This is a sad week for my family. My husband and I had to put our beloved 14 year old golden retriever Paco to sleep as he could not walk anymore. He was our first "baby boy"! Then we had two boys of our own and the three of them have had a blast in the back yard! Paco has been a loyal, sweet, cute, loving dog until the end. We rescued him alongside a highway and lived with him in a small apartment while he was still a young, lively puppy. Yes, many of my favorite shoes became his favorite toys! We did not have a crate for him, so the entire apartment was his domain! For those of you with dogs who would like to keep your stilettos intact, look below for some stylish crate choices for your home! We all know pets become part of the family, yet their spaces are often afterthoughts. Their beds and dishes are often in the way, and are unfit for your home decor. Why live with an eyesore in the middle of your living room? There are many choices out there to fit your design needs and your pet needs. Yes, you can have a pet friendly AND stylish home. Here are some examples for crates, beds and dishes.
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Designed by Dan Hisel You have heard of built-in bookshelves....these are built-in dog crates. Love, love this idea! Think about your entertainment center, your existing bookshelves, kitchen cabinets....you might be able to configure them so your dog can have a place of his own inside of them! I have never liked the typical plastic dog crate as it is not very pleasing to the eye. These on the other hand are very chic, are part of the decor and are out of the way! All of you crate users, you need to put this one on your honey-do -list! |
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Elle Decor - Megan Mullally's home via Cocozy.com This is an eiCrate, retailing for $199. It's a modern domed crate, great for any room. It has wonderful design appeal, it's airy and fresh, and looks like a sculpture in the living room! |
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| via Hoechstetterinteriors.com If you already own a plastic crate, you can hide it under a table. Be sure to drape the table with a floor length tablecloth. Out of sight, out of mind! |
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via PetSugar.com This Pottery Barn dog bed and storage shelving fits beautifully in this entryway. It's very neat and handy. Great for big dogs! |
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| Meade Design Group via Apartment therapy Rattan hanging chairs for humans and dogs alike. Why not? |
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via Etsy.com Very mod! But is it really practical to have a two-piece sofa sectional dog bed? Maybe if you own two small dogs.......this would definitely not be my first choice! |
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| Pousse Creative Have you ever seen a pet planter? How long will the plants stay put? I think filling up the top bowl with food or water would make more sense.....but adding some green makes more design sense for any room in the house. I can see this pet planter in a corner near a window. |
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| Pawsitively Modern This is mid century modern design for dogs! Included is a plush sheepskin or a smart suede mattress. $275 Do they make one in my size? (Sorry Paco, didnt think of getting this comfy sheepskin for you....) For the DIYer, it would be a great weekend project! |
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| Frontgate Blue Blood pet beds, starting at $76. These are great prints, choose the one that fits your decor! |
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Pet Interiors Leather Cube Bed...beacoup $$$, but very stylish! This one is for the rich and famous, retailing at around $1900... |
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Frontgate Outdoor/ indoor bed for dogs. This keeps your dog elevated from the cold. Great for older dogs. Paco had an elevated bed in the garage, but sadly, not this stylish.
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PetsbyCSN.com If your pet dish is visible in the house, try to find one that coordinates with your home. Imagine this one next to a taller umbrella stand by the entry.... wouldn't look too bad, would it! |
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| via Hoechstetterinteriors.com When designing your new kitchen, think about adding a slide out drawer to hold your pets dishes. |
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| Frontgate Bellaire Pet feeder. These bowls have great design sense and would fit with most decors. |
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| Doca Pet Wire and Dine pet bowls. Elevated pet bowls are ergonomic and wonderful for aging dogs. Paco had one and loved it! I hope you were able to get some new ideas and inspiration to achieve a "doggone hip" interior while living with your pet. Happy Decorating! Ana Alicia Paco, my dear friend, you have left paw prints in all of our hearts!  1997 - 2011 |
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I'm sorry for your loss of Paco.
ReplyDeleteI did have my husband build a kennel in the bottom of our pantry. He used a old baby gate for the parts for the door. Our doggie Reggie is a corgi and loves his kennel. I have to lock it closed during the day or he'd be in it all day long. I can close the pantry doors and it's out of sight.
Thanks for the ideas.
Thank you for sharing your pantry idea JHahn. A baby gate is very clever! Seems like your dog loves it!
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