Putting the washing machine in the kitchen is a space saving design trend being seen around the world, especially in apartments and small houses. We have a look at the advantages…
Advantages to having your laundry in the kitchen
- The kitchen is a ‘wet space’ with lots of other plumbing already installed
- The flooring is suitable in case of accidental spills or overflows
- It’s central to your homes layout, so it’s an easy place to get the laundry on while you’re preparing dinner
There are a few potential drawbacks to having your washing machine and dryer co-exist with your fridge and oven –
- Noise – having your dryer, washing machine and kitchen appliances all going at once may be noisy
- It may not be possible to close off your kitchen/laundry from other parts of the house
- If bench space is at a premium, sharing the newly folded washing with a cake that’s cooling may be problematic
- Laundry machines may take up precious kitchen storage space
Handy tips for managing your washing in the kitchen
- Have your washing machine and dryer in a cupboard or behind a curtain so they are out of sight when they’re not being used
- Try under counter cabinets so they don’t look that different to your other kitchen appliances
- Only take washing into the kitchen when you’re going to put it straight into the machine
- Do small loads often to avoid your kitchen being overtaken with washing if you have a designated washing day
What do you think of having the kitchen and laundry sharing space with each other? If you’re unsure whether it’s a good idea for your home, consult a kitchen designer today and share your thoughts below.
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Laundry Auckland
Laundry machines in the kitchen aren’t the most common thing here in the New Zealand, but we’ve seen them in Europe, and the idea catching on here in big cities and small apartments. Placing your laundry centre in the kitchen makes it simple to do a quick load of wash while preparing a meal or cleaning up.