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When you live with a furry best friend, specific interior design considerations must be undertaken to ensure optimal comfort for you and your pet. Pets can be allergic to certain materials and be hyperactive and full of energy and vitality. To prevent damage to any belonging, you deem necessary and to your pet, use these tips to make your house an extremely pet-friendly oasis.
Pets can make a lot of mess, especially if they are hunched up against walls, spilling, or putting their muddy paws on the paint. If you have more than one furry inhabitant, you should consider doing damage control and having either washable wallpaper on your walls or washable paints.
You can think about curtailing the movement of pets to certain rooms like the kitchen and the living room and forbidding entry to bedrooms by using tools like a lockable baby gate. Semi or fully plastic emulsions in wall paint are excellent for a house with pets or children because most stains can be cleaned with water and a sponge.
High gloss paint can have a similar effect due to its slippery surface, making it easier to wipe down when there are paw prints or mud prints. For your most frequently used areas, always use wallpaper that is either washable or that isn’t expensive and difficult to find and replace. If you have hung up sentimentally important décor pieces like a custom house portrait, make sure they are high up and out of reach for your pets.
Pets like to find nice, cozy places to nap, and they can certainly be attracted to soft blankets or delicate sofa upholstery. If you have a prized, handmade rug, it may be best not to display it in areas where your pets spend most of their time. It makes all the difference for pet owners to be careful about the fabrics they choose for their furniture, wall art, and carpeting, so they are not losing money and making cleaning up after their pets extra tricky.
For example, having your dog wear a specialty soft vegan leather dog collar can add to their comfort the way a regular collar may not. Use faux suede and faux leather on your chairs and couches (if you have a separate sitting room for guests that closes or locks, you can use more expensive materials that require more care and are not meant for regular use).
Faux leather and related fabrics age nicely, lessen carbon footprint, and promote animal kindness. Using machine washable covers for your furniture can make housekeeping a breeze as you can vacuum and wash the covers weekly. If your pet sheds all the time, buy fabrics close to their natural color, so they stand out less before you’ve had a chance to vacuum.
Heavy-duty regular house cleaning products like drain cleaners, surface sprays, air fresheners, and even dish soap varieties have strong chemicals, toxins, and odors. These can be an allergen for your pet and deteriorate their health and immunity over time. If you have a sensitive pet or more than one pet in your home, use organic, odorless, and natural cleaning products around the house, especially on utensils and floors with which they are most likely to be in contact. Purchase products that say ‘pet-friendly’ on the label and are designed to be safe around animals.
Organic or not, always store cleaning supplies in a closed cupboard away from the reach of pets or in a locked closet so they cannot get at them. Furthermore, never keep toxic chemicals of any kind next to their food as the scent will confuse them. Using vinegar and water for cleaning can ensure optimal disinfection without toxicity.
Most pet owners are advised against wall-to-wall carpeting, and it can cost you your security deposit even if you rent an apartment in a pet-friendly space. Opt for wood or laminate flooring or plain tile, so it is easy to sweep or mop as often as needed. Your bathroom remodeling experts will advise various cost-effective floor tile varieties that don’t scratch easily with pet claws and are a dream to clean.
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