A remodel with bidet is something everyone should consider in a modern bathroom renovation.
Bidets are a highly recommended addition to the remodeled bathroom, and not only for an aging-in-place scenario or Universal Design viewpoint.
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There are three types of bidets.
Standalone Bidet
The standalone bidet is the classic or traditional arrangement. This is the separate floor or wall-mounted ceramic unit that is located adjacent to the toilet. and it is still an option if that is your preference. However, in our view, it is not the preferred choice for a number of reasons:
- Given available alternatives, it is an outdated product.
- It is certainly not appropriate for an aging-in-place application because it requires considerable additional physical maneuvering, This can cause loss of balance in the elderly and is unsafe.
- It is unnecessarily expensive as requiring separate drainage and water supply.
- It is normally not appropriate in a typical remodel situation for lack of appropriate space. It takes a large bathroom to accommodate one of these units.
- t takes up space that could be put to better use.
For all these reasons the trend now is toward:
1. The fully integrated “smart toilet” solution, which combines toilet and bidet in one single engineered solution, and
2. The bidet/toilet seat add-on for standard toilets
The demand for both these solutions is on the rise.
Smart toilets on Amazon
| Smart Toilets | Description | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
  |
Woodbridgebath Woodbridge Luxury, Elongated One Piece Toilet with Advanced Bidet Seat, T-0008 |
Not Stated |
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Ove Decors SMART TOILET Single Flush System and Heated Seat with Remote Control, White |
Not Stated |
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Trone TETBCERN-12.WH Tahum Electronic Toilet with Integrated Bidet, White |
Not Stated |
Bidet Seat for Standard Toilets
This is an add-on bidet, where the bidet function is integrated into the toilet seat itself. There are two types of toilet seat bidet:
- Electric toilet seat bidet: these come with a variety of features including warm water, air dryers, deodorizers, and variable sprays. They require a nearby electrical outlet.
- Non-electric toilet seat bidet: the basic versions come with a cold water wash only. More advanced versions can be attached to the hot water line.
Bidet seats on Amazon
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