A washing machine in the bathroom is the dream of many residents of our country, because in the bathroom you can’t hear the noise of the machine when washing, you can put dirty laundry directly into the machine’s drum, if necessary, keep the drum door open, and it will not interfere. In general, there are a lot of advantages why such accommodation may be to your liking. But at the same time, no matter how you look at it, you have to give up the machine in the bathroom, since the dimensions of this room in the Khrushchev-era building simply do not allow it to be squeezed in there. However, not everything is so sad; thoughtful design will help make your dream come true. We will tell you in detail how to install the machine in a small or large bathroom.
Selecting the location and type of machine
To place the washing machine in the bathroom, you will have to consider several factors. Buying a standard-sized car, bringing in its bathroom and connecting communications is unlikely to work, especially if the toilet and bathroom in the Khrushchev-era building are not combined. So, in order to aesthetically fit the machine into the interior, you need:
determine how much space can be allocated for a washing machine;
decide on the type and size of the bathtub;
determine the optimal dimensions of the washing machine;
draw a diagram of the location of all items in the bathroom;
see what washing machines the market offers;
decorate the bathroom in accordance with the chosen design and color;
purchase and install a washing machine in the designated place, connecting all communications.
How much space can be allocated for a washing machine in a bathroom in Khrushchev? The location of the water supply will play a big role here.If you plan to completely redo the pipes, then in this case, you need to arrange everything in such a way that it will be convenient for you to use the machine, the sink and the bathtub (shower). You can place the washing machine in a small bathroom and fit it into the interior as follows:
under the sink, if the door to the bathroom is located opposite the sink, and the bathroom is to the right (left) of the entrance. When creating such an interior, you need to think carefully about the dimensions of the machine itself and the shape of the sink. After all, if the structure is too high, then it will be inconvenient to wash. In addition, such placement has another inconvenience, which is the connection of communications.
opposite the sink, if the entrance to the room is located opposite the bathtub - this is the most optimal option for placing the machine in a small bathroom. At the same time, you can build a cabinet for detergents or place a basket for dirty laundry in the space under the sink. The design of such a room can be decorated with a glass partition.
place it in the corner of the room if you plan to use a shower instead of a bathtub;
put the washing machine in a niche, which in Khrushchev can be done by combining the bathroom and the corridor. In this case, you can install a rounded bathtub or a shower stall, while there will still be space for placing a toilet and sink.
Above the washing machine, shelves for bath products and accessories that will complement the design of the room would be appropriate.
fit the machine into a niche made behind the toilet from above. At first glance, this may seem inconvenient.Of course, this idea has its drawbacks, but given the limited space in the Khrushchev-era building and high-quality design, the interior will look quite good.
For small and narrow bathrooms, it is best to choose small front-loading washing machines. But you will have to take into account that such machines are designed only for 4.5 kg. If you don’t want to save on loading laundry, then, as an option, machines with vertical loading of laundry fit well into a narrow bathroom. Such a machine will stand securely on the floor, and you can wash quite large items in it. The machine with vertical loading fits perfectly into the interior of a bathroom in Khrushchev.
If you want to put a full-size washing machine in a bathroom in a Khrushchev-era building, check the width of the doorway; in some bathrooms it is only 60 cm. A machine with a depth of 60 cm and a width of 65 will definitely not fit into such an opening. Keep in mind that the hatch door adds a couple more centimeters to the depth of the machine. Therefore, you need to choose a machine with a depth of no more than 55 cm, otherwise you will have to widen the opening.
You can save space for a washing machine in a small bathroom by using a smaller bathtub, by placing the sink above the bathtub, or by replacing the bathtub with a compact shower stall. In addition, you can expand the space of a small bathroom in a Khrushchev-era building by combining it with a corridor or with a toilet.
Important! Redevelopment of a toilet with a bathroom must be permitted by the relevant authorities.
In the spacious bathrooms of modern houses, as well as in private houses, finding a place for a washing machine in the bathroom is not difficult.Placement ideas depend on your imagination, and, of course, on the location of the outlet and water supply. If space allows, it is best to place the washing machine as far as possible from the bathroom itself so that moisture does not get on the equipment. Otherwise, it is worth installing a partition on the bathtub that would not allow water droplets to fall on the machine while taking a shower.
We offer common ideas for placing a machine in a spacious room:
under the countertop combined with the sink;
embed or hide in furniture;
put in a niche;
Place symmetrically with the dryer.
Bathroom design tricks
The location of the washing machine in the bathroom and its harmonious fit into the interior of the room requires careful consideration of the design of the room. The perception of the room as a whole, and how cumbersome the washing machine will look in it, will depend on the selected materials for cladding the walls, floor, ceiling, and their color. Therefore, when decorating the interior of a bathroom, you need to adhere to the following rules.
The design of a small bathroom looks more attractive in light colors; white is preferable, it expands the space.
When combining colors in the design of a bathroom, use no more than three colors.
Important! You need to choose colors that will not be irritating. Green and blue shades are calming and soothing; brown looks good in the bathroom. But a red and black bathroom is not for everyone.
To create an attractive design, you need to choose compact plumbing fixtures and small washing machines.
You can use mirrors to visually expand the space, glossy stretch ceilings.
In a small bathroom, a white washing machine looks best; it visually appears smaller.
You shouldn’t hang too many drawers and shelves in a narrow bathroom, as this will clutter up the already small space.
You can emphasize the design of the bathroom with the help of accessories, which should not be too many in a small room. For example, a couple of towels to match the decor, a beautiful soap dish, a glass for toothbrushes, a shelf for bottles.
Installation nuances
When installing the machine in the bathroom, it is important to follow safety regulations. This applies not only to the placement of objects so as not to hit your head or foot, but also to connecting the machine to the electrical network, water supply and sewerage.
When installing an outlet in the bathroom, you need to choose only an outlet that is protected from moisture. And the most important thing is grounding organization, which will protect the machine from voltage surges. It is best to entrust such work to an experienced craftsman.
The connection to the water supply can be organized through a separate outlet of the pipeline, or through a branch in the main pipe going to the bathroom. The algorithm for all the work is described in an article on our website about how to connect a washing machine with your own hands. Concerning drainage organization waste water, then the most reliable and correct option would be to connect the drain hose to a sewer pipe, but in no case should you secure the drain hose to the side of the toilet or bathtub. This is not hygienic and makes the bathroom design unattractive!
So, you can find a place for a modern automatic washing machine even in a small bathroom in a Khrushchev-era house. This is confirmed by numerous ideas presented in the photo.A carefully thought-out design will fill the bathroom interior with warmth and comfort, and the washing machine will become an integral element of this design.
A washing machine in the bathroom is the dream of many residents of our country, because in the bathroom you can’t hear the noise of the machine when washing, you can put dirty laundry directly into the machine’s drum, if necessary, keep the drum door open, and it will not interfere. In general, there are a lot of advantages why such accommodation may be to your liking. But at the same time, no matter how you look at it, you have to give up the machine in the bathroom, since the dimensions of this room in the Khrushchev-era building simply do not allow it to be squeezed in there. However, not everything is so sad; thoughtful design will help make your dream come true. We will tell you in detail how to install the machine in a small or large bathroom.
The location of the washing machine in the bathroom and its harmonious fit into the interior of the room requires careful consideration of the design of the room. The perception of the room as a whole, and how cumbersome the washing machine will look in it, will depend on the selected materials for cladding the walls, floor, ceiling, and their color. Therefore, when decorating the interior of a bathroom, you need to adhere to the following rules.
You can use mirrors to visually expand the space, glossy stretch ceilings.
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