The popularity of the bidet is growing westward, making its way from the European countries to the United States. In typical American fashion, however, we need to claim the idea-which lately very much means that we have to rename the object in question. So the bidet is now a washlet or aqualet or shower-toilet. The rebirth of the bidet in the west also involves a subtraction. In lieu of having a toilet side-by-side with a bidet, we now have a combination fitting that marries two purposes into one piece of porcelain. It saves space, and it camouflages the bidet in plain sight-for those of us who are still shy about our preference for water cleansing!

SensoWash. Designed by Duravit.

Truthfully, the new bidets offer more than just a simple spray of water. They have so many features that users may feel inclined to spend lots of time on the throne. Take SensoWash, for example. Their Starck Series toilet seat and cover for Duravit includes a heated seat, wireless remote control, rear and front wash (not to mention oscillating), individually adjusting wand and temperature, two user profiles, power-actuated lid and seat, self-cleaning wand, and a night light. With all these capabilities at your fingertips, you may not be able to tear your bum away, as SensoWash knows: "Each visit to the toilet becomes a mini wellness experience leaving you feeling like a new person."

The SensoWash Starck toilet seat and cover fits on Starck's 3 Series for Duravit, available in wall-mount, one-piece, and two-piece models. The SensoWash toilet seat continues the simple, graceful lines of Starck's bathroom designs-giving the new toilet/bidet a streamlined look. But it's the effects that will keep people satisfied: "Without exaggerating: anyone who's tried SensoWash® Starck won't ever want to do without it again."

Via Trendir.