Washing machine in the toilet: the advantages of placement and design ideas

The need to save space in the house faced by many people. The main problem for the placement becomes a washing machine. Not all modern models are small-sized, in addition, it is not always possible to spend extra money on a new expensive acquisition. Most solve this problem quite simply - they place the washing machine in the toilet with the help of special fixings or follow a well-thought-out design, displacing other integral parts of the restroom.

Special features

Usually the washing machine is placed in the kitchen next to the dishwasher. In an apartment with a small kitchen, this becomes quite problematic, so owners often decide to install it in the toilet.Depending on whether the bathroom is combined with a bathroom or not, there are many projects that help save space in the apartment and make the use of a washing machine a comfortable procedure.

The features of such a solution are the ability to save not only space in the house, but also the time of its owner. Most people hold laundry baskets in the bathroom. Due to the fact that the washing machine is nearby, you do not need to make additional efforts to move things to another room, but instead do the laundry immediately.

Accommodation options

It is necessary to think about the installation of a washing machine in advance in order to immediately provide additional space for it and to prepare everything necessary for this.

- Combined bathroom

The most popular option is to place the washer under the sink. Many models of sinks are attached to the wall and the space under them, as a rule, remains empty. To successfully integrate the equipment there, it is worth making sure that the height of the machine with the sink installed on top will be comfortable for all family members to use.The wash basin in this case should be with a flat bowl and more than the width of the washing machine in order to protect the equipment from water ingress. In addition, you must leave a gap between the sink and appliances not less than 5 cm, because the washing machine can bounce under heavy load.

The following accommodation option suggests replacing the bathroom with a shower.to free up the corner under the indispensable tool of washing. This option is suitable for those who love practicality. A shower booth will help to significantly reduce the level of water consumption, and the presence of a washing machine does not constrain the space, the owner will be comfortable to use all the appliances in the bathroom. And the space above the washer can be filled with a hanging cabinet.

And there is also an option in which it is possible to install a washing machine instead of a sink, and wash with a faucet in the bathroom. To do this, you will need to purchase and install a mixer with a long swiveling gander for ease of operation.

Separate toilet

Separate bathroom is more popular and not uncommon in a house with a small area. The integration of a washing machine in this case is usually possible only with one option - above the toilet.Before installing the toilet, it is necessary to calculate in advance and retreat from the opposite wall from the entrance the necessary space so that it is enough to install the washing machine.

With the help of additional materials, you can make a lift to the height of the toileton which the equipment will be placed later. If it is not possible to reinstall the toilet, then instead of lifting, you can make a rack or attach a washer to the wall with special fasteners directly above the toilet. And also you can buy a wardrobe and place the machine in it. Thus, there is still room for additional things, in order to preserve the aesthetics of the interior, it can be hidden behind the doors.

If you connect a washing machine placed in a combined bathroom to the electricity, plumbing and sewage systems, it is not particularly difficult, then you may encounter problems in a separate toilet. Therefore, in this case, it is recommended to resort to the help of professionals. Especially creative plumbers manage to connect the toilet and the washing machine so that the water used during the washing goes into the toilet tank to flush the water, which will help save on utility bills for water.

Placement examples

Saving space affects the interior of the room. The introduction of a washing machine in the toilet should not be a problem, because of which the type of room will no longer be aesthetic. Many succeed in successfully, smoothly introducing the “washer” into the room without spoiling the overall picture.

Design with a washing machine, made in black and white, looks impressive. In this example, the machine balances it, speaking the second bright spot after the toilet bowl. And the presence of a small mosaic of a brighter shade on the wall will make the interior even more stylish and interesting.

In the adjacent bathroom, instead of modestly placing the equipment in the corner, you can place it on the side of the sink. In a room with a shower stall instead of a bathroom, this will be the best solution. The design will emphasize a thin tabletop with additional compartments under the sink for things. Clear smooth lines and bright hues will help to visually make the room more spacious and neater. The perfect solution for apartments of such modern style trends as high-tech or minimalism.

If desired, the washing machine can be placed in the cavity of the cabinet. Shelves above it will be an additional place to store clothes or bath accessories. The presence of the lift will allow you to use the machine with comfort - you do not have to bend down to load it. The presence of the sash will make it possible, if necessary, to hide the equipment and other things with it from view.

To the washing machine smoothly entered the interior of the room, while there is no feeling of tightness, it is worth laying the bottom of the room with dark tiles, and upwards - with white. Light-colored “Washer”, integrated under the sink, will visually balance the balance, making the room seem more comfortable and spacious.

A washing machine forcedly placed in the toilet should help save space without harm to the interior of the room.

How to install a washing machine above the toilet, see the following video.

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