For all of you dog and cat-lovers out there, it’s understood that no home or outfit is complete without a little bit of pet hair. Fortunately, lint rollers and top-strength vacuums can solve that problem, but its true– beloved pets (and their debris, toys, etc.) tend to rule the house. Many affluent homeowners are beginning to embrace this unspoken pecking order for their furry four-legged ‘children’ by designing around them in a functional, fashionable way.
Pet ownership is at an all time high, according to The Wall Street Journal, with at least one pet in 68% of households in 2012. Architects and interior designers are reporting a growing demand for home spaces with built-in pet beds, customized feeding systems and cabinetry, pet spas and even doggie ‘beauty salons.’ You either love it or hate it.
Photos courtesy of portico design group, intimate living interiors, southern living and Kailey J. Flynn Photography
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