The Best Toilet Seat

While we may not give a lot of importance to the toilet, it tends to be where many people spend a lot of time during the day. If you want to be comfortable while you’re seated, and have an aesthetically pleasing bathroom, it’s time to look into your toilet seat.

When it comes to shapes, there are two main varieties: elongated and round. An elongated toilet seat is an oval shape. Take a look at your toilet to see which shape of toilet seat will fit best. Typically elongated toilet seats are more costly than their round counterparts. A round toilet seat is more circular than an elongated one as the name suggests. They are more common than elongated seats and are also more wallet-friendly.

An elongated toilet seat measures around 18.5 inches while a round one measures 16.5 inches. You can find out your toilet bowl’s length by measuring from the area where the toilet seat is bolted towards the other end of the seat at the front of the toilet.

• When you think of a toilet seat, you likely don’t think of anything fancy or complicated. However, today there are a number of features you can opt for. For example, a toilet seat with a night light makes it easy to go to the bathroom without turning on the overhead light. Those with a water feature like a built-in bidet make cleanup easier. Plus, you can also find toilet seats that are soft-close or quick-release.
• Typically, toilet seats are made of either wood or plastic. Plastic toilet seats are cost-effective, easy to clean and come with a number of different bells and whistles. They can also be padded for extra comfort. Wooden toilet seats are more costly than plastic. However, they are highly durable. They don’t get scratched as easily as plastic ones. Plus, in the winter months, a wooden toilet seat will feel warmer than a plastic one on your skin. In addition to the to most common options, you can also find toilet seats made from brass, ceramic, stainless steel and vinyl.
• A well-designed toilet seat should be easy to install. After all, you don’t want to have to spend hours trying to decipher complex instructions only to have the seat not open and close properly on your toilet. Opt for one that showcases easy installation. Plain toilet seats without extra features will be simple to install, while those with smart features or water features may be more time-consuming.