) will be.”
Choosing a toilet is no longer a purely practical decision. It’s worthwhile considering which style of toilet will best suit your home’s overall aesthetics. If you’re not sure which suits your space, Buildmat offers an extensive range of options to peruse (both online and in person at their Hughesdale Selection Centre) to find the perfect option. Their consultants are even able to help you to match a toilet suite to your bathroom and existing plumbing. Because, at the end of the day, thoughtful fixtures can elevate a bathroom just as much as statement tiles do.
Caroma Urbane II CleanFlush BTW Toilet Suite,
$689, Buildmat
Lafeme Thea Standard Vega Rimless Tornado Smart Toilet,
$2099, Buildmat
Johnson Suisse Gemelli Wall Faced Rimless Pan with Seat,
$469, Buildmat
Caroma Liano Cleanflush Wall Hung Pan With GermGard,
$561, Buildmat
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