Kitchen with washing machine: pros and cons, accommodation

Today, the washing machine is usually located in the bathroom, but more and more there are options for the location of this technique in the kitchen, since it already has all the necessary communications. In this article, we will consider the pros and cons of such placement, as well as successful options - both built-in furniture and stationary solutions.

A kitchen with a washing machine does not surprise anyone anymore, since this technique fits perfectly into such a room, sometimes even better than in a bathroom. Usually this happens if the bathroom is small, or there is a desire to arrange all the useful equipment in one place, in our case, in the kitchen. It is worth considering in more detail the advantages and disadvantages of a kitchen with a washing machine. The advantages of this arrangement include the following factors:

• connection is quite easy and fast, since the kitchen has all the necessary communications;
• when in the kitchen, the washing machine does not occupy the space of the bathroom or the bathroom;
• there is no need to choose a compact model, since a full-size machine with a width of up to 60 cm will perfectly fit in the kitchen.

But there are also disadvantages in such a placement:

• it is necessary to immediately determine where the equipment will be located, since in the future it is rather problematic to change its location;
• the appearance of the product may vary in design with the facades of the kitchen, which significantly spoils the interior, for example, a modern device will not look harmonious in a kitchen made in the classic style;
• You will need to organize an additional place in the kitchen for storing dirty clothes;
• after work, the washing machine needs to be ventilated, so the open door of the product may interfere in the kitchen;
• when the machine is working, part of the soapy substances gets into the air, which is undesirable for the kitchen, because the products are concentrated here.

The choice of location of the washing machine is largely dependent on the layout. If we consider small kitchens, then there are not many options.

• If the kitchen set is angular, then usually the washer is placed in one of the standard lower modules. It is worth putting the equipment away from heating appliances and stoves.

• The washing machine is perfectly located near the sink, since in this case it is convenient to bring communications to the typewriter.

• In the "Khrushchev" there are also few versions of the location of the device. The best option is the built-in appliances in the lower modules of the kitchen set. You can install the machine in a niche under the window, but its width should not exceed 450 mm. Another option is the location above the washer of the dining table, which will have a hinged lid.

• The washing machine can be combined with a refrigerator. In this case, it is better to put the equipment near the window opening. Near the window is a refrigerator, and next to it is a washer. Next, a cabinet with a sink is put, then already at a right angle there are other furniture modules and a stove. This L-shaped layout is great for small kitchens.

• Another popular project is U-shaped furniture placement, while the machine can be built into furniture or placed under the worktop. Any option will help to compactly put the washer, saving space.

Today, many use built-in options for placing in the kitchen. There are several ways to place the washer in the kitchen. To correctly choose the best option, it is worth taking into account not only the appearance, but also the dimensions of the cabinet, the layout and dimensions of the product itself. If the repair in the kitchen is already completed, and the equipment has not yet been purchased, then this task is easier to solve, because you can choose the best option for the washing machine.

Now manufacturers offer a fairly wide range of models of household appliances for washing, which will allow you to choose the right product in a niche or cabinet. On sale washing machines with parameters such as:

• width - from 45 to 70 cm;
• height - from 50 to 130 cm;
• depth - from 33 to 85 cm.

This option is suitable for the location of various equipment. The facade of the door must have special hinges that are used to fasten the facades of the kitchen. Typically, the machine has standard sizes that fit perfectly into the interior of the kitchen. But this option has some disadvantages. Such washing machines are not cheap.

If there is a desire to hide the washer behind the front of the cabinet, it is necessary that the dimensions of both equipment and furniture be appropriate. In this case, width, height and depth play an important role. For a floor cabinet, the standard height should be between 80 and 85 cm, and the washer usually has a height of 85 cm. If you plan to buy equipment, it is better to purchase a model of small height for the kitchen - up to 70 cm. A model with the ability to remove the top cover will be an excellent solution.

Typically, cabinets for floor mounting have several width options - 60 and 80 cm, in this case, the washer should be a couple of centimeters smaller in width. It should be noted that there should be a gap between the furniture body and the washing machine on the left side. This will allow you to freely open the compartment for washing products.

The standard depth of the cabinet is 60 cm. You should pay attention not only to the depth of the cabinet, but also to the washing parameter to its most convex point, along with the door. Typically, the depth of the washing machine is 50–55 cm.

If you have already purchased a washing machine, and it does not fit into an existing floor cabinet, then it is worth ordering a cabinet separately for its dimensions. Sure, it’s quite difficult to place the washing machine in the cabinet, but this technique allows you to hide the equipment so that it does not affect the stylistic direction of the kitchen set.

This option for the location of the washer is the most common, since usually the prepared place is already selected for the height, width and depth of the equipment. Today, most models of washing machines already have dimensions that match the standard dimensions of the cabinet. This method can be translated into reality in different ways depending on the style direction.

• The kitchen set and the washing machine should be in the same color version. Usually the technique is presented in white, so it will look great in tandem with a white headset. Although you can find on sale black and gray models. If you wish, you can paste vinyl wallpaper selected to match the color of the kitchen furniture onto the cabinet.
• The wash can be combined in color with other kitchen appliances, for example, with an oven, microwave, refrigerator and so on. For example, metallic color looks great in loft, high-tech and other modern styles.
• The equipment can be curtained. This option looks great in a rustic style, for example, shabby chic, provence or country.
• Finally, the washing machine can be a bright accent in the interior of the room. It is worth using other elements to match this technique. For example, you can arrange an apron in one color with a washer.

If it is not possible to place the washer in the headset in the kitchen, then you have to place this technique separately from the furniture. And in this case, you can harmoniously fit the car into the kitchen interior design. For example, put it under a table at which the whole family is dining, or place it behind a screen or curtain. The washing machine should be small in size, then it will be easier to fit into the interior of the kitchen. The stationary arrangement of equipment has only one drawback - it is difficult to connect the equipment to communications.

A great option for placing a washing machine in the kitchen in the next video.