Twyford Toilet Seats

You should match the seat shape and hinge type to your pan, Twyford seats come in oval and round shapes and have both top-fix and bottom-fix hinge options. If you have a traditional pan with fixings at the back, a bottom-fix oval seat like the Twyford Option will usually suit. If your cistern sits close to the wall and the bolts are only accessible from above, the Avalon top-fix rings are the better match. The range's adjustable hinges also give a bit of leeway to line up with your existing holes.

Stainless steel hinges are more durable and corrosion-resistant, so they're a good choice for frequent use or moist bathrooms; three of the seats in the range use stainless steel. Plastic hinges are lighter and less expensive, as seen on the lower-priced Twyford Option with plastic hinges, but they can wear faster under heavy use. If you want long-term reliability and a slightly more premium feel, stainless steel is worth the small extra cost.

Very easy, the seats are made from durable plastic with a crisp white finish that resists staining, and several models include fast-release mechanisms to remove the ring for thorough cleaning. That means you can lift the seat off quickly to reach the pan rim and hinge area, making routine cleaning quicker and more hygienic. For a splash of colour that still cleans well, the Avalon is also available in a blue ring.

If you want a straightforward, traditional white seat that offers good value, the Option range gives oval or round styles with choices of plastic or stainless-steel bottom-fix hinges at modest prices. Choose the Avalon if you prefer a designer touch or a coloured ring (there's a blue Avalon) and a top-fix configuration; Avalon sits at a higher price point but offers a more distinctive look. Pick Option for budget-friendly, classic styling; pick Avalon for a statement or where top-fix access is needed.

Yes, most seats are finished in a crisp white to suit traditional décor, but there is a blue Avalon ring if you want a coloured accent. Prices span from around the current product price for a basic Option with plastic hinges, through about the current product price for a stainless-steel Option, up to roughly the current product price for the Avalon rings, so you can balance budget against features and finish. If you need a simple, timeless look, white oval models are the most common and cost-effective option.