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Young House Love » Random » The King Of Thrones

| By Sherry Petersik | April 1, 2012 | 299 Comments

The King Of Thrones

Yup, it’s a rare Sunday post- just because we have an exciting bathroom update to share. I know we mentioned that we’ve had great luck with under-$100 American Standard toilets, but we’re eating those words. Why? Because we just discovered the most amazing toilet that we have ever heard of. It’s like the Jake Gyllenhaal of toilets. As in, there is nothing better. Feast your eyes on this sexpot:

Toilet Pic

I mean, who wouldn’t want a toilet with:

  • a heated seat and heated foot blower
  • ambient lighting (right in the bowl!)
  • a motion activated lid and seat (it opens and closes for you)
  • advanced bidet function
  • built in speakers and a remote docking station for playing tunes
  • an integrated air dryer (yes, it blows you dry down there)
  • a touch screen remote (to control the entire thing like a giant robot)

Remote

Now, I know what you’re thinking. That toilet must cost millions, if not tens of thousands of dollars. But get this, it’s under 5K!

Toiletprice

And we decided to spring for it! I mean, what’s the point of DIYing day in and day out without a little heated seat and air drying action to get you through the rough spots? This toilet is a guaranteed everyday morale boost. Because after a long day of painting or sledgehammering, how good does it sound to retreat to a heated toilet that has ambient bowl lighting and plays our favorite tunes while we use the remote to activate the air dry function?

I mean, just look how gorgeous it looks in this all glass room overlooking a city. I’ve always wanted an all glass bathroom.

House Shot1

Wait for it…

April Fools

I know, I know, you were probably onto us. What tipped you off? Was it the ambient bowl light? The price tag? The Sunday post (darn you April Fool’s day for being on Sunday!). You guys know us too well.

Psst- Anyone else think it’s funny that a $4,600 toilet doesn’t qualify for free shipping?

Psssst- When it comes to April Fool’s jokes, they’re kind of a tradition around these parts. Here’s last year’s, the year before that, and the year before that. 

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Comments

  1. Avatar for HH says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    It was the look of this fabulous toilet. Seen the picture I knew right away something was not right :)

    Reply
  2. Avatar for Katy @ The Non-Consumer AdvocateKaty @ The Non-Consumer Advocate says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    I knew it the second a Sunday post showed up!

    I also ran a April Fools Day post today:

    http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/2012/04/my-tv-show/

    Although . . . I do have to say the toilet does sounds rather fantastic. I’m going to Japan in a couple of weeks and am secretly excited to try out the fancy-schmancy toilets.

    Katy

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 1, 2012 at 4:07 pm

      Hahahaha, such a good one! I loved the part about stuff being in your contract. Haha.

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for AngelaAngela says

      April 2, 2012 at 9:43 am

      Ha! I was just thinking, “Man, I really love my seat warmer…” I live in Japan, and now that I have a fancy-schmancy toilet, I’m ruined for life. The auto-flush is also quite amazing.

      Katy, have a nice trip!
      -Angela

  3. Avatar for Ginny @ Goofy MonkeysGinny @ Goofy Monkeys says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Ha ha! It might be worth $5k if it could potty train a toddler too ;)

    Happy April!

    Reply
    • Avatar for LauraCLauraC says

      April 1, 2012 at 7:03 pm

      “like” We will have a two-year-old in ten days. Definitely thinking about this!!! (potty training, not $5K toilets)

  4. Avatar for Devon @ Green House, Good LifeDevon @ Green House, Good Life says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    It would be a huge bummer to drop the remote in the toilet. (Not to mention, who wants to touch the potty remote?!)

    Aaaah, you guys do not disappoint.

    Reply
    • Avatar for Andrea HAndrea H says

      April 1, 2012 at 7:59 pm

      touching the potty remote wouldn’t be a big deal, as the bidet and drying features leave you hands-free! That’s why you need the itunes- because you just sit there, and it does your business for you!

  5. Avatar for AngieAngie says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    You should check out http://www.thinkgeek.com today. They have the BEST April Fool’s products. Some of their jokes do get turned into actual products too.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 1, 2012 at 4:09 pm

      Bwahahahaha- hilarious! Hungry hungry hippos for the iPad had me dying.

      xo,
      s

  6. Avatar for robynsrobyns says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    Love It!! I actually saw this in a bathroom on bang for your buck one time and the homeowner went on and on about how it was the best money he ever spent!! Way to keep the April fool’s tradition rolling on!

    Reply
    • Avatar for Kristen @ Popcorn on the StoveKristen @ Popcorn on the Stove says

      April 1, 2012 at 11:25 pm

      I bet it was the heated foot blower that made the homeowner feel this way because it’s definitely what sold me! Hahaha – who comes up with this stuff?!

  7. Avatar for GabrielaGabriela says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    At first I was:
    “hum…err…(shrugs)ok, if they want it…”

    And then:
    “Air dryer” came up.

    (I proceed to picture the scene)
    And that’s when I lost it haha.

    Thank god!

    Reply
  8. Avatar for AshleyAshley says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    Haha, even before I got to the end I was like…this is a great April Fools post!

    Reply
  9. Avatar for Lynn van SlykeLynn van Slyke says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    LOL Funny! Who wouldn’t want a $5000 toilet. Happy April =)

    Reply
  10. Avatar for JaneJane says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    The lighting tipped me off and then the bidet sealed it. :)

    Reply
  11. Avatar for Julia @ Chris loves JuliaJulia @ Chris loves Julia says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    Ha!!! I saw this toilet on HGTV a few weeks back. How funny. You got me. You got me.

    Reply
    • Avatar for Julia @ Chris loves JuliaJulia @ Chris loves Julia says

      April 1, 2012 at 4:10 pm

      Maybe the fact that it doesn’t qualify for free shipping is their way of celebrating April fool’s. That’s nuts! Let’s hope joke is on us there….errrr whoever DOES spend 5k on a toilet.

  12. Avatar for Erin @ DomesticAdventure.comErin @ DomesticAdventure.com says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    It was the term, “sexpot,” Sherry! That totally gave it away for me. It seemed a little over-the-top for a toilet compliment…though you never know…!

    Happy weekend!

    Erin

    Reply
    • Avatar for StephSteph says

      April 2, 2012 at 5:06 am

      Yes! It was that word that made me go “Hmmmm” and then it was all downhill from there!

  13. Avatar for cjwcjw says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    I had a similar potty at my hotel in Japan and I’m not going to lie — it was pretty awesome.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 1, 2012 at 4:11 pm

      Haha, so fancy!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for JessicaJessica says

      April 1, 2012 at 9:28 pm

      I was TOTALLY overwhelmed by the Japanese toilets, both the ones like this that make you feel like it’s Star Trek, and the ones where you have to squat over the hole in the ground!

  14. Avatar for AnnaAnna says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    nice work! I can’t imagine you guys ever spending that much on a throne! ;) but the list of features and that touchscreen were solid gold. Did John work up the home depot ad and the toilet design, because those are some skills right there! Have a great 1 April!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 1, 2012 at 4:11 pm

      Haha, it’s actually a real screen shot! This toilet exists! I can’t wait to someday meet one (maybe in a fancy hotel someday?).

      xo,
      s

  15. Avatar for JulieJulie says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    Is this the furture!? I am soo underprepared!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 1, 2012 at 4:14 pm

      Hahahahahaha. Me too.

      xo,
      s

  16. Avatar for christina spargochristina spargo says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    you need to try harder to fool us :) We know you too well.

    Reply
  17. Avatar for Sarah JHSarah JH says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    Hahaha. I love it. Last year for Christmas I convinced my husband that I bought him an electric lawn mower (which is extra awful because our yard is so big that you’d have to stop and charge it half-way through). Let’s just say that he was really excited to see a kayak in the garage instead. I might just have to steal this idea for next year. Love you guys!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 1, 2012 at 4:16 pm

      Haha, that’s too funny.

      xo,
      s

  18. Avatar for Joy FranksJoy Franks says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    Oh no!!! I do think you deserve a throne like that, seriously. You got me thinking!! I just painted the vanity in our bathroom upstairs and thought a fancy schmanzy toilet would look great!

    Reply
  19. Avatar for JuliaJulia says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    No word of a lie my mother in law has a toilet similar to that! The Toto Brand, and its automatic bidet function violated me the one and only time I ever used it. Scary stuff hahaha and not worth what it likely cost!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 1, 2012 at 4:15 pm

      Oh man- automatic bidet?! They need to warn you! Haha.

      xo,
      s

  20. Avatar for MeganMegan says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    I’ve been waiting all day to see if you guys went ahead and did an April Fool’s post even though it’s Sunday! So glad you did!

    Reply
  21. Avatar for SheilaSheila says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    I knew it was an April Fool’s post as soon as I saw the first picture stating the toilet was by Kohler. ;)

    Reply
  22. Avatar for ruthruth says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    I know the toilet is expensive – but in Asia, everyone uses electronic toilets. And actually … they’re AWESOME. If you were really interested, they actually sell these at asian stores. Under $1k ;-)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 1, 2012 at 4:16 pm

      No way! Someone needs to buy them up and bring them over and sell them at that price here!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for ReneeRenee says

      April 2, 2012 at 11:24 am

      I used a Toto when I was in Japan and it was awesome! At the hotel, in the public area, the toilet actually played music to cover up the ‘tinkle’ sound….LOL. We checked it out when we got home, you can buy the toilet seat with the built in bidet for around $800.

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 2, 2012 at 11:45 am

      Haha, I love the “modesty music” thing.

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for ruthruth says

      April 2, 2012 at 9:14 pm

      Actually, they sell these at asian stores, in the US (like California or check your local H-mart!). My mother in law in Cali has one =P. But when we tried the one at my uncle’s house when we visited him in S. Korea last year, I swore we would get one someday. :-D

  23. Avatar for Paige @ Little NostalgiaPaige @ Little Nostalgia says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    Hahaha. I knew as soon as I saw the picture. I was like, “What?! That isn’t their taste!”

    The hubs and I had talked about doing a “we’re pregnant!” joke today, but both of us forgot. In retrospect, probably for the best. :-)

    Reply
    • Avatar for Annie SwiftAnnie Swift says

      April 2, 2012 at 4:40 am

      I have pulled that same joke on the parents and in-laws for the past 4 years. This year was the first my predictable April Fools joke failed – because we actually are pregnant. Lol.

  24. Avatar for StephanieStephanie says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    Ive been waiting for this post to show up. I new as soon as I saw the post come up what it was.

    Reply
  25. Avatar for Ade@fortheloveofpainting[email protected] says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:17 pm

    You got me, but then again that is an ugly toilet in my opinion!

    Reply
  26. Avatar for ChristinaChristina says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    Man!!! You totally got me! I was thinking, “Wow what in the world happened to John and Sherry? I don’t think I can read this blog anymore if they are springing for a $4,600 TOILET!!!!” I sighed and laughed in relief when I saw it was a joke! Sorry for the unfaithful thoughts! I love y’all! :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 1, 2012 at 4:25 pm

      Haha, thanks Christina! We’re just happy we got someone!

      xo,
      s

  27. Avatar for TrishaTrisha says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    Ha! Have you seen this week’s episode of New Girl? (if you even watch that show) Jess was getting attacked by a Japanese toilet and I may have wet myself a little as I died of laughter.

    I put blue food coloring in my husband’s tooth brush bristles last night. Which again had me laughing a little too hard as he looked in the mirror.

    Happy Fools Day!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 1, 2012 at 4:25 pm

      Hahah, we have a few saved up episodes to catch up on the ol’ DVR. Can’t wait.

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

      April 1, 2012 at 5:07 pm

      That is immediately what I thought of when I read this!! Six happy faces! AAAHHH!!!

    • Avatar for BrianneBrianne says

      April 1, 2012 at 6:25 pm

      hahaha…I was just going to say – “Jess, I’ve never gone past 3 smiley faces!”

    • Avatar for JennyJenny says

      April 1, 2012 at 11:12 pm

      New Girl has my hubs and I dying laughing every week! So good.

  28. Avatar for KristyKristy says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    YESSSSS!!!!
    I actually knew it this time, as soon as I saw the Sunday post.. you got me last year and I haven’t trusted you since. :D

    Reply
  29. Avatar for brooke249brooke249 says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    I COMPLETELY fell for this! Too funny! You were so convincing in your reasons for buying it that I was wondering how I could talk my husband into one!

    Reply
  30. Avatar for alg at rental house rulesalg at rental house rules says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    You actually had me fooled for a brief, brief second… until I remembered what day it is today — I just thought you’d lost your collective minds!! (PS — Why would anyone want a light inside the bowl?!? Eeeeewwwww!!!!!!!!)

    Reply
  31. Avatar for Briel K.Briel K. says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:29 pm

    April Fool’s! The ambient lighting inside the bowl was what tipped me off first. haha :)

    Reply
  32. Avatar for MicheleMichele says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    i was giggling all the way through reading this, and the bathroom made of all glass put me over the edge to full out laugh/snorts.

    happy april 1st!

    Reply
  33. Avatar for Urban WifeUrban Wife says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    Ha, good one guys! ;) Happy Fools Day. I’ve stayed at a swanky hotel where the toilet actually had a heated seat and a lighting under the seat. Strange but weirdly fun.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 1, 2012 at 5:15 pm

      Haha, sounds so fancy!

      xo,
      s

  34. Avatar for KaytKayt says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    For me, it was ‘sexpot’. Not even you guys would stoop that low in the pun world.

    Reply
  35. Avatar for DonitaDonita says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    Ok Sherry, for a minute I thought WHAT…….even went back to top to see WHO posted this. LOL That is a very scary toilet. What bothers me is the fact that someone would spend that much money, OR time on a toilet. Why would you waste time listening to music on the toilet. LOL LOL too funny.

    Reply
  36. Avatar for KearaKeara says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    I think I’ll skip the fancy loo, but I’d take Jake Gyllenhaal any day!

    Reply
  37. Avatar for Mary AMary A says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    Got burned last year, so I was expecting it this year.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 1, 2012 at 5:14 pm

      Haha, nice Mary! I love how folks that we got last year have learned not to trust us. Haha.

      xo,
      s

  38. Avatar for leahleah says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    I want to talk to someone who really has that toilet in thier house and ask them if it was worth it. Sounds crazy to me!

    Reply
  39. Avatar for MandyMandy says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    You called the toilet a sexpot. Awesome.

    I bought it hook, line, and sinker! Until you put the overlooking the city picture. Then I remembered what day it was. Good one guys!!

    Reply
  40. Avatar for karenkaren says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    HA HA HA!! when i saw the price I was like “huh!” and then thought is it April Fool’s Day?!
    Funny!!

    Reply
  41. Avatar for KaraKara says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    It’s such an ugly toilet. I knew you guys wouldn’t put something that atrocious in your home! ;)

    Reply
  42. Avatar for Jennifer WJennifer W says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    You totally had me — I’m so gullible! I was thinking that is so crazy to spend that on a toilet when they’ve worked their *tails* off to save money, redo their kitchen, hand stamp Clara’s closet, etc. I was nothing less than stunned! :)

    Reply
  43. Avatar for LarissaLarissa says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    I thought you were going to say you found one on CL for a good deal and went for it. When you wrote that you were going to pay retail I knew it was a joke. Too funny! But I wonder if you can use one of those fancy functions for diaper cleaning? :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 1, 2012 at 5:13 pm

      Haha, it’s true! I bet the “wand” would come in handy for diaper spraying!

      xo,
      s

  44. Avatar for AliceAlice says

    April 1, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    You had me until you called it the Jake Gyllenhaal of toilets and since I had just watched Love and Other Drugs with Jake Gyllenhaal, I couldn’t imagine what the heck the Jake Gyllenhaal of toilets meant, and then it hit me. It’s April Fool’s Day!

    Reply
  45. Avatar for LynetteLynette says

    April 1, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    Okay, you had me fooled! I was really bummed because I thought you were taking your blog in a new direction (right down the toilet). I couldn’t believe you thought this was right for your home. Then I got to the end and was SO relieved!! Well played….well played!!

    Reply
  46. Avatar for heatherheather says

    April 1, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    bahaha the second I saw the photo I was like “yep, April fools” Haha. Nice!

    Reply
  47. Avatar for RoryRory says

    April 1, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    I read the title and totally thought you guys were just as excited as I was for the Game of Thrones premiere (before I read the post).

    Reply
  48. Avatar for JamieJamie says

    April 1, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    Funny you should mention this toilet. My father-in-law actually has one! But, I must admit, I’m too scared to use it. I think it’s all the gadgets. I fear it might rebel and do something random at any point while I’m sitting there!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 1, 2012 at 5:12 pm

      Haha, I’d be intimidated of breaking it and having to pay for a new one! Hah. That’s my luck!

      xo,
      s

  49. Avatar for KathyKathy says

    April 1, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    It was the price tag..and the fact it’s a Saturday April 1st post that tipped me off. :D I thought even if you guys happened to have won the Mega Millions lottery, you still wouldn’t buy that ugly toilet. haha!

    Reply
  50. Avatar for heatherheather says

    April 1, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    I didn’t get anyone today, mainly because I completely forgot it was April 1st. That said, my common sense pranked me today. We were sawing lumber and the driver of the tractor picking up the log stopped so I walked between two logs to choke it up and he didn’t see me (he was watching my husband) and he moved…and it rolled the log and pinched my leg between two logs just below the knee.

    It was like my common sense played a huge april fools joke on me because I KNOW to NEVER walk between two logs under any circumstance. Between my lapse and the driver not seeing me it was pretty funny. I just sat there staring at my leg and looking at him and it was slowly dawning on me I couldn’t move my leg. Then my husband saw what happened and yelled for the guy to back up. The driver felt so so so so bad.

    I didn’t break anything but son of a bee sting, there’s definitely some bruising going on.

    Now I will REALLY never walked between two logs.

    Though, I did keep joking with my husband I could now say I’ve been personally involved in a logging accident. He just rolled his eyes at me.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 1, 2012 at 5:20 pm

      Oh man, so scary and so glad you’re ok. You crack me up with the logging accident talk. John would roll his eyes at me too!

      xo,
      s

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