Toilets

A close coupled toilet has its cistern mounted directly on the back of the pan, so the two form a single unit with no exposed flush pipe between them. It’s the most compact of the traditional styles and the easiest to fit as a replacement for an existing toilet. Our period designs keep the detail you would expect, such as sculpted pans, lever handles and classic cistern profiles, without needing extra wall height.

On a high level toilet the cistern is mounted near the ceiling and joined to the pan by a long flush pipe, with the flush activated with a pull & chain. A medium level sits around halfway up the wall. A low level cistern sits just above the pan with a short flush pipe and lever handle. All three show off the cistern and pipework which is a large part of their period appeal.

You’ll need enough height to fit the cistern, its brackets and the full length of the flush pipe, with the pull & chain hanging at a comfortable height. If your ceiling is lower, slopes, or there’s a window behind the toilet, a medium or low level design will usually give you the same look.

Yes – close coupled and low level designs work well in smaller spaces. Projection is the measurement that matters most, so check against the space that you have. Leave a comfortable clear area in front of the pan.

Our toilets combine period styling with modern flushing and made to meet current UK water regulations. Many are available with a dual flush mechanism so that you can choose a lighter flush if desired. Chain-pull and lever flushes keep the traditional feel while performing to modern standards.

Match the seat to the shape of your pan and check the hinge fixing centres. Each pan has its own seat dimensions on the product page. Solid timber seats in finishes like oak, mahogany or walnut are the classic choice for a period bathroom. Hinges in chrome, nickel or brass can be matched to your taps and flush handle, and soft close options are available. Browse our entire toilet seat collection here.