Fashionable toilets from Kohler
While the words ‘fashion’ and ‘toilet’ seem unlikely partners there has been a definite trend emerging in toilet preferences. Australians, says Kohler, are showing a clear preference for the wall hung toilet, whereby the cistern is concealed within the wall.
Kohler has seen sales steadily climb in the wall hung models along with wall-faced models, a trend that is well established in Europe but has taken a little longer to catch on here.
Wall hung toilets have distinct advantages over any other type – they are fantastic space savers as the cisterns are concealed behind the wall, between the studs, so they take up far less floor space. Secondly, as there is a clear gap between the floor and the bowl of the toilet so it is extremely easy to clean this area.
Other benefits include the ability to position the toilet at a convenient height for the user while their streamlined design adds to a perception of space within the bathroom, perfect for more compact spaces.
The wall faced toilet is slightly different in that it sits on the floor but still conserves space within the room due to its in-wall cistern.
Kohler has recently just added the clean cut Viragio model to its existing range of three wall hung models, ensuring there is a profile suitable for any type of bathroom design.
Ove and Viragio are both symmetrically curved in profile, offering no sharp corners or angles.
Escale and Reve meanwhile are square in design and work particularly well with sleek, contemporary bathrooms featuring lots of glass and metallic finishes.
All of the Kohler wall hung models feature four star WELS ratings with dual flush 4.5/3L. They also have quiet close seats engineered to close slowly with the slightest touch – and no slamming lid!
For those who prefer the floor standing model, Kohler has both the Reve and the Ove models in the wall-faced design.
There are two styles of dual flush button panels – oval and bevel – and easy access to the cistern, should there be a need, is gained through this panel.