I just checked the toilet section of Kohler’s web site. Searches can be filtered by floor to seat height. I selected the “less than 17 inch” option and then the “low to high” price. Several meet your criteria, you’ll have to check the specifications to see actual dimensions. I also checked the Toto web site and filtered the search for “regular” height and “elongated” seat. The spec sheets show the height to the top of the seat, not rim. A few seem to meet your criteria, including the Drake which gets good reviews on this board.

I decided to call Toto and was able to talk to someone that recommended an EcoDrake that comes in at 14.5". I am going to go with one of those. Thanks.

Low seat? You mean standard height. Words to avoid for that are smart height, ADA height, or tall. There are less options for standard height now for some reason. I also like the standard height toilets.

Another thing to look at is the GPF. Some are trying to push 1.2 GPF and I personally dont think it is enough water to do the job with solids or someone that like to use extra TP. I prefer a 1.6 GPF to save water and still flush reliably.

I think the standard height are getting less popular because if you have bad knees they feel really low. People are getting older, more cranky knees out there. More people are thinking about universal design and aging in place, too.

One solution I’ve heard people use is just to keep a nice little stool in the bathroom that can be used if you want to be in more of a squat position.

I'll give you my thought process about this:

• I'm 67, have had my share of physical problems including a very successful hip replacement five plus years ago. I had to sit taller for the first few weeks and used a $60 temporary raised up seat to get through that.
• I don't have knee problems. But if I eventually do then I'll have bigger problems in my 3 story condo than just the toilet height. Hopefully I will be able to age in place for another 10-20 years.
• I live in the Bay Area. This condo would be great for a young couple with kids.
• I looked into the rebate program for the 1.2G vs 1.6G versions of a Drake. The 1.2G is $30 more than the 1.6G but there is a $50 rebate from the water department for the 1.2G so the super low flow becomes $30 less and saves a really trivial (even during the next California drought) amount of water. Water rates are extremely high in our district - $25/1000 gallons - but even at that the per flush cost is negligible whether 1.2G or 1.6G. Plus from an environmental point of view I am doing a good thing by getting rid of the 3.5G.

So I am going with the 1.6G , standard height, elongated version of the EcoDrake. And throwing on a washlet seat - probably not the toto versions because they are more expensive.

BTW, I was considering Kohler too, but when I had trouble a finding a customer support line where I could talk to someone (maybe they have one but I couldn't find it), I ended up choosing Toto because there was someone there who could walk me though the all the model number choices.

Plus he's kind of cute. But you'll have to get him away from Dorothy.

It’s possible to have knee problems and not want a low toilet and still live in a house with stairs. Depends on the problem.

Which is part of what drives some of it, actually - people don’t know what they will or won’t need so make guesses by getting basic ADA type stuff and hope they’ve covered enough of the bases for when problems arise. Sometimes that works out, sometimes it doesn’t.

(Personally, we plan to move to a house that is either one level or has an elevator in a few years time - I have autoimmune arthritis, I can do stairs now but assuming we can age in place in this house would be foolish. It’s just not built for it at all, and it is safe to figure my joints will make daily stairs unpleasant rather sooner than normal.)

Hey Steve, check out this web site they have a many toilets https://www.build.com/toilets/c108505?f19214=toilet&f19797=floor%20mounted&f59276=10&f59276=15&r=48&s=SCORE&p=1&categoryId=108505

I would see a tall ADA toilet for a taller person or with an orthopedic problem, but otherwise I also prefer that standard height enlongated. My feet dont rest on the floor normally with the tall toilet and im not even that short. I am average height. And enlongated over round for sure (also a requirement in commercial for sanitary reasons).

A good grab bar will help for people with problems getting on and off the toilet. A booster seat can help as well if needed and the toilet doesnt need completely replaced. Old 3.5 gpf toilets are a good choice to be replaced for what suits you.

My gripe is that they have like 15 different tall height versions and like 4 standard height versions. Not everyone likes the tall height and the standard height choices are limited.

Squatty-potty.

+1 on grab bars. They make some nice looking ones these days and they’re useful for everyone. You don’t need to line your bathroom in them, but I like at least one in the bathtub/shower area as that is where people are most likely to slip.

So this weekend I decide to buy one and get it delivered. Every time I enter my address I get a message that it can't be delivered to that address. I finally call the big box store's contact number and find out that because I am in california I can't buy the 1.6G version. I have to buy the 1.3G. As written above I went through a decision about the trivial amount of water I was going to save with the amount I use the toilet and wanted the 1.6G because I've heard people sometimes have to flush twice anyway with the 1.3G...... But NOOO. I'm required to get the 1.3G. Hmmm.

My Toto Drake uses only 1 gallon and flushes very well. I’m on a private well and appreciate the water savings. I suggest you check out supply.com for your purchase if you haven’t bought it yet. They are the largest distributor of Toto (supply all the Lowe’s stores). I got fabulous customer service when I needed a part.

I recently installed a combination toilet paper holder/grab bar in my hallway bath. With correct installation, it is as strong as a regular grab bar and very low key for those bothered by such concerns. I realize this may not be a concern for the OP, but since someone else posted the suggestion for grab bars, here's the info.

[Delta 41550[(https://www.houzz.com/products/delta-41550-decor-assist-pivoting-tissue-holder-brilliance-stainless-prvw-vr~96757335)

That's kind of cool thing. As mentioned I don't think I need that toilet paper/grab bar but I might put it in sometime.

Bought the Eco Drake 1.28G CST744E and bought the C100 washlet earlier this week. This morning I installed it myself. It went pretty easy.