Duravit/Toto bathroom design question
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Anonymous
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I am remodeling a small basement bathroom and I am considering using a Duravit sink and possibly shower plate, with a Toto toilet, possibly a washlet.
The bathroom will be my only other full bathroom, beside the main one. It will be part of a nice, architect-redesigned level within a DC row house in a nice area, for context. My architect lives in Europe though, so I am trying to help since she may not be familiar with Toto (who knows), with the taste of people here and the typical skills of local contractors. Here are my questions: - Does anybody know for sure if the Duravit and Toto whites will match exactly? I would hate to have different shades of white in the bathroom. - I grew up in Europe and shower trays (https://www.duravit.us/products/showering/shower_trays.us-en.html) were the standard back home. Here I am not sure what are their pros and cons. Are they cheaper than the tiled counterparts? Are they more difficult to install? - I need a compact washlet, on the cheaper or middle side of the price range. Do you have any advice? TIA! |
Anonymous
Why in the world would you use a Europe based architect for a one level remodel? |
Anonymous
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The design and any structural changes are reviewed by local engineer and GC. The base design was actually by me and has already been approved by my contractor. Its not rocket science, just reconfiguring the space.. what couldn’t a contractor do or tweak?
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Anonymous
| As for the why, it’s $$$$$$$, taste, skills and experience with compact spaces. |
Anonymous
| I’m not familiar with Duravit. Can you find the model at Lowe’s or another local store that also has Toto toilets? If so, I’d ask if you could take the top of the Toto over to the Duravit area to compare. Also, note that Koehler makes sinks, shower trays, and toilets, and that would be a safer bet if you are concerned about matching the whites. |
Anonymous
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I can’t answer all your questions, but I would say most people here in this area consider a tiled shower floor to be nicer than a shower tray type floor. Typically, a tiled floor is more expensive.
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Anonymous
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Take your measurements to a showroom and pick the sink and toilet so you can see the whites. Tile the shower.
It’s not a plus to have an architect in Europe, so don’t mention that when you sell unless it’s to another European. |
Anonymous
| Thanks for the advice. Ferguson carries both brands so I will check in person. I may also have everything Duravit and then add Toto washbasin if compatible. |
Anonymous
| Honestly, I don’t think shower trays are thought of all that highly. Have you considered using tile instead? |
Anonymous
| Yes, in fact I think I will go with the tiled shower option. Thanks! |
Anonymous
| Toto Washlet goes on top of a standard toilet, so you can add it later, as long as you have the power hookup for it in place. |
Anonymous
| I put a Toto toilet and a duravit tub in the same bathroom, and never noticed color difference. For washlet, I recommend duravit SensoWash f.Integrated with a duravit toilet, it’s the best looking washlet on the market. We have used it for more than a year now and are most satisfied with it. |
Anonymous
| Toto toilets are ugly (yes I know they perform well but they’re still ugly) and washers aren’t going to go over well in an American market. Not trying to be negative but both are true statements. |
Anonymous
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