Pets have a positive influence on people’s moods, making them happier and calmer. A positive mood helps us complete our plans more successfully. Therefore, we should try to arrange a happy and healthy environment for pets. Knowing some tips about how to create a pet-friendly interior design will help us organize a perfect place for our four-legged friends.

Fabrics

Sofas, chairs, and beds covered with pet hair – Does it sound familiar to you? You are probably using a wet tissue or a vacuum cleaner to get rid of them but they keep coming back again the next day. Pet fur easily cling to some fabrics such as silk, wool, and velvet. Consider changing the fabric on the furniture. Leather, synthetic, and soft woven fabrics will stand up longer to everyday wear and tear.

Furniture

Do you have a puppy at home? No matter how many toys are available to puppies, they chew on the furniture anyway. Avoid wooden, rattan, sisal, or wicker furniture, opt for metal and chrome decorations to resist tears and pulls.

flooring

It is the flooring that is mostly damaged by claw marks or stains. Wood flooring is not a good choice for homes with pets, opt for laminate, stone, and ceramic flooring instead. They do not heat in summer and withstand all the challenges that come along with pets. Have a look at our blog about pet-friendly flooring options: Best Flooring Options For Homes With Pets

Walls 

What should we do if pet hair easily clings to the walls? Replace highly-textured walls with a gloss or semi-gloss wall paint to repel fur, and keep these walls clean.

Curtains

Pets want to see what’s outside. They feel safer in well-lighted rooms. Avoid thick curtains, go for a sheer fabric to let the sun fully enter the house.

Harmony at home

To maintain harmony at home, avoid low tables that are filled with candles, cups, or other easily breakable items. Consider having high tables so pets cannot reach them. Hang TVs on the walls and keep breakable items on shelves.

Keeping your home clean

Imagine the scene: You are coming back home from a happy walk on a rainy day, your four-legged friend is rushing into the house, leaving stains all over the place – To avoid this problem, consider having a box filled with wet and dry tissues in the entryway.

Clean kitchen

Pet owners put extra effort into keeping their houses tidy. Do not forget to wash food bowls and keep them in hidden storages. Make sure that you follow these tips to make co-living with pets more enjoyable and easier.