Cabinet for a washing machine in the bathroom

A washing machine cabinet will be a stylish addition to your bathroom if it's chosen correctly to complement the room's interior. It can not only hide appliances but also provide additional drawers or shelves for cleaning supplies and other small items. What should you consider when choosing a cabinet to ensure it blends harmoniously into your interior? We'll answer that question.

Buy or make a wardrobe?

Washing machine cabinets can vary not only in color, size, and design. They come pre-made, like those found in stores, or custom-made. Which is better? In our opinion, a custom-made cabinet, tailored to your exact specifications, is the answer.

Can make a cabinet with your own hands, but to do this, it is not enough to have basic skills in working with tools; you need to be able to work with the material. Otherwise, you risk not only the money you invested, but also the time you spent. You will make a wardrobe, but it will not bring aesthetic satisfaction.

As for the price of ready-made furniture or custom-made furniture, it is impossible to say that one is cheaper and the other is more expensive.

Ready-made furniture can also be expensive if it's made from expensive materials and imported from Europe. Custom-made furniture is more expensive if the design is exclusive and custom.

Varieties

There are several types of furniture made specifically for the washing machine, which is installed in the bathroom:

• A wall cabinet is a structure consisting of a tabletop with drawers. This type of wall cabinet is small in size and is designed to hide communications, a siphon, and household items. Next to it, under the countertop, a washing machine is placed;
  
• a freestanding cabinet is the most suitable for a washing machine; such a cabinet is often combined with other wall-mounted furniture above the washing machine;
• a built-in wardrobe – this type of furniture is rare, since in a small bathroom there is no room to build it in;
• corner cabinet – an unusual design that is combined with a sink;
  
• tall cabinet - a tall cabinet with hinged doors, a niche for a washing machine in the lower part, and shelves in the upper part;
• A cabinet is a piece of furniture that usually lacks a back wall and bottom, and can be with or without doors. It is ideal for a washing machine.

Recommendations for selection

When choosing or ordering a cabinet for a washing machine, you need to know the following nuances.

• Washing machine size. Typically, narrow models are installed in a cabinet, but a cabinet for a full-size machine is also possible. The machine should be positioned in the cabinet so that there is at least 1-2 cm of clearance between the walls and the machine body to prevent the body from hitting the furniture during the spin cycle.
• Material. For a bathroom with high humidity, only cabinets made of moisture-resistant material are suitable. Such materials include laminated MDF, plastic and wood impregnated with special compounds.

Please note! Exclusively designed wooden furniture is the most expensive. It gives the bathroom a luxurious and unique look.

• Optimal design. Consider what you'll be storing in the cabinet and choose the shape and design of the cabinet accordingly. It can be elongated horizontally and have additional shelves on the right or left. Tall cabinets are among the most spacious. And if you have a free corner in the bathroom, choose a corner cabinet with shelves for the washing machine. These are becoming increasingly popular. bathroom cabinets with sinksThis is a good solution for hiding utility lines and appliances. However, a wall cabinet for the washing machine is not recommended, as it is quite heavy. A separate wall cabinet above the washing machine for household cleaning supplies might be an option.
  
• Ease of use. A cabinet with two doors requires less space to open, making it much more convenient.
• Don't forget that the rear wall of the cabinet must have special holes for hoses and utility lines.
• The design of the cabinet should match the overall design of the bathroom, namely the hanging or other furniture, and the color of the tiles. White furniture is considered optimal; it can suit any decor.

Review of ready-made furniture

The Lotus Alicia 120 is a floor-standing cabinet with hinged doors and a vanity unit. The cabinet is made of MDF. A matching wall-mounted tall cabinet and mirror are available for purchase alongside the washing machine cabinet, creating a cohesive bathroom look.

The Solo Cabinet is a bathroom cabinet designed for a washing machine. This floor-standing model is manufactured in Russia. It has two hinged doors and is suitable for narrow washing machines.

The Antonio Valanti Toledo TMS is an expensive Italian cabinet designed for a full-size washing machine. A wall cabinet or mirror can be placed above this cabinet to create a unified bathroom design. Available in a variety of colors.

Bathroom cabinets come in a variety of styles, so the choice will depend on the individual parameters of each room and the dimensions of the appliances. Be careful when purchasing furniture!

   

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