Looking at buying a Toto Drake for my rather narrow (58" ) bathroom. My current crapper is round, and I have no issues with it (aside from wanting a new loo). The elongated bowl is 2" longer than the round, and I hesitate to give up even two inches. I have read that 24" free space in front of the bowl is what code requires, so I guess people deal with much narrower bathrooms than mine.

The elongated bowls seem to be a lot more popular these days. What would you guys do?

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elongated
you might like taller too

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elongated
you might like taller too

Taller might be good - I'm already going to have a higher-than-usual vanity and sink.

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Another vote for elongated (unless you have microscopic man parts).

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Elongated and taller . . . much more comfortable . . .

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elongated

I personally don't like ADA height.

Elongated, comfort height (tall) bowl.

just remember whichever one you choose, you will be in it for the LONG haul......

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/14/2012 04:05PM by NewtonMP2100.

Another vote for elongated as long as it fits and taller.

Round is old skool.

For a 58" bathroom? Good luck finding an elongated toilet that will fit and will leave enough room in front. I agree they are more comfortable to use, but they can be impractical in a narrow space.

so is this the LONG and short of it....??

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Elongated. I put in a replacement round one a year ago and regret it; also in a small bathroom.

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Here's my own Toto elongated in a 60" wide space:

Tape something 2" to your current one and walk around and see how it feels.

How about a Squatty Potty?


When my mancave is complete, it will have a self rising toilet seat!

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/14/2012 11:38PM by Rolando.

Another vote for elongated and tall.

I built a powder room on the first floor of my house in July. The room measures 50"x55".

I installed a American Standard Cadet 3 bowl. It is elongated and tall. I have plenty of clearance in the front of the bowl, unless I wanna spread out the Sunday paper.

Now everyone in my house fights over using the "comfy" toilet on the first floor as opposed to the round, short, 1960s-era toilet in my upstairs w.c.

For the money I don't think you beat this toilet. We have 2 of them now and one has been in for about
4 years and has yet to clog, knock on wood. Our handyman has installed a bunch these and he's also installed
higher end toilets like the Toto and he says the Jacuzzi is the way to go if you want to save some money
and get a great toilet to boot.

Jacuzzi Perfecta 959 White Round

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can you sit on it and think about it further.....???

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