PetYourPerfecting Home

I’ll be the rst to admit, I’m a little pet crazy. My dog, Johnny, has his own seat on the couch, and sometimes I make spaghetti just because he loves it (my kids hate it), and maybe sometimes, okay all the time, I tell him how much I love him and when I’ll be back before I leave the house, I don’t want him to worry after all. And if Instagram is any indication, I’m not alone in this obsession... I mean, we love of our pets. They are our family, and our home is their home, our space is their space, and we’re making accommodations in our homes to give our four-legged friends all the creature comforts they desire.

Splish Splash One of the more ingenious ideas I’ve heard for perfecting your pet home is a dog wash station. No more bending over and hurting your back giving them a bath or chasing them around outside with a water hose. These stations can easily be built into your laundry room or utility room, complete with a choice of heights, a faucet, a ramp or steps for your pup to easily get in and out, and an artistic license to make the area as fun or functional as you’d like. If building your own isn’t an option, there are dog wash stations available from places like Wayfair at various price points. While these are less custom, they’re still handy to have. No matter which of these options you choose, make sure the area surrounding your dog wash station is as waterproof as possible, as that after-bath shake is inevitable.

Great Crates Crating or kenneling your dog is a great way to train and create a safe environment for them, especially when they’re puppies. The downside of this practice is that there’s now a crate somewhere in your house and they can be a bit unsightly. Luckily, there are crating options that are part of your furniture or are completely hidden from view and dog owners are rejoicing. Dog crate tables, television stands, and more are all great options to keep your pup contained without interrupting the flow of your furniture. Some dog owners are choosing to build kennels into their utility or laundry rooms, this is great for nervous or high-strung pups as it allows them to have a quiet sanctuary, away from visitors and those pesky doorbells.

Pet Function Junction

Simply setting up a pet station in your house will help you streamline and make your home more pet friendly. Having an area with your pet’s food safely stored away with easy access for the caregiver, and no access for the overly enthusiastic food lover, will not only help keep things tidy, but it will also avoid any potentially harmful overeating by your pet. Having a space for toys in your pet stations will keep toys away when not in use and keep you from possibly going into cardiac arrest when you step on something wet, squishy, and very squeaky in the middle of the night. Hooks for leashes and other dog accessories can also be put in this area using fun, pet themed hooks will add some pet pizazz to the area. We haven’t forgotten the cat owners here; the same concept can be applied to their pet station. All their pet needs can be stored in one place, with the addition of the litterbox, whether it’s of the traditional sort or one of the fancy and super clean high-tech litter box machines.

Slumber in Style Pet beds have come a long way and are more stylish than ever. Beds are available in styles to match the décor of your home and give your pet a perfect place to sleep. Dog beds come in big balls of poof for those who like a warm, calm nest, special cushioning for those dogs who need support, chew proof dog beds, and even a chaise lounge dog bed for the more sophisticated pups. And from mid-century to glam to farmhouse, dog beds come in all styles and colors to suit your décor.

Unlike dogs, cats often prefer a more secure bed to fit their elusive, ‘too cool for you’ personalities. A variety of enclosed pet beds are available in many di erent styles to match your style and a cat’s desire for a comfortable, secure bed.