Design of a kitchen with a washing machine - options for successful placement

Planning a kitchen space is not an easy task. When the apartment does not differ in large areas, you have to look for non-standard ways out of the situation. For example, what if the washing machine did not find a place in the bathroom? Of course, install it in the kitchen. Indeed, a washing machine in the kitchen is far from uncommon. This article will discuss the most convenient placement options and all the important planning features of such an installation.

Placing a washing machine in the kitchen will be the best solution for a house or apartment with a small bathroom

Pros and cons of placing a washing machine in the kitchen

The main argument in favor of installing a washing machine in the kitchen is the fact that the equipment in this case is not subject to constant exposure to moisture, like in a bathroom. Thanks to this, it retains its original appearance and high level of performance longer. There are a number of other advantages:

1. Security. This plus is also associated with the lack of a large amount of moisture. The fact is that humidity, as you know, is not friendly with electricity. When the appliance is installed in the bathroom, slight electric shocks may be observed when touching the machine, if it is not grounded. And even such manifestations can be dangerous. When placing the unit in the kitchen, it is also important to ground it, but there will be practically no pinching of the current.
2. Aesthetic appearance. In the kitchen you can hide the appliances behind the facades of the kitchen. In this case, dirty linen will not be in sight. Indeed, in the bathroom, the machine is always installed in a conspicuous place, which means the laundry prepared for washing too. In addition, when the washer in the kitchen does not work, its door must be kept open, which is not very aesthetically pleasing. In the kitchen, all these nuances will be hidden.
3. Possibility to install a full-size machine. Installing such a model will not work in every bathroom. But in the kitchen - it’s quite possible. Why is such a model more convenient? It can accommodate a larger amount of linen, and washing will be better. In addition, this option will last longer, and also due to the large counterweight at the bottom of the machine, such models will be more stable and produce less vibration, and therefore less noise.
4. And, of course, free space in the bathroom. In this space, it is usually very valuable.

The open location of the washing machine is the simplest solution, convenient enough, but always beautiful

It is worth considering the disadvantages, although there are not many at all. Firstly, a washing machine in the kitchen is extremely difficult to fit into the kitchen design. However, dirty laundry and laundry detergents do not harmonize with products at all. An open door also does not add aesthetics to the interior. However, if you think over the facade and special convenient storage compartments, these troubles can be avoided.

Before deciding to install a machine in the kitchen, you need to weigh the pros and cons, consider the experience of other people and make the right decision

Embedded washing machine options

There are many ways to install a built-in washing machine in the kitchen. Most of them are aimed at hiding equipment from a prominent place and not violating the integrity of the style.

Before purchasing a washing machine, check the dimensions of the unit - suddenly the model you like will not fit into the niche that is provided for it

One of the most convenient options - all household appliances that require a water connection are located next to the kitchen sink

To choose the right place you need to consider three aspects:

1. Remoteness from the refrigerator, dishwasher and oven. Their vibrations can have a negative effect on the operation of compressors and built-in fans.
2. Availability of free space for loading and unloading things from the washing machine (at least 1 sq.m.).
3. Availability of free space on the side of connecting pipes and hoses for maintenance and repair.

Placing a washing machine and a dishwasher next to each other will make it possible to make a joint water supply, which will save time and money

Some models of built-in household appliances are available with hinges on the front panel designed to secure the decorative door

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In the case when the space is not large in size, there is an option not to occupy the place that you can leave for cabinets with the machine, but to prepare a separate niche for installation or to prepare the free part of the room for installation.

Disguise a washing machine in a niche with a vertical blind

Stationary placement

The option of stationary mounting is suitable for heavy two-chamber models. This variation involves installing the unit on the floor, rather than embedding it in furniture or interior items. It is important to note that the more massive the body of the machine, the more rigid the installation base should be. The most suitable option is the corner of the room.

Vertical placement of washing machines in the corner of the classic-style kitchen

Stationary placement of two washing machines in the kitchen for a large family

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You can think about how the built-in washing machine in the kitchen will be hidden in advance - at the design stage of all kitchen furniture. You just need to measure the dimensions of the equipment and take them into account when designing a furniture set. Thus, the washing unit will be almost impossible to calculate. This method is most common for models with a side hatch, although a model with a vertical loading can also be hidden under the countertop.

Great solution for a top-loading washing machine

The machine can be placed under the countertop of the kitchen island, if you are not afraid of the problems associated with the supply of utilities

Built-in cabinet

A very popular technique for arranging kitchen furniture is to divide the furniture set into two parts. In this case, the wall cabinets, countertop, cutting plate, hob and oven become one single part, and the cupboard with sink and washing machine are located on the side wall and become another separate part. This method is the most optimal when it comes to ergonomics, ease of connection and durability of household appliances.

Under the sink, it is convenient to place shelves for storing laundry detergent and other household chemicals

The presence of the door will completely hide the machine when it is not in use, and will protect the surface of the unit from pollution

Under-table washing machine without door

A very common option is to install the washing machine in a special “pocket”. In other words, this is part of the space specially prepared for the unit, it is located under the countertop, closed on both sides and strengthened.

The washing machine will not stand out against the general background, if you choose its color to match the facades of the kitchen

The big advantage of this option is that no major interventions or alterations in furniture are required. If necessary, the equipment can be easily moved, pulled out and put back in the same place. Moreover, it is not necessary to choose the central part of the kitchen space, which is very important in the layout, by the location of the machine. If the model of equipment does not differ in large dimensions, for example, as a case 60 * 60cm, then it can be accommodated in the end part of the kitchen set.

Design of a small kitchen with a washing machine

More and more often you can find kitchens in which washing machines are located. This is explained very simply - in most apartments there is not much space for bathrooms, and even more so for utility and household spaces. Therefore, there is nowhere else to put a washing machine. Very often, the arrangement of appliances in the kitchen is the only way out, because few people will decide to consider abandoning this element of household appliances, especially if there are small children in the family.

Washing machine under the bar in the kitchen with corner set

A successful color combination of a washing machine with the facades of a kitchen set

The silver model of the washing machine will look good under the gray countertop headset

At the beginning of this material, the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution were already considered. However, it is important to understand that when it comes to small space, many of the shortcomings become even more significant. Nevertheless, if this is the only way of arrangement, then you can close your eyes to them, or neutralize them with the help of a well-thought-out furniture layout.

Features of placement in small rooms

When placing a washing machine in the kitchen becomes the only way out, you need to take an extremely responsible approach to planning the location. To reduce the significance of some of the shortcomings and make the process of using the unit and other components of the kitchen space the most convenient and enjoyable, it is important to adhere to some installation rules. Consider the main ones:

1. It’s definitely not necessary to install the machine near an oven, hob, any heat source or other item of household appliances.
2. It is important to leave a small gap of a few centimeters between the walls of the equipment and furniture.
3. It must be ensured that the length of the communications does not exceed 4 meters. This includes a water supply hose, sewer.

Khrushchev’s kitchen with a refrigerator at the window, a full gas stove and a washing machine under the countertop

The width of the passage at the installation site of the machine should be larger than the size of the door

If you take these recommendations into account when planning the location of the washing machine and when installing it, you can avoid unpleasant inconvenience in use, and also not violate the aesthetics of the interior.

The option of placing a washing machine in the kitchen with a vent

Corner kitchen with washing machine.

The corner kitchen allows you to comfortably place both the working area and household appliances in a small area, and sometimes there is even room for a dining area. Sometimes, due to the small size of the bathroom, such a kitchen also has to contain a washing machine. The installation and placement of large items of household appliances in a kitchen with such a layout has its own characteristics that must be considered.

The best option for placing the washing machine and gas stove on different sides of the corner sink

Consider the rules of ergonomic design and the design of a corner kitchen with a washing machine:

1. The best option is to place the washbasin in such a kitchen in the corner.
2. In this case, the washing unit must be installed symmetrical with respect to the angle or in the ratio ⅔ with other large items. The first option is more suitable for an oven, and the second for a refrigerator.
3. An excellent solution would be to distinguish between a cabinet with a sink and a device in the form of a separate box. This, firstly, will comply with safety requirements, and secondly, it will look stylish and beautiful.

These rules can be summarized with one recommendation: proportions are always necessary, especially when it comes to a room measuring 6, 9, 12.15 sq.m.

Countertop washing machine with trapezoidal sink

Next will be considered installation options relative to other elements.

• Installation relative to the oven. Most often in this case, a variant symmetrical with respect to the shell is used. If space allows, then it is desirable that the oven is at a greater distance from the sink than the machine. This will be reasonable in terms of functionality and aesthetics.

The gas stove is separated from the sink by a narrow kitchen unit module

In other words, placement options relative to the oven are as follows:

• at an equal distance from the sink;
• at a distance of 1 to 2 or 1 to 3 from the sink to the oven compared to the indent from the sink to the washing machine.

If the equipment is built-in, then the distance can be reduced, because such models are already closed by facades and only functionality should be taken into account.

• Installation relative to the refrigerator. Large appliances should be installed on different sides of the kitchen, even if it comes to built-in models. The refrigerator, as a rule, becomes the closing element along the long side (in the kitchens 9, 12 and 15 sq.m.)

An example of rational placement of household appliances in a small corner kitchen

Conclusion

Installing a washing machine in the kitchen is rather a necessary measure. Therefore, this option has not only advantages, but also a number of disadvantages. But despite the fact that the kitchen is not the most suitable place for installing such an aggregate, you can still make the arrangement so that the use of appliances is comfortable and the appearance of the kitchen space does not spoil.

Video: important points of installing a washing machine in the kitchen

Photo: washing machine in the interior of the kitchen