Many pet owners are decorating and remodeling their living spaces with their pets' needs in mind, turning pet-friendly decorating into a full-blown trend. The key is choosing the right materials and accommodation your animals' needs.
1. Vacuum regularly. Pet hair has an odor, and it contains an oil that will attract dirt to the fabric on which it sits.
2. Bathe and groom your pet often. Keeping your dog or cat clean will help your house stay cleaner, longer.
3. Use stain-resistant fabrics. Discover the joys of Crypton, a nearly indestructible, synthetic fabric that's resistant to stains, smells, bacteria and muddy paws. Leather is a good choice, easy to clean and durable.
4. Put washable fabrics on your bed. Protect your mattress from the inevitable by covering it with a thick pad.
5. Skip wall-to-wall carpet. Carpets absorbs odors, traps pet hair and soaks up inevitable pet-related stains like a sponge.
6. Choose hard surface floors. Painted concrete is lovely and durable, as are terrazzo and brick. The best floor is ceramic tile, because it's easy to clean and resistant to any stain an animal can dish out.
7. Set up an animal room near an entry. It's important to consider your pet's lifestyle when you establish the layout of your house.
8. Give your pet tidy, attractive treats and toys. It's important to give your dog something to chew on, or he might go after a chair leg.
9. Match colors to your pet's fur. Paint a concrete floor the same shade of gray as your cat. Cover your sofa in a honey microfiber that matches your golden retriever. This isn't just an aesthetic shout-out to your pet; it's also a practical choice because the hair they leave behind won't be as visible.
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