Toilets

In the gallery:

1 *Editor's choice* Roca’s W+W WC and basin all-in-one unit (Singles-Pro tap included), from £2,645 (01530 830080)

2 Milano Shannon II low-level toilet, cistern and seat, £299 at BigBathroomShop.co.uk (0845 122 7569)

3 MyRoom 600 WC unit (here in wenge), £219 at Bathstore (0800 023 2323)

4 Duravit’s Starck 1 wall-mounted WC (close-coupled also available), £723 incl VAT (0845 500 7787)

5 The Delta back-to-wall WC from Jax Bathrooms starts from £255 (0121 753 6811)

6 The white Touch floor-standing WC at Aquaplus Solutions costs from £374 incl VAT (0845 201 1915)

7 Starck X close-coupled toilet, from £1,417 incl VAT, at Duravit (0845 500 7787)

8 Thomas Crapper’s low-level WC set, from £1,630 (01789 450522)

9 *Budget choice* The Kapris WC costs from £210 at Jax Bathrooms (0121 753 6811)

10 Jacuzzi’s VEYA back-to-wall WC pan starts from £450 (01782 717175)

Expert View: The Latest in Style
Gary Dart, UK MD, Duravit (0845 500 7787) 

“You can’t beat ceramic for an attractive and timeless material that is also hygienic and easy to look after. Wall-mounted toilets keep the floor clear, which makes for easier cleaning, plus they create an illusion of space. Close-coupled toilets are, however, quicker to install.

When it comes to design, shapes and sizes are as versatile as for any other item of sanitaryware. The latest looks are softedged and more feminine, offering a change from the straight-lined, minimal styles that have dominated in recent years. “Practical design extras include soft-close seats, easy-clean surface treatments and seats that can be removed completely for more thorough cleaning.”

Further Reading:

• The Best Basins
• Showers
• Baths