Where there should be a washing machine - a kitchen or bathroom?

The joy of buying a new washing machine can be marred by the dilemma: where is it to put in a small apartment - in the kitchen or bathroom?To answer this question we need to carefully analyze both options of accommodation.

Bathroom or kitchen - weigh the pros and cons

On the question of where best to install the washer - in the kitchen or in the bathroom - there is no single answer, as both these places have their own pros and cons. Ask supporters kitchen installation and learn that:

• the kitchen is not so humid, so stiralki items will not corrode;
• It is usually more spacious and easier to sort dirty laundry, and a small bathroom sometimes is not enough room to fully open the door;
• conditions in the kitchen do not need to languish, waiting for someone from home is redeemed, to start the washing process.

Fans in the bathroom washing objected:

• setting up your washing machine in the kitchen requires being there baskets of dirty laundry, which is not very hygienic;
• allergic individuals will not be able to keep in the kitchen cleaning supplies;
• bathrooms are equipped with a good range hood, so that metal corrosion in the unit should not be afraid;
• dine in the kitchen and watch the spinning drum panties for aesthetes simply unacceptable;
• if the laundry basket is located in the bathroom, you have to take dirty things in his arms and carry into the kitchen, where at this time can prepare dinner;
• if the laundry needs to be soaked, it is very inconvenient to lug it then in the kitchen through the whole apartment;
• grease and food odors that build up in the kitchen, will affect the freshness of the laundry;
• in the bathroom is usually on the floor or concrete floor tiled, that will prevent vibration, but on the linoleum kitchen floor stiralka can jump and move from the spot.

Because of this ambiguity of the question "to be or not to be"everyone must decide for himself.

Bathroom: rarely, but neatly

If you opted for the bathroom, but do not know how to plug in a small space and even a washing machine, There are several ways to do this:

1. Choose a narrow washing machine, no more than 45 cm. Just keep in mind that you will need to open the hatch 70-80 cm more space.
2. Sales, washing machine suspended over their shells, which can significantly save space in a small room.
3. If the machine is already there, and it is standard size, then buy the sink with a sink is not down, and sideways. In this case, the knee will not interfere with the installation of the washing machine under the sink.
4. If possible, install the machine near the sink under general tabletop, then won a place for storage of small things.
5. And if you did not get to fit a washing machine in a small bathroom, then replace the bath shower, and you free up enough space. Perhaps more will be able to stick and a pencil case or even a laundry basket.

Kitchen - a classic of the genre

If the bathroom does not install the washing machine, consider cooking option. It is best to choose a place closer to the sink, where there is access to the water supply and drain. It is important that at hand was and socket, as the cord in the washing technique is usually 1.5 meters and use an extension cord for washing is dangerous - may be short circuited.

Washing machine to fit into the design of the kitchen, washing machine hide under general tabletop. If you want it to be hidden in a cabinet, select the built-in models.

But even if you wash in the kitchen, try to hamper and washing powder is still kept in the bathroom, as they are incompatible with meals.

Be prepared for the fact that the detergent particles can get on the dishes or a plate of food.

Where else can you put the washing machine

But do not think that there is no alternative to the embodiments described above. If you try, the washing machine can be installed in other areas of the apartment.

1. Restroom. If the toilet is separate from the bathroom, you can set the washing machine top loader next to the toilet. For fans of the original solutions suitable option stiralki hanging over the toilet. Can be found in the sale of a car to the water after washing was stored in the cistern and flush into the toilet, thus saving the life-giving moisture.

2. Hallway. If you have a kitchen and bathroom are small in size, you might consider installing a washing machine in the hallway. Of course, have little polomatt head, bringing the water back to the sink and installing a special socket, but get in the hallway convenient table for keys, umbrellas and bags.

If desired the machine can be hidden in a closet or a pantry. Just install it so that it was convenient to load and unload laundry.

3. Corridor. If you allow the width of the corridor, it is possible to install a washing machine in it, and place of communication in the wall or hide them on the floor. Above the washing machine can be to hang a shelf or cabinet that will store household chemicals.

4. Wardrobe. If you have a dressing room, you can safely install the appliances there. Here you can place and dryer and ironing board. So there will be a complete set.

5. Under the stairs. For residents of two-storey houses and duplex apartments suitable accommodation option of washing equipment under the stairs. If there is sufficient space, you can hang a shelf for storing accessories, washing and put the ironing board, and away from prying eyes to hide the closet doors.

Output

Of course, ideally, it is desirable to allocate a separate room for laundry, which will be located and a washing machine and dryer and ironing board. But if the parameters of the apartment does not allow such a luxury - it is necessary to choose between accommodation in the bathroom or in the kitchen. Each of these methods has both pluses and minuses. After analyzing them, you can make an informed and correct decision that is right for you specifically.