Renters and homeowners absolutely love their pets. Based on a recent study by the American Pet Products Association (APPA), roughly 85 million Americans have a pet. That is almost one in three people. can call themselves pet owners.
It shouldn't come as a surprise that the pet industry rakes in nearly $75 billion annually from consumers. In addition to pet food and veterinary medical treatments, a great deal of cleaning products are bought to get rid of those predictable messes and, in some cases, damage to curtains, furniture, rugs, walls, artwork, and so on.
It can be difficult to keep a home attractive to neighbors and guests when you have a pet that pretty much lives a majority of their life inside the house. Let's review three parts of your home's interior that can make a room appear more modern yet still meet the needs of your best friend with paws.
Walls
While the home has your name as the owner or renter, it's shared with your dog or cat and he (or she) lets everyone know without hesitation here they like to be. They do this by "tagging" it – from lying down in a specific spot, urinating, or rubbing their fur against an object to leaving behind their smell.
Within your home, their territorial behavior becomes evident on the walls. As humans we tend to bathe more frequently than a pet. The result is their skin oil, saliva, fur, and the other grime is smudged on walls and baseboards.
A quality flat paint brand can make the wall easily scrubbed, while still giving you the style and color options you want. A highly regarded interior paint by home improvement editors is Benjamin Moore Regal Select Interior (a combination of paint and primer). Yes, it is expensive, but worth very penny if you own pets. A great interior flat latex paint that is scrubbable is Sherwin-Williams Showcase® Stain-Blocking Paint and Primer. Satin paints are also beneficial.
Flooring
As a pet owner, especially dogs, and trying to decide what floor type to use can be a dilemma. No matter which one you decide, it has to be tough enough to prevent scratch marks from dogs, quick to clean up those "messes" and yet still be visually attractive.
Dog owners should stay way from choosing carpeted, laminate, cork and linoleum flooring. Linoleum and cork floors easily susceptible to scratching from paws even if the manufacturers says otherwise. Moreover, warping happens too. Give some thought to having concrete, stone, tile or vinyl floors as your best options. If you must use carpet, try the one from Mohawk.
Fabrics
Anyone who is a cat or dog owner understands their pets enjoy scratching and playing with stuff that is not pet-related (or friendly). It could be the sofa, the curtains, the bedspread, or clothes hanging in the closet, cats will claw at whatever is nearby to establish their area and dog will pee in a place.
Interior designers recommend smooth fabrics, along the lines of leather or something with a flat weave, canvas, denim, and man-made microfiber that your cat is unable to sink their claws into.
You can also opt for durable, water-resistant cover, slip cover or duvet. Fabrics such as silk, velvet, velour, or chintz, are not good choices with a furry pet in the home. Another guidelines is for the color of your pet. Get the same color big furniture items to hide pet furs.
Kitchen
If you want to keep your furry pet limited to one section of your home—like, for example, if you were cooking in the kitchen, and want your dog to stay out—a dog gate may make things easier on you.
If you need more ideas, just search for stylish, pet-friendly rooms.
Windows
If you have a blinds, don't forget to keep them raised before leaving so the little darlings can look out the window and of course don't accidentally make them fall down.
It shouldn't come as a surprise that the pet industry rakes in nearly $75 billion annually from consumers. In addition to pet food and veterinary medical treatments, a great deal of cleaning products are bought to get rid of those predictable messes and, in some cases, damage to curtains, furniture, rugs, walls, artwork, and so on.
It can be difficult to keep a home attractive to neighbors and guests when you have a pet that pretty much lives a majority of their life inside the house. Let's review three parts of your home's interior that can make a room appear more modern yet still meet the needs of your best friend with paws.
Walls
While the home has your name as the owner or renter, it's shared with your dog or cat and he (or she) lets everyone know without hesitation here they like to be. They do this by "tagging" it – from lying down in a specific spot, urinating, or rubbing their fur against an object to leaving behind their smell.
Within your home, their territorial behavior becomes evident on the walls. As humans we tend to bathe more frequently than a pet. The result is their skin oil, saliva, fur, and the other grime is smudged on walls and baseboards.
A quality flat paint brand can make the wall easily scrubbed, while still giving you the style and color options you want. A highly regarded interior paint by home improvement editors is Benjamin Moore Regal Select Interior (a combination of paint and primer). Yes, it is expensive, but worth very penny if you own pets. A great interior flat latex paint that is scrubbable is Sherwin-Williams Showcase® Stain-Blocking Paint and Primer. Satin paints are also beneficial.
Flooring
As a pet owner, especially dogs, and trying to decide what floor type to use can be a dilemma. No matter which one you decide, it has to be tough enough to prevent scratch marks from dogs, quick to clean up those "messes" and yet still be visually attractive.
Dog owners should stay way from choosing carpeted, laminate, cork and linoleum flooring. Linoleum and cork floors easily susceptible to scratching from paws even if the manufacturers says otherwise. Moreover, warping happens too. Give some thought to having concrete, stone, tile or vinyl floors as your best options. If you must use carpet, try the one from Mohawk.
Fabrics
Anyone who is a cat or dog owner understands their pets enjoy scratching and playing with stuff that is not pet-related (or friendly). It could be the sofa, the curtains, the bedspread, or clothes hanging in the closet, cats will claw at whatever is nearby to establish their area and dog will pee in a place.
Interior designers recommend smooth fabrics, along the lines of leather or something with a flat weave, canvas, denim, and man-made microfiber that your cat is unable to sink their claws into.
You can also opt for durable, water-resistant cover, slip cover or duvet. Fabrics such as silk, velvet, velour, or chintz, are not good choices with a furry pet in the home. Another guidelines is for the color of your pet. Get the same color big furniture items to hide pet furs.
Kitchen
If you want to keep your furry pet limited to one section of your home—like, for example, if you were cooking in the kitchen, and want your dog to stay out—a dog gate may make things easier on you.
If you need more ideas, just search for stylish, pet-friendly rooms.
If you have a blinds, don't forget to keep them raised before leaving so the little darlings can look out the window and of course don't accidentally make them fall down.
