Best Square and Modern Toilets of 2026

The Aquia IV is the modern toilet we recommend to most shoppers, because its skirted, squared-off body delivers the clean contemporary silhouette people are actually buying without the weak flush or orphaned parts that plague boutique brands chasing the same look.

The skirted base encloses the contoured trapway behind a smooth side panel, so the toilet reads as one crisp shape rather than a lumpy traditional fixture, and the low one-box tank keeps the silhouette flat and architectural. TOTO's CeFiONtect glaze keeps the bowl from streaking between cleanings, while the dual flush pairs a 0.8-gallon liquid flush with a 1.28-gallon full flush that earns EPA WaterSense certification and a perfect 1,000-gram MaP score.

Owners consistently report that it clears the bowl in a single flush, which is not a given on water-saving dual-flush designs, and praise how little the skirted shape needs scrubbing. The seat sells separately, and the elongated bowl wants a little more depth than a round front, so confirm your open floor space and budget for the matching SoftClose seat. For the full short-body picture, see our guide to the best toilets for small bathrooms.

The St. Tropez is the value choice when you want a true geometric, squared modern tank and the major-brand one-pieces stretch the budget, offering a sharply styled skirted one-piece with a dual-flush button at a far lower outlay.

The skirted, squared base hides the trapway and wipes clean in one stroke, while the low integrated tank keeps the body flat against the wall for that one-shape modern look. The dual flush gives a light 0.8-gallon flush for liquids and a 1.28-gallon full flush for solids, adding up to meaningful water savings in a bath that sees frequent light use.

Its 600-gram MaP score sits below the power picks, so it suits a low-to-moderate-traffic bath rather than a heavy-use family bathroom. Owners praise the contemporary styling and the price, but as with most boutique brands, the proprietary flush valve and matching seat can be harder to source, so confirm parts availability before you order.

The Veil is the seamless modern statement piece on this list, a low, skirted one-piece with a near-cube silhouette and a concealed dual-flush actuator that gives it the cleanest, most architectural shape of any pick here.

The fully skirted one-piece body has no tank-to-bowl seam and no visible flush handle, with the dual-flush actuator integrated into the top of the tank, so the toilet reads as a single low cube. Kohler's gravity flush moves a strong, wide rinse that owners rate highly for single-flush reliability, and the glazed bowl resists streaking, which keeps the minimalist look looking clean.

Reviewers consistently praise how striking and contemporary the shape is and how little upkeep the seamless lines demand. The one-piece body is heavy to maneuver and costs more than a comparable two-piece, so plan the install with a second pair of hands, and note that the integrated actuator is a Kohler-specific part to keep in mind for the long term.

The Woodbridge T-0019 brings a high-end modern one-piece look to a bathroom for far less than the premium brands, with a smooth skirted body, squared lines and a soft-close seat included in the box.

The fully skirted base hides the trapway and the one-piece body wipes down in a single stroke, while the included soft-close seat and the squared, contemporary lines deliver a designer look without the designer outlay. The siphon dual-flush system runs quietly, which owners single out in modern open-plan homes where the bath sits close to living space.

Its full flush uses 1.6 gallons rather than 1.28, so it is slightly less efficient than the WaterSense leaders, but the 800-gram MaP score and seamless styling make it a strong value alternative to a Kohler or TOTO one-piece. As with most direct-to-consumer brands, parts come from the manufacturer rather than a local store, so keep that in mind for long-term service. If quiet operation is a priority, see our guide to the best quiet flush toilets.

The Memoirs Stately is the toilet for a modern bathroom that wants squared, architectural lines without going fully minimalist, a two-piece with a crisp rectangular tank and a strong 1,000-gram flush behind the looks.

The Stately trim gives the Memoirs a squared, paneled tank with crisp vertical lines that read as architectural rather than rounded, so it suits a transitional or detail-rich modern bath where a plain skirted cube would feel too stark. Behind the looks, Kohler's gravity flush posts a top-tier 1,000-gram MaP score, so the styling never costs you flush power.

Owners praise the substantial, high-end feel and the dependable single-flush performance, a strong combination for a primary bath. The trapway is exposed in two-piece form, so this is the modern pick for shoppers who prioritize squared character and flush strength over a fully hidden, seamless base.

The Vespin II is the skirted modern toilet for shoppers who refuse to compromise on flush power, marrying TOTO's clean concealed-trapway styling with a maximum 1,000-gram MaP score and the powerful Double Cyclone flush.

The skirted two-piece body conceals the trapway behind a smooth side panel, so it delivers the clean modern look in a single-flush package that matches the dual-flush Aquia IV on raw MaP score. TOTO's Double Cyclone system uses two nozzles instead of rim holes to drive a strong, efficient rinse at just 1.28 gallons, and the CeFiONtect glaze keeps the bowl clean, earning a maximum 1,000-gram MaP score.

Owners report it clears heavy loads in a single flush and stays clean with minimal scrubbing, making it the modern pick for a busy primary or family bathroom rather than a low-traffic powder room. It is a single-flush design, so if dual-flush water savings matter more than a simpler single-flush valve, the Aquia IV is the better match, since it hits the same 1,000-gram ceiling. For the strongest options across all styles, see our guide to the best flushing toilets.

The Highline is the value modern workhorse, a clean-lined two-piece with a simple, contemporary tank profile and a strong 1,000-gram flush that fits a modern bath without the premium price of a skirted one-piece.

The Highline keeps the look simple and uncluttered with smooth, straight tank lines that suit a modern room without trying to be a statement piece. Kohler's Class Five flushing system moves a strong, wide rinse that posts a 1,000-gram MaP score, and the design is one of the most widely stocked toilets in the country, so parts are everywhere.

Owners rate it highly for dependable single-flush performance and value, which is why it is a default recommendation for a clean, no-drama modern upgrade. The trapway is exposed, so it lacks the seamless skirted look of the pricier picks, but as an affordable, reliable modern workhorse it is hard to beat.

The Sublime is the modern pick for shoppers who want the floating, wall-hung look, a squared bowl mounted on a concealed in-wall tank that frees the floor beneath it for the most minimalist install on this list.

The wall-hung design mounts the bowl on a steel carrier frame and conceals the tank inside the wall, leaving only a flush plate visible and the floor beneath the bowl open, which is the most space-saving and contemporary look available. The squared bowl and dual flush keep both the styling and the water use modern, and being able to set the mounting height lets you dial in seat comfort.

Owners love the floating look and the easy-to-clean floor, but a wall-hung toilet is a bigger project: it needs an in-wall carrier and enough wall depth, so it is best planned into a remodel rather than dropped in as a swap. The 600-gram MaP score suits moderate use, and the concealed tank means servicing happens behind an access panel, so factor that into the decision. For more on this style, see our guide to the best wall-hung toilets.

The Drake II is the clean-lined two-piece for a modern bath that values flush reliability above a fully skirted look, with a low, smooth tank profile and TOTO's efficient Double Cyclone flush.

The Drake II updates the classic Drake with a lower, more contemporary tank that smooths out the older model's boxy silhouette, giving a clean modern look without the cost of a skirted one-piece. The Double Cyclone flush uses two nozzles for a strong, efficient rinse at 1.28 gallons, and the CeFiONtect glaze keeps the bowl clean, earning a solid 800-gram MaP score.

Owners consistently rate it among the most reliable toilets they have owned, with dependable single-flush performance and minimal cleaning. The trapway is exposed, so it is not a seamless skirted pick, but for a modern bath that wants proven TOTO reliability in a clean low-profile body, it is one of the safest choices here. For more reliable daily-use options, see our guide to the most reliable toilets for daily use.