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How To Create a Dog-Friendly Home

Chances are, if you've got a dog, you will do anything to make his or her space more comfortable and liveable. There are tons of great options for creating a home that will suit both you and your four-legged friend. 

This built-in dog house is practical, beautiful, and provides the perfect cozy abode for your pet. The space works as a crate at night for your dog to sleep in, and as a hang-out space for him or her during the day. 

How To Create a Pet-Friendly Home

Architecture by LDa Architecture & Interiors

Small details can go a long way when planning for a pet in your space. Below, a pull-out drawer houses your dog's food and water, keeping it elevated off the ground and able to be easily put away when not in use. 

How To Create a Pet-Friendly Home

California Closets

The kitchen below takes a similar approach by incorporating the dog's eating and drinking station into a recess at the end of the kitchen counter, keeping it out of the way but easily accessible for the dog. 

How To Create a Pet-Friendly Home

Buckenmeyer Architecture

The laundry room is another great place to create a comfortable space for your dog. The laundry room below incorporates a cozy dog bed, a large soft rug, and even a dog shower. A dog shower is a great idea especially for larger dogs, and lets you bathe your dog easily.

How To Create a Pet-Friendly Home

Artistic Renovations of Ohio LLC

Or, you may decide that your dog needs a full room to him or herself. Wood-Mode constructed a beautiful and functional pet parlor, which includes a spacious dog bath, a food and water station, and a place to store dog toys and bones. 

Wood-Mode

The room has ample cabinet space for storing dog food, leashes, and any other necessities.

Wood-Mode

A washer and dryer fit into the large room as well, making this space functional as both a pet parlor and a laundry room. 

Wood-Mode

If you have multiple dogs, a dog mudroom may help you keep supplies organized and easily accessible. The space below is bright and functional without sacrificing on beauty or craftsmanship. 

How To Create a Pet-Friendly Home

Ballard Designs

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