Built-in washing machine in the kitchen: pros, cons and choices

Today, the price includes not only beautiful, but also functional and practical household appliances. Modern technical devices of the built-in type are very popular. They have many positive characteristics that make them relevant and relevant. In this article, we will take a closer look at all the features of built-in washing machines installed in the kitchen.

Many people are confronted with limited living space that has to be managed thoughtfully. In this, built-in appliances help consumers - they can be installed in a small room, making it more attractive and functional, but not overloaded and cramped. Many people find it difficult to choose the right washing machine for their kitchen. Let's get acquainted with the main advantages of such a solution.

• A washing machine built into kitchen furniture is a win-win solution if the bathroom area is too small to place household appliances there.
• A small bathroom, in which there is no washing machine, turns out to be easy to use, and it looks "fresh".
• If built-in household appliances are built into a kitchen set, they will certainly form an additional work surface, which is sometimes so lacking.
• When the washing machine is in the kitchen, the owners will always have everything they need at hand, which is very convenient. Users do not have to constantly move around the home.
• It will be possible to fill the machine with things or get them at any time, because household members will not need to wait until someone gets out of the shower and clears the bathroom.
• If the built-in washing machine is located in the kitchen, the risk of corrosion is significantly reduced. This is due to the fact that in the conditions of the kitchen space, the percentage of humidity is lower than in the bathroom, therefore, destructive dampness will no longer be so terrible for household appliances.
• The range of built-in washing machines for the kitchen is simply huge. Every customer can find in the store the model that is optimal in quality and cost.
• Built-in appliances not only look stylish and interesting, but also do not take up too much free space. Such devices allow you to save square meters, which is very important in the conditions of small-sized city apartments.

Despite the impressive list of positive qualities, such solutions also have their drawbacks.

• In order to fully dry such household appliances, its door must be left ajar for a while after the end of the wash. In a very small kitchen, this procedure can become a real problem, since it will inevitably create certain obstacles for the hostess.
• If the washing machine is in the bathroom, it is permissible to safely lay out dirty linen and other inconspicuous things on it. In the case of the kitchen, everything is different - there is no place for dirty things or extraneous unaesthetic objects.
• If the interior of the kitchen is designed in a classic style, the washing machine will have to be well disguised so that it does not spoil the overall look, making it disharmonious.
• Food products will be in close proximity to household chemicals used for washing - washing powders, conditioners, gels.Such a neighborhood is absolutely unsafe, so households will have to pay maximum attention to this item.

There are several suitable options for integrating a washing machine into a kitchen interior. Let's get acquainted with them.

If you plan to fully embed household appliances, you need to carefully consider in advance how to hide it. It is advisable to do this even at the design stage of the kitchen set. You will need to measure the dimensions of the machine and take them into account when drawing up a furniture project.

To provide the furniture composition and the household appliances themselves with a more harmonious and aesthetic appearance, it will turn out if you hide the washing machine behind the front of the cabinet. With this solution, dirty laundry will be well hidden from prying eyes. The appliances that are built into the closet behind the front part are the best solution if the interior composition of the kitchen is designed in a certain style that you would not want to violate. For example, it can be a classic or artsy interior ensemble, in which equipment of this type will look strange and ridiculous.

Many people prefer to install the washing machine in a vacant niche without a door. Usually, the latter is prepared in advance for specific dimensional parameters of household appliances. If this option of embedding is chosen, the question will certainly arise of how you can hide the machine, because the niche is open and is not equipped with a door. There are several solutions.

• Find a washing machine and a headset in the same color. The universal solution is white appliances and white furniture. You can often find gray and black tandems. If you can't find a typewriter to match the color of the furniture, you can resort to applying a colored vinyl sticker or choose a washing machine in the same style as the rest of the kitchen appliances (oven, refrigerator, microwave, and others). Metallic coatings look beautiful and modern. Units in this color look especially harmonious and attractive in loft or high-tech environments.
• Cover with a suitable screen or curtain. Such a solution will advantageously fit into rustic styles like country, shabby chic or Provence.
• Make appliances a bright accent in the interior. In stores, it is rare, but still there are varieties of washing machines with a bright and original design. Such devices can draw attention to themselves. It will be good if at least one more detail in the setting is maintained in a similar direction, for example, an apron.

If you cannot find a suitable place in the kitchen to install the washing machine, then the only possible solution is to place the equipment separately from the headset. Do not be afraid of such an arrangement, because even in this case, the unit can be well hidden without spoiling the interior design. The washing machine can be hidden in a stationary location as follows:

• under the dining table;
• behind a separate screen.

When choosing built-in appliances for the kitchen, one must take into account its dimensions. Full-size, flat and compact units are supplied to the market.

• Full-size. These modules look solid, but they are large, so they are not always suitable for very small kitchens.
• Flat. Models of medium thickness, which can fit very neatly even into tiny rooms.
• Compact. The smallest models. The minimum size of such units is achieved by reducing the capacity and a significant decrease in the internal volume of equipment.

The best built-in washing machines, designed for installation in straight and corner kitchen sets, are produced by many eminent manufacturers. Let's consider some of them.

• Bosch... A well-known German brand that produces high-quality household appliances in a wide variety of segments.

• Electrolux. The Swedish company produces excellent models of built-in washing machines. There are both monofunctional and multifunctional pieces with drying, which are in great demand.

• Beko. A Turkish trade mark, under whose name reliable and durable washing machines are produced, which are distinguished not only by impressive capacity, but also by affordable prices.

• AEG... Another well-known brand that produces home appliances of impeccable quality. The range of manufactured products is huge. Built-in washing machines are versatile and reliable, but many are expensive.

You should be very careful when choosing the most suitable and high-quality built-in washing machine. This is especially true when you are looking for a model for installation in a kitchen space. Let's take a look at what you need to pay attention to in search of the best built-in machine.

• Dimensions. The dimensions of household appliances should correspond to the dimensions of the kitchen set, the space under the countertops and in the niches. That is why the dimensions of the machine must be taken into account even at the stage of developing the project of the future furniture composition for the kitchen. Remember: you should not install too large and bulky appliances in a small kitchen - it will make the interior overloaded and uncomfortable.
• Functional. Home appliance stores sell many built-in washing machines in a wide variety of configurations. Choose for yourself exactly the model, the functions of which you really need.
• Capacity. It is important to take into account the indicators of the capacity of the equipment. The more spacious the machine, the more things you can wash in it at a time. If more than 3 people live in the apartment, of course, it is better to find a more spacious model.
• Build quality. Be sure to make sure of the decent build quality of household appliances. Inspect the machine carefully: all parts must be securely fastened and fixed. There should be no swaying, wobbling or creaking elements. Should not be present in the structure and cracks. There should be no damage on the surface of the machine: chips, scratches or rust.
• Design. Many people overshadow this criterion, which is fundamentally wrong. The washing machine should harmoniously fit into the interior of the kitchen, both in style and in color. This is especially true when the equipment will be installed in an open niche or will be stationary.
• Manufacturer. As stated above, the best built-in washing machines come from large and well-known brands. Try to choose exclusively branded appliances if you want them to serve you for many years without causing a hassle. Often, branded washing machines are very expensive, but they are worth their money and do not disappoint their owners.
• Shop. Buy high-quality household appliances only in specialized and proven stores with a good reputation. Together with the product, you must be provided with a warranty card.

How to integrate a washing machine into a kitchen set, see below.