The world's best toilets and some of our own
Friday 21 January 2022
We are always looking for inspirational design ideas or new concepts that can help to take Robertson to the next level. Toilets are a pretty integral part of any bathroom design. In fact, when we recently looked at the most searched for products on our website in 2021, toilets made up three out of the top seven listings last year so it’s clearly an important item to get right as part of any bathroom design.
Sure, they are one of the most functional furnishings in your bathroom but there’s no reason they can’t also be totally stylish too.
In researching this post, we came across an awesome article from travel gurus, Lonely Planet. They recently took a look at some of the most extraordinary toilets in the world and there are some absolute crackers in there – little old New Zealand even sneaks onto the list not once but twice with some pretty stylish toilets in Wellington and Matakana. Here are a couple of our favourites if you are looking for inspiration:
The Robertson Top 5 Toilets
Taking inspiration from the Lonely Planet, whilst our top 5 may not be as spectacular, this is the run-down of our five top-selling toilets in 2021 and why you should include them in your next bathroom renovation.
1. Parisi Linfa Back to Wall Toilet Suite
Our number one best-selling toilet is this classic design from Parisi. This closed coupled, back to wall toilet suite combines a classically simple design aesthetic with outstanding performance features. A compact, smooth-sided wall faced suite complete with a slim soft close toilet seat. The Parisi Linfa is a rimless toilet that offers maximum cleaning whilst preventing water splash. It also has a pre-built antibacterial glaze that effectively kills 99% of bacteria.
View the Parisi Linfa Toilet Suite.
2. American Standard Cygnet Neu Square Top Inlet Toilet
Our number two best-selling toilet in 2021 was this classic design from American Standard (formerly Ideal Standard). This closed coupled, back to wall toilet suite has a classic style and features a soft close seat and top inlet. The back to wall design adds a streamlined, modern look to any bathroom. This hand-finished, vitreous china toilet suite also features a premium skirted design for quick and easy exterior cleaning and has a special waterway design that is self-cleaning and dirty water-resistant.
View the American Standard Cygnet Neu Square Top Inlet Toilet Suite.
3. Elementi LSPEC Back to Wall Toilet Suite
The Elementi LSPEC collection of toilet suites boasts a variety of hygienic features combined with a stylish design suitable for a wide range of applications. Rimless flushing projects a jet of water rather than the traditional flushing mechanism where water pours down the rim. Through the powerful delivery of water maximum cleaning of the inner bowl is achieved. With the hygienic design, there are no hard-to-reach areas with the new rimless design allowing easy cleaning with a single wipe.
View the Elemeti LSPEC Back to Wall Toilet Suite.
4. American Standard Tonic Toilet Suite
Tonic's beautiful and intelligent design is compatible with any style of decor with a simple Scandinavian style that fits the young, active professional. Designed by Achim Pohl and Thomas Fiegl, Tonic won a German Design Award for its beautiful and intelligent design and is compatible with any style of decor. Like the Parisi Linfa, the American Standard Tonic toilet suite features an antibacterial finish that effectively kills 99% of bacteria and also includes a soft close, quick release seat and dual flush functionality.
View the American Standard Tonic Toilet Suite.
5. American Standard Heron Hygiene Back to Wall Toilet Suite
American Standard is New Zealand’s leading toilet brand and it is no surprise to find three of their toilets featuring in our top five. The Heron toilet suite now comes with an updated design that features a new low profile cistern lid that compliments a thinner soft close quick release seat for a more modern and sophisticated look and feel. The new “Hygiene Rim” also features a rimless bowl for ease of cleaning, while being powered by Double Vortex flushing technology for maximum flushing performance. The comfort curve sear that has been ergonomically designed to fit the contours of the body is another added feature of this stylish and practical toilet suite.
View the American Standard Heron Toilet Suite.
Summary
Whilst a toilet may seem like more of a practical furnishing in a bathroom, it is so much more and this is evidenced by the number of customers searching and comparing the toilet suites in our range, but also by the wide range of styles we have in our collection at Robertson Bathware. Whilst rimless toilets are becoming more and more popular, there is definitely still a huge demand for the traditional style of toilet and you will find a huge range from leading brands from around the world.
If you are not sure of the best type of toilet for your bathroom, speak to one of our specialists who will be more than happy to provide you with some advice and guidance on choosing the best toilet for your bathroom space.