When it comes to home design fit for your family, don't forget to think about your little furry ones too! It's important for them to feel at home as well. Here are simple tips for making your home more pet-friendly.
Flooring might be the most important element when it comes to having pets at home. Carpet might not be a good idea, as it will be a guaranteed hassle if your pet accidentally pees or poops on it. Go for pet-friendly flooring like vinyl, laminate, and stone since they are a breeze to clean. Learn more about the best flooring for pets here.
Create spaces exclusively for your pet, like a feeding area or his own corner with all of his treats and toys. Although your pet is free to roam around your space, it is best to have a centralized space for all his needs. Clean-up will be much more of a breeze if the potential mess that they make are only in one small part of your home. The space would be ideal next to a point of entry.
Nan Ruvel tells HGTV that it's also a great idea to integrate the color of your pet's fur or coat to your furniture. Find inspiration in your pet! It can be with a brown couch or a grey floor against your cat's coat. It also serves as a way of not letting the fur that they leave behind visible. Color also has an effect on your pets and using colors that will stimulate them for more activity will work wonders.
Use the proper fabrics and material for your furniture, preferably ones that don't easily rip and are washable. It is also advisable to put the washable fabric on top of your bed for extra caution. If you want to take the extra step in pet-proofing your furniture, find a thick plastic cover and use it as a slipcover for your pieces.
Overall, your pet will be happy with ample space where they can freely run around. Show how much you love your furry little buddy by going the extra mile into making your home much more special to them.
