Sink under the washing machine with a table top: pluses and minuses of combination

One of the most familiar types of household appliances, long settled in the apartments, is a washing machine. And yet one of the most pressing problems remains the issue of its placement, especially if the housing does not have a large area. All living in standard apartments go to a variety of tricks, in order to ergonomically place household appliances.

In most cases, the washing machine is installed in the bathroom or in the kitchen. And the last room is not the best option, and there are several reasons for this: first, the stylalka gets dirty, and secondly, the noise from the running unit is sometimes annoying, which does not contribute to a pleasant pastime at the table; thirdly, the machine does not always fit in the interior (After all, the kitchen is the room where they prepare to eat). Thus, for installation of a washing machine, the bathroom is most suitable, since there is very little time in this room, and the sound of the working equipment will not be distracting.

Despite such a seemingly rational approach, it is not always possible to install a unit in a bathroom due to a lack of "squares". For this reason, many designers and designers are trying to find the best solution. To date, one of the most unusual and original options is a sink for a washing machine with a counter top.

Requirements for the placement of household appliances

They are not so much, but it is not recommended to overlook such nuances:

• To the washing machine must be brought the necessary communications - electricity, sewage and water pipes. The outlet must necessarily be protected from moisture.
• It is desirable that the height of the countertop was slightly larger than that of the washing machine itself. This requirement greatly facilitates the installation and subsequent operation of the equipment.
• Separately it is worth mentioning the material from which the table top will be made. Optimum option - artificial or natural stone, resistant to mechanical influences and temperature changes, waterproof.
• Under the countertop, you can not install every model of the washing machine. The technique should be rather narrow, not stick out of the niche, so it does not look too unattractive. In addition, the machine with a vertical load of laundry so it will not work.

Benefits

As a rule, people with household appliances installed in this way, note the following positive points:

• A sink with a counter top under the washing machine allows to use with advantage all free space over home appliances. Towards a niche formed in this way, you can clean towels, shampoos or cosmetics. If hygienic accessories are already stored somewhere, then on the table top you can place decorative elements - lamps or flowers.
• Such a countertop performs the role of protecting the unit from damage and other influences. The heavy objects left on the stylalk can damage the surface, but this design perfectly withstands all loads. In addition, the tabletop can protect the machine from spilled water or detergent.
• This original solution allows you to design the entire bathroom in one style. A worktop with an unusual design can serve as a unifying element for the rest of the details.

Minuses

They are few, but they are still available:

• Sink under the washing machine with a table top is selected only under a certain model of home appliances, preferably simultaneously with it. It is worth considering not only the dimensions of the unit, but also its technical features. Optimal option - choose built-in washing machines, and the same color and style with furniture.
• A sink with a washing machine under a single table top, made of natural or artificial stone, will not be expensive. Other materials, despite the lower cost, do not look so effective.

Varieties of countertops for the bathroom

All types of furniture for a bathroom of this type are divided into several categories depending on the method of installation:

• The floor. They are installed directly on the floor surface with several legs.
• Suspended. Mounted to the wall by means of brackets.

In addition, table tops can be divided into types depending on their design:

• Solid-cast. A sink under the washing machine with a table top represents a single whole. The main material is artificial or natural marble. The models differ not only in their beauty, but also in their ease of operation. Among the disadvantages of such designs include large dimensions and too high a price.
• Worktops with an overhead washbasin. Looks like this furniture is very impressive - the shell in this case resembles a vase or petal of a huge flower. Washbasins are usually made of glass or a stone of unusual colors.
• Worktop with built-in sink. They differ in functionality and practicality. The main advantage of such models is their modularity, since such furniture can be equipped with special boxes for storing household chemicals.

Features of the installation of furniture

A sink for a washing machine of 60 * 40 cm requires certain installation rules in the bathroom.

• All measurements in the room are made in advance. It is advisable to measure the worktop itself and the washing machine several times, so that during the installation you do not have to do anything several times.
• When installing the stylalki it is necessary to use the building level. Adjustable legs help to set the unit in the required position, and special rubber pads help to get rid of third-party noises and too much vibration during the operation of the machine.
• Separately, it is worth paying attention to the connection of equipment to the sewage and water supply. If the machine is mounted under the sink, it is necessary to purchase a special siphon.

Creating a countertop with your own hands

Work on the creation of furniture begins with the measurement of the dimensions of the room. Using the usual pencil and construction meter, the dimensions of the future table are determined. Based on the obtained data, its frame is created. For this purpose, it is best to use a special metal profile, used in the installation of gypsum board.

After that, from the gypsum board itself, some structural details are cut out. At the top of the tabletop, you need to mark out and make a hole in which to install the sink. A similar detail is cut from the plywood.

To the surface of the wall, two brackets are attached, on which the whole structure will be fixed. They first attached plywood, after which - plasterboard with cutouts, which will house a sink under the washing machine (60 * 60 cm, say). From the bottom, everything is closed by an integral structure of the same material.

Of the individual stripes of drywall, the front part of the table top is created. In order to give the details a curved shape, small cuts are made every 10 mm.

The finished structure is primed and shpatlyuetsya. To steam and water do not affect the countertop, it is covered with special compounds.

The best option for finishing such furniture is ceramic mosaic. Mount it on a special glue, the seams between the elements are wiped with a moisture-resistant compound.

Sink under the washing machine "Water-lily"

The most popular and widespread solution is the combination of a washing machine with a height of not more than 70 cm and a shell in the form of a water lily. They are divided into types on several grounds: the design, shape and location of the sink. Among the features of such models include:

• Placement of the sink - try to place it as close as possible to the wall.
• Flat bottom.
• Displacement or complete absence of a hole for the mixer.

This type of sink with a counter top under the washing machine (photo of various models which it is desirable to look in advance in order to choose the best option) is suitable for almost any home appliances, regardless of its size.

You can buy and non-standard, original models, in which the mixer is located in the corner. They are made of plastic, faience and polymer concrete.

Overhead, hinged and recessed sinks

Over washing machines are installed not only "water lilies", but also many other types of washbasins, especially if the bathroom allows not to save space. A washbasin for a washing machine with a counter top in this case is the best option, and it is not necessary to use flat models - you can install, for example, products of unusual shape and depth.

For such purposes, usually use:

• Built-in sinks - they are installed in the cabinet, table top.
• Conch-shells. They are attached to the surface of the wall.
• Overhead. For their installation, a piece of furniture is required.

Judging by the reviews, sinks with countertops for washing machines are the best option for small bathrooms, allowing you to save space and ergonomically place all the necessary items.