Pet-Friendly Home Interior Trends
When thinking about some interior design changes, here are things to consider that will make your home more pet-friendly.
05/03/2021
Pets have a way of crawling into their owners’ hearts, soon becoming full-fledged family members. Most pet owners are the proud ‘parents’ of dogs or cats, the most popular pet types worldwide. As much as you love your fur baby, have you decorated your home to suit their needs and the consequences of their behavior?
If you are thinking about some interior design changes, here are things to consider that will make your house more pet-friendly:
Living room furniture
Puppies have an overwhelming desire to chew during teething, and wood appears to satisfy this need. They should be trained from when they arrive in your home that they have chew toys that do not include the furniture.
Nevertheless, if you have furniture with wooden legs, you should not be too surprised if your pooch makes a beeline for it to enjoy a good chew. It would be worthwhile choosing furniture that does not offer such opportunities, opting instead for metal or chrome.
Doggies that shed will drive you crazy if your living room furniture is covered with velvet, velour, chenille, or corduroy. These materials are doghair magnets. Smooth tapestry and leather fabric are far better for shedding dogs but should be durable so that sharp claws cannot rip them.
Traditional Czech tapestry fabrics inspired by medieval designs but with a modern twist are an ideal material. Add to this flavor from Czechia by consulting OurFitPets for a list of Czech dog names that no one else in the neighborhood is likely to have thought of using.
Flooring
Any pet owner will tell you that their animal companions can be messy and often need you to clean up after them. This is challenging on carpeted floors, especially if your dog has vomited, peed, or pooped on this surface. Carpeting absorbs the smell, and it can be a challenge to get rid of it.
Save yourself a whole lot of work by having tiled, hardwood or laminate flooring fitted in your home. It is far more practical when it comes to cleaning up pets’ mess.
The only challenge you might face is with pets that scratch the floor surface with their sharp claws. This only tends to be an issue with laminate flooring and can be remedied by keeping your pet’s nails trimmed.
A designated mudroom
Your precious pet has no understanding of why coming into the house full of mud and jumping onto the furniture is a problem for you. However, these actions leave you cleaning up constantly and will ruin your belongings.
Create a designated area in your home where wet and muddy pets are allowed before a clean-up. This could be in an entrance hall or a spot in the kitchen.
Ensure you have sensible, easy-to-clean flooring here and barricade access to the remainder of your house with a door or doggie gate. Keep a supply of towels, doggie wipes, and treats on hand so that dealing with a wet, muddy pet is less of a struggle.
A place to call home
We know how pets navigate and find their way home. Pets are territorial animals and love having a space reserved for their exclusive use. Whether it is a cat tree, basket, or doggie bed, your pet will appreciate having a spot that is theirs alone. Train a pet from the time you bring them home that this is where they are expected to sleep. It will save you a multitude of problems stemming from pets being on your furniture and bed.
With so many designs to choose from, you will find one that suits your home’s interior décor style. However, a neutral color will probably serve you best to blend in with any design changes you decide on in the future.