Laundry in the house: layout and design

Each hostess tries to use space as efficiently as possible. In the modern rhythm of life, not everyone can use the services of public laundries. Therefore, many women are equipping a "corner of cleanliness" in their apartment or private home.

The majority will answer this question in the same way - a washing machine is needed here. But besides her, you may also need a drying machine (or dryer). Containers, laundry baskets, household chemicals are also essential elements of the laundry. In addition, there you can iron things. This does not necessarily make a professional iron for vertical steaming, the usual model is also suitable. But in this case, you will also need an ironing board.

Choosing a location for a laundry is often more difficult than arranging it. While living in their home, many organize a laundry in the basement or boiler room. If there is a lot of space in the building, then a separate room would be the best option. Preferences give square rooms. They are more functional. When placing all the necessary in such a room, you can save a maximum of free space.

In single-storey houses without a basement and attic, as well as in one-bedroom apartments every centimeter counts. In this case, the owners want the laundry to be affordable, but the sound of working appliances would not interfere with everyday life.

In these cases, the most popular are such places for equipment placement:

• bathroom;
• bathroom;
• kitchen.

It is quite easy to equip the laundry in a strictly defined area. The size of such a zone can be from 2 square meters. m to 6 square meters. m. Even a mini-laundry can be arranged as functional as possible.

Both cars are located at a distance of 5 cm from each other, and above them or on the side there is a laundry basket. The distance is necessary so that the vibrations from the operation of the apparatus do not shorten their service life. The equipped area can be “hidden” from prying eyes with the help of doors and furniture panels. It can even be created in the hallway, closing it with the help of a coupe door or an accordion.

You can arrange the cars on top of each other. To implement such a project, you will need a box of furniture panels. You will also need mounts that do not allow them to vibrate and fall during operation. This mini-laundry can also be decorated with doors. Laundry baskets can be placed on the side, on the shelves.

Laundry appliances, located in the bathroom, bathroom or in the kitchen, usually hiding under countertops. Often they are hidden behind the doors to give the room a more aesthetic look.

It is worth thinking about the number and size of equipment at the stage of choosing a place for laundry. It is also important to conduct preparatory activities.

The flooring should be smooth, it is desirable that it possesses anti-slip properties. Otherwise, the equipment that vibrates during operation may adversely affect its quality. Material for the floor should choose moisture resistant, with a rough surface. It may be:

• ceramic tile;
• ceramic granite;
• linoleum.

Before laying the flooring it is worthwhile to level the surface, isolate and warm the floor. Also, to reduce vibration and prevent slipping, you should purchase anti-vibration pads.

The decoration of adjacent walls should also be made of moisture-resistant materials that can be combined with each other. Suitable for these purposes:

• plaster;
• paint;
• moisture-proof wallpaper;
• ceramic tiles of various sizes and types.

For the ceiling use wallpaper, decorative plaster, moisture-resistant cardboard or stretch ceiling made of polyvinyl chloride. The latter can be not only an excellent water-repellent coating, but also a real decoration of the room, because a huge selection of shades and textures is presented on the market.

The drain and water supply system must be individualized for each device. It should be noted that regardless of whether water comes from a water supply system, a well or a well, it is worthwhile to additionally install pumping and filter equipment at the entrance to the room. It is necessary for the normal functioning of the laundry. Distribution is done after this. For the supply and discharge of water using plastic pipes with a diameter of 5-6 and 10-15 cm, respectively.

Ventilation is also required. It helps to avoid unpleasant smell in the room.

It is important to think about the heating system. The equipment should not be located in the immediate vicinity of the heat source, but the room must be maintained at a constant temperature necessary for the proper functioning of the apparatus.

The heating system may be different:

• central heating;
• heating with convectors;
• warm floor.

Choosing the last option, it is worth deciding where the devices will be located, and retreat from this place 10 cm. It is not recommended to install a warm floor in the allocated area. Also on its surface is not advised to place the pipe to drain the water.

If the room will be used as a dryer, it is worth making plums on the floor surface. They will help to avoid the unpleasant smell of distilled water and the destruction of the floor covering.

Wiring and lighting should be carried out on the basis of the already prepared plan. It is advisable to place it under a wall covering, with good insulation. There are special switches, sockets and ceiling lamps that prevent the ingress of moisture inside.

The area of ​​the laundry room may vary. It can be a small laundry room, nestled in the kitchen (bathroom, bathroom, hallway or room) or a full-size laundry room with all the amenities, occupying the whole room.

You can develop your own original design or harmoniously fit this area into the overall interior of the house.

Most suitable styles:

• minimalism;
• retro;
• country style;
• modern

Beauty is in the details. You can replace plastic wicker baskets, purchase containers for storing household chemicals in the same style.If the room is located in the basement, the lack of sunlight can be replenished with the painted surfaces of the cabinets. One has only to show a little imagination, and you can create a cozy and unique design of the room in which it will be nice to be.

The following video tells about the organization of laundry in the house