Best Contemporary Toilets (2026)

The UltraMax II is the contemporary toilet we recommend first because its one-piece body removes the tank-to-bowl seam entirely, giving a clean, uninterrupted glossy surface that reads as genuinely modern, while its Double Cyclone flush and 1,000-gram MaP score keep the performance to match.

The CEFIONTECT glaze bonds to the porcelain at a microscopic level, so waste and mineral deposits slide off rather than sticking, which keeps the glossy contemporary finish looking new for longer between cleanings. The elongated bowl and low-profile tank sit close to the wall for a compact, deliberate footprint.

Owners consistently single out how clean the one-piece body stays and how quiet the Double Cyclone flush runs compared to older siphon designs. The seat sells separately and the one-piece body is heavier to install, so plan for a two-person lift or a plumber if you are not doing your own install.

The Aquia IV's skirted body hides the trapway behind a single smooth panel and its tank sits noticeably lower than a standard two-piece, giving the most minimal, low-slung silhouette in this roundup while its TORNADO FLUSH system still posts a full 1,000-gram MaP score.

The dual flush drops to just 0.8 gallons on the light setting, which suits a contemporary bathroom built around efficient, deliberate fixtures rather than legacy 1.6-gallon hardware. The skirted panel eliminates the exposed trapway entirely, which is the single biggest visual difference between a dated toilet and a modern one.

Owners report the low tank profile genuinely changes how the bathroom reads, especially in a small or narrow room, and the skirted body is consistently praised as the easiest TOTO to wipe down. It carries a premium price relative to a standard two-piece.

The Drake II keeps the traditional two-piece format but wraps it in the same glossy CEFIONTECT glaze and clean elongated bowl shape as TOTO's one-piece models, giving a contemporary look for less than a seamless body costs.

The two-piece design keeps the tank and bowl as separate, lighter components, which makes installation and any future service easier than a one-piece body. The glossy glaze and elongated bowl still deliver a considerably cleaner look than an older, textured two-piece design.

Owners repeatedly praise how quiet and thorough the flush is, and the CEFIONTECT glaze keeps the bowl visibly cleaner between scrubbings, which matters in a contemporary bathroom where every surface is on display.

The Cimarron pairs Kohler's clean, minimally curved bowl shape with a wide 3.25-inch trapway and comfort-height seating, making it the pick when a contemporary bathroom also needs to handle heavier daily traffic.

Kohler's AquaPiston canister pushes water around the entire bowl rather than through a handful of rim holes, which pairs with the extra-wide trapway to resist clogging under frequent use. The comfort-height seat and clean bowl curve keep the silhouette current.

Owners praise the balance of a strong, reliable flush and Kohler's wide network of replacement parts, which matters for a fixture meant to last through years of daily family use.

The Champion 4's minimalist two-piece shape hides the industry's widest 4-inch flush valve, so a contemporary bathroom gets a clean profile and near-immunity to clogs at the same time.

The 4-inch flush valve moves water into the bowl roughly twice as fast as a standard 2-inch valve, generating the momentum to push waste through the trapway on the first attempt. The bowl itself is kept simple and uncluttered, which fits the contemporary aesthetic even though the technology inside is purely functional.

Owners consistently cite it as one of the most clog-resistant toilets available, a genuine advantage in a household with kids or heavier daily use. It is not WaterSense certified at 1.6 GPF, a real tradeoff against the efficiency-focused picks above it.

The St. Tropez brings a genuinely sculpted, one-piece contemporary shape to a price point that undercuts the premium brands, with a dual flush button and seat included in the box.

The one-piece body is genuinely sculpted rather than a flat box shape, giving it a more premium appearance than its price suggests, and the dual flush handles both light and full flushes with a single button rather than a lever.

Its 600-gram MaP score sits below the power leaders in this roundup, which is worth noting for a busy household, and it is not WaterSense certified. For a guest bath or a lighter-use contemporary space it remains a strong value.

The B0960S folds a bidet seat, heated seat and remote control into a genuinely sculpted elongated one-piece body, giving a contemporary bathroom smart-toilet functionality without the boxy look older integrated models often have.

The tornado siphon flush uses a rotational rinse rather than a straight drop, which helps clear the bowl cleanly at 1.28 gallons, and the sculpted one-piece body integrates the electronics without the bulky add-on look of a separate bidet seat.

Owners like the combination of heated seating and a genuinely modern shape, though as with most integrated smart toilets it requires a standard electrical outlet near the install location, which is worth planning for during a remodel.