Anyone who doesn't happen to have a dryer that conveniently sits on top of the washing machine is confronted with a free wall that needs to be used - whether for storage space or decoration. How can you use the space above the washing machine?
A notice:Regardless of which solution you choose, always remember that sooner or later the device will need to be serviced or perhaps even repaired. So it's important to always keep it easily accessible.
Cabinets for more storage space
It would be extremely useful to have everything you need at hand right next to the washing machine: detergent, fabric softener, laundry nets, etc. If you don't want all of these things to be visible, a bathroom cabinet is the perfect choice. You have the choice between a wall cabinet above the washing machine or oneentire built-in cupboard, which can not only hide the device, but can also be equipped with a pull-out shelf for storing various things.
Before you decide, you should know: A built-in wardrobe that extends from floor to ceiling can seem overwhelming in a small room. Asmaller wall cupboardAbove the washing machine might then be a better choice.
There are also special cabinets available that are adapted to the standard dimensions of a washing machine and are therefore suitable for every model. The machine is simply placed underneath. Such models are practical if you don't want to hire a carpenter.
Use space above washing machine with a shelf
If it can be open, a shelf is also suitable. Whether a single board or something more complex with multiple levels depends on your needs. It is important to always avoid chaos there. You can make the whole thing look a little more homely by combining the useful objects with a few decorations (e.g. a vase with dried flowers, lamps and candles or figurines).
Items that shouldn't be present yet can also be stored in baskets on the bathroom shelf above the washing machine. Here you can choose between plastic, braided designs and metal, depending on your interior style.
One is also very practicalPerforated plate that you attach to the walland then you can add boards yourself at any distance and quantity. Furthermore, as with the cabinets, there are models in universal dimensions that you can place directly around the device and have an open design.
Assemble a simple plate
If you don't need storage space, but rather a work surface large enough to sort or fold laundry, pre-treat stains, or even other household tasks, a countertop above the washing machine might be a more practical solution for you.
This can be combined with a standing shelf on the side or placed on top of the dryer and washing machine.Especially in the bathroomThis variant is also very practical because you can extend the sink with a base cabinet in this way and also accommodate the machine. And this extension through the long plate visually stretches the room.
The plate can also be used wonderfully as a changing table above the washing machine.
Elevated household appliances with wooden top as storage space
Dry the laundry above the device
Small items of laundry in particular or a used towel in the bathroom can be hung up quickly if a radiator or, more classically, a drying rack or clothesline is attached directly above the washing machine. Of course, you have to plan for the classic tubular radiator for bathrooms in advance, unless you choose an electric one with a cable that you can connect when necessary.
Small niches that cannot accommodate cupboards, shelves or clothes racks can also be equipped with a simple curtain rod instead of a rack on which you can hang clothes to dry using clothes hangers.
Place the sink above the washing machine
In the bathroom, but also in the utility room, it can be practical or even necessary to place a sink above the machine. This is actually possible if you choose the right sink model.
There are actually special models for this that are designed for mini bathrooms andGuest toilets are intended, in which the washing machine has to take up the space of a base cabinet because there is not enough space for both. You can then attach a mirror to the wall. From a purely visual perspective, this idea may not be that pretty, but in some cases it is certainly a practical, space-saving solution.
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