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7 of the Best Toilets for Elegant Bathrooms

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March 17, 2023
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Kallista Design

Are you looking for the perfect toilet to complement your dream bathroom? Consider top-of-the-line luxury toilets. The best toilets in the world are made with high-quality materials and innovative technology for the most comfort, efficiency, and visual appeal. Once you’ve found the best toilet brand for your quality standards, keep an eye out for designs that will complement your vision, whether your preferences are more traditional and decorative or modern and minimalist.  

As a leading provider of luxurious and transformative bathroom fixtures for more than 40 years, KALLISTA has created this guide to help you find the best toilet for your project.

Best Toilet Flushing Systems

There are two main types of toilet flushing systems:  

  • Jet-flushing, which uses gravity-fed water flow to create powerful momentum for removing bulk waste.
  • Dual-flush siphon-jet, which has two levels of flushing power, including an eco-friendly option.

With KALLISTA toilets, you can enjoy a beautiful design, excellent flush performance, and water conservation at the same time.

Best Toilet Material: Vitreous China

Most toilets are made of ceramic materials, such as porcelain, for strong density and a smooth finish. However, the best toilets are then glazed with a coating called vitreous china. Upon heating porcelain, a vitreous china coating is applied to make the product more durable and sanitary with a high-gloss finish.

Best High-Efficiency Toilet

Designed by Barbara Barry, this high-efficiency two-piece toilet features an elongated bowl, which is ideal for comfort and accessibility. It is offered in crisp white and features a polished chrome handle. The tank lid features a recessed X motif, which is a signature decorative element used by Barry for added sophistication.

You can find a contemporary elongated toilet seat and traditional toilet supply valve sold separately.  


Key Attributes:  

  • Two-piece high-efficiency toilet
  • ADA compliant
  • Elongated bowl
  • WaterSense listed 1.28 gallons per flush
  • 15-5/8" total width

Best Wall-Mount Toilet

This stylish wall-mount dual flush toilet is simple yet elegant, blending perfectly with a variety of interior design styles. The skirted design makes cleaning easy and quick, and the wall mount style helps save space in smaller bathrooms. The dual flush wall mount toilet actuator and modern toilet seat with slow close, quick hinge release are sold separately.  


Key Attributes:  

  • One-piece high-efficiency toilet
  • Elongated bowl
  • Actuator with glass plate can be removed for easy access to inner tank
  • Dual flush 1.0 gallons per flush or 1.6 gallons per flush
  • Adjustable, durable steel frame carrier allows bowl to be positioned 15-3/8" to 28-1/2" from floor

Best One-Piece Toilet  

The one-piece high-efficiency toilet seat features clean, curved lines ideal for modern and transitional interiors. While the toilet includes a Polished Chrome flush handle, the modern toilet supply valve and contemporary elongated toilet seat are sold separately.  


Key Attributes:  

  • One-piece toilet
  • Elongated bowl
  • WaterSense listed 1.28 gallons per flush  
  • 18-3/4" total width

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Best Elongated Toilet  

This two-piece toilet features chair-height seating for ease of motion while sitting down and standing up. With a Polished Chrome dual flush actuator and a chic silhouette design, this toilet is perfect for modern bathrooms. The contemporary elongated toilet seat and modern toilet supply valve are sold separately.  


Key Attributes:  

  • Two-piece high-efficiency toilet
  • Elongated bowl
  • Dual flush 1.0 gallons per flush or 1.6 gallons per flush
  • 14-5/16" total width

Best Toilet Bowl

This one-piece high-efficiency toilet features a slightly oversized tank with a comfortable chair-height seat and elongated bowl. With an attractive and elegant chrome handle, this toilet will add sophistication to any bathroom. The contemporary elongated toilet seat and modern toilet supply valve are sold separately.


Key Attributes:  

  • One-piece high-efficiency toilet
  • Elongated bowl
  • WaterSense 1.28 gallons per flush  
  • 18-3/4" (476 mm) total width

Best Two-Piece Toilet

This two-piece high-efficiency toilet features a traditional design with a Polished Chrome flush handle. Its ergonomic chair-height seating and ADA compliance make it an ideal choice for comfort. The classic elongated toilet seat and traditional toilet supply valve are sold separately.  


Key Attributes:  

  • Two-piece toilet
  • ADA compliant
  • WaterSense 1.28 gallons per flush
  • 17-13/16” width  

Best Toilet for a Mid-20th Century Design

This two-piece high-efficiency toilet features a soft lozenge shape, a common mid-20th century design trend. The charming flush handle is made of solid brass and finished in chrome for added character. Find the classic elongated toilet seat and traditional toilet supply valve are sold separately.


Key Attributes:

  • Two-piece high-efficiency toilet
  • Elongated bowl
  • WaterSense 1.28 gallons per flush  
  • 16-3/8” width  

Best Toilet Accessories

KALLISTA offers a line of brassware luxury flush handles designed to complement a range of styles with wall-mount, single and two-flush options in intuitive designs that deliver performance every time.

In addition, our luxury toilet seats offer traditional and contemporary styling with round and elongated seat choices. The selection includes toilet seats that weave in decorative elements to complement a variety of the most popular KALLISTA bathroom collections or singular designs for a custom fit based on individual preference. Slow-close hinges cast from solid brass ensure quiet performance and durability to remain beautiful for years to come.  

KALLISTA Toilets: Innovative Technology and Beautiful Design

Our diverse line of toilets offers options for every lifestyle. Whether looking for traditional or modern single and two-piece toilets, or even European-inspired wall-hung designs, KALLISTA offers stylish forms, crafted from vitreous china for exceptional cleanability and a sparkling surface.  

Features include standard and dual-flush handles, comfortable chair-height seating, and high-efficiency flush capabilities that won't sacrifice performance.  

FAQs About Discovering the Best Toilets  


What makes a toilet good?  

Finding the ideal toilet often depends on your preference and the size of your bathroom. When checking dimensions, make sure the size of the toilet you buy will fit in the space with enough room left over to be comfortable.  

Elongated bowl styles are very popular. They give you a little extra room and are aesthetically pleasing. If you have a small bathroom, however, a round bowl may be a better option to save space.  

Look for eco-friendly models that help save water. Technology has come a long way with low-flow toilets—you can get a satisfying flush and still save on your water bill. You can also opt for a dual-flush option that allows you to choose how much water you use each time.  

When shopping for the best toilet, you should also consider everyone in the household. Will it be comfortable for small children or seniors? Will accessories like bidets attach properly? Is it easy to clean? Explore your options thoroughly based on these questions before purchasing.  


Which brand makes the best toilets?

At KALLISTA, all our toilets are crafted with the highest quality in mind. We use superb materials and conceptualized designs to provide you with fixtures that are efficient, attractive, and have the maximum amount of longevity. Our toilet styles are designed to complement a variety of our collections, including our luxury faucets and showerheads.  


Is a one-piece or a two-piece toilet better?  

Both styles have individual appeal. If you’re installing a toilet in your basement or upper level of your home, you may want to consider a two-piece model, because they’re lighter and easier to transport. Two-piece models can also be ideal because, in some cases, you may be able to replace the individual pieces if the unit is damaged.  

One-piece toilets are generally easier to clean, since there are fewer nooks and crannies on the unit. Because they are one solid piece, they’re also less likely to leak and have a more fluid look. One-piece models also tend to be heavier, so keep that in mind if your bathroom is on upper or lower floors.  

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