Toilet & toilet seat buying guide

There are two different options of close-coupled toilets for you to choose from, opened back or back to wall. Opened back toilets are specifically designed to provide room at the rear of the toilet pan so that it can connect to the soil pipe from any direction – check out the Cavally close coupled toilet as an example. This style works well if the soil pipe can’t be moved easily, with a lot of older properties having a cast iron pipe fixed to an internal wall.

The back to wall (sometimes known as fully shrouded) toilet’s pan has sides that go straight back and touch the wall – not to be confused with the back to wall toilet which has a concealed cistern. Neat and tidy to look at, back to wall close-coupled toilets are easier to keep clean than the opened back options, as you don’t have to get under or around the pipework.

On a low level toilet the pan and cistern are separated by a flush pipe but, as the name suggests, the pipe is much shorter and the cistern is fastened lower on the wall. The low level toilet offers the traditional look when there’s not enough space to have a high level toilet – if, for example, there’s a window or shelving above the toilet. Check out this low level version of the Cooke & Lewis Serina model.

If you want a modern look, choose the wall hung toilet - it doesn’t touch the floor, giving the illusion of more space and allows you to clean underneath the toilet. Like back to wall toilets, the wall hung toilet has a concealed cistern.

You’ll need a wall mounting frame to be able to hang this toilet from the wall – you can then hang at whatever height you want (within reason).

If you’re looking for a toilet that’s stylish and boasts exceptional performance, have a look at our rimless Cavally & Teesta ranges. The unique design creates two powerful blades of water that flow around the bowl and blast through all dirt and grime. As well as this, they also have a quieter flush.

The Cavally & Teesta ranges can also be introduced to the rest of your bathroom with matching basins available too.

When it comes to the look of your bathroom, en-suite or cloakroom, there's no need to worry about colour when it comes to picking your loo. All of our toilets are white and so easily work with any colour scheme.

Once you’re decided on the type of toilet, another feature to consider is the bowl shape. Space and comfort should be your key considerations here. A rounder toilet bowl is a good choice for the smaller bathroom or en-suite, while the traditional oval bowl is more comfortable and takes up slightly more room. And for a modern look, why not try a square-shaped bowl?

When picking your toilet seat, there are different type of materials to choose from, such as plastic and polypropylene, resin, wood and bamboo.

Plastic and polypropylene are very durable. It can also bring a splash of fun and personality to your bathroom thanks to patterned designs, bold colours. These can coordinate with the rest of the room to create a real sense of unity.

Alternatively, opt for wood or Bamboo. It's warmer and has a traditional quality that complements period homes. Our range offers a selection of shades to sync up with your bathroom furniture and worktops for a seamless bathroom style

A universal hinge feature which offers easier and quicker installation to adapt the toilet seat position, in width and length on the toilet and ensure stability.

Some of our toilet seats have a built-in top fix hinge fitting system making installation quicker and easier. Quick release hinges for easy removal to allow more thorough cleaning and better hygiene.