Kohler Purist Hatbox

February 2009. High-fashion design has invaded the bathroom, and the Kohler Purist Hatbox is one example. No reviewers say that this toilet is the best, but its style is modern and fun, and it performs as well or better than most toilets in tests. The Purist Hatbox uses electronics rather than gravity or pressure to flush, so you will need to position it near an electric outlet (or install one for it). The seat closes slowly electronically. Several users do report that the electronics or pump failed within the first year. The Purist Hatbox is compact in size because it has no tank, so it will easily fit into small bathrooms. In MaP testing for waste removal, the Purist Hatbox flushed 800 grams of solid waste, which compares favorably with other highly rated toilets. It may be hard to justify the high price, but the Kohler Purist Hatbox certainly looks elegant. You can spend far less on standard toilets; the TOTO Eco UltraMax MS853113E (*est. $450) is one example.

We found professional reviews of the Kohler Purist Hatbox in Fine Homebuilding's Kitchen and Bath Planning Guide 2008 and in the Maximum Performance (MaP) Testing of Popular Toilet Models 13th Edition. A handful of user reviews are collected at Buzzillions.com and the toilet is top-rated on the luxury goods site 3Luxe.com.