You found the bathroom ... now can you find the toilet?

Usually, when you say the word toilet, the image that comes to mind is pretty much the same from person to person -- a white ceramic object with a round bowl that flushes when you push the lever. However, when you say "design a toilet" to a group of talented designers, the results may make you re-think what a toilet looks like.

The Starck X Toilet, Duravit

The Starck X series by designer Phillipe Starck, pictured above, takes minimalism and technology into the modern day bathroom. This coordinated series offers bidets and toilets in squared configurations that can be wall hung to give the illusion of floating, or can sit neatly on the floor. Bright, crisp, glossy ceramic and elegant fixtures add to the feeling of neat and tidy luxury of the future.

Hatbox toilet by Kohler

The Hatbox toilet, from Kohler (pictured above) is probably one of the most recognized toilets of this group, as when it went into production, it was the first of it's kind and created quite a buzz. One of the most unique features of this toilet is the "hidden" integrated water tank, which allows this toilet to be placed virtually anywhere in the bathroom since it does not need to be placed against a wall. The Hatbox toilet also comes in a range of colors and shades, from white to almond to black.


The Imperial and Avant Guarde toilets from AquAvanty

These interesting toilets pictured above are some of the more unusual designs available from AquAvanty. On the right, the Avant Guarde features dual flush technology inside a tank that resembles smooth stacks of sculpted orbs, while the Imperial toilet on the left features hand-painted 24-karat gold leaf accents on a dragon motif.


Bench Toilet, Julien

And then there is the Bench Toilet from Julien -- you can't get more hidden than this! A stainless steel cabinet with a sliding wood partition neatly conceels the toilet when not in use with a clean minimalist design. Available in a variety of exotic veneers, you might want to pinch your pennies, as this commode starts at $11,475.00

More info on these products:

www.duravit.us

www.kohler.com

www.aquavanti-us.com

www.julien.ca

The Farmhouse Worktop Sinks from Julien

This multi-purpose sink is an excellent choice for those who are short on worktop prep space, or for those who want built-in efficiency with high quality stainless steel.



This farmhouse style sink boasts sponge and dish cleaning tool storage behind flip out door built right into the sink! This sink also holds a full set of chopping and cutting knives, as well as utensil storage.



The curved deck model above has a hidden sponge drawer on the inside right of the sink bowl, and also accepts a built in soap dispenser too! The curved corners of the interior of this sink bowl make it really easy to clean, and accessories such as cutting boards, grid racks, and colanders make this sink truly unique!

Available from Susan Palmer Designs.

More info: www.julien.ca