Not everyone can afford a separate room in their house or apartment for laundry, which will eliminate the problem of an unsightly washing machine in the corner of the bathroom. Luckily, there are many great ideas that will allow you to harmoniously incorporate washing machine into the rest of the interior and make it almost invisible. Despite the fact that modern Appliances is increasingly attractive in itself, it will not necessarily match the style of the bathroom. The photos will show you some ideas to hide or appropriately place a washing machine indoors, solving the problem of unsightliness once and for all. 
Modern washing machine: bathroom design combined with household appliances
Typical bathroom in modern house also plays the role of a laundry room. So, how do you install your washing machine for comfortable use? Even in small space you can place appliances while decorating the interior. All you need is a good project. 
Washing machine in large bathroom
If you have enough space in the back of the room, you can even design a special laundry cabinet to house your washing machine. If the equipment is not in use, it remains invisible behind a closed door. 
Washing machine in a small bathroom
If the space is really small, the washing machine can be installed in a corner or built into a prefabricated cabinet made from plasterboard and ceramic tiles for cladding or WPC. Then the device will perfectly match the interior design, harmoniously fitting into stylistic design space. 
Washing machine with bath: what you should consider
Choosing The best way hide the washing machine in the bathroom, do not forget to take into account the model of the device and its technical capabilities. If the laundry is loaded from the top, you will be very limited in your choice of solutions. Separate washer and dryer? We need to free up more space under the table, hide equipment in a closet or behind a door. 
Location under the countertop
Only units with a capacity of 5-6kg should be installed under the worktop, and their height does not exceed 85cm. Most bathroom worktops are installed at this level, although 90cm will not cause problems when using a sink. 
Leave some space around washing machine
In addition, when installing the washing machine, leave some space around it so that the device does not damage furniture, countertops or other interior items during washing, that is, strong vibrations. Don't forget about ventilation. However, we do not need to drill additional holes in the cabinets, since simply opening the door after finishing washing for a few hours is enough. 
Consider the location of water supply and sewerage
Of course, the location of the washing machine must be compatible with the existing water supply and sewerage system in the bathroom. Otherwise, when installing equipment in a remote location from communications, great difficulties and problems may arise. However, thanks to modern fittings, any type of installation of a washing machine in the bathroom is possible, which can be countless! 
Bathtub with washing machine: photo of rational arrangement of equipment
A washing machine standing alone in the corner, which does not match the style of the interior, is no longer a problem for you. Choose one of the popular solutions in photo ideas and hide the machine behind the door, under the countertop or in the built-in closet. If you have a lot of space in your home, then be sure to take care of your comfort while performing household chores. After all, in a spacious house or even an apartment, you can create a mini-laundry room that will become the center for caring for your wardrobe. 
Bath countertop for washing machine
If you don't want to bump into the washing machine every time you use the bathroom, then place the device under the countertop. If desired, make a sliding door that will hide the object from view household purposes. Instead of a sliding door, you can opt for traditional doors that will match the other cabinets in the room. However, an under-counter washing machine without doors looks very attractive. 
Washing machine in the closet
If the bathroom area allows, you can place the washing machine in the closet. The remaining space can be used to insert a dryer or install cleaning products. Furniture used for a washing machine is an interesting option for disguising this device. Everything is closed and completely neutral for the decoration of the room. 
Washing machine hidden behind the door
The ideal solution is to separate part of the bathroom for a mini laundry room in which you can store all the accessories. This solution requires a lot of space, but it is quite practical. May be especially interesting sliding doors, which separate laundry equipment from the rest of the bathroom. 
Washing machine in a Khrushchev-era bathroom: what is the most practical solution?
Washing machine in recess - not original idea, but if you own a small bathroom, then this may be the only option. Even a small space needs to be used to the maximum, so shelves or a sink above the washing machine are a necessity that you should not forget about. 
Technology in a niche can look simple and natural
If we have a niche in the bathroom, then dedicate it entirely to a laundry nook. In addition to the equipment, you can place all the accessories needed for washing there. Niches are easy to create and hide. This way you will create a mini laundry space. 
Washing machine in the bathroom under the sink
The owners of Khrushchev apartments know better than anyone else how cramped the rooms of a mini-apartment are. However, even in a small bathtub you can install a washing machine that fits perfectly under the sink. Thanks to this idea, you can use every corner of the room. 
Modern designers use interesting and proven methods for placing and assembling a washing machine in the bathroom. In the presented photo gallery you can familiarize yourself with practical and interesting projects bathrooms with laundry. Use ready-made solutions that will be useful in life.
Tags:Installing a washing machine in the bathroom for most owners of standard city apartments is the most acceptable option for placing this equipment.
Considering the lack of space not only in the entire living space, but also in the bathroom, a reasonable question arises as to how to install it there.
However, installing a washing machine even in a confined space is possible, but its presence in a sanitary area does not always lead to a significant reduction in space. As an example, you can view a photo of a washing machine in the bathroom.
Installation subtleties or where to place the machine
In a combined bathroom with toilet, as a rule, there is enough space to rationally use it for a washing machine. The main convenience of a bathroom with a washing machine is the connection to the water supply network and drainage.
Accommodation options:
- next to the shower stall (if the stall is in place of the bathtub);
- under the sink directly or next to it, under a single countertop, like a built-in one;
- in a number of layouts - opposite the toilet, as a rule, next to the entrance, leaving a distance for the entrance.
If the machine does not fit under the sink
Ergonomics is one of the important conditions in “small-sized”, which allows you to effectively use square meters (and sometimes centimeters).
When purchasing a compact model of a washing machine, it is important to evaluate the ratio of external dimensions and drum loading. Modern models are capable of serving up to 6 kg of laundry in a compact size without compromising the quality of washing.
If the sink and machine are purchased separately, then the first one must have a horizontal drain. The sink should be mounted on brackets, without using the machine as a support.
It is advisable that the appliance goes 5-7 cm deeper under the sink in order to protect the appliance from splashes.
It is worth installing the machine in this way only in extreme cases, when there are no other options. Due to its design features, a sink with a horizontal drain is prone to frequent clogging. There is a high probability of moisture getting on the body of the equipment and inside it.
In order to place a washing machine under the sink, you need: that the machine has front loading; was no more than 70 cm deep; It is possible to choose a “set”, sink + washing machine, these are already on sale.
If space allows, it is much more rational to place the “washing machine” under the same countertop as the sink, that is, not under the sink itself, but on the side. In this case, a place for washing and a storage compartment are ergonomically equipped under the sink, in the form of a built-in cabinet.
Washing machine next to the shower stall
Design of a bathtub with a washing machine, where instead standard solution a shower cabin is installed, often used in combined bathrooms. By placing the unit on the same parallel with the shower stall, you can not be limited to front-loading models.
IN in this case You can choose a spacious “washing machine” with vertical stacking of things. The interior with this arrangement is most suitable - minimalism, high-tech, where the main condition is functionality and rational organization of space.
Location of the washing machine with a separate bathroom
Standard layouts panel houses also limit apartment owners to modest bathroom sizes. In some cases, the washing machine fits into the corner opposite the sink, but sometimes this solution is not possible.
When quadrature allows, such as in full-sized apartments or houses modern layout, you can select the installation location based on aesthetic nuances and general requirements to the functionality of the bathroom.
The question of where to put the washing machine in the bathroom, when the space allows you to choose a location, is rather considered from the point of view of the overall style/design of the space.
When there is no choice, the only placement area is under the sink. The washing machine can be part of the furniture, like a built-in appliance, or it can be placed separately in a specially designated area.
Here it is worth considering the convenience of the location of the drain and the possibility of connecting to the water supply. On the other hand, any communications during repairs can be built into the wall/floor.
The best place for a washing machine
It is also possible to install the washing machine on brackets, for example above a cabinet. A bathroom with a washing machine that is not located on the floor is a rare, but feasible option. But with such an installation, it is necessary to take into account the strength/material of the walls.
For example, this type of installation is not suitable for Stalinist houses due to weak walls. When installing the unit on a podium, it is necessary to calculate the weight with load, including in washing mode.
Compliance with basic safety should include not only a strong pedestal, but also limiters that will prevent the machine from moving.
Placing the machine in a large bathroom
Large bathrooms are equipped various techniques, which is built into cabinets, cabinets and other furniture elements.
Apartments where area sanitary zone allows you to separate space, you can equip a special place for appliances and other attributes (washing machine, dryer, ironing board). That is, to isolate a separate laundry area.
In conclusion about the placement of the washing machine
It is not always possible to install it the way you want, taking into account the interior. On the other hand, you can find a place in any bathroom.
If possible, the best solution There will be a private laundry area. How else to place a washing machine in a bathroom, shared or separate, can be decided by looking at numerous photos of the design of a bathroom with a washing machine.
How smaller area apartments, the more fruitfully your ingenuity works. Many of our compatriots, especially residents of the so-called, managed to verify the validity of this conclusion from their own experience. . It's time to stop complaining about small living space, because with a reasonable approach on a modest amount square meters you can arrange everything you need. Particular difficulties often arise with the placement of the washing machine. Many people fundamentally do not want to install it in the kitchen, complaining about unwanted noise during dinner and other inconveniences. Others would be happy to endure all these disadvantages, but the machine just doesn’t fit in the kitchen. Going through various options, many come to the conclusion that the best place for a washing machine - a bathroom, no matter how compact it may be. But even at this stage, difficulties await many, so we decided to figure out where it is better to put a washing machine in a small bathroom in order to get the most functional room, which still has room for free movement.
No. 1. Placement under the countertop
This classic version, which is used in bathrooms of any size. By placing the washing machine under, we immediately get many benefits. Firstly, you won’t have to worry about connecting communications. Secondly, everything will look harmonious and complete. Thirdly, the space under the sink or countertop often remains unused, and this way it will be used to great advantage.
If the bathroom area is very small, then it is better to choose compact washing machine about 45 cm deep. Its capacity is small, you will have to wash it in several passes - not very convenient, but if the apartment is of a modest size, and washing by hand is not part of your plans, then you will have to make compromises. Washing machine standard sizes it will be more difficult to position, but this does not mean that it is impossible to do it in principle - you will just have to resort to tricks.
Despite the fact that we all have a good idea of what it means to install a washing machine under a countertop or under, there are several ways to do this. Some of them are quite standard, others belong to the category of design secrets:
- washing machine under the sink. The latter does not rest on your foot and does not have a bedside table, but it is equipped with a drain to the side and not down. The drain elbow should not become an obstacle. A machine that is the same width and depth as the sink will look most attractive. Standard height machines with horizontal loading of laundry allow you to mount the washbasin at a comfortable height, so this should not be a problem. In this case, it is possible to achieve significant space savings, so this is an option for the most. If selected this method When placing a washing machine, you should think about water, sewerage and electricity especially carefully. By the way, they are available for sale sets of washing machines and matching water lily sinks. It is better to pay attention to them, since it will be difficult to independently select elements with the given parameters;
- washing machine under the countertop. Many people prefer to embed the washbasin or place it on a countertop whose size is larger than the sink itself. The space around the washbasin is used to place hygiene items and decor. As a rule, bedside tables are hidden under the tabletop. You can sacrifice some of the space for a washing machine. It will turn out beautiful, comfortable and functional. Whether to cover the washing machine with the door or not, decide for yourself. In the first case, we get a more harmonious look. Many people prefer to place the machine under the countertop, but not directly under the sink. The space directly under the washbasin can be left free so as not to hit your knees. However, it is also permissible to organize a small pull-out shelf in this case;
- under a multi-level tabletop. It is not always convenient to make a countertop of the same height as the washing machine. This is especially true for short people. In this case, there is no need to make sacrifices - just make the part of the tabletop above the machine a little higher. The resulting space can be used to place things;
- drawer typewriter. Someone may encounter the exact opposite problem, when the machine does not reach the level of the countertop. One could easily turn a blind eye to this nuance, but if you are the owner of a small bathroom, then you don’t want to just miss the opportunity to organize extra bed storage Designers recommend placing the machine on a small drawer, and you’ll figure out what to store in it without us;
- the washing machine under the countertop is of irregular shape. This is probably one of the most ingenious solutions for a small bathroom. In the same time similar method allows you to use your imagination and take into account the configuration of your bathroom. The essence of the idea is to make the tabletop unequal across the entire width. In the place above the machine it can be wide, and then gradually narrow (clearly visible in the photo). Why is this solution interesting? Because it is possible to fit the washing machine in as harmoniously as possible (it is completely hidden by the countertop) and at the same time, by narrowing the countertop, get more space for free movement, so that no one hits the corners trying to turn around in a modest-sized bathroom.
No. 2. Top loading washing machine
Top-loading washing machines seem to have been invented for modern small bathrooms. They are narrow and take up minimal space. The ideal area for them is next to. There is hardly enough space for a full-fledged bath in a small bathroom, and even if you put a small sink (can be a corner one) and a top-loading machine on a modest 2-2.5 m2, there will be room even for shelves.
Despite their compactness, vertical machines have one big drawback - it will be impossible to organize a tabletop or permanent place storage of some bath accessories. But this is not a reason to give up on storage areas in principle. See how much space is needed to easily open the lid of the machine. Mark this place on the wall - it can be considered the lower boundary of a hanging cabinet or shelf. You can hang it above the machine - this will fit a lot of useful things. 
No. 3. Washing machine in a niche
If the bathroom is present or can actually be equipped, then you can consider that you have won the jackpot. This is an ideal place for a washing machine. Above it you can arrange a system of shelves for storing towels, bathrobes, other hygiene items or household chemicals. The niche with the machine can remain open, which is especially important when the depth of the niche is less than the depth of the machine, or can be covered. The latter option will be appreciated by those who like to disguise household appliances. You can do this in a number of simple ways:
If the bathroom borders on a miniature storage room, then consider combining the rooms. You will end up with just a niche in which you can easily fit a typewriter, and use the space above it to great advantage. 
No. 4. Washing machine in the closet
This option is best suited for combined bathrooms. The essence of the method is to select one of the walls or part of it to accommodate a high open cabinet. Depending on how large a cabinet you can afford, you can say that the washing machine will occupy the entire lower section or only part of it. The entire top can be used for storage.
However, the closet can be closed, and the washing machine can be placed not near the floor, but slightly higher (examples in the photo). It all depends on your tastes, preferences and bathroom configuration. 
No. 5. Washing machine on the wall
This option is to place a washing machine in a small bathroom designed for brave people with non-trivial thinking. You will have to climb the wall in the literal sense of the word. Designers often use this trick when there are simply no options left. For such installation, you can only use a compact washing machine. You should not be afraid that the unit will fall or damage the tiles due to constant vibrations - if the installation was carried out in accordance with all the rules provided for in this case, then operation will be absolutely safe. Naturally, you shouldn’t hang the machine on a partition, but regular wall can handle such a load. The disadvantage of this solution is that the choice will be limited only to machines with a small tank volume. If you hang the unit at a sufficient height, the space underneath can be used in the usual way.
If the bathroom configuration allows, the washing machine can be placed at a height in a niche. 
No. 6. Washing machine in the bathroom in Khrushchev
Bathrooms in Khrushchev buildings are a separate issue. Some call the very fact of the existence of Khrushchev apartments an act of exquisite torture on a person, but for some, a small apartment is an opportunity to have their own home and show ingenuity.
Especially for the millions of inhabitants of Khrushchev, the designers have collected a lot original ways get out and put the washing machine in the bathroom. In addition to all the options listed, the following methods will be useful:
In conclusion
They can be absolutely anything. It is desirable that the machine fits into the interior of the bathroom, but if this does not work out, then you can cover it with a door and not worry. If there is very little space, you will have to put up with compact machines with horizontal loading or look only towards models with vertical loading. For a family of 2-3 people, a tank with a volume of 3-3.5 kg will be enough. So that a tiny bathroom, filled with plumbing fixtures, cabinets and appliances, does not seem like a complete clutter, you will have to go to some lengths design tricks: use light shades, glossy and mirror surfaces, as well as discard unnecessary pieces of furniture and decor.
“I want everything to fit in the bathroom and not be cramped!” You often hear such a wish from the lips of apartment owners who are furnishing a bathroom. Installing a washing machine in the bathroom is a responsible procedure. Indeed, it is quite difficult to fit all the necessary things in a small bathroom. A lot depends on the layout of the room, but when there is little space, it is difficult to come up with something fundamentally new. Many people believe that a washing machine in a small bathroom can be placed either below the sink or opposite it. But this is far from true. If you approach this issue more constructively, the washing machine will fit perfectly into the functional and aesthetic space of a small bathroom. The only thing we must not forget: even in the most ergonomic version, it will take up a significant amount of space if the bathroom is characterized by small dimensions.
About the principles of design and the basics of life and health safety
Arranging things in the bathroom, like any other, has its own rules. We are talking here not about the high art of Feng Shui, but about practicality and ordinary common sense. The shower stall or tank in a small bathroom should be as close to the walls as possible. If the bath is placed in the middle, as dictated for large rooms fashion styles interior design, there is simply no room left in the room for other vital items.
We should not forget: in terms of ensuring safe operation, the bathroom must be given Special attention. There are no insignificant trifles in resolving this issue. The same slippery floor or tiles can cause a lot of trouble and become a serious threat to the health of people living in the apartment.
Therefore, when placing a washing machine in the bathroom, care must be taken to ensure that even the smallest room has comfortable and safe access to all equipment. Today on the Internet it is not a problem to find a lot of photographs with creative options location of the washing machine in the bathroom. On the one hand, this is great, because thanks to them you can try to arrange plumbing and furniture in your apartment in a similar way. But on the other hand: how safe are the proposed ideas for placing a washing machine in the bathroom?
That is why, before adopting any idea, it is best to remember the main rule of arranging objects in the bathroom: they should be located so that a person does not get injured while using them. If next to the washing machine it will hang on the wall on close range small locker, someone will certainly hit him with his open doors. So does it make sense to post things in this way, copying a photo you saw on the Internet? The washing machine in the bathroom should be positioned in such a way that, after loading clothes into it, a person, when getting up, will not hit the sink or washbasin. The place for it in the bathroom should be determined so that loading things is as comfortable as possible.
Does it all depend on the type of car?
On Russian market household appliances these days are mainly represented by front-loading and horizontal-loading washing machine models. For a small bathroom, a vertical top washing machine is best. If you choose it when purchasing, it will immediately solve by 50% the problem of placing a washing machine in a bathroom with a small area. The washing machine is installed near the wall so that the person nearby can operate it comfortably.
If you want to place a horizontal type of machine in the bathroom, when purchasing it is better to choose its narrow version with a depth of no more than 40 centimeters. Its location in the room will be the same: against the wall. If a place is allocated for the washing machine in the middle or in the corner, the room will look untidy and disharmonious. It is also necessary to pay attention to electrical wire and the water hoses were under no circumstances under tension, otherwise they would threaten human health and the safe operation of household appliances.
You can install the washing machine, for example, under the sink. This move is considered the most practical, convenient and concise from the point of view of organizing the functional and aesthetic space of the room. It is great for front loading machines. Here it is necessary to take into account color scheme and the design of the rest of the equipment: the washing machine should look harmonious next to it and not stand out from the general style. From a safety point of view, it is necessary to choose the right shape of the washbasin, which should not hang over the washing machine like a visor, otherwise the person leaning towards it and loading laundry will be injured.
The installation of a washing machine is closely related to the location of communications and plumbing in the bathroom. When choosing a location, it is necessary to consider how the “washing machine” will be connected to the water supply, at what distance from it it is located sewage pipe, availability of power supply network and its design features. It is important to remember: the steel parts of the washing machine should not come into contact with the bathtub, radiators, water supply and heating pipes. Compliance with such simple requirements when installing a washing machine will help avoid electrical short circuits.
Little tricks for comfort and coziness
Installing a washing machine in a small bathroom is a very exciting process if you approach it creatively.
Strict adherence to safety rules is not a hindrance to showing your individualism and creativity. Very fashionable and the best option These days it is considered when household appliances are built into the furniture. However, this is quite an expensive pleasure, because such things are made to order according to an individual project. 
In options for installing a washing machine under the sink, it is best to take care of purchasing a countertop made of composite materials. For example: from cast marble, which will last a long time and give small room very presentable appearance. Countertops made of laminated chipboard are also very interesting option. They are usually used in the kitchen, but they will fit perfectly into the functional and stylistic space of the bathroom. These have a wide range of colors and textures; their combination with a washing machine, if chosen correctly, will turn out to be practical and always fashionable. In the countertop where the washing machine is built in, you can also provide a drawer for linen. Usually, when arranging bathrooms, such options are not given much importance, as a result of which the washing machine always gets in the way and looks like an alien element.
The best option is to place furniture and plumbing fixtures in the room according to the zoning principle. Then the washstand and washing machine are separated from the rest of the room by small partitions. A cabinet with mirrored doors located next to them will visually expand the space of a small bathroom. White, which can be combined with any color of the washing machine, will perform this task perfectly. ceramic tile. Corner furniture, a countertop and a shower stall will free up the central part of the room. There is another creative, original “corner option”: combining a washing machine and shelves for linen. It is very economical and practical in terms of developing interior space. What if the washing machine absolutely does not match the surrounding furniture and plumbing? What to do then? It’s all very simple: hide the “washing machine” behind the door of a small cabinet or bedside table where it will be placed.
A small bathroom is always a huge problem for its owners. After all, this room is assigned too many functional tasks, and the available space needs to be used as rationally as possible. The following design tricks and tips will help you place your washing machine and organize your small space smartly.
Naturally, even the most ingenious designers are not able to turn a modest-sized bathroom into a large room. But when proper organization available space, and even with the introduction of some visual subtleties and tricks, a tiny bathroom can turn into a beautiful, cozy and multifunctional room.
Interesting and useful materials information on how to rationally improve a bathroom can be found on the website. And in today’s material we will try to show how to correctly place a washing machine in a mini-bathroom without compromising the comfort and beauty of the interior decoration.
1. Placing the washing machine near the washbasin
This option is one of the most popular bathroom design techniques. To create a pleasant picture and harmony in the interior, it would be a good idea to combine them with one tabletop.
Very compact and unusual option placing a washing machine when it is under a massive countertop and the sink is on it. This solution is only permissible if the washbasin can be raised higher.
2. Placing the washing machine in a niche (if there is one)
If there is a niche in the bathroom, then this part can be used extremely rationally, using every centimeter of it. In this case, there are a lot of options and the following ideas will help you decide which one is right for you.
3. Placing the washing machine under a flat washbasin
Very original version, which will help you make the most of the tiny space available. But he has significant drawback– the sink will be located too high. But if there is no other choice, then this compact tandem will become a real lifesaver.
4. Placing the washing machine in the closet
Very practical option, because you can buy a special pencil case or make a cabinet yourself. Moreover, the second option allows you to plan the size and height yourself. If you have very little space, then instead of a door you can simply hang a beautiful curtain and try to use the height of the room to create as many shelves as possible on which to store towels and personal hygiene products.
5. Placing the washing machine near the shower stall
If you remove the bathtub, you will be able to even small bathroom install the machine.
This option will be possible if you decide to replace the bathtub with a shower stall. If you get rid of such a large part, you will have space not only for installing a washing machine, but also for additional cabinets or chests of drawers, and you can even add a basket for dirty laundry. At the same time, there will still be living space for freer movement.
After you have managed to place everything necessary and important in a tiny bathroom, you must try to create comfort so that it turns into a zone of complete relaxation in the evening, and in the morning - a zone of vigor. For this purpose, which will turn it into a comfortable and beautiful corner.
