What is worth knowing about installing a washing machine in the kitchen? (50 photos)

Recently, the built-in washing machine in the kitchen has ceased to amaze and has become a full part of the interior. Someone has it because of the need, because there is not enough space in the bathroom, and someone found it convenient for them to combine the washing process and cooking in the same room.

Interior designers and manufacturers of washing machines strongly support fans of the new movement. There are many ways of design and options for placing machines; there are separate models for the kitchen that can be matched to the color of furniture and made almost invisible.

But despite the positive attitude of consumers to such a design of the kitchen space, you need to remember the functions, rules and general working moments of the washing machine and only after that make a decision.

Pros and cons

Installing a washing machine in the kitchen has a number of positive and negative points that are worth considering.

Pros:

• Save space in the bathroom. Most houses were built without taking into account the location of the laundry machine in the bathroom. This is especially true of the Khrushchev. That is why the installation of the machine there will be either problematic or generally impossible. The modern design of the kitchen with a washing machine is designed to correct the situation, and it was easy to wash in the cooking area;
• The ability to install a large washing machine. The space in the kitchen can be calculated in such a way that not only install the machine, but also install it much larger. This item is crucial for large families;
• Availability of necessary communications. Sometimes in the bathroom there are no necessary communications: high-quality water supply for water filling or for draining;
• Electrical appliances in the bathroom can be dangerous. The presence of electrical appliances in the bathroom, where a constant flow of water can become dangerous. In the kitchen, the washing machine can be protected from water by incorporating into furniture;
• Saving time during household chores. Washing and cooking are time consuming processes. Combining them in one room will save at least a little time.

Minuses:

• Lack of hygiene. Powders, bleaches, and rinses at the food preparation site pose a real threat. The smallest particles of detergent can get into food at the time of filling in the washing compartment or during storage, which can cause food poisoning or an allergic reaction.
• There is no way to ventilate. After each wash, the drum must be dried and ventilated. In the interior of the kitchen, this is sometimes not only impossible, but also ugly.
• Do not accumulate dirty laundry. It is much more convenient to accumulate dirty laundry in the bathroom, in addition, in the interior of the kitchen it looks unaesthetic.
• The difficulty of installing the machine in an existing repair. Installing a laundry machine in the bathroom is easier - it is a separate interior item that does not require additional facilities. If the kitchen furniture is already equipped, it will become problematic, as redevelopment is required.
• Small kitchen. There are not only small bathrooms, but also small kitchens.Sometimes the design of a small kitchen does not mean the appearance of new appliances, except for the basic ones: a stove and a refrigerator. This is especially true of kitchen design in Khrushchev.
• Type of machine. The vertical type of machine is not suitable for the kitchen, only the front type can be built in.

Of course, for those who are determined to move the car to the kitchen, the above disadvantages do not play a major role, but some of them are very important in functional terms.

Types of kitchen machines and general installation rules

Today, there are two types of washing machines:

• with front loading;
• with vertical loading.

The most practical is a front-loading washing machine, it will not bring any inconvenience to airing or incorporating.

A built-in top-loading machine is a bit of a hassle. When masking from above with a countertop, it will constantly need to be opened and closed. The dimensions of the countertop are large, and the weight is suggestible. It is not recommended to place objects on it, because at the time of spinning the machine makes strong vibratory movements and things from above may fall.

If the choice is up to a machine with a vertical type of loading, you need to abandon its disguise.

Do not forget that the dishwasher must be placed closer to the sink, where there is an outlet for pipes. They should be located as close as possible to the "wet zone". Otherwise, installing additional pipes around the perimeter of the pipes will bring not only trouble, but also possible repair work in the future.

One of the installation rules is to make sure that the vibrational movements of the drum are not felt during operation and are almost imperceptible. It is very important that the master is involved in the connection. Only a qualified specialist knows how to connect the washing machine in the kitchen so that it is securely and correctly fixed and does not create excessive vibration.

Options for placing a washing machine in the kitchen

Solving the problem of how to integrate a washing machine into the kitchen, do not forget about the help of designers, they invented many ways to easily integrate the machine into furniture.

If the kitchen is rectangular in shape, the corner kitchen with a washing machine will be the best option. This is not only a modern, but also an economical option. The laundry machine, located on the corner, can be easily masked or not masked at all, only by equipping it with a single countertop.

Another option is to order furniture according to an individual scheme for a washing machine, which is already there, or even buy a new one. In this case, the interior of the kitchen will represent a single concept with delicately and sophisticatedly embedded objects. However, this is a more expensive option.

If the kitchen and the car are already available, and it is necessary to build in the equipment, you can redevelop one of the cabinets under the "house" for the laundry equipment. Some models also provide the ability to remove the top cover if it interferes or remove the bottom of the cabinet and put the equipment on the floor.

If you cannot make the door in front for some reason, special decoration designers will help transform the car into the style of furniture, decorate it with a pattern or paint a color identical to the cabinet doors.

The relevance of the door is that it prevents possible noise, and also hides the operation of the machine. Thanks to it, the integrity of the style of kitchen furniture is created.

The built-in car is also an opportunity to decorate the interior, add dynamism and make it more modern. The washing machine in the kitchen has a number of positive and negative points, as well as some subtleties in the installation, which should be considered before making such an important decision in the redevelopment.