Brand

The most popular toilet brand, Toto, Kohler, and American Standard, are all well established companies with long histories and a global presence. They each carry an extensive line of toilets, with many types, styles and colors. Some of the other companies on the list have excellent reputations, but may be best known for one type of toilet; for instance, Caroma is well known for its dual flush toilet and Briggs has a reputation for its vacuum assist toilets. Click here to see our selection of toilet brands

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Style

People buying toilets fall into one of two categories: you are remodeling your entire bathroom including your toilet, or you are replacing only your toilet and keeping the rest of the bathroom intact. The goal of both scenarios is to make sure the toilet relates to the style of the other features of the bathroom. If you are remodeling, you are starting with a fresh canvas. It often works best to purchase your tub, toilet and sink from one manufacturer, as it is easiest to match styles and colors. If you are replacing only your toilet, you want to be careful to match periods and styles. For instance, don’t put a modern toilet in an Art Deco bathroom. Even more challenging is matching colors. A toilet that does not quite match the other fixtures in a bathroom can look awkward. One trick to matching an existing finish to a new toilet is to take the top of the toilet tank (or any other part of the toilet that has the color and is mobile) with you when you go shopping. (Click here to see more factors to consider)