Toto Aquia vs. Kohler Persuade

Drumroll... we went with the Kohler Persuade... with the soft close, easy-clean lid.  (I'm only blogging about this because so many people have asked me which toilets we chose... who knew there was such an interest?  It has been the number one question after, what color paint?  And since I don't know the answer to that one, I chose to write about toilets.)

Truth be told, I actually think the Aquia is a prettier toilet.  But the Kohler is made in America.  And although I didn't think it would, that felt important to me.  Maybe since I made the decision in the middle of the government shutdown and I'm a proud American?  Anyway, the Kohler also comes with the "pop off" easy-cleaning toilet seat.  If you're in the market for a new toilet, this is a feature you must see to believe.  (Particularly wonderful for those who are potty training 3 year old little boys.)

It's also about an inch narrower than many other "standard" toilets.  The shape of the bowl and stand make it easy to clean - not many nooks and crannies.

It retails for $551, but a contractor's discount brings it to $317.  Not bad at all.