I just have to say it. I, Jennifer Hough, am an animal lover. Often times, I talk to the dog (in my unique dog voices which offer a variety of tones and pitches based on the dog personality I have gleaned) who pulls the owner. The owner to which I do not notice because… DOG!
This is my adorable love, Mazey. Yes, I will use any excuse to show you a picture of my dog. Confession: I like animals more than I like most humans. Yeah, it’s bad.
If you are also infected with the animal loving bug, you know how important it is to ensure our furry friends feel at home too. Although, through shedding, muddy playtime, curious chewing and potential devouring sometimes our pets really don’t care about our homely treasures. Through organization and design tactics, here are some tips to making pet and home creatively copacetic.
Pet Lounging
Relaxing is why we love them and envy them. If only we were allowed to sleep that much in a day. No human can relax like our pets. Here are some imaginative ideas on how to make their lounging/crating areas a special part of your space.
Traditional Laundry Room by Alachua Cabinets & Cabinetry Busby Cabinets
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Traditional Laundry Room by Cleveland Kitchen & Bath Designers Artistic Renovations of Ohio LLC
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Contemporary Basement by Honey Brook Design-Build Firms Spring Creek Design
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Transitional Kitchen by Boston Interior Designers & Decorators Betsy Bassett interiors
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Traditional Entry by New York Kitchen & Bath Designers Sarah Blank Design Studio
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Contemporary Hall by Covington General Contractors Maison de Reve Builders LLC
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Contemporary Entry by South Jordan Home Builders Candlelight Homes
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Traditional Entry by Toronto Interior Designers & Decorators Estee Design Inc.
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Craftsman Staircase by Seattle Architects & Building Designers Board and Vellum
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Eclectic Laundry Room by Montreal Architects & Building Designers John Hannah Architectural Design & Rendering
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Contemporary Kitchen by Richmond Interior Designers & Decorators Portico Design Group
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Modern Bedroom by Austin Photographers Kailey J. Flynn Photography
Contemporary Laundry Room by Lubbock Kitchen & Bath Designers B&S Woodworking Inc.
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Traditional Kitchen by East Midlands Cabinets & Cabinetry Heaven & Stubbs Bespoke Furniture Ltd
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Pet Feeding
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Eating and drinking, what they love to do best. You know how they drink from their water bowls and immense amounts of water oozes down their lolling tongues all over the floor. Much like a controlled burn, give them their own feeding space to drool all over.
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Mediterranean Kitchen by Solana Beach Interior Designers & Decorators Intimate Living Interiors
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Eclectic Kitchen by Bellevue Kitchen & Bath Designers Richard Landon Design
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Traditional Kitchen by Osterville Kitchen & Bath Designers Artisan Kitchens Inc.
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Traditional Kitchen by Belmont Interior Designers & Decorators Haddad Hakansson Design Studio
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Transitional Kitchen by Austin Interior Designers & Decorators 3 Fold Design Studio
Transitional Staircase by Scottsdale Design-Build Firms Luster Custom Homes
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Traditional Kitchen by Portland Architects & Building Designers Buckenmeyer Architecture
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Traditional Entry by Minneapolis Design-Build Firms Dreamstructure DesignBuild
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Pet Washing
They love the things that will get them the most dirty, bless their hearts. Here are some ideas for dealing with those muddy paws before your clean carpets fall victim.
Contemporary Laundry Room by Toronto Photographers Peter A. Sellar – Architectural Photographer
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Traditional Laundry Room by Norwich Architects & Building Designers Smith & Vansant Architects PC
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Rustic Entry by Mississauga Architects & Building Designers Parkyn Design
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Traditional Laundry Room by Richmond Architects & Building Designers 3north
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Traditional Laundry Room by Houston Design-Build Firms Morning Star Builders LTD
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Contemporary Bathroom by Lincolnwood Architects & Building Designers Gina Bon, Airoom Architects & Builders LLC
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Farmhouse Patio by New Canaan Design-Build Firms TR Building & Remodeling Inc.
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Pet Playing
The best part. Let them go crazy.
Contemporary Kids by San Francisco Architects & Building Designers Siol
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Contemporary Landscape by La Crescenta Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers California Waterscapes
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Contemporary Landscape by San Francisco Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Randy Thueme Design Inc. – Landscape Architecture
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Rustic Family Room by Seattle Architects & Building Designers MW|Works Architecture+Design
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I hope you enjoyed the ode to our loyal friends. They are simply the best.
Until next time,
Jenn
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What a great concept — and great picture of your dog, Mazey. Love your blog too. I have two dogs– Java and Harry. I need to design a place for them to play comfortably during the day, without tearing up our house…….
HAHA, those names sound so familiar somehow…….. thanks for reading!
Kirby needs some of these!! So cute
Kirby needs to just come and live with his Auntie!!!
It was so nice to see your love of animal spaces … and our Mazey. I need to create a cool space for Rascal.