How to hide a washing machine in the hallway?

Of course, it's best to place a washing machine in a bathroom or closet, but in many small apartments, there's simply no suitable space for it. So, homeowners find a solution: they put the washing machine in the hallway. For aesthetic reasons, homeowners are interested in how to hide the washing machine in the hallway so it doesn't disrupt the overall decor.

Basic installation principles

First of all, before installing a washing machine in the hallway, you need to make sure there's enough space for it. Consider, for example, whether you'll be able to walk through the hallway if the washing machine door is open, or whether it will interfere with other furniture in the hallway.

The second problem with such an installation is access to communications. If the machine is located far from the sewer, you will have to extend the drain and inlet hoses, and, firstly, this will be inconvenient, and secondly, the hallway will look like a laundry room.Beyond the visual aspect, there's a hidden threat: the load on the drain pump. The greater the load, the shorter the service life of the part.

The optimal solution for this type of installation is a niche, whether homemade or already existing. All the hoses can be stored and hidden there, and the washing machine will fit seamlessly, without disturbing the interior. Simple and convenient.

Acceptable interior solutions

As the saying goes, where there's demand, there's supply. The issue of installing washing machines is so pressing that enterprising and imaginative people have come up with a multitude of possible ways to conceal them, combining convenience with a harmonious interior. Here are a few tips.

1. A hallway closet. Whether it has regular doors or a sliding wardrobe is irrelevant. Such furniture is usually quite spacious, and there's definitely enough room for a washing machine. And the cords can be hidden. Once the closet door closes, your hallway disappears entirely from the laundry room. The key is to store household chemicals and all laundry products separately, as otherwise, your clothes and shoes will absorb the pungent odors of detergent, chlorine, and other substances. Furthermore, particles from the detergents can settle on clothes or shoes, forming whitish stains or causing allergic reactions when in contact with skin.
2. A custom-made cabinet. Many entrepreneurs make this type of furniture: you can create your own design and specify the dimensions. The cabinet serves the following functions: the lower section hides the washing machine (a sort of small cabinet), and the upper section serves as a shelf for storing detergents, laundry detergents, and other items.
3. You can also simply place the washing machine in a corner if it's empty, and the unit won't obstruct access. The top of the washing machine can also be used as a shelf for various accessories, making it especially convenient for a hallway.
4. A countertop and curtain. A great option if you carefully select the color scheme and materials to harmonize with the overall hallway decor. A curtain will hide the washing machine from prying eyes, and the countertop can also serve as a shelf.

Carefully inspect and examine every inch of your apartment. Typically, developers always create a layout with niches or other recesses in the walls that can easily accommodate a washing machine.

   

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