Your pet is your most loyal pet. Cats are your constant friend. If you’re thinking about renovating your kitchen, don’t you have a reason to consider bringing it into your pets?
Many years of kitchen design experience at Ottawa Home Pros, we’ve learned that if you’ve got pets. You’ll be more satisfied with the outcome of your kitchen’s remodel when you consider the way Fluffy and Fido utilize the space as well.
It may at first seem absurd. In the end, your cat isn’t a cook, and your dog does not do dishes. However, these pet-friendly suggestions are efficient and could aid in the de-cluttering and streamlined of your kitchen.
Use these ideas for a pet-friendly kitchen to make your kitchen a perfect place:
1: Doghouse with Built-In Bed or Crate
It is possible to create a gorgeous minimalist kitchen and then place a large dog crate or bed at the end of the peninsula. It is also possible to make a dog crate and bed into the layout to be easily accessible and visually appealing.
2: Pull-Out/Hidden Foods and Water Dishes
Water dishes and food bowls are essential kitchen appliances for a pet owner. Still, you don’t need to clutter your kitchen. What number of times have you accidentally tripped over your dog’s bowl of water and thrown it away? If your kitchen gets remodeled, have your designer plan space for your pet’s food and water bowls so that they get hidden from view.
3: Laminate Flooring
Keep your kitchen in good condition. Opt for laminate flooring. It’s easy to clean and does not reveal scratches. The darker woods show fur, so go for lighter wood If the pet you love sheds.
4: Rugs or Runners
If you’ve got a vast area, please choose an area rug or runner to place it in a location where you will not be worried about your cat or dog sitting and reclining. It will help keep them out of sight but not beneath your feet. It also protects floors and prevents small animals from sliding across floors (while laminate flooring is a good alternative, it is slippery for tiny paws).
When choosing the right rug or runner, consider that you’ll need one that is easily cleaned and washed and that darker hues can show fur more than lighter hues.
5: Pet-Friendly Surfaces and Finishes
You may like a countertop with waterfalls, but you need to consider how they will look covered in the paw and nose prints left by your pet. If you don’t wish to keep cleaning or have a honed countertop, painted or stained cabinets are better choices.
6: Take-Out Trash Bins
Ensure your pets are safe and reduce the chance of cleaning up a giant mess by incorporating the recycling and trash bins with pull-outs underneath your cabinets.
7: Kitchen Hardware
When selecting kitchen hardware, avoid any item that has sharp edges or corners. Pick knobs instead of pulls to ensure that your paws get caught. Also, steer away from polished finishes so that you don’t have to keep cleaning them.
8: Safe Cleaning Products
Once you’ve finished your kitchen renovation and you’re ready to keep it looking new. However, make sure you use only cleaners that are pet-friendly like these. A lot of cleaning items aren’t suitable for pets.
The most effective kitchen features to include in your kitchen don’t have to be about specific designs or styles, but rather about how you use your kitchen and how you live your daily life. For sure, it is why a pet-friendly kitchen is the best choice for homeowners.
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