Many families have washing machines placed on their balconies. However, the function of a single washing machine is very monotonous and cannot meet the needs of hand washing. Therefore, many families now have a customized washing machine cabinet in the balcony laundry area to put the washing machine. Combined with a hand wash basin or integrated with a cabinet, it is practical and beautiful.
So, how to choose a balcony laundry cabinet? Today, Xiao Ou explains how to install a balcony cabinet from multiple angles.
Advantages of custom laundry cabinets
1 Forming a "protective layer"
If the washing machine is exposed to the sun for a long time on the balcony, the appearance color will change over time. Customize the balcony washing machine cabinet and put the washing machine in it, and the sun exposure will be greatly alleviated or even completely eliminated.
2One more storage space
In addition to "storing" the washing machine, wall cabinets, storage shelves, "open" storage compartments, etc. can also be installed above the base cabinets. In this way, washing powder, laundry detergent, soap and other items related to cleaning clothes can be placed in the cabinet for easy access.
3 Organizing space
The storage space of the washing machine cabinet can be used not only to place the washing machine, but also to store other household items. It plays a role in organizing and summarizing the entire balcony space, and it is neat and not messy.
4 Rich use functions
If the location and size of the laundry cabinet allow, you can set up a washing machine area + washing area. In order to enrich the use functions of the space where the washing machine is located, it also facilitates the cleaning of small items of clothing such as socks.
5 is more beautiful
A balcony cabinet is more beautiful than a balcony with only a washing machine. The balcony looks neat; and it has a wide variety of decorative materials and styles, and can be matched with other objects in the space or adjacent spaces, reducing the "obtrusiveness" of the washing machine and improving the "integrity" of the home space.
What you need to do when choosing a laundry cabinet
Before customizing a laundry cabinet, you must first think clearly about what functions need to be accommodated in this area, and combine and match according to the existing space size and functional modules. The most suitable one is the best.
Balcony laundry cabinet function module reference
Laundry cabinet size reference
Balcony decoration precautions
. The ground should be waterproof
. The slope of the floor drain should be reserved
. The washing machine water inlet and drain outlet should be reserved
. Leave enough sockets and install them in the right position
In terms of materials,
laundry counters are currently made of aluminum cabinets, solid wood cabinets, acrylic , stainless steel and other different materials.
Different balcony designs can use products of different materials. Open balconies should use sun-resistant and rain-proof material products, such as aluminum cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, acrylic cabinets, etc. Semi-enclosed or enclosed ones can use solid wood cabinets, etc. Laundry tables generally made of ceramic are more suitable and durable.
Functional design
1 Laundry cabinet + open storage rack
On the basis of the balcony washing machine cabinet + laundry pool, there are also many commonly used small items such as laundry detergent, washing powder, soap, brushes, etc. These items must have a place to place them. And if it is used frequently, it needs to be placed in a place that is easily accessible, so installing open storage racks above and below the washing machine cabinet is a very suitable choice.
2 Laundry cabinet + wall cabinet
If there are not many clothes to be washed by hand, spare laundry detergent and other items can be placed in a wall cabinet to store, especially for balconies that are used for both leisure and living. If you want to keep the balcony decorations simple and elegant, you can consider this design.
3 Laundry cabinet + wash basin
If the balcony is of sufficient size, you can also add a wash basin, especially if you like to plant some flowers and plants on the balcony. Water can be collected here, and you can easily wash your hands here after taking care of the flowers.
4 Washing machine and dryer custom cabinet
In humid areas like the South, there is a month or two of " return to the south " every year. During this time, let alone drying clothes, the walls covered with tiles will shed water. Laundry washed in this weather can wring out water and even go rancid if left hanging for a week! If you have a dryer at home, that’s perfect!
