How to Create a Pet-Friendly Home: Design Tips for Your Four-Legged Friend
Creating a pet-friendly home is easy with these tips from our luxury lifestyle and Pet PR team. Follow these tips and advice, and you won’t have to compromise on a pet-friendly interior.
Focus On Durable Materials
Look for pet-friendly furniture, such as easy to clean soft furnishings, smooth tapestries and avoid fabrics and colours which highlight pet hair. Choosing hardwood floors over carpets makes a house a more pet-friendly space. Wooden floors can make life easier for pet parents to clean up muddy paw prints, occasional accidents, dirt and animal hair, but look at other pet-friendly flooring options if you want non-slip flooring.
Create A Dedicated Space For Feeding
Create a dedicated area to keep water bowls, food bowls and beds, avoiding high-traffic areas. A utility room off the kitchen is ideal as a functional pet space. Creating a pet feeding station keeps mess in one part of the house and a safe space for your pet to enjoy their meals without interruption.
Pet owners can look to integrate a built-in kennel in their home if they have space and want to offer their pets a pet-friendly space for their canine companions.
Create A Pet-Friendly Layout
If you have the luxury of redesigning your home and have pets, consider including pet-friendly features. Creating a pet-friendly
atmosphere is easy with some thought and planning. Examples of pet-friendly designs include built-in pet beds in a hidden spot, washable rugs, stain-resistant fabrics and synthetic materials. If you have glass patio doors, you could order an integrated cat flap for an easier life with pets.
Creating a dedicated built-in pet wash station and built-in storage for their leads, coats, and food is ideal.
Keep your pets safe by avoiding sharp edges at eye height. Choose pet-safe window treatments, non-toxic paint, and finish for your kitchen cabinetry. While contemporary design leans towards lighter colours, choosing darker colours in a practical space will make it easier for our furry companions to maintain and work with a stylish design aesthetic.
If your dog prefers your sofa to their bed, choose a scaled-down pet-friendly sofa of their own – contemporary design and a practical space!
