Pet-Friendly Home Design: 8 Ideas for Any Animal Lover
FROM A PET BATHING STATION TO BUILT-IN PET DOORS, THESE IDEAS FROM PEARL DESIGN BUILD WILL HELP MAKE YOUR HOUSE JUST AS WELCOMING FOR ANIMALS AS IT IS FOR HUMANS!
It's easy to love being a pet parent, but it can be tricky when trying to keep your house stylistically up-to-date. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to maintain your home as a stylish and inviting space while also playing into the needs of any four-legged friend. Whether you're looking for ways to disguise an unsightly litter box or just want the perfect pet oasis in your living room, these pet-friendly home design ideas will help spruce up your space without sacrificing style or comfort! Pearl Design Build will help make your house just as welcoming for animals as it is for humans!
#1 A Pet Bathing Station
Washing a dog in a regular bathtub can be pretty difficult. You can easily install a pet grooming station that fits the size of your pup and keeps them comfortable while they get clean. It’s best to put these stations in areas like laundry rooms, mudrooms, or garages so they won't get in the way.
#2 Pet Proof Flooring
Everyone knows that accidents are bound to happen with pets, which is why you need flooring that can handle those messes. Hard surfaces like tile, hardwood, terrazzo, cement, or laminate will stay dry and tidy longer than wall-to-wall carpets and other fabrics that could possibly soak up pet stains quickly. Plus, wood flooring can increase the monetary value of your home!
#3 Built-In Pet Beds
Totally transform how you store pet beds by integrating them into furniture pieces like cabinets, shelves, and other storage areas. This will not only keep them out of sight but also save you some floor space - it's a win/win situation! Alternatively, if hiring someone isn’t in your budget right now there are still stylish pet beds available that look like furniture pieces too.
#4 Built-In Pet Gates
Plastic baby gates may be affordable but they aren’t always very attractive. Upgrade those eyesores with built-in pet gates instead that can be mounted on door jams or stairs more securely and easily blend in with the rest of the house design.
#5 Outdoor Ramp
Build ramps from entryways to yards to make it easier for aging pets (or even younger pups) with short legs climb up steps or navigate inclines better when going outdoors - no more struggling up stairs!
#6 Enclosed Cat Patio (Catio)
Give cats their own outdoor oasis by building them an enclosed patio (catio). That way they can explore their surroundings without causing any harm to wildlife or getting lost outside! These catios range from window boxes to lanai sizes large enough to fit human seating too.
#7 Built-In Pet Doors
Upgrade outdated plastic frames with built-in pet doors instead - far sturdier and much more aesthetically pleasing when compared side by side. This is also much better because it's so much more permanent AND secure than standard ones you have to hack into doors yourself.
#8 Fenced In Yard
You can’t go wrong with providing an escape route for your furry friends in the form of a fenced in yard - this ensures their safety while allowing them some freedom at the same time so everyone wins!
Pearl Design Build’s pet-friendly home additions are a great way to make your house more inviting for your furry friends. Not only will they look luxurious, but they can also save you time in the cleaning and maintenance of your homes. Whether it be adding a pet door or transforming an unused laundry room into a pet bathing station, Pearl Design Build’s ideas combine practicality with creativity. With their help, your home will provide complete comfort for both you and your four-legged friends! To make this dream of creating the perfect animal-friendly house a reality, contact Pearl Design Build today.