We all know the standard white-box bathrooms. They are functional, sure, but they have absolutely zero personality. When I took on the project of remodeling our B&B guest bathroom, my goal was simple: design a room that guests would genuinely remember. I wanted a vibe that was mid-century modern but with a touch of playful futurism.

I searched for hours through domestic design catalogs but everything looked exactly the same. Then, I stumbled onto the Retro Style Egg-Shaped Toilet on AliExpress. Priced at PKR 58,446.04, it was cheaper than most "designer" toilets at local plumbing showrooms, yet it looked twice as spectacular.

But let's be real—buying a toilet online without seeing it or sitting on it feels like a massive risk. Would the plumbing line up? Would the flush be weak? I decided to take the gamble anyway. Here is my completely honest review after weeks of daily use by our actual guests.

"I bought this egg toilet mainly because my boutique guest bathroom felt so clinical and standard. The moment we finished installing it, the entire room shifted from a normal bathroom into something resembling an upscale modern art boutique."

Unboxing & The First Impression

When the heavy shipping crate arrived, my biggest fear was damage. Transporting delicate sanitary ceramics across international borders can end in a pile of broken shards. Fortunately, the packaging was incredibly robust—thick customized styrofoam encasing the entire unit.

Pulling it out of the box, the first thing I noticed was the weight. This is solid, high-density vitreous china. The surface was incredibly smooth with a beautiful high-gloss glaze that has zero dull spots. Unlike standard commercial toilets that have ugly crevices and exposed bolts around the base, the egg-shape presents a single, uninterrupted fluid curve.

Retro Egg-Shaped Toilet installed in a boutique style bathroom setting

The organic, smooth egg shell shape eliminates all the traditional dust-collecting crevices around the bottom.

Plumbing, Fit, & Installation Realities

I honestly expected less for the price in terms of standard fitments, assuming I would need to source strange conversion parts. But it turns out the manufacturer designed this for global markets.

The toilet utilizes standard ground drainage (rough-in) and comes in two typical standard configurations: 305mm and 400mm. I had my plumber verify our bathroom rough-in first (it was exactly 12 inches/305mm), and the unit slid onto the standard closet flange without a single hiccup.

One minor detail to keep in mind: because the exterior is fully skirted to maintain that beautiful egg contour, reaching the mounting bolts inside the skirt requires a little patience and a flexible wrench. It’s a two-person job simply because you want someone to align it perfectly while the other secures it from behind.

Daily Life Performance: How Does it Flush?

An attractive toilet is completely useless if it doesn't function well. After a few days of use, I noticed that the flush mechanism is surprisingly strong. It uses an internal siphon jet dual-flush system. The smaller button is perfect for liquid waste, while the larger button provides a highly pressurized vortex that clears everything easily.

Another big win is the soft-closing seat. It fits the exact contours of the egg shape perfectly. The dampening mechanism is top-tier; even if you drop the lid, it silently glides down to close.

Detail view of the high-quality glazed ceramic finish of the egg toilet

The high-temperature glazed porcelain finish makes cleaning incredibly straightforward.

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Keeping it Clean: The Glaze Performance

In a B&B environment, cleaning speed is everything. Traditional toilets have complex shapes behind the bowl that collect dust, hair, and grime, requiring you to get on your knees with a sponge.

The thing I liked most was how exceptionally quick this toilet is to wipe down. Because the sides are completely flat and round, a quick swipe with a microfiber cloth cleans the entire exterior in five seconds flat. The interior bowl glaze is also remarkably slick, meaning waste doesn’t cling easily, and the flush handles the rest.