Designing a Space for Your Pet
89 percent of millennials who bought a home this year own a pet, according to Realtor.com. It’s no wonder that more people are designing personalized spaces for their pets. If you’re thinking about designing a space for your fur babies, here are some tips.
Create a Multi-Use Zone What was once a simple laundry room or Mudroom can now be designed into your pet's dream home.
Take the door and screws off a cabinet to create a sleeping zone in a pre-existing shelf.
Add a grooming station so that dirty paws aren't getting all over your home.
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Pet Proof Your Space
Put away anything you wouldn’t want your pet to play with (Shoes, electrical cords, kids toys, etc…).
Make sure your thermostat is set to a comfortable range for your pet.
Put anything your pet could eat far away from their space ex. Cleaning supplies or a large supply of treats.
Personalize
There is an endless amount of resources available online to fit every style and every room type. The possibilities are endless. Keep in mind a couple of things:
Design a Spot for Toys-Bins, baskets, etc
Hang hooks for leashes
Create a space for food, treats, and water
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Pick the Perfect Bed- Pets spend a large amount of their lives sleeping so make sure the bed is comfortable and size appropriate.
No one knows your pet better than you do, so you have the perfect opportunity to make your pet’s home just right for their needs. Just make sure to keep it safe and comfortable for your babies, they will love it.
