What is ‘barkitecture’, the pet friendly decor trend and how to style your home

Get to know the pet friendly decor that is on the rise. Animal owners are adopting this interior trend that puts pets first when it comes to design a room. Because our pets deserve all the best.

THE HOME DECOR TREND FOR PET OWNERS

If you are a pet owner you would want a luxurious room for you and for your best friend. Perhaps, until know, your pet would be happy with just a corner on the kitchen or the entryway. But with barkitecture your decor will integrate pet lifestyle into your home.

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According to Pinterest, users are searching more for ‘dog beds’ and ‘luxury dog rooms’. Cat owners don’t stay behind with ‘cat house design’ and ‘luxury cat rooms’ also on the up. But having an entire room decorated for your dog (or cat) doesn’t have to imply a massive renovation or an increase in your budget.

HOW TO ADOPT THE PET FRIENDLY DECOR

During the pandemic, pet adoption rose guaranteeing some needed companionship. That also make us need more space to welcome our new best friend to our home.

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The first step to having a pet friendly decor can simply be having the right furniture, cleaning accessories and a space for your pet to be comfortable. But if you want to take barkitecture to another level the first tip is to not hide away your pet accessories. We will give you three easy option of how to style your home with pet friendly decor.

1. A SPARE ROOM THAT IS NOW A PET DEN

If you have an empty spare room it will probably turn out to be a dump for unwanted clothes, furniture or home decor that are not in use. Why not turn it into pet room, a den for your dog or cat.

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Just need to decorate it with a comfortable bed, an eating corner and fill it with its favorite toys. You can even elevate the room decor with some pictures of you and your best friend. It will make them feel like at home.

2. A LUXURIOUS CORNER IS ALL THEY NEED

If you lack the space or if your pet is afraid to be alone in a whole room, you can simply make it a corner. A comfortable station where they can sleep, bark or meow.

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Pet owners are more and more searching for pet beds made from furniture and trying to incorporate the pets needs into their home. If you want comfort for your self you will also want it for your fury friend.

3. TURN OLD FURNITURE INTO PET FURNITURE

Very likely your pet is not very demanding. They just want a comfy place to enjoy your company. Why not adapt an old piece of furniture, like an unusable table, chair, blanket or pillow and turn it into a cosy bed your pet won’t want to live.

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However, if you are looking for the best pet friendly decor find out these amazing brands.

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