How to beautifully cover a washing machine in the bathroom?

How to beautifully cover a washing machine in the bathroom Obviously, in most apartments the size of the bathroom does not allow harmoniously hiding the washing machine behind some kind of screen or building it into some kind of niche. You have to install everything in a visible place. But many are not ready to put up with this state of affairs and begin to think about how to hide the washing machine from view. Maybe it’s possible to cover the washing machine in the bathroom with something beautiful to retouch the interior a little? This option is indeed possible and we will consider it in more detail below.

What do people cover their washing machines with?

Although it cannot be said that the appearance of a washing machine can outrageously ruin the appearance of the bathroom, when the equipment stands out from the general fabric, it gets on your nerves. Space simply does not allow for installing a washing machine under a sink or countertop or hiding it under a cabinet. In this case, decorative covers for washing machines will help you. Online trading platforms offer a huge number of options for every taste and color.

The covers look like capes made of various materials, decorated with embroidery, applique and other decorative elements. Sometimes even some functional elements are played out in this vein, for example, pockets for storing small items or household chemicals. Covers for front-loading and top-loading washing machines are different.

Attention! Covers for top-loading machines have a round or rectangular valve on top, opening which gives access to the loading hatch.

As for covers for front washing machines, they are divided into 2 types:

those that literally throw themselves over the washing machine, leaving the front wall open. Thus, you can operate the SM without removing the cover;
those that are put on the SM and cover all its edges except the bottom. The inconvenience of such covers is that each time you have to remove the cover to wash the clothes. However, the advantage is that the machine is completely closed from prying eyes.

Another very significant disadvantage of covers for SM that cover it completely is the slow removal of moisture. According to the rules of use, you need to put the cover on the washing machine only after it has been perfectly ventilated and dried inside after washing. Otherwise, the remaining moisture will accumulate in the housing and contribute to the formation of mold. Manufacturers of covers have tried to solve the problem by making a valve that opens the front wall of the SM, but the evaporation of moisture, however, still occurs much slower than with SM without covers.

You can replace the cover with a regular cape or oilcloth if you can choose a print that matches your interior and doesn’t look tacky.

Laminated MDF cabinet

Such a cabinet will look much better in the bathroom interior than a cover, because you can choose the color and texture so that they fit into the overall scheme and concept of the bathroom. In addition, a cabinet consisting of a lid and two walls will perfectly hide the washing machine and will not take up much space - you only need a few extra centimeters on each side. Particularly dexterous users can even come up with a lid on the front, which will play the role of a small cabinet for the washing machine.

Both in appearance and in functionality, the cover is significantly inferior to a full-fledged furniture facade, so if you have the money and time, an MDF cabinet will be an excellent way to hide SM in the bathroom or even in the kitchen.