Smart Toilets and Bidets UK 2026: What Is Really New

Walk into a UK bathroom showroom today and the toilet section looks very different from ten years ago. Bidet functions, concealed cisterns and water-saving flush systems are moving from luxury extras to normal expectations. Here is a practical look at what is actually changing, and what it means if you are planning a renovation.

Shower toilets are moving into the mainstream

In an April 2025 interview with KBB Focus, Geberit's marketing head Sophie Weston said UK consumers are coming round to smart WCs, with demand for shower toilets (which add bidet-style cleansing to a conventional toilet) rising steeply on the back of wellness trends. She also noted that buyers want comfort and hygiene, and increasingly expect wall-hung designs, matt finishes and concealed cisterns. Bear in mind these are a manufacturer's observations rather than independent survey data, but they match what we see in the trade.

The good news is you do not need a full electronic smart toilet to get the core benefit. A combined bidet toilet gives you the cleansing function in a single, conventional-looking pan, and it is far less complicated to fit. Our wall hung bidet toilets follow the same clean, concealed-cistern look that the industry is leaning towards.

Water efficiency labelling is on its way

The UK government announced in September 2023 that toilets, along with showers, washing machines and dishwashers, would carry water efficiency labels on an A to F scale, with the aim of cutting public water use per person by 20% by 2038. The government's figures put the saving at 1,200 million litres of water a day across the UK over ten years, and 74% of consultation respondents agreed labels would help reduce consumption. The scheme was planned to become mandatory, so check the current status on gov.uk before you buy.

For homeowners the practical takeaway is simple: look at the flush volume when comparing toilets, and expect that information to become easier to compare side by side.

What to do with this when you renovate

First, decide whether you want the bidet function built in. If you are replacing a standard pan, a closed coupled bidet toilet is the easiest swap because it keeps the familiar layout and usually reuses your existing waste position. Second, plan for the supply: any bidet function needs a water feed within reach of the pan, so raise this with your plumber early. Third, treat the finish as part of the technology. Rimless bowls and smooth glazed surfaces cut cleaning time, which matters if hygiene is the reason you are upgrading.

It is also worth asking your installer about access. Concealed cisterns look tidy, but they need a proper service point, so confirm how the flush mechanism can be reached later.

The bottom line

You do not have to chase every gadget. The trends worth paying attention to are the ones that make daily life easier: better hygiene, cleaner lines and lower water use. If you want to see the range, start at Ultra Bathroom and compare what suits your space.

Sources: KBB Focus (Geberit interview, April 2025); GOV.UK, "Household goods to carry water efficiency labels" (September 2023).