How to hide a washing machine in the bathroom?

Urban residents often install a washing machine in the bathroom. As a rule, it is not possible to allocate a separate room, and in the kitchen there is no place and desire to store products near household chemicals. But even the modest size of the hygienic room allows you to accurately and harmoniously fit the machine into the existing interior. Below we will tell you how to hide the washing machine in a cupboard, place it under the sink or over the toilet.

Hiding behind the shower

First of all, we evaluate the available space. If in addition to the bath itself you can find a place for a washing machine or sink, we can safely proceed to the following points. When the designers are clearly “cheated” by square meters, it’s worth considering serious changes.

The easiest way is to replace the bulky bathtub with a compact shower, and install a washer, dryer, hanging cabinets or open shelves in the vacant space. The machine will be easy to disguise with an elegant door, mirror panel or curtain.

If there is a place under the countertop

Even easier to hide the machine in the bathroom, if there is a long countertop. Just push the unit under the panel. "The ensemble ”will look more aesthetically pleasing and harmonious if you think in advance about the color unity and equal depth of both interior items.

A gap of 3-5 cm must be left between the top cover of the washing machine and the countertop so that the vibration emanating from the machine does not spoil the wood.

This option is considered the most popular and practical. Firstly, redevelopment and unnecessary expenses will not be required. Secondly, free access to communications allows you to quickly respond to leaks and facilitates installation and connection.

We put in the cabinet under the sink

If the previous version suits, but confuses the unsightly appearance of an open machine - we hide it behind a beautiful facade. Especially if the bathroom is in a classic or country style, the shiny modern design of the washer will look unnatural and inharmonious. Then you need to order a perfect headset and mask the machine with a door.

We also act if there is already a suitable locker. It is only necessary to correctly choose the proportional model of the washer - built-in and narrow. But in any case, you have to spend a lot of money: either on an individual order of furniture, or on an improved machine.

Install below the washbasin

Do not despair if the dimensions of the bathroom do not allow you to acquire a long countertop or a spacious cabinet. There is a more “compact” option - place the washing machine directly under the sink. True, for the perfect “combination” you will have to find:

• Special washbasin with custom design. It should be equipped with a flat siphon, side drain and look like a water lily.
• Compact car. The height of the washing machine should not exceed 70 cm in height, so only front models with a load of 3.5 kg from Candy, Zanussi, Eurosoba or Electrolux are suitable.

The ideal option would be to buy a complete set - sinks and machines, as many manufacturers cooperate and immediately offer consumers a kit.

The choice of suitable plumbing and washing machines is very limited, but in the end you can significantly save the space of the bathroom and not worry about the lack of space. Also, no one forbids using online stores, where the range is much wider and more attractive.

Custom approach

If you wish, you can place the washer in a tall wide cabinet or integrate it into a niche with shelves - in any space that is suitable for height, width and depth. Moreover, special multi-level structures have long been developed to accommodate the equipment itself, household chemicals, as well as the storage of the laundry that is waiting for washing. The main thing is not to lose in size.

If you managed to place the car in a niche, then it is better to use the remaining height to the maximum: mount a hanging cabinet, heated towel rail or open shelves.

The installation of a washing machine directly above the toilet is also gaining popularity. The unit is mounted on reliable brackets and connects to the water supply without any problems. There is only one caveat - not everyone is comfortable in the toilet when laundry is wrung out overhead at a speed of 1200 revolutions.

If none of the above options is suitable, then do not get hung up on the bathroom. Look, maybe there is still an optimal place in the corridor, pantry or in the kitchen.