Installing a washing machine (WM) in the kitchen is often a necessary measure, because... there was simply no room for it in the small bathroom. And sometimes such an arrangement is a deliberate step, if it is convenient to place all the equipment in a house or apartment in one place.
There were other advantages
:
- additional work surface. As a rule, SM is installed under a countertop on which you can cook;
- a small bathroom without a machine will become free and convenient to use.
Washing machine in the kitchen, built into the end of the kitchen unit
. Of the minuses:
- the need for camouflage (especially in kitchens with a classic design, where SM does not fit at all);
- proximity of washing powder to food;
- the need to carry dirty laundry to the kitchen every time you wash;
- the need to select and prepare a place for installation in advance.
Kitchen with built-in SM under the countertop
Despite all the listed inconveniences, the housewife will eventually get used to this arrangement. Important questions remain: how to integrate a washing machine into a kitchen unit so that it does not violate the stylistic unity, and its use is comfortable. We'll talk about this in more detail later.
Built-in washing machines
There are several ways to embed the SM. The choice of one option or another will depend not only on visual preferences and aesthetic considerations, but also on the layout, size of the cabinet and the dimensions of the machine itself.
If you are still at the stage of purchasing a washing machine for a ready-made set, then your task is greatly simplified. Modern manufacturers offer SMs of different sizes.
Built-in model SM, hidden behind the facade
You can choose a model according to the dimensions that fit perfectly into a cabinet prepared for CM or into a niche under a tabletop.
There are SMs on sale with the following parameters:
- width – from 45 to 70 cm;
- height – from 50 to high 130 cm;
- depth – from 33 to 85 cm.
If you have already purchased a full-size machine, but do not yet have a kitchen set, then there are only two possible solutions:
Below are several possible solutions from which you will surely choose the best one for your kitchen.
Complete installation under the countertop
Similar to any other built-in appliances, the front part of such a machine will be equipped with special hinges for attaching the facades of the headset.
Its parameters of depth, width and height are already initially precisely set to the standard parameters of lower cabinets.
The disadvantage of such a built-in washing machine is the high price and difficult access to the body in case of breakdown.
Installation in a cabinet behind the facade
To build a washing machine into a cabinet, it is necessary that the dimensions of the equipment itself and the cabinet allow it to be placed there. All three parameters are fundamentally important here - height, width and depth.
The standard height of a base cabinet is 80-85 cm, and a full-size SM is 85 cm. If you have not yet purchased equipment, then in the store you should pay attention to compact models with a height of up to 70 cm or with the ability to remove the top cover. It is possible that in the car you have already purchased, it is possible to unscrew the top part, thereby making its height smaller.
This may also be interesting: Small dishwashers built under the sink.
The floor cabinet from most manufacturers can have several width parameters suitable for installing a SM in it: 60 and 80 cm. Consequently, the width of the machine will be several centimeters smaller. It is important to take into account here that on the left between the machine and the furniture body it is advisable to leave a gap the width of the cabinet door hinge. This must be done so that the powder compartment can move forward freely.
The standard depth of a kitchen cabinet is 60 cm. When choosing a machine that is supposed to be hidden behind a cabinet door, we take into account not only the depth of the cabinet, but also measure the parameter along with the door to its very convex point. In this way, it is possible to embed SM with a depth of up to 50-55 cm.
Also make sure that the bottom of the cabinet can support the weight of the machine. Otherwise, the bottom of the cabinet needs to be strengthened. The furniture itself must also be stable enough to withstand vibrations from equipment.
If you have already purchased a washing machine and have problems installing it due to its dimensions, then the optimal solution is to make custom-made furniture to meet the specified parameters.
Despite all its installation complexity, a built-in washing machine in the kitchen has an undoubted advantage - complete camouflage of the washing machine in the interior and preservation of stylistic unity.
Installation in a niche between cabinets, without a door
The space specially prepared for SM probably already has the required height, depth and width. This method is simpler and therefore the most common.
Most machines, as a rule, already have the required width and depth, matching the standard dimensions of the cabinet.
Washing machine in a small kitchen
The question of how to hide a washing machine in the kitchen with this installation option can be approached in several ways, depending on the style of the interior:
- choose SM and headsets in the same color scheme. Although the choice of colors for the washing machine is small, you can easily find a universal and most common white option to match the white set. You can also more often find gray or black SM models. Another idea is to paint or cover the body of the car with vinyl stickers in the desired color.
- choose the SM in the same style as the rest of the kitchen appliances (oven, microwave, etc.), for example, metallic. This option will look good in modern styles - high-tech, loft, American, etc.
- close with a beautiful curtain. The idea is relevant for styles in a rustic spirit (country, Provence, shabby chic).
- make an accent.
There are unusual and bright designer cars that can become a color accent in the interior. Here it is important to support their design in other interior elements. For example, decorate the apron in the same color.
Stationary location
If there is no other place to install the washing machine in the kitchen, then the only possible solution is to place the equipment separately from the unit. Even with this arrangement, you can hide or harmoniously fit into the interior a free-standing SM:
- under the dining table;
- behind a screen or curtain.
It is desirable that with this installation method, the equipment should have very compact dimensions, which is especially important for a small kitchen.
The disadvantage of this location is the problematic connection to communications.
Positioning the Top Loading Machine
Such SMs are very compact and are easier to place permanently than front-loading models. But they are not as practical in terms of using the kitchen workspace if they need to be built in.
They can be built under a folding table top or a wide bar counter.
Built-in washing machines
Built-in washing machines are compact and discreet equipment for gentle laundry care. Compared to free-standing models, they are often installed in a cabinet or cabinet in the kitchen and covered with a decorative panel, without disturbing the chosen interior style. In bathrooms, washing machines are built into a cabinet under the sink or in a niche. A machine with the ability to be built-in means neatness and reasonable use of space in the apartment.
Only front-loading machines are suitable for installation. They are usually divided into partially and fully built-in models.
Partially embedded devices
Installed under the countertop, in a niche, in a cabinet or under the sink. Sometimes the top panel is removed, which is replaced with a moisture-insulating gasket - for example, foam rubber, and a countertop or sink is placed on top. The front of the washing machine remains visible.
Fully built-in units
closed with a door made of the same material as the furniture - kitchen or bathroom. In this case, there should be free space in front of them to open not only the hatch, but also the door. The base of these models is also covered with the same material.
The advantages of built-in models are:
- no need to match the color and style of furniture - especially considering the limited range of colors and overall dimensions of home appliances;
- low noise level due to an additional layer of insulation;
- increased requirements for the protection of built-in machines from leaks, vibration, and foam formation;
- and, as already mentioned, saving space in the apartment.
- small assortment,
- more complex installation and connection process,
- the need to keep the machine open for better drying and elimination of the musty smell,
- difficulties during repairs.
- The load weight is from 7 to 8 kg of dry laundry.
- The number of operating modes can reach up to 16, including pre-wash, care modes for items made of cotton, synthetics, wool, silk, colored items, programs for delicate and express washes, special programs for outerwear, children's and sportswear, jeans and shirts.
- Additionally, you can hygienically treat clothes against allergies, refresh items, and also select an anti-crease mode for easy smoothing.
- The spin speed can be up to 1400 rpm.
- A number of models are equipped with a dryer, which allows you to send laundry directly under the iron or into the closet.
- Safety measures include child safety locks on the hatch door and control panel buttons, protection against leaks, and foam and imbalance control.
- energy consumption class from A to A+++,
- washing class not less than A,
- spin class A for most models.
Among the shortcomings inherent in built-in washing machines, it is customary to mention:
The parameters of these devices are in no way inferior to the characteristics of free-standing equipment.
The operating parameters are set using an electronic control system with a rotary controller, buttons and a display that displays the washing temperature, spin speed, selected program and time remaining until the end of the cycle.
Such models are economical and efficient:
Built-in washing machines from Bosch, Smeg, Neff, Maunfeld, Teka, Korting and other well-known manufacturers in the Hausdorf online store in Moscow mean favorable prices, free space and clean laundry in your home. Our consultants will help you buy them, deliver and connect them.
Washing machine in the kitchen with different layouts
Here are some interesting ideas on how to beautifully arrange a stationary or built-in washing machine.
- Corner kitchens with washing machine.
- Linear (straight) layout.
- U-shaped kitchen with SM.
- Double row.
