If you are a type of person who can’t imagine
living without a your pets. But nor do you want to give up on your sense of
personal style in order to accommodate your four-legged friends. Then here are
some amazing ways to have a beautiful home. Just consider how you really live,
then design and furnish your home in pet-friendly ways.
Choose hard surface floors
You need hard-surface flooring to keep
pet-occupied rooms in proper shape. Choices such as laminate flooring, stone or
ceramic tiles, or painted concrete might be easier to keep clean and stain-free
than carpet. Such floors are also cooler in hot weather, an important
consideration for pets with thick or long fur.
Carpet-Cleaning Tips
Extend the life of your carpet by keeping
your pet’s claws clipped to avoid pulling up carpet fibers. Vacuum regularly to
rid the carpet of hair and other debris. Brush your pets often to keep their
hair from reaching the carpet. And keep a bottle of non-toxic pet-specific
cleanser on hand to remove stains and odors before they have a chance to
set.
Pot
Plants and Flowers in Vases
If you’re a fan of bringing the garden
inside, think twice if you have a cat or a dog. Not only can animals dig
and chew on your plants but some popular inside greenery is actually toxic
to pets.Geraniums, tulips, aloe vera and corn plant can all be toxic to some
animals. Lilies are also known to have bad effects on cats and some dogs if
ingested. Be sure to research a house plant ahead of bringing them home. When
you do find a safe house plant, consider using decorative stones over the soil
to help reduce digging, exploring and cats using it as an extra ensuite kitty
litter tray.
Low
Coffee Tables
In many fashionable homes, a low coffee
table with reading material and a few select decorative items are staples. But
in homes with animals, disaster can very easily strike at the whip of a tail as
it clears everything from the surface of the table. Many wine glasses have
been broken from the excitable wagging of a Labrador near a stylish table.
Neutral
Toned Upholstery
Pale colours, such as pastels, may have a
luxury look about them, but they’re notorious for showing up fur. Looking for
darker colours, depending on the colour of your animals’ fur, may be a way to
help reduce the visibility of their hairs and stains. Consider furniture with
removable covers you can wash and bleach easily as
needed, particularly if you choose to keep the classic light colours in your
home.
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