Kitchen with washing machine: pros and cons, placement

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

A kitchen with a washing machine no longer surprises anyone, since this technique fits perfectly into such a room, sometimes even better than a bathroom. This usually happens if the bathroom is small, or there is a desire to place all useful equipment in one place, in our case, in the kitchen. It is worth taking a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages of a kitchen with a washing machine. The advantages of this location include the following factors:

• connection is made quite easily and quickly, since all the necessary communications are already presented in the kitchen;
• when in the kitchen, the washing machine does not take up the space of the bathroom or toilet;
• there is no need to choose a compact model, since a full-sized machine up to 60 cm wide will also fit perfectly in the kitchen.

But there are also disadvantages to this arrangement:

• it is necessary to immediately decide where the equipment will be located, since in the future it is quite problematic to change its location;
• the appearance of the product may differ in design from the facades of the kitchen, which significantly spoils the interior, for example, a modern device will not look harmonious in a kitchen made in a classic style direction;
• you will need to organize additional space in the kitchen for storing dirty clothes;
• after work, the washing machine needs to be ventilated, so the open door of the product can interfere in the kitchen;
• during the operation of the machine, some of the soap substances get into the air, which is undesirable for the kitchen, because the products are concentrated here.

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

• If the kitchen set is corner, then usually the washer is placed in one of the standard lower modules. It is worth placing 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 "Khrushchev" there are also few versions of the location of the device. The best option is built-in appliances in the lower modules of the kitchen set. You can install the machine in a niche under the window, but at the same time its width should not exceed 450 mm. Also, as an option, the location of the dining table above the washer, which will have a hinged lid.

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

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

Today, many use built-in options for placement in the kitchen. There are several ways to place the washer in the kitchen. In order to choose the best option correctly, 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 repairs in the kitchen have already been completed, and the equipment has not yet been purchased, then this task is easier to solve, since you can choose the best option for the washing machine.

Now manufacturing companies offer a fairly wide range of models of household appliances for washing, which will allow you to choose a product of the required size in a niche or closet. There are washing machines on sale with such parameters 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 front of the door must have special hinges, which are used to fasten the facades of the kitchen set. Typically, the machine has standard dimensions that fit perfectly into the interior of the kitchen. But this arrangement also has some disadvantages. These washing machines are not cheap.

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

Usually pedestals for floor location have several widths - 60 and 80 cm, in this case, the washing machine should be a couple of centimeters less in width. It is worth noting that on the left side there should be a gap between the furniture body and the washing machine. This will allow the detergent drawer to open freely.

The standard cabinet depth is 60 cm. You should pay attention not only to the depth of the cabinet, but also to the parameter of the washing machine up 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 the existing base cabinet, then you should order a separate cabinet for its dimensions. Of course, it is quite difficult to place the washing machine in the cupboard, but such a 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 washing machine is the most common, since usually the prepared place is already matched to the height, width and depth of the equipment. Today, most models of washing machines already have dimensions that coincide with the standard dimensions of the cabinet. This method can be embodied in reality in different ways, depending on the style direction.

• Kitchen set and washing machine must be in the same color. Typically, the technique is presented in white, so it will look great in tandem with a white headset. Although you can find black and gray models on sale. If you wish, you can stick vinyl wallpaper, selected to match the color of the kitchen furniture, on the body of the appliance.
• The washer can be color-matched with other kitchen appliances, such as an oven, microwave, refrigerator, and so on. For example, metallic color looks great in loft, hi-tech and other modern styles.
• The technique can be covered with a curtain. This option looks great in a rustic style, for example, shabby chic, provence or country.
• Finally, a washing machine can be a bright accent in the interior of a room. It is worth using other elements to match this technique. For example, you can arrange an apron in the same color as the washer.

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

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