For homeowners preparing for renovations, it's essential to consider every member of the household, including our furry "masters" (pets).
When interior designers craft the perfect home, they often start by understanding the homeowners' lifestyle. At DECOLAND, we suggest tuning into your pets' habits. By incorporating the following pet-centric design principles, you can utilize your home's space to create a harmonious living environment for both humans and pets:
1. Walls
If your cat enjoys perching on higher places like light troughs, consider utilizing the empty wall space. Install cat shelves, stairs, or climbing structures. Besides serving decorative purposes, these additions ensure safe ascents and descents for your feline friend. You can also carve out niches in the wall to create secluded pet nooks.
2. Beams
For lively cats who love observing humans from a height, beams can become their personal playground. Enhance these spaces with stairs or cat trees to make them even more appealing.
3. Entrance Area
If your home has a high ceiling, optimize the space above the entrance. Add cat ladders and platforms for your cats to lounge and greet you from above when you arrive home.
4. Display Cabinets
Beyond showcasing beloved items, consider placing a comfy cushion for your cat inside the display cabinets. You can also design some spaces for them to move in and out, catering to their love for jumping and climbing.
5. Wardrobes
Design-wise, you can incorporate an entrance at the bottom of wardrobes, turning it into a quiet corner for your pets to play and rest.
6. Pet Doors
For rooms your pets frequent, think about installing pet doors. This allows you to maintain privacy by closing the door while ensuring your pets can come and go as they please.
