A water purifier has become a commonly found appliance in many kitchens, assisting in providing quick, effective access to clean and clear water in the home for drinking, cooking, cleaning, and more. Despite their helpful nature, they aren’t always the most aesthetically pleasing product to look at. Here are some ideas to hide your water purifier that go beyond simply installing them under the kitchen sink.
Why Hide a Water Purifier?
Depending upon the system you chose for your home, water purifiers tend to have several parts, such as water tanks, filter housings, and tubing. When installed, all of these pieces can create a cluttered mess across your kitchen counter.
Even for the most compact of countertop systems, the new trend of hiding all appliances to give a sleek, integrated appearance would mean finding a solution for keeping it tucked out of sight. But it isn’t as easy as just shoving it in the nearest available cabinet; according to the experts at All Filters, there are several details you will have to factor into your design.
Factors to Consider Before Hiding a Water Purifier
Before you can decide how to integrate your purifier into your kitchen’s modern design, you will have to consider what kind of water purifier you will be using. Does it need an electrical outlet? What kind of plumbing will it need? Most RO systems, for example, will require drainage for waste water.
If you do choose an enclosed space like a cabinet, it will need proper ventilation to make sure there isn’t a build up of humidity that can warp and damage your cabinets.
Water purifiers also will typically have one or more cartridges that require periodic replacement. As a result, you should be sure that there is plenty of room to access and change the filters, including with adequate space above and below filter housings.
Keeping the system in tip-top shape requires periodic cleaning as well, so allow plenty of room around the system for all cleaning and maintenance.
Stylish Ways to Hide a Water Purifier in Your Kitchen
The most common way to hide a water purification system in your kitchen is with an under-sink system, such as a reverse osmosis system. These systems install straight to the plumbing under the kitchen sink and deliver filtered water to a dedicated faucet by the existing kitchen sink faucet. However, you may be looking for a more creative solution for tucking your purifier out of sight. Here are five stylish options for you to consider.
Custom Cabinetry
Designing a custom cabinet for your purifier can be a great way to integrate the system into your kitchen’s design. For example, the cabinet could appear to look just like the other cabinets above your kitchen sink, but may have a slit cut in the bottom to allow for access to the filtered water without opening the door. From the front, the opening would be practically invisible unless looking directly under the cabinet space.
Having the cabinet above the sink allows for any drainage of wastewater that might be required. Open up the cabinet door and drop the wastewater tubing into the basin when ready to drain. Just be sure to include enough room inside of the cabinet for the tubing and required maintenance.
Appliance Garage
Similar to a custom cabinet, an appliance garage provides an integrated space for an appliance, but has a roll up door reminiscent of a garage door. Others may employ a flip up door with hydraulics. To really modernize the space, a sensor can be added that allows you to motion activate the door. Again, just make sure there is adequate access to electrical outlets or plumbing, plenty of space for maintenance, and proper ventilation.
Pull-Out Cabinet
You can use a pull-out cabinet for your trash, dishwasher, or spice cabinet, why not for your water purifier? These cabinets tuck your system out of sight with the lower cabinets with a cabinet door facade, but roll out like a drawer. Ensure that the system is able to safely roll out without pulling out any tubes and causing potentially damaging leaks.
Pantry Space
A common modern trend for discreetly hiding smaller appliances out of sight and off of countertops is an appliance bar inside of the pantry. An appliance bar includes a dedicated pantry space for smaller certain appliances like air fryers and coffee makers, but can also include your water purifier. Adequate plumbing should be considered when designing a designated pantry space for your water filter system.
Decorative Screens
On a budget? The simplest way to stash an appliance is to disguise it in the surrounding area. You may use a decorative screen, or possibly a faux backsplash or paneling that goes around your purifier. Consider that you will still need to access the system to obtain filtered water and perform necessary maintenance, so a mobile surround should be considered.
Benefits of Stylish Water Purifier Concealment
Finding a way to hide your water purifier can greatly benefit your kitchen. It frees up counter space for cooking and keeps the system in a safe, out-of-the-way location. Having a sleek, integrated design also cuts down on clutter and allows for easier cleaning of the main, visible area as you do not have to work around the parts of a filter system. Appliance concealment is the current modern trend, which assists in keeping your space up-to-date with popular styles, adding to potential resale value in the future.
The Bottom Line
Integrating your water purification system into your kitchen design can be an excellent way to keep up with modern trends. After considering what type of water filter system you wish to purchase, you can then decide if you want to tuck it out of sight with a custom cabinet, appliance garage, pull-out cabinet, built-in pantry space, decorative screens, or whatever solution you might come up with for your kitchen.
Just ensure to keep in mind the factors that will keep your system operating properly to supply you with clean and clear filtered water inside your home.
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