Wardrobe for washing machine

Many apartments can hardly be called very large in area. Meanwhile, in a modern house, there are more and more household appliances that need to be located somewhere. At the same time, it would be desirable that the whole house does not look like a warehouse for various "rubbish", but that there is room for "free breathing" in it. In the article we will consider the cabinet for a washing machine - what is it for and what should it be?

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Purpose

Most often this technique is tried in the bathroom. And this room has always been distinguished by a modest footage, where every centimeter is of great importance for comfort. Using the cabinet for the washing machine in the bathroom you can:

• Save space. Everything that once stood on the washing machine or floor, you can arrange on the shelves.
• Clean up the mess. The floor will not be cluttered, so it will be easier to wash it. In addition, the laundry basket will not be stored in a conspicuous place.
• Secure children. Now household chemicals will be stored in a place inaccessible to babies.

Important! If you plan everything correctly, the room will turn into a functional and cozy one, an illusion of a large space will be created.

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Which washing machine can be installed in the cabinet?

The dimensions of the washing machine are very important.

Important! Some of them are equipped with additional devices that are used to mount the styar in the cabinet. They are usually represented by special hinges on which the facade will be fastened, a thinner top panel and a lid not protruding beyond the body.

Such devices differ in one significant drawback - a high price. It is because of this that an embedded washing machine is most often bought with expensive designer repairs, when every little thing has a certain place. In all other cases, a conventional washing machine with front loading is usually installed.

Important! The cabinet for the washing machine in the bathroom is selected in accordance with the parameters of the bathroom, its height and area.

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Used materials for furniture

Cabinet for a washing machine in the bathroom can be purchased ready-made, or you can do it yourself. Now in building stores, materials and accessories are presented in a very wide range, so you can easily pick up what is needed. When choosing materials, you must always listen to your own taste and take into account the possibilities of the wallet.

Important! It must be taken into account that the material must be resistant to moisture.

To make a cabinet in the bathroom above the washing machine, you can use the following materials:

• Tree. If you put on it a special compound that does not allow moisture, and on top - several layers of lacquer, you will become the owner of an exclusive and unique material. It is not cheap, but everything is compensated by the beautiful appearance.
• Plastic. Such material is inexpensive. In addition, it has increased moisture resistance. It is also important that this material is available in a wide variety of colors and shades and is quite durable.
• MDF.To ensure that the painted panels are not exposed to moisture, a special film is applied on top of them. Unfortunately, such material will not be used for a long time in a room with high humidity, since moisture will still penetrate through the ends and holes for fastening.
• Glass. Of course, such material is used most often as an ornament. If the metal and the glass plane are combined, the material will be most resistant to moisture. Such a cabinet with laundry basket above the washing machine can be installed even near the bathroom. But not every family budget can afford such an original solution.

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Cabinet types by location

Cabinet for washing machine in bathroom can be:

• Vertical. The width of it is small, but the height can be almost up to the ceiling. The machine is mounted in the lower part, in which there are no front and rear walls.
• Horizontal. In this case, standard pedestals are used, in some cases they can have drawers. The height of such a product does not exceed 40 cm, but the width can be used any, it is possible and the whole wall. This option is perfect for people of low stature. The door is usually made with the opening up, which is very convenient in terms of saving space.
• Built-in. This closet is supposedly an integral part of the bathroom. Shelves and all other elements are attached directly to the walls, so the styrene fits into the surrounding interior as much as possible ergonomically.
• Corner. This version has the most unusual form. Installation is possible in any corner, which will fit the washing machine. But the capacity of such a cabinet is smaller than that of the usual one.

Important! It is possible to combine cabinets of different types among themselves, their connection with different furniture.

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Types of cabinets for the design of the

Of course, considering the bathroom decor, you need to think not only about the material of execution, but also about the shape of the cabinet, especially since modern industry does not stand still.

What are the options:

• Traditional. In this cupboard, there is nothing unusual. Of course, colors and sizes can be different. Height is usually made up to 110 cm. This model is perfectly suitable for storing cosmetics and detergents for cleaning and cleaning.
• Mirror. The form of such a cabinet can be any. Thanks to the mirror doors, you can not install a mirror over the sink. In addition, visually the room will look more spacious.

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Place to install

Of course, the stylalk can be installed not only in the bathroom, but also in the kitchen, and even in the corridor. But more logical is the place where the communication networks pass. In addition, with the help of the cabinet, you can close problem areas, for example, the location of pipe routing.

Important! Install the washing machine and the cabinet in such a way that it is easy to get it to the distribution of communications and shut-off valves.

Some more expert recommendations:

• In a small room it is better to use models with coupe doors.
• Dimensions of furniture should be more by a couple of centimeters more than the dimensions of the washing machine.
• It is strictly forbidden to block access to the ventilation grilles.
• When moisture or water appears on the furniture surface, it should be wiped immediately.
• Rules for assembling the cabinet
• We precisely measure the space in which the cabinet will be installed.
• The panels are fastened together with metal corners and self-tapping screws. In addition, we recommend the additional processing of the planes of abutment with PVA glue.
• To install shelves, blind holes for drill bits are drilled.
• Feet is better to choose adjustable in height. Visually, they are similar to screws.
• When several elements are connected together, they are fixed, clamped with clamps, and then through holes are drilled. For fastening between themselves use special furniture bolts. Decorative plastic caps are used to mask the head and nut.
• The rear wall is fixed with screws in steps of 10-12 cm.
• Hinges and handles are installed last.

As you can see, it's not so difficult to find a closet for a washing machine. And in its manufacture and installation there is nothing difficult for a good owner. And the benefits of this decision, especially in a small bathroom - is obvious!