Let’s face it. It’s nearly impossible to maintain a picture-perfect home with any pet, but we still love them despite the messes they create. They are family, after all! Despite this, there are still ways you can upscale your home while making it more functional for you and easier for your pets.
One way to declutter your kitchen or laundry room is by designating drawers for your pet’s food. Avoid tripping over bowls and spilling water dishes by taking them off the floor and putting them away in a convenient location for good. Whether you need to fit multiple food dishes or a hole big enough to secure a large slow feeder bowl, custom drawers are a great way to cut down messes.
Keep everything you need for your pet’s mealtime, such as food, treats, and medicine, stored below, so you can find everything you need to care for your pet with ease. Customizing drawers to store your pet’s food can also provide you the bonus of keeping it out of reach from any little ones that may be roaming around.
Pamper your dog even more with hideaway dog beds. At the push of a button, you can have the beds hidden away as fast as they came out. These cabinets are perfect for smaller living spaces or simply keeping your space tidy. This allows your dog to have their cozy beds without you having to worry about them being dragged around the house, torn up, or ruining the aesthetic of your home.
Take this idea one step further, and give your pet their own space altogether! Laundry rooms offer the perfect opportunity to create a cozy nook where your dog can retreat to decompress. Like us, dogs need some time alone to unwind, too. Utilize any small, awkward areas you already have in your laundry room, or add extra space for your pet to relax.
This gives you the opportunity to add a gate, if needed, as well. Adding a gate can provide a stress-free solution for creating a contained area for your dog while allowing them to observe their surroundings and feel less isolated. (Pro top: Add plexiglass over your gate, especially for materials like wood, so you can protect it from any scratches and maintain its original look longer.)
Another reason laundry rooms are an ideal space for your pet is their tile or vinyl flooring, which makes cleaning up accidents or messes easy—particularly during puppy training. Once you designate space for your dog, it can also make it a lot easier to organize their things, from leashes to toys.
At LJ’s Kitchens & Interiors, we understand how important it is to include spaces that cater to every member of your family– including your pets. Our pets are family; they’re always there to comfort us and shower us with unconditional love, so why not show it back? By designing spaces for your furry friends, you can make your home a little more practical while giving them the extra love they deserve.