Owning pets is one of the common trends in many American households. This explains why many renovation projects that America’s Advantage Remodeling conduct include some purpose-built features, which help to improve the comfort of pets. So, whether you want to update your living room, kitchen, or the entire house, the following are pet-friendly ideas you can include in your home remodeling plan:
- Add a Mudroom
Adding this room is a great idea when planning your home renovation project. You may create a mudroom at your home’s convenient entry as well as use it to prepare your dog or cat for walks. You may consider installing a bench with several storage drawers or shelves and include hooks for jackets, leashes, and damp towels. Moreover, you may install a few cabinets to keep your pet’s poop bags, snacks, and toys.
- Pet-Proof Home Décor
Pet-friendly homes must consider how many accidents may happen around clumsy paws and bushy tails. So, you might want to get rid of heavy or breakable objects, put them in a more secure place where they can access them, and replace them with non-fragile décor. Indoor plants are an amazing way of brightening up any room and adding a pop of color, but before you use them to decorate your home, ensure they are free from toxins. Household plants, like Devil’s ivy, Poinsettia, Cyclamen, English ivy, and Sago palm are very poisonous to cats and dogs when they are consumed accidentally.
- Choose the Right Type of Flooring
Although hardwood flooring is elegant and beautiful, it is not ideal for pets. Whether you own a dog or cat, chances are, they can scratch the flooring and even leave muddy paw prints. In order to make your home flooring easier to clean, put a unique floor when conducting a home or kitchen remodeling. Some of the pet-friendly materials that can put up a good flooring are:
- Bamboo
- Cork
- Tiles
- Install a Pet Shower
If your pet spends most of their time outdoors, whether on the lawn or garden, it is likely that they love getting dirty. Therefore, you might want to install a private pet shower, either in the garage, mudroom, or bathroom where water is available. Because bathing pets can be messy, ensure the space has a handheld showerhead and a clean tile floor.
- Construct a Built-in Feeding Station
Finding a perfect spot to put food bowls for your pet won’t be easy. Typically, many people put food bowls in a garage or kitchen. But regardless of where you put the bowls, they always seem to be in the way. This is why experts recommend incorporating a food station into your remodeling plan to avoid potential hazards. You can achieve this in various ways. One way is to build a station in the mudroom or kitchen cabinetry. Another way is to have a bowl built into a pullout drawer that will enable you to stow it when it is not in use.
In conclusion, including some pet-friendly modifications into your home remodeling plans won’t just help to keep your pet happy. It will also keep your home more appealing, cleaner, and more clutter-free for you and your pet.
