Decorating a home around your pet may seem quite silly but in fact you’ll understand after this article why it may be necessary in some cases.

For example, if you have a cat that loves to climb you wouldn’t be putting expensive furniture in the room or placing drapes which go to the floor. Why waste the time and money on items which can be ripped down and shredded by the cat when you can create a great room with also pet proofing it.

When selecting pet friendly furniture, choose upholstered furniture with durable fabric to hold up to your pets rubbing, running, jumping and sleeping. Be sure to select fabrics that are easily cleaned. If dog is a heavy shedder, leather is great. However, leather is not a great choice if Cat has long claws and is not hesitant to use. Cotton polyester, chintz and microfibers are all good examples of what sorts of fabric to choose for pet friendly furniture. Or, you could simply buy furniture the same color as your pet to camouflage their hair.

Another situation you’ll have to consider is wood furniture. As you know dogs love to chew, especially puppies and cats like to claw. That wood furniture piece you’ve been eyeing up in the store may not work for this room at this time.

The type of flooring you select will have a very direct bearing on your pets. Hard, slick surfaces may pose problem for any older pets that have balance problems or find it hard to get traction to stand. Dogs are probably more vulnerable to flooring type than cats. And floors are more vulnerable to abuse by dogs than cats. Dogs have a tendency to run and chase headlong across the floor only to crash into anything in the way. Large dogs have large claws that can scratch and wear any floor surface to the point of destruction.

If you have carpet you’ll be frightened that you’ll need to clean them almost every week. Area rugs can also be used on carpet. You’ll be able to place them in spots around the home where your pet spends most of the time. Make sure they are durable and able to be thrown into the wash to give you an easier clean up time.

No matter what your design is, it can always be pet friendly even if you have to choose a few different items than you would before.

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