10 Floating Toilets That Elevated Bathroom Renovations
(Above) Kusum’s remodeled bathroom showing a white floating toilet, sink, subway tile, and hex flooring tile
A floating toilet can be the detail that makes a bathroom look instantly more modern, but only when the rest of the space supports it. The tile, the flush plate, the hardware, and even the wall behind the toilet all play a part in whether it feels seamless or out of place.
To show what works, we pulled 10 Sweeten renovation stories where a wall-hung, wall-mounted (floating) toilet is part of the finished bathroom. Check out the small design choices in each renovation to help you picture what could work in your own bathroom remodel.
1. A bathroom renovation gained inches with a wall-hung toilet
(Above) Meredith’s new bathroom featuring a wooden vanity, white tile walls, and a white wall-hung toilet
In this Chelsea bathroom makeover, the wall-hung toilet is doing practical work: it helps a small space function like a bigger one. The homeowners even called out the difference in depth once the tank moved into the wall, and you can feel that “extra room” in the after photos.
- Design move: Keep the toilet wall clean and bright so the room reads open, not busy.
- Why consider it: A wall-hung toilet can claw back precious inches in a tight layout.
- Detail to copy: Matte black fixtures against a light backdrop make the whole wall feel crisp.
- Works best when: Your vanity and toilet zone feel cramped or awkward to use.
2. This remodel solved a layout problem with a wall-hung switch
(Above) Dia’s remodeled bathroom with a white wall-mounted toilet, chevron floor tile, and a white bathtub
This one is a classic renovation reality moment: they wanted to move the toilet, but a steel beam made the new rough-in location impossible. Their contractor proposed a wall-hung toilet so it could stay put and still make room for a vanity that would not have fit with a traditional toilet.
- Design move: Let the toilet decision support the layout first, then layer in finishes.
- Why consider it: It can be a smart workaround when the structure limits plumbing moves.
- Detail to copy: Pair the wall-hung toilet with a vanity that feels lighter (visually and physically).
- Works best when: You have constraints but still want the room to feel more usable.
3. A remodel kept the powder room minimal and the floor open
(Above) Felix’s Brooklyn bathroom featuring a white floating toilet, sink, garbage bin, and gray tile flooring
In this Williamsburg renovation, the powder room carries a minimalist look with wall-mounted fixtures that maximize floor space. Wall-mounting the toilet fit the design, but it also solved a problem discovered during the demo.
- Design move: Keep the powder room palette understated so the lines feel clean.
- Why consider it: A wall-mounted toilet can help when typical floor plumbing is not an option.
- Detail to copy: A glass partition and recessed storage keep the vibe simple, not bare.
- Works best when: You want a tidy, modern powder room with less visual weight.
4. A bathroom remodel that made the toilet wall feel finished
(Above) Ylia’s renovated bathroom with a white floating toilet, glass walk-in shower, and wood vanity with sink
In this Washington Heights co-op renovation, the bathrooms were updated with a spa-like goal in mind, and the homeowners skipped bathtubs in both baths. The finished look leans clean and intentional, with Duravit wall-hung toilets used in both the primary and guest bathrooms, paired with Gerber flush plates that keep the wall sleek. Sweeten brings homeowners an exceptional renovation experience by personally matching trusted general contractors to your project, while offering expert guidance and support—at no cost to you. Renovate expertly with Sweeten
- Design move: Treat the toilet wall as a designed surface, not a blank spot, by pairing a wall-hung toilet with a flush plate and large-format tile.
- Why consider it: A wall-hung setup helps the bathroom read more streamlined when you want an edited, spa-like finish.
- Details to copy: Duravit wall-hung toilets plus Gerber flush plates, alongside 24×24 porcelain wall-and-floor tile in each bath.
- Works best when: You want the fixtures to feel visually quiet, and the wall finishes to do most of the design work.
5. Sunnyside basement bath went spare and spa-like
(Above) Gordon’s bathroom in Queens with white floating, custom concrete sink, and white painted walls
This Queens basement remodel describes a “spare look” in the bathroom: large wall tiles, a custom sink, and a wall-hung toilet alongside a freestanding tub. It’s a good reminder that floating toilets really shine when the rest of the room is edited down.
- Design move: Go big on wall tile and keep fixtures visually light.
- Why consider it: A wall-hung toilet helps the bathroom floor feel continuous, which reads cleaner.
- Detail to copy: Large-format wall tile plus minimal hardware gives the toilet wall a polished feel.
- Works best when: You want a bright, simple bathroom, especially in a windowless space.
6. Crown Heights small bath that hid the tank for a cleaner wall
(Above) Sonya’s bath showing a white wall-hung toilet, space-saving glass door swing, and bathtub with shower
In this 42-square-foot Crown Heights bathroom, the homeowners didn’t just swap finishes. They reworked the layout to make the room feel bigger, even after demolition revealed pipes that forced a full reroute and replacement to meet code. To gain the space they needed, they gave up a nearby closet, shifted the bathtub to the window wall, and placed the toilet next to the sink. For a streamlined look, they chose a toilet with the tank hidden behind the wall.
- Design move: Use an in-wall tank setup so the toilet area looks cleaner and less bulky.
- Why consider it: It helps small bathrooms feel more streamlined, especially after a full layout rethink.
- Details to copy: Light tile on one wall to visually open the space, dark gray tile on the back wall for depth, plus custom wood shelving where plumbing couldn’t move.
- Works best when: You’re optimizing a tight layout and want the toilet wall to feel simple and intentional.
7. Los Angeles let the “statement wall” shine with a simple floating toilet
(Above) Kirsty’s bath in Los Angeles showing marble walls, white tub, white floating toilet, and rectangular vanity
In this Scandi-modern Los Angeles gut remodel, the homeowner mentions loving the bathrooms’ statement wall and tile, and also choosing a “simple floating toilet.” The homeowners used a Villeroy and Boch wall-hung toilet in both the primary bath and the powder room.
- Design move: Keep the toilet understated so the tile and wall become the focal point.
- Why consider it: A floating toilet can support a design-forward wall without competing for attention.
- Detail to copy: Repeat the wall-hung look in the powder room for continuity.
- Works best when: Your bathroom has a feature wall, special tile, or bold wallpaper.
8. Pencil tile plus wood vanity plus wall-mounted toilet equals sleek
(Above) Ana’s remodeled bathroom with white walls, floating toilet, and vanity mirrors
This “quick look” master bath refresh is a tight lesson in pairing: a floating wood-finished double vanity, dark gray pencil tile, and a wall-mounted toilet. It’s a quick reminder that when multiple elements float, the whole room feels lighter.
- Design move: Pair a wall-mounted toilet with a floating vanity to keep the floor line open.
- Why consider it: It helps a darker palette feel modern, not heavy.
- Detail to copy: Pencil tile adds texture without taking over the room.
- Works best when: You want modern style with warmth (wood) and a little pattern.
9. Brooklyn duplex used classic tile but kept it feeling current
(Above) Alicia’s Brooklyn duplex bathroom featuring white floating toilet, subway wall tile, and shower with bath tub
In this retro-modern Brooklyn duplex, the guest bath resources list a wall-hung toilet, and the story mentions it was worth the effort because it’s easy to keep clean and makes the room feel larger. It’s also a nice example of mixing classic finishes like penny tile and subway bathroom tile with one distinctly modern move.
- Design move: Use a wall-hung toilet to give classic tile an updated edge.
- Why consider it: It can make a small, traditional-feeling bath read more spacious.
- Detail to copy: Penny tile on the floor plus a clean white wall palette keeps the look timeless.
- Works best when: You like classic materials but want the finished room to feel fresh.
10. Pelham attic bath that keeps the floor feeling open
(Above) Kusum’s bathroom in New York featuring a white floating toilet, sink, hex floor tile, and white subway tile wall
This attic renovation started with a simple goal: turn a tight, low-storage space into a true primary bath by reclaiming square footage (even borrowing from a closet). In the finished bathroom, the floating toilet helps the room feel less crowded at a glance, especially paired with a slim console sink and a clear glass shower that keeps sightlines open.
- Design move: Use a wall-hung toilet to keep the floor line uninterrupted in a compact bath.
- Why consider it: In small spaces, seeing more floor can make the whole room feel larger and cleaner.
- Details to copy: White subway wall tile, small hex floor tile, a leggy console sink, and a glass shower that stays visually light.
- Works best when: You’re building a bathroom into a tight footprint and want it to feel open, not packed with fixtures.
Little details that make a floating toilet feel “meant to be there”
If you’re still on the fence about a floating toilet, these renovations make one thing pretty clear: it’s rarely the toilet alone that sells the look. It’s what surrounds it. When the wall behind it feels finished and intentional, the whole bathroom suddenly looks more polished.
A pattern you’ll notice across these before-and-afters is that the best-looking setups treat the toilet wall like part of the design, not an empty spot you fill at the end. Tile choices, flush plate placement, and coordinated finishes do a lot of heavy lifting here. Even in busier bathrooms, a wall-hung toilet can look calm when everything around it feels cohesive.
If you’re planning your own bathroom remodel, use these examples as your “style shorthand.” Save a few favorites and point out what you like about each one, then talk it through with your general contractor.
Here are the three cues that show up again and again:
- A finished wall moment: Tile, paint, or paneling that looks deliberate behind the toilet
- Hardware that matches: The flush plate and fixtures feel like they belong in the same family
- A clean visual line: Fewer bulky shapes, more open floor, and a layout that reads simple at a glance
Frequently asked questions
A floating toilet is a wall-mounted toilet with the bowl suspended off the floor. It typically uses an in-wall tank and carrier system, which creates a cleaner, more streamlined look and leaves the floor underneath open.
The benefits of a wall-hung toilet are easier cleaning and a more streamlined, space-lightening look. With no base touching the floor, it simplifies mopping and can make smaller bathrooms feel more open and modern.
