KBIS 2026: TOTO in Full Flush
At KBIS 2026, TOTO didn’t just introduce new products. It introduced a point of view. The “Aurora™ Moment” signals a shift in commercial bathroom design toward sculptural form, quieter performance, and technology that integrates rather than announces itself.
The booth reinforced that shift. Instead of spectacle, TOTO leaned into clarity, creating a composed environment where material and light framed each product as part of a larger architectural story. It felt less like a trade show installation and more like a study in how commercial bathroom design is maturing.
The headline debut was the Aurora™ WASHLET+ S7A One-Piece, built around TOTO’s new INTEGRAVITY SYSTEM™. The takeaway was refreshingly straightforward: a rethought gravity system that cleans more thoroughly, operates more quietly, and supports high-efficiency water use. For commercial bathroom design, that balance of performance and restraint is critical.
Aurora’s fully skirted silhouette and softened proportions give it architectural presence without bulk. Universal Height supports accessibility across hospitality, multifamily, and workplace settings. Redington™, Glaston™, and Ultramax® expand the lineup with varied profiles, allowing specifiers to align performance expectations with different project tiers.
TOTO also introduced new matte finishes for NEOREST® LS and WX1, reinforcing that commercial bathroom design is increasingly about finish nuance as much as function.
The message was clear: performance is expected, but design integrity is what sets the standard.
Images Courtesy of Toto
Main image is: Aurora WASHLET+ S7A One-Piece Bidet Toilet









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