
Renovation Ideas for a Pet-Friendly House
Make your home as inviting for pets as you would for humans. The National Association of Realtors surveyed pet owners in the US and 52% of them undertook renovations for their pets. The most popular projects were adding a dog door (12%) and a fence to the yard (23%), as well as installing laminate flooring (10%). These adjustments can help to create a happy and healthy home for pets and owners alike. Here are the best home improvement projects for pet owners.
Renovations of your home for pets need not stop inside. Please see the infographic for information on yard improvements that are focused on your pet’s well-being.
Mudrooms to Keep the House Clean
The best ideas for home renovation often combine functionality with style. They are practical because they make cleaning your pets easier and less stressful after a day of playing outdoors. They are usually located near the entrance or exit of the home to prevent mud or pawprints from entering the main areas of the house. These rooms have ample hooks and storage to store coats, shoes, and leashes. They can also be used to store cat wipes and grooming products.
A pet-friendly mudroom would be incomplete without a pet wash station. The elevated surface allows owners to stand comfortably or sit while giving their pets a quick wash. Elevated partition walls prevent pets from trying to escape. This makes it easier to complete the task quickly. A pet washing station will also keep your kitchen and bathroom sinks and bathrooms clean.
Playgrounds to Keep Your Pet Happy
Pets are often little bundles that love to play and explore. They need a place outside where they can do this. Pet owners want their pets to have fun and exercise without damaging their furniture or garden. Create solid paths on your lawn using concrete, bricks, and other materials such as flagstones, pebbles, and smooth rocks. Combine these with softer surfaces like sandboxes to give your yard an elegant look. Installing small ramps, mini-castles, and pet-friendly jungle gyms is easy and allows both children and pets to have fun together.
Indoor “playgrounds,” on the other hand, may be more suitable for cats than dogs. However, they are still a great addition to any pet-loving home. You can install shelves with walkways, mini-stairs, perches, and mini-suspension bridges to save space while also blending in the theme of your home. These can keep your pet active and entertained.
Your pets deserve their own space.
Pets are part of the family, and pet owners want to ensure that they are comfortable, safe, and happy at home. You can be creative and show your love for pets by creating cozy nooks. For example, a bed built under the stairs, a hammock, or furniture just for them. They can also prevent them from becoming too attached to their furniture. However, it is still important to make sure that all the furniture in your home can withstand being chewed or scratched.
Here are some ways that pet owners can make their homes pet-friendly as well as pet-proof. Not only will the pets benefit, but so will their owners. A home should adapt to the family’s lifestyle, not vice versa.