Futuristic toilets come in all shapes and sizes, and many now have features to help improve waste in the environment. Perhaps in a few decades the lavatories will be hands-free too!
The Sol-Char toilet is an excellent example of how human waste can be put to good use. The research team behind this project has come up with a way to turn feces into fuel and energy. Considering how many people live on the planet and desecrate daily, the possibilities here are endless in terms of the amount of eco-friendly energy that can be created. Other designs have a more aesthetic appeal in terms of modernism, such as the men's urinal that looks like a sleek piping fixture.
Whatever the design, these futuristic toilets show that where we relieve ourselves will not stay the same over the next few years.
30 Examples of Futuristic Toilets
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One-Way Mirror Public Toilets
Don't Miss a Sec by Monica Bonvicini is Controversially Voyeuristic
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Eco-Friendly Smart Toilets
This Toilet Will Change the Way We Think About Going to the Bathroom
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Illuminated Retina-Saving Toilets
The Nightlight Toilet Seat Keeps You From Hurting Your Eyes
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Narcissistic Restroom Interiors
Webguerillas Washrooms by TULP Encourage Vain Behavior
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Compact Self-Pressured Toilets
The Element Water Closet Uses an In-Built Pressure System
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Fanciful Furry Toilets
Studio Marcelo Teixeira Creates a Fun Project
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Ephemeral Household Objects
The Specimen Series by Do Ho Suh is Strikingly Ghostly
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Toddler Tablet Toilets
The CTA iPotty Makes iPad Potty Training a Reality
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Tankless Toilets
The Panasonic Arauno V Will Revolutionize the Home
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Body Elimination-Aiding Toilets
Dyno-Rod Designed a Toilet Perfect for Squatting
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Water-Recycling Toilets
This Toilet Recycles Flushing Water for Showering and Hand Washing
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Bovine Bathroom Fixtures (UPDATE)
Artceram Decorated Cow Line Adds a Spot of Fun to Sanitaryware
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Tuck-Away Toilets
The Iota Folding Toilet Curls Upright When it Flushes to Save Space and Water
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Solar-Powered Toilets
The Solar-Powered ‘Sol-Char’ Was Designed to Improve Sanitation
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Super-Spacious Tokyo Toilets
Ichihara City Toilet is the Largest in the World
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Built-In Plunger Toilets
The PUSHit Toilet Seat Design Clears Clogs Conveniently and Easily
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Toliet-Themed Shot Glasses
The Mini Toilet Shot Glasses Provide Pumbling for Your Patron
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Waste-Saving Washrooms
The Trilet 2.0 Restroom Collects Detritus for Sustainable Reuse
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Tentacle Public Restrooms
The Kumotota Toilets by Studio Pacific Architecture are Modern & Iconic
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Transformed Toilet Artworks
These Toilet Artworks Were Made to Raise Awareness About the Homeless
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Humorous Tech Toilets
The iPoo Toilet Has a Toilet Seat Thinner than a MacBook Air
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Urban Slum Sanitation
Sanergy Turns Kenyan Toilets into Green Social Enterprises
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Circuit Board Toilets
The Royal Data Throne Lets You Dump Your Bites
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Refined Pipe-Like Toilets
The Drop Urinal Greatly Increases the Atmosphere of Men's Restrooms
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Portable Self-Contained Toilets
The Portable Toilet Macerates Waste and Saves Space
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Agriculture-Aiding Toilets
Open Privy Turns Human Waste into Plant Food
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Freezer-Equipped Toilets
The Biolan Icelett Chills Human Waste to Eliminate Smells
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Fancy Fluffy Toilets
The Mink Fur Toilet is Only For the Finest of Kings
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Elderly-Aiding Toilet Handles
The OViTO Over Toilet Frame Caters to the Elderly
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One-Way Mirror Public Toilets
Don't Miss a Sec by Monica Bonvicini is Controversially Voyeuristic
Geometric Cardboard Sculptures
The Red Cape Project Uses Cardboard to Communicate Its Message
Ghostly Furniture Installations
The PLAY Project by Ka-Lai Chan Protrudes From the Wall Eerily
Artistic Environmental Sidewalks
Jody Xiong Creates a Green Crosswalk to Spread Awareness
Comical Toilet Paper Stands
The Mr.T Toilet Paper Stand Weight-Lifts Your Bathroom Rolls
Eco-Friendly Smart Toilets
This Toilet Will Change the Way We Think About Going to the Bathroom
Illuminated Retina-Saving Toilets
The Nightlight Toilet Seat Keeps You From Hurting Your Eyes
Wilting White Spaces
The Le Cercle Ferme Installation Questions the Boundary of Traditional Rooms
39 Toilet Paper Remixes
From Readable Wiping Tissues to Profane Toilet Paper Art
Connect-the-Dots Campaigns
The Jessie Ware 'Devotion' Billboard is Artistically Interactive
Small Hand Installations
Mary Whalley Uses Tiny Gifts to Spread Love on the Streets
Pop Culture Crayon Carvings
Hoang Tran Makes Crayon Sculptures That Look Like Fictional Characters
Instructional Toilet Seat Stickers
The 'Put Me Down' Bathroom Decal is Both Humorous and Strict
Consuming Magazine Installations
Adding Fuel to the Fire by David Mach is Massively Mountainous
Massive Film Toy Sculptures
This Lord of the Rings Custom LEGO Set Uses Over 150,000 Pieces
Compact Self-Pressured Toilets
The Element Water Closet Uses an In-Built Pressure System
Constantly Changing Rooms
The Dutch Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale Explores Space
Modern Motorboat Bathtubs
The Float Series was Inspired by the Elegant Form of the Yacht
Ephemeral Household Objects
The Specimen Series by Do Ho Suh is Strikingly Ghostly
Anger-Reducing Roll Holders
This Toilet Paper Roll Holder Makes Replacing the Roll Easy
Personified Car Sculptures
Hetain Patel Turned an Old Ford Fiesta into a Real Transformer Car
Spiky Feline Sculptures (UPDATE)
Cheetah and Tiger Coathangers by David Mach are Razor Sharp
Plastic-Wrapped Offices
Membrane in Stratum by Kotaro Horiuchi Architecture is Relaxing
Fashion-Forward Tush Wipes
These Sanitary Tissues from 'Ronova' are Super Stylish
Revamped Toilet Sculptures
The Lava Mae Project Promotes Homelessness Awareness with Toilets
Dinosaur Toy Pranks
Dino Figures Come Out to Play Nightly During the Month of Dinovember
Festive Shot Glass Desserts
These Halloween Shooters are Filled with Yummy Orange Treats
Disaster Relief Latrines
The Carton Closestool is a Cheap and Clean Post-Catastrophe Toilet
Power-Producing Urinals
The 'ECO-Urinal' Generates Electricity Using Your Urine
Grotesque Self Portrait Sculptures
Artist Louis Fortier Deforms Wax and Plaster Heads for a Fright
Cutting-Edge Shavers
The Streamlined Safety Razor is Manufactured with Aircraft Grade Materials
Body Elimination-Aiding Toilets
Dyno-Rod Designed a Toilet Perfect for Squatting
Sensuous Shot Glasses
These Shot Glass Designs Will Some Curve to Your Drink
Water-Recycling Toilets
This Toilet Recycles Flushing Water for Showering and Hand Washing
Deadly Shot Glasses
These Shooter Shot Glasses Mimic the Cylinder of a Colt Revolver
Spiralling Beekeeping Sculptures
Ru Urban Beehive Embraces the Shrinking Population of Pollinators
Elegant Toilet Paper Folds
Impress Your Friends with Amazing Toilet Paper Origami
Tuck-Away Toilets
The Iota Folding Toilet Curls Upright When it Flushes to Save Space and Water
Soap-Saving Dispensers
This Dispenser Shaves Pieces Off Your Soap to Make it Last Longer
Contemporary Reservoir Fences
The Willow Water Wall Collects and Stores Rain for Eco Applications
College Dorm-Like Olympic Lodging
The Sochi Olympic Village Rooms Offer the Bare Minimal
Toilet-Made Cement
Porticrete is Made Out of Recycled Potty Porcelain
Eco-Friendly Portable Restrooms
Never Worry About Running Water with the Solar-Powered Toilet
Hybrid Bathroom Fixtures
The SONIA S4 Collection Encourages the Compartmentalization of Clutter
Super-Spacious Tokyo Toilets
Ichihara City Toilet is the Largest in the World
Seat-Raising Latrines
The Elevar Toilet Opens and Closes with the Easy Depression of Pedals
Toliet-Themed Shot Glasses
The Mini Toilet Shot Glasses Provide Pumbling for Your Patron
Throne-Like Toilet Seats
This Toilet Seat Cover Turns Your Toilet into a Throne
Retro Barber Shop Bags
This Paul Smith-Designed Toiletry Bag Will Take You Back
Social Media Shooters
The 'I Like Shots Shot Glasses' Integrates a Humorous Facebook Feature
Subtle Sliding Bathroom Mirrors
The Ray Mirror Has a Ton of Storage and a Low Profile
Water-Recycling Washrooms
The Jang Woo-seok 'Eco Toilet' Uses Environmentally Friendly Flushes
Collapsible Shot Glasses
The 'Salut! Travel Cup' Lets You Have a Quick Shot Wherever You Are
Pregnancy-Perfect Plumbing
The Corolla Toilet Caters to the Comfort of Mothers-to-Be
Surreal Disintegrating Face Sculptures
The 'Bleeding' Sculpture is a Demonic Expression of Fear
Recirculating Eco Faucets
The ReFresh Shower System Cuts Consumption and Guarantees Cleanliness
Restroom-Obsessed Eateries
Modern Toilet Restaurant Features Lavatory-Themed Seats & Plates
Disciplinary Toilet Accessories
The Potty Mouth Yells at Toilet Users to Put the Toilet Seat Down
Classic App-Enhanced Toys
Fisher-Price Augments Iconic Playsets with iPad Functionality
Bathroom-Themed Beer Holders
This Can Cooler from Urban Outfitters Will Keep Drinks Crisply Cold
Lavatory Assisting Tablet Stands
The iPad Pedestal Stand Replaces Toilet Paper Holders
Finger-Worn Razors
The Compact Mini Shaver Grips to Your Knuckles, Not the Other Way Around
Tiling-Integrated Plumbing
The Stepbath System Would Greatly Streamline Washroom Installations
Space-Saving Bathroom Fixtures
The Kontextur Toilet Paper Holder Features Magnets for Flexibility
Self-Tidying Toilet Seats
CSM Automatic Toilet System Applies a Fresh Protector Before Each Use
Members Only Restrooms
Posh Stow and Go has Created a Members Only Luxury Restroom
Celeb Toilet Seat Portraits
Robbie Kass's Toilet Seat Art Features Fixtures from Pop Culture
Cultural Copper Shot Glasses
These Shooters Were Inspired by a Moscow Tradition for Drinking
Bathroom Sanitation Swords
Danelli Armouries Forges the Ultimate Novelty Toilet Brush
Rugged Washroom Accessories
The Off-Road Commode Provides Luxury in the Wilderness
Transformed Toilet Artworks
These Toilet Artworks Were Made to Raise Awareness About the Homeless
Industrial Toilet Paper Holders
This Industrial Toilet Paper Holder is Heavy Duty and Durable
Chilly Metallic Shooters
These Stainless Steel Shot Glass Designs Keep Your Liquor Ice Cold
Luminescent Home Decor Collections
The Glow Company Introduces 'Glow for the Home'
Toilet History Infographics
The Toilet History Infographic Details the History of This Life Staple
Tricky Toilet Stunts
The IKEA Porta-Potty Promotes Bathroom Product Line with Humor
Peanut-Shaped Plungers
The Cabrits Bathtub Mimicks Nature for a Natural Comfort in Use
Potty Noise Disguising Apps
The ‘Thirst-Flusher’ App Hides Embarassing Sounds
Waste-Seperating Loos
The 'No-Mix' Vacuum Toilet Uses Less Water
Nostalgic Gamer Lavatory Covers
The Nintendo Toilet Seat Makes Mario a Part of Your Bathroom
Sky-High Derriere Delights
The Japan Airlines Bidet Toilets Keep Passengers' Behinds Squeaky
Skin-Spraying Writing Utensils
Pen+Sprayer Allows Users to Jot Notes on the Hand
Crumpled Paper Sculptures
Miki Kubota's Crumpled Paper Sculptures are Amazing
Playfully Interactive Urinals
The Poe Urinal Entertains You While You Go to the Toilet
Refined Pipe-Like Toilets
The Drop Urinal Greatly Increases the Atmosphere of Men's Restrooms
Illuminated Cubicle Handles
The 35-Degrees Stall Door Indicates to Assert the Bathroom's Emptiness
Portable Self-Contained Toilets
The Portable Toilet Macerates Waste and Saves Space
Minimalistic Privacy Potties
The Antero by Toan Nguyen Is Securely Stark White
Agriculture-Aiding Toilets
Open Privy Turns Human Waste into Plant Food
Freezer-Equipped Toilets
The Biolan Icelett Chills Human Waste to Eliminate Smells
Savanna Paper Holders
Add a Touch of Africa to Your Bathroom with the Giraffe Toilet Paper Holder
Touchless Toilet Seat Covers
These Toilet Seat Covers Eliminate of Germs by Opening Automatically
Media-Compatible Plumbing Fixtures
The Numi Toilet Averts Boredom While You Wait on Your Bowels
Cheeky Line-Avoiding Wipes
'Now Serving' Toilet Paper by Carmichael Collective is Clever
Toilet Target Adhesives
These Stickers Perfect Your Aim and Avoid the Mess
Dining Centerpiece Plungers
Couvercle by Allt Challenges the Boundaries of Objects in the Home
Cutesy Gamer Shooters
These Pokemon X Y Shot Glasses Are for Pokemasters Who Like to Party
Pre-Schooler Email Apps
The Maily iPad App Teaches Children Online Communication Etiquette
Stone-Made Cocktail Accessories
These Soapstone Shot Glasses are Freezable and Microwave Safe
Grim Reaper Art Installations
Banksy Celebrates with a Halloween-Themed Art Installment