How to place a washing machine and sink in a small bathroom?

How to place a washing machine and sink in a small bathroom There is a great way to place a washing machine and a sink in a small bathroom - to build the first under the second. In this case, you will not need to look for a separate place for equipment, build a niche, or abandon the machine. But simply combining an ordinary washbasin and a washing machine will not work: the height of the unit, plus the siphon and the thickness of the bowl will raise the entire structure too high. You will have to either put up a stool, remembering your childhood, or look for another way out. We suggest choosing the second option.

Options for solving the problem

If building a washing machine under the sink is the only way to arrange a small bathtub, then you just need to “combine” them correctly. An ordinary sink and a full-size washing machine will not get along together - the design will be very high and bulky. It is better to solve the problem in one of two ways:

buy a compact washing machine with a body height of up to 70 cm for a regular sink;
purchase a special built-in sink, which has a drainage system and thickness, making it possible to freely accommodate any front-facing washing machine.

Both solutions are not ideal and will require investments, calculations and effort. But one layout method is many times more profitable and convenient than the second. We invite you to consider each option in more detail and make your final decision.

Specially designed washbasin

If the washing machine was purchased recently, then replacing it with a compact one is irrational. It is much more profitable and convenient to purchase a special sink. Firstly, miniature washing machines are much more expensive than plumbing fixtures.Secondly, you don’t need to settle for the limited functionality and small drum capacity of “baby slot machines”. PAA Claro sink above the washing machine

The range of sinks for automatic machines is large: there are classic and non-standard options, rectangular and round, white and colored, cheap and expensive. There are also universal models, for example, PAA Claro, suitable for almost all built-in washing machines. Its advantage is that the siphon is located to the side, thereby saving space below and freeing up an additional ten centimeters. The size of the washbasin is also important; it is 9 cm thick and only 6 cm deep. All this ensures comfortable and practical use of plumbing fixtures.

It is advisable to install a front dispenser up to 50 cm deep under the PAA Claro sink.

PAA Claro has other advantages:

discreet design - rectangular shape and oval bowl;
stylistic versatility, which allows PAA Claro to fit seamlessly into almost any design: from home bathrooms to public recreation areas;
drain hole disguised with a soap dish lid;
relatively low cost (price for a sink is 17-21 thousand rubles, and for a new compact washing machine – from 20 thousand);
the ability to install any washing machine under the sink (the main thing is that the depth of the machine body is less than 50 cm).

Thanks to PAA Claro and other special built-in sinks, there is no need to buy a compact machine. It is not necessary to lose the large capacity of the washing machine or suffer due to poor-quality spinning and washing - ordinary narrow machines are installed under such sinks. This way you can save space in the bathroom without giving up a full automatic wash.

Choosing small washing machines

If the sink is already installed or you don’t want to change it, then you need to go the other way and buy a compact washing machine. Small machines are found in stores less often than their narrow and full-size “brothers,” but you will have to study a couple of dozen options. Our short review of “miniature” equipment will help you choose the best one.

Front-mounted machines with a height of up to 70 cm are considered compact.

Candy Aquamatic 1D835-07. Suitable for installation under a washbasin, as it is only 70 cm in height, and 50 and 46 cm in width and depth, respectively. Thanks to its small size, it can easily fit under a regular sink or cabinet, and the white color of the body will fit perfectly into the style of the room. You can wash up to 3.5 kg of clothes at a time in Candy Aquamatic by choosing one of 18 basic programs. The owner will also be pleased with the Aquastop system and delay start timer. One of the “cons” is the maximum spin speed of 800 rpm. The machine costs from 18,600 rubles.
Zanussi FCS1020C. The famous Zanussi brand also offers its own version of a miniature model. This is a front washing machine with optimal dimensions: width 50, depth 52 and length 67 cm. The drum holds up to 3 kg, and during spinning it accelerates to 1000 revolutions. There is control of imbalance and foam level, as well as varying the washing temperature and all standard modes. But the cost of the machine is high - at least 40 thousand rubles.
Electrolux EWC1350. The miniature Electrolux is also expensive, which can be purchased for at least 37,600 rubles. Functionality and power correspond to the price. Thus, it offers a capacity of up to 3 kg, 15 washing programs, intuitive controls, a high class of electricity consumption and complete protection from leakage. The dimensions of the case are optimal for proximity to the sink, since the height does not exceed 67 cm. The main feature of the model is the spin speed of 1300 rpm, which is a record for “kids”. However, high speeds affect the noise and stability of the unit - the machine “jumps” and hums a lot.
Eurosoba 1000. Easily fits under the sink and a compact Swiss front-facing unit. Its dimensions are smaller than many of its “colleagues”: the height is only 68 cm, and the remaining parameters are 46 cm each. As for performance characteristics, there is a “golden mean” here. Tank loading 4 kg, Aquastop system, spin up to 1000 rpm, automatic control of imbalance and foam level. Among the “chips” are the dark color of the body with red inserts, low noise and child locking of the dashboard. Price – about 43 thousand rubles.
Eurosoba 1100 sprint. Modified Eurosoba 1000. The spin speed has been increased to 1100 rpm, the energy consumption class has been increased to “A+”, the body color has been changed to classic white. Otherwise, everything remains the same: 4 kg load and compact dimensions. Price – about 60 thousand rubles.