Toilet Types Explained: What Homeowners Should Know

Toilets may not be the most exciting part of a remodel, but they play an important role in both function and comfort. Today’s options go far beyond the standard designs most homeowners are used to. Understanding the different types of toilets helps homeowners choose the right option for their space, lifestyle, and overall design.

Standard Two-Piece Toilets

Two-piece toilets are the most common and familiar option.

What to expect:

• Separate tank and bowl

• Typically, more budget-friendly

• Widely available

  
  

Best for:

• Guest bathrooms

• Secondary bathrooms

• Cost-conscious remodels

  
  

One-Piece Toilets

One-piece toilets combine the tank and bowl into a single unit for a more streamlined look.

What to expect:

• Smooth, seamless design

• Easier to clean

• Slightly higher cost than two-piece

  
  

Best for:

• Modern bathrooms

• Primary bathrooms

• Homeowners prioritizing a cleaner look

  
  

Wall-Mounted Toilets

Wall-mounted toilets are installed directly into the wall, with the tank hidden behind the wall.

What to expect:

• Floating appearance

• Clean, modern aesthetic

• Requires advanced planning and installation

  
  

Best for:

• High-end remodels

• Modern designs

• Smaller spaces where visual openness matters

Advanced Toilets & Bidet Options

Modern toilets now offer features that go beyond basic function, providing added comfort, hygiene, and convenience.

Bidet Seats (Add-On)

• Installed on a standard toilet

• Provides water cleansing functionality

• More affordable way to upgrade

  
  

Integrated Bidet Toilets (Smart Toilets)

• Built-in bidet system

• Features may include heated seats, warm air drying, and automatic flushing

• Clean, streamlined appearance

  
  

What to consider:

• Requires electrical access nearby

• Adds comfort and convenience to daily use

• Increasingly popular in primary bathrooms and high-end remodels

  
  

Comfort Height vs Standard Height

Toilet height affects comfort and usability.

Standard Height

• Lower seating height

• More traditional

  
  

Comfort Height

• Slightly taller

• Easier for most adults to use

• More common in modern homes

  
  

What We Recommend at 1836 Construction

At 1836 Construction Co., we guide homeowners toward options that balance both function and design.

For most remodels, we often recommend:

• One-piece toilets for a cleaner, more modern look

• Comfort height for improved usability

• Bidet seats or integrated bidet toilets for added comfort and hygiene

• Wall-mounted options when the design calls for a more elevated, modern aesthetic

  
  

These decisions help ensure the space feels both comfortable and thoughtfully designed.