Bathroom furniture for a washing machine

Today, only a few people can afford a separate laundry room in their house or apartment for storing dirty laundry and doing laundry. Most people do their laundry right in the bathroom. Moreover, the bathroom includes a washing machine, a laundry basket, and a cabinet for storing detergents and cleaning gels.

How do people fit so many large items into a relatively small space? It's largely thanks to washing machine cabinets specifically designed for bathrooms. This particular piece of furniture will be discussed in this story.

Varieties

A good start would be to identify the different types of bathroom cabinets for washing machines, but this can be challenging, as such cabinets are classified according to a variety of criteria. For example, by style, material, size, location of the washing machine, and so on. What type of cabinets for washing machines are typically installed in bathrooms?

• Cabinets. These pieces of furniture come in a wide variety of shapes and configurations. Some cabinets have a single compartment that only accommodates a washing machine. There are cabinets with several compartments for storing linen and the washing machine itself. There are even relatively large cabinets with drawers for storing detergents, shaving accessories, toothbrushes, etc.
• Sinks. These well-known pieces of furniture are now often made to fit a standard washing machine. Installing a washing machine in a sink under the sink allows you to hide the machine from prying eyes and save space in the bathroom.
  

Corner sinks are becoming increasingly popular. They offer ample space underneath, enough not only for a washing machine but also for storing detergents and, sometimes, even dirty laundry.

• Countertops. These are also fairly common bathroom furniture items. Modern bathroom countertops come with a sink and a washing machine compartment. This also depends on the model. Some countertops come with convenient pull-out drawers, while others are combined with floor and wall cabinets.
• Shelves and racks. For those who prefer simpler furniture, various shelves and racks under the washing machine in the bathroom are suitable. This type of furniture won't hide your "home helper," but it will provide plenty of storage space for various necessary items.
  
  

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of bathroom furniture for a washing machine can be discussed at length, especially when we move on to specific cases. Firstly, furniture provides the opportunity to store things that are essential in the household. Secondly, bathroom furniture allows you to hide anything that shouldn't be seen from guests, such as accumulated dirty laundry you've been too lazy to wash. Thirdly, furniture significantly enhances the bathroom's décor, creating an overall positive impression for both owners and guests.

The right furniture can solve a multitude of practical problems in your home. For example, you decide to do your laundry, open the bathroom cabinet, and there you have your laundry detergent, a basket of dirty laundry, and the washing machine. A few quick movements and the wash cycle is underway. No need to go to the pantry for detergent, then drag the dirty laundry and detergent into the kitchen where the washing machine could be, and only then start the cycle. Convenience and time savings are what the right bathroom furniture gives us.

What are the downsides of bathroom furniture? The main drawback is the size. Many apartments in our country have hideously small bathrooms. Therefore, owners literally have to fight for every centimeter, making room for useful items.

To save space in the bathroom for good furniture, owners install a smaller bathtub, or even abandon it altogether in favor of a shower stall.

Even the simplest washing machine sink must be generously sized, otherwise a standard-sized automatic washing machine simply won't fit. And where do you find space for large furniture when space is scarce? So, sinks and cabinets under the washing machine are often abandoned in favor of compact shelves and shelving. However, a well-chosen, attractive shelf can also enhance the bathroom's design. So, perhaps the problem here isn't the furniture's flaws, but the furniture's choice itself, and that's what we'll discuss.

Selection and installation

Although many residents of our vast country live in standard Khrushchev-era apartments with standard bathrooms, some have a far more unusual idea of ​​the ideal bathroom. With the help of carefully selected furniture and other interior items, they manage to transform a drab room into a cozy and beautiful bathroom you won't want to leave. But how?

First, you need to understand that when you buy bathroom furniture to house a washing machine, you're changing the design of the room. Therefore, before making a purchase, you need to consider the overall design of the room to ensure the future furniture matches the color and texture of the walls, floor, and ceiling, is positioned comfortably, etc.

And secondly, you need to understand that by changing only the furniture in the bathroom it is impossible to create an ideal design compositionIt's best to time your new furniture purchase to coincide with a major bathroom renovation; the results will be completely different. By creating a design composition from scratch, you have more opportunities and chances to achieve a great result than in the case of constant alterations.

So, where do you begin? What's the rough order of steps you should follow to ensure success in choosing bathroom furniture and creating a beautiful overall bathroom design?

1. Collect all the bathroom renovation ideas you can. The more pictures and videos, the better. Don't be lazy, scour the internet for fresh ideas. From all the information, choose the one you think is best and most suitable for your bathroom.
2. Sketch out your future bathroom. Consider what furniture and other interior elements will be placed in the room, how they will be arranged, and what size they will be.
3. You won't be able to find custom-made furniture in a store; you'll likely have to order the pieces you need from a specialist, with specific dimensions. But you won't have to squeeze in dimensions or look for any compromises - all the ordered furniture will fit into place without a problem.
4. When ordering bathroom furniture, invite the designer from the company that will be making it to your home. Work together to plan every detail. Express your wishes to the designer, listen to their professional advice, and make adjustments to the sketch. If you'll be using complex pieces of furniture in your bathroom, draw separate sketches for each piece.
5. Once you've finalized the design and dimensions of your furniture, choose the right materials to complement your bathroom not only in color and texture, but also in structure. Don't forget about the hardware either. It should be durable, comfortable, and beautiful.

Important! For bathroom furniture, it's best to choose a waterproof material. Plastic is the best choice for inexpensive materials, while artificial or natural stone is the best choice for more expensive ones.

Installation and its specifics will depend entirely on the type of bathroom furniture. If it's just a few shelves, you can certainly hang them yourself without hiring a professional. But when it comes to assembling and installing complex furniture, it's best to avoid experimenting and hire an experienced professional who can handle everything quickly and professionally. Of course, a lot will depend on your skills.

Review

Now, let's look at a few examples of bathroom cabinets for washing machines currently available in stores across the country. You don't necessarily want to buy this exact piece of furniture; perhaps it will inspire some new ideas, and you could commission something similar from a cabinet maker, but tailored to your individual space.

LOTUS 120 is the commercial name for a furniture set that includes a countertop with a sink, a roll-out cabinet, drawers, and, of course, space for a washing machine. As you can see in the picture below, this piece of furniture doesn't cover the washing machine or protect it from moisture, so care must be taken when using this "home helper." The average price of the finished set is $385.

 

Alicia 120. This unit consists of a sink with a countertop and a vanity unit. Both the sink and the vanity unit are sealed with stylish doors, and behind them you can store a washing machine, a whole bunch of detergents, and even a laundry basket. The furniture is made of moisture-resistant material, and the cabinet body perfectly protects the washing machine from water ingress. Average price is $330.

LOTUS 67. A magnificent corner sink with a basin and a double-door cabinet for a washing machine. The corner sink features a fairly deep pull-out drawer, and the double-door cabinet is spacious enough to accommodate a washing machine. The average price for this unit is $340.

In conclusion, modern bathroom furniture designed for a washing machine is both a stunningly beautiful piece of furniture and a vitally important functional element, without which it would be inconvenient to use. So, our main goal in choosing the right furniture is to ensure that spending time in the bathroom is a pleasure, not an annoyance!

   

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