A loving owner perceives his pet as a member of the family and knows that animals have their own morals and needs, which must be taken into account.
For many, trays, dirty paws after a walk, the habit of our pets to sharpen their claws on furniture may seem like a big problem that threatens the order in the house and its interior.
Nevertheless, with the right approach, you can easily find a compromise, keeping both your favorite design and harmony in your relationship with your pet. Architect Victoria Korotetskaya (lab21 studio) told how to do it simply and without large investments.
5. The feeding area can look aesthetically pleasing
Numerous pet dishes, placed on the floor, calluses the eyes, it seems like a bright distracting spot in the interior. A compromise solution will be the built-in drawers with bowls in the kitchen unit.
It is worth choosing dishes for your pet that would look better in the context of the interior. Now the assortment of goods for animals is very large, and if you look more carefully, you can find very beautiful specimens. Then the service of your four-legged friend will not be aesthetically annoying, but, on the contrary, will please the eye.
When choosing a feeding site, it is important to take into account that the animal does not always eat neatly. Therefore, it is recommended to place its mini-dining room where a durable, easy-to-clean surface is laid - for example, tiles.
4. Pet toilet is not a headache at all
A toilet for four-legged should be equipped in the most secluded place - in the corner of the bathroom or pantry. This will be more comfortable for him and for you, since the smell will not spread to the rest of the apartment.
In addition, there are many modern ways to hide the tray even more securely. Some manufacturers disguise four-footed latrines as small cabinets and other pieces of furniture. Now they can be bought in the mass market. With such a toilet, the pet will thank you, and the interior of the room will not suffer.
3. Your pet's bed may look prettier than yours
We love it when our four-legged friend sniffs peacefully beside him, but he also needs his own place to sleep and rest. And here the flight of fantasy has no boundaries.
So that your pet's favorite couch does not get out of the environment of the bedroom or living room, you should carefully think over his bed. There are many options for any pocket - from neat bedding to mini-cots and whole complexes. The sleeping place can also be integrated into the body of your furniture - for example, in the bedside table.
2. Freedom of movement without sacrifice
Sometimes it takes a long time to find compromises with animals about doors. They have paws, and, unfortunately, they cannot open them on their own. In order to avoid conflicts and nightly requests for help from pets, you can consider special hatches for the free movement of four-legged animals around the apartment.
Such a device will not take much time and effort during installation, but it will save you a lot of nerves. You can find hatches of various shapes and sizes, and in the interior they will either merge with the door or act as an additional accent.
1. Not only appearance is important, but also practicality
It is important for dog and cat lovers to be able to choose the right materials - furniture upholstery, textiles, flooring. It should be not only beautiful, but also practical. It is better to give preference to fabrics that are easily cleaned of wool - for example, hard jacquard or chenille. In addition, consider the color of the fabrics: dark animal hair will be very noticeable on a light armchair or sofa.
It is recommended to refuse carpets altogether. Otherwise, home comfort will always be diluted with smells from animals and problems with wool cleaning. As a last resort, consider a neutral, short-pile carpet.
Prepared by Igor Barantsev.
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