How to choose a cabinet for a washing machine in the kitchen

cabinet for washing machine A washing machine is not just a necessary household appliance, but also a design element. In cases where the machine does not fit into the overall design of the room, it is hidden in a closet behind the doors. It is rare to find free-standing machines in the kitchen, and this is because most kitchens are small, and it is not so easy to squeeze the entire set of equipment into them. You have to install the washing machine under the countertop or in a cabinet. How to choose a cabinet for a typewriter, what types they come in - that’s what we’ll talk about.

What are there

When we talk about cabinets for a washing machine, we mean a separate cabinet specially made for appliances. It may seem strange, but such cabinets really exist and are sold. But most often, when people order furniture for their kitchen, they also purchase a cabinet for a washing machine so that the design of all the furniture matches.

Ready-made cabinets for a washing machine come in the following types:

one-story and two-story;
open and closed.

cabinet for washing machine

Closed cabinets have doors behind which the front of the machine is not visible, so you can hide absolutely any machine in such a cabinet.

Two-story cabinets require the combined installation of a washing machine and dryer, which makes the washing process very convenient.

two-story typewriter cabinet

An example of a special cabinet for a typewriter is the De Aqua Trio Lux cabinet, made in Russia. Its dimensions (DxWxH) are 55 x 70 x 87.5 cm. Not every machine will fit into such a cabinet; as for the height, everything is in order here, because most machines have a height of 85 cm with a lid and 83 cm without a top cover. But full-sized models may not fit in depth, so you need to choose a narrower washing machine. Such a cabinet costs about $250.

Here is another cabinet - Armadi Art CARNAVALE CMS. This cabinet is made in Italy. Its dimensions (DxWxH) are 70 x 70 x 98 cm. Any machine will fit into such a cabinet, but will there be room for the cabinet itself, because it will obviously take up useful square centimeters in the kitchen. The cabinet is made from laminated chipboard, and the doors are made from MDF. The price for the cabinet is about $640.

The Armadi Art CARO CAMSL cabinet, unlike the previous one, is designed for both a washing machine and a dryer; its height is 188 cm. And therefore it costs almost $1,190.

Of course, not everyone will buy a cabinet made in Italy; for that price you can order a kitchen set that includes a cabinet for a car. Most often, people do this, creating a single room design. In this case, the cabinet can be closed, have front doors, or open.

Criterias of choice

To choose a cabinet for a washing machine in the kitchen, you need to take into account a number of nuances.

Dimensions. This parameter applies to both the size of the kitchen and the size of the washing machine. Typewriter should not fit tightly into the cabinet, but have gaps at the top, left and right. The gap should be at least 1 cm on the sides, and 2-3 cm on top, for air ventilation. The depth of the gap should be both at the back for communications and at the front so that the door hinges do not touch the body of the machine.
It is necessary to take into account how the powder receptacle will extend. You cannot place a narrow machine in a deep closet. Otherwise, pouring the powder will be extremely inconvenient.
Also consider which way the cabinet door opens so that it does not interfere with the opening of the machine drum.
The type of machine is important; for built-in models, the door is hung directly on the body of the machine, while for free-standing machines you need to take a cabinet with a door.
The design of the cabinet, its color, texture should be combined with the design of the kitchen as a whole.
The design of the cabinet should not create problems when connecting the machine to communications, as well as to the drain filter of the machine.
The material from which the cabinet is made must be moisture resistant. MDF laminated with waterproof film has this property. You can purchase a wooden cabinet, but it must be impregnated with a special compound.

Important! When choosing a cabinet in a store, do not be gullible. The seller may praise a stale and low-quality product. When purchasing, focus on ease of use, not price.

Testing and assembly

After delivery of the purchased cabinet, be sure to check it for integrity and defects. There should be no chips or scratches on the doors. In addition, check that all components (hinges, screws, corners, etc.) have been assembled and are sufficient to assemble the furniture.

Many retail outlets offer furniture assembly and machine installation services. If you plan to assemble a kitchen cabinet yourself, then you need to do the following:

read the assembly instructions, if there are none, then assemble the cabinet intuitively, because there is nothing complicated about it;
arrange the fasteners into piles: hinges, corners, etc.;
determine the purpose of each part, find doors, sides, console parts, etc.;
Next, connect the cabinet elements with a corner, starting from the bottom and side walls, then screw on the cabinet roof, the back wall, and lastly the doors.

By connecting the drain and inlet hoses to the machine, you can install the machine in a cabinet.After this, the machine is connected to communications. If it is not possible to build the machine into a cabinet, then the option installing a washing machine under the countertop will be the most suitable for you. And most importantly, install the cabinet with the washing machine in the kitchen so that the hoses reach the connection point and the electrical wire reaches the outlet.

So, you can buy a ready-made cabinet for a washing machine in the kitchen, but choosing the right one will be difficult. Therefore, it is better to order the manufacture of a cabinet from a master and not try to build it yourself. A custom-made design will be optimal in price and ideal in size and design.