If you’re referring to a toilet with two buttons on the flush, they are not just decorative—they usually control two different flush volumes:
- Small button (or half flush): releases less water, typically for liquid waste.
- Large button (or full flush): releases more water, typically for solid waste.
This is called a dual-flush system and is designed to save water by avoiding a full flush when it isn’t needed. Many modern toilets use this system to reduce household water consumption.
If you mean a different pair of buttons (for example, on a toilet seat, wall panel, or another appliance), tell me what they look like and I can identify them.
