For many of us, pets are another member of the family. We willingly make space for them in our homes so ensuring they’re comfortable is very important.
Things to Consider
There are a few things we can do in our homes to ensure our pets are comfortable.
Pet Door
Pet doors leading out to the backyard provide easy accessibility and independence.
Built-in Food and Water Features
A dedicated space makes it less likely that you’ll trip over bowls and prevents food from spilling everywhere. The perfect set up has a low cabinet with pull out bins to store dry food plus bowls for food and water. You can even take it to the next level and install a tap near the pet food station to make it easier to refill water bowls.
Pet Bathing Station
Incorporating a pet-sized walk-in style shower or purpose-built bathing station in the laundry, mudroom, or garage makes bathing your pet easier. A handheld shower can also be effective for washing your dog.
Hidden Litter Box
Building a nook into your home’s cabinets so you can discretely slide the litter box inside provides an innovative solution to an unsightly litter box.
Durable Flooring
Opting for more durable and hard-wearing options will minimise the effects of your pet’s claws or your home’s flooring.
Built-in Pet Beds
Everyone deserves a spot to call their own! Built-in pet beds help to keep your home clutter free whilst still ensuring your pet has a quiet space to relax. Renovating cupboards or space under-stairs is a great way to give your pets a designated safe place without having to compromise the current design of your home.
Built-in Pet bed – under stairs
Built-in Pet Gate
Sometimes there are just places you don’t want your pet to access. Whilst traditional baby gates are an effective solution, they often get in the way or cause a tripping hazard at night. Incorporating a built-in pet gate or custom rollaway gate is a much better option because you can customise it to suit your home’s design and even slide it out of view when you don’t need it.
Outdoor Ramp for Aging Dogs
As dogs age, they often find it difficult to go down stairs. Adding a ramp to your deck or porch provides a steady incline which makes it easier for them to get around.
Enclosed Cat Patio
An enclosed cat patio is an essential home feature to provide your cat with a safe and secure place to enjoy the sun. Adding climbing posts and perches will also encourage your kitty to get some extra exercises whilst enjoying the great outdoors.
Pet friendly design can apply to new builds or renovations by adding features that provide a greater quality of life for our furry friends.
