The issue of placing washing machines for owners of miniature bathrooms is very relevant. There are bathrooms that are so cramped that there is simply nowhere to put equipment there. You can install the washing machine in the hallway, but this method is usually fraught with difficulties with connecting the unit to utilities. Therefore, the kitchen area is often the most attractive place for a machine. How not to spoil the overall appearance of the interior and properly hide the washing machine in the kitchen, we’ll talk further.
Place it under the countertop
The first thing that comes to mind is the idea of building an automatic machine into the kitchen set. The decision to disguise equipment in this way has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantages include:
functional use of free space in the room;
the machine will not be conspicuous. All hoses and wires will be hidden in the furniture, and only the modern front panel of the machine will appear to the eyes of the household.
You can hide the washing machine with the façade of the unit, then you will begin to remember that it is in the kitchen only during the next wash; the equipment will be completely hidden from prying eyes.
The main disadvantage when placing the device under a countertop is that all hoses, wires, and sewer joints are located behind the body, deep inside. Getting to them in case of an emergency, leakage or need for repairs is quite problematic.
Place it in a special cabinet
A cabinet made specifically for a washing machine compares favorably with the space under the countertop. When placed in an individual cabinet, the washing machine will be provided with a place strictly “adjusted” to the dimensions of the equipment, with adjusted gaps on all sides of the body. The cabinet will also provide excellent thermal insulation and absorb the noise made by the machine during operation. The operation of a unit placed in this way will be much more comfortable for the user.
The downside of installing the washing machine in a special cabinet is that the dimensions of the furniture strictly correspond to the dimensions of your “home assistant”. If the machine fails, you will have to purchase a model with similar parameters, or order a new cabinet. If your unit has standard dimensions, you can ignore this drawback.
Some installation features
Before installing the automatic machine under the countertop, be sure to compare the dimensions of the free niche and the dimensions of the device. Sometimes even one extra centimeter can prevent you from hiding the machine in your kitchen set. Therefore, the nuances of installing washing equipment must be thought out in advance, preferably before purchasing a machine or kitchen furniture. If the machine does not fit into the intended place, it is better to make a special cabinet for it.
When placed under the countertop, it is not necessary to cover the washing machine panel with the front. Modern technology looks quite stylish, so the open front wall of the case will not bring “disturbance” to the overall interior of the room.
When purchasing a machine, pay special attention to its height. Often, standard equipment is a couple of centimeters higher than the countertop. If you are only ordering the production of kitchen furniture according to individual parameters, take into account the dimensions of the washing machine to avoid possible problems with its installation.
In some cases, you can try raising the kitchen countertop by 1-2 cm. If this is not possible, pay attention to automatic machines with a removable top cover, then the device will definitely fit into the niche.
Disguising a washing machine in the kitchen is not difficult. Especially if you think about the future location of equipment and furniture at the stage of renovation and arrangement of the premises.
The issue of placing washing machines for owners of miniature bathrooms is very relevant. There are bathrooms that are so cramped that there is simply nowhere to put equipment there. You can install the washing machine in the hallway, but this method is usually fraught with difficulties with connecting the unit to utilities. Therefore, the kitchen area is often the most attractive place for a machine. How not to spoil the overall appearance of the interior and properly hide the washing machine in the kitchen, we’ll talk further.
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