Best Modern Toilets of 2026

The Aquia IV is TOTO's flagship modern two-piece, the benchmark for a contemporary bathroom that wants clean lines without the cost or weight of a one-piece. Its skirted base hides the trapway behind a smooth outer wall, and it pairs that look with the Tornado Flush dual-flush system for a strong 800-gram MaP clearance at just 0.8 and 1.28 gallons.

The Aquia IV is the modern sweet spot because it delivers the skirted, contemporary look in a two-piece body that is lighter to handle, easier to service and friendlier on the budget than a one-piece. The concealed trapway eliminates the contoured base that collects grime on a standard toilet, so the exterior takes a single wipe, and the Tornado Flush keeps the efficient dual flush effective despite the low water volume.

The trade-offs are honest. Its 800-gram MaP is strong but not maxed, and skirted toilets mount differently from a standard bowl, often using a special bracket, so the install is a touch more involved. Owner reviews single out the clean exterior, the quiet flush and the water savings as the reasons they would buy it again. For a contemporary bathroom where a tidy look and efficiency matter more than maximum clearance, the Aquia IV is the one to beat.

The Carlyle II is TOTO's sleek, low-profile one-piece, the modern pick for a contemporary bathroom where a tidy, seamless silhouette matters and a maxed flush is non-negotiable. It uses the Tornado Flush system for a clean swirl rinse and a perfect 1,000-gram MaP score at 1.28 gallons, and its concealed skirted base and included SoftClose seat give it a finished, modern look.

The Carlyle II is the design statement of the modern tier. Its low, skirted one-piece body hides the trapway and bolt caps behind a smooth outer wall, so the whole exterior wipes clean in seconds and looks at home in a high-end contemporary bathroom. The Tornado Flush keeps the bowl rinsing cleanly while still maxing the MaP test, so the styling costs you nothing on flush power.

The trade-offs are the heavier install that comes with any one-piece and the skirted mounting that benefits from a confident DIY or a plumber. It is a single-flush 1.28-gallon toilet, so it does not offer a sub-gallon liquid option, but it still carries EPA WaterSense certification. Owner reviews praise the seamless look and the maxed, quiet flush. For a renovation where the toilet should disappear into a clean, modern design, the Carlyle II delivers the look and the clearance together.

The Vespin II is the modern two-piece for buyers who want a sleek, skirted look and a maxed flush without the cost or weight of a one-piece. Its concealed trapway gives the base a smooth, fully enclosed face with no bolt caps or curves to trap dust, and it pairs that modern profile with the Double Cyclone flush for a perfect 1,000-gram MaP score at 1.28 gallons.

The skirted design is the whole appeal. By hiding the trapway behind a smooth outer wall, the Vespin II eliminates the contoured base that collects grime on a standard toilet, so cleaning the exterior takes a single wipe. It is the modern TOTO that looks contemporary while still being a two-piece that is lighter to handle and easier to service than a one-piece, which keeps it friendlier on the budget while still maxing the flush test.

The trade-off is installation. Skirted toilets mount differently from a standard bowl, often using a special bracket, so it is a slightly more involved fit for a DIY install. Owner reviews single out the clean exterior and the strong, quiet flush as the reasons they would buy it again. For an updated bathroom where a tidy look and a maxed flush both matter but a one-piece is overkill, the Vespin II hits the sweet spot.

The Kohler Veil is the modern toilet for buyers who want the most contemporary look of all, a tankless, wall-hung silhouette that appears to float off the floor. It hides the tank inside an in-wall carrier and mounts the bowl on a steel frame, flushing on a dual-flush system at 0.8 and 1.28 gallons for a strong 800-gram MaP score, with an adjustable mounting height.

The Veil's appeal is the floating, minimalist look that only a wall-hung toilet delivers. With the tank concealed in the wall and the bowl mounted on a steel carrier, the floor underneath stays completely open, which makes a small or modern bathroom feel larger and far easier to mop. The dual-flush system keeps water use low, and the adjustable carrier lets you set the seat height during install.

The big trade-off is installation. A wall-hung toilet requires an in-wall carrier set into the studs and a recessed tank, so this is a renovation-stage choice rather than a simple swap, and it benefits from a professional plumber. Owner reviews praise the look and the open floor but note the install complexity. For the most contemporary look in the room, nothing beats a floating toilet, and the Veil is the most accessible way to get it. For more floating options across brands, see our roundup of the best toilets of 2026 for every bathroom.

The Swiss Madison St. Tropez is the modern-look pick for buyers who want a sculptural, contemporary silhouette at an accessible price. Its sleek skirted one-piece body and soft, rounded lines give it a designer appearance, and it flushes on an efficient dual-flush system at 0.8 and 1.28 gallons for a strong 800-gram MaP score, with a soft-close seat included.

The St. Tropez proves that a modern look does not require a premium price. Its smooth, curved one-piece body and skirted base give it the designer appearance of toilets costing far more, and the included soft-close seat and dual-flush efficiency add real day-to-day value. Owner reviews consistently praise the styling and the quiet flush for the price.

The trade-offs are the expected ones at this position. Its 800-gram MaP is strong but not maxed, and the warranty and long-term parts network are not as deep as TOTO or Kohler. But for a modern bathroom refresh where the look leads and the budget is real, it delivers the contemporary appearance with a genuinely efficient flush. For more modern picks, see our guide to the best toilets of 2026 for every bathroom.

The Kohler Santa Rosa is the compact modern one-piece, a space-saving contemporary toilet that pairs an elongated comfort-height bowl with a tidy footprint that suits smaller bathrooms. It uses Kohler's AquaPiston canister flush for a perfect 1,000-gram MaP score at 1.28 gallons, in a low, seamless one-piece body that reads modern and wipes clean fast.

The Santa Rosa is the modern pick when space is tight. Its elongated bowl gives the comfort of a full-size seat in a one-piece body with a compact footprint, and the seamless design means there is no gap between tank and bowl to trap grime, so it wipes clean in one pass. The AquaPiston canister opens a full 360-degree flush valve, releasing water from all directions for a strong, quiet single flush.

The trade-offs are the absence of a skirted exterior and dual flush. Its trapway is not concealed like the TOTO skirted models, and it uses a single 1.28-gallon flush rather than a sub-gallon dual flush. But for a small modern bathroom that needs a compact, seamless one-piece with a maxed flush and Kohler's deep parts network, the Santa Rosa is hard to beat. For more space-saving options, see our roundup of the best toilets of 2026 for every bathroom.

The Woodbridge T-0019 is the value-driven modern one-piece, a sleek skirted body that brings the seamless contemporary look within reach of a tighter budget. It flushes on a dual-flush system at 1.0 and 1.6 gallons with a siphon design that earns a strong clearing score, in a low, fully skirted one-piece shape with a soft-close seat included.

The T-0019 is the proof that a modern skirted one-piece does not require heritage-brand money. Its fully enclosed base hides the trapway for a clean, contemporary exterior that wipes down fast, the comfort-height elongated bowl suits most adults, and owner reviews consistently praise the styling and the strong flush for the price. The included soft-close seat and 5-year warranty add real value at this position.

The trade-offs reflect the price. Its solid flush uses 1.6 gallons, more than the sub-gallon TOTO and Kohler dual-flush models, and the long-term parts network is not as deep as the heritage brands. But for buyers who want the seamless skirted one-piece look and a capable flush without spending TOTO money, the T-0019 is the standout value. For more reliable everyday picks, see our guide to the best toilets for home and reliable daily use.

The American Standard VorMax is the modern toilet built around a self-rinsing bowl, using a single powerful jet instead of small rim holes to scrub the whole surface in one flush. It earns a perfect 1,000-gram MaP score at 1.28 gallons in a clean, contemporary body, and the EverClean antimicrobial glaze keeps the surface resisting stains and buildup between cleanings.

The VorMax is the modern pick for people who hate scrubbing. Instead of the small rim holes a standard toilet uses, it routes water through a single concentrated jet that sweeps the entire bowl on every flush, so the surface stays cleaner with less manual effort, and the EverClean antimicrobial glaze resists the staining and odor-causing buildup that dulls an older bowl. The maxed flush means a large load still clears on the first try.

The trade-offs are the conventional exterior and the single flush. It is not skirted like the TOTO models, so the trapway is exposed rather than concealed, and it uses a single 1.28-gallon flush rather than a dual flush. But for a low-maintenance modern bathroom where a self-rinsing bowl and a long warranty matter most, the VorMax delivers a clean look and the least scrubbing of any toilet here. For more low-clog options, see our guide to the best toilets for large families with heavy use and low clog risk.