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BEST BETS FOR HAPPY PETS
BY THE GREATER BRAZOS VALLEY BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
Eating a good meal, taking a
nap, or playing outdoors are just
a few of the simple pleasures in
life that most pets and humans
both appreciate. There are
several ways you can show your
pet how much they mean to you
by incorporating certain design
elements into your home. Many
features will not only cater to
your pet’s lifestyle, but they
also can enhance your home’s
appearance and add to its value.
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Whether you’re looking to buy a new
home, remodel your existing home, or
just need some inspiration for how to use
your current space, here are a few ideas to
get started.
Improving Comfort
and Convenience
Designing areas within your home where
your pet can eat, sleep, and bathe tells
them they are just as much a member of
the family as everyone else. Having these
dedicated locations can also help reduce
the amount of time you spend cleaning
up after your pet.
Built-in eating areas are among
the most popular design concepts
for homeowners with pets. Beneath
the kitchen counter, under an island,
or within a pull-out drawer are all
great options to help save space and
minimize spills.
Custom nooks provide your pet with
a quiet retreat to nap or play. Look for
opportunities to incorporate these nooks
beneath bay windows, or convert a
cluttered crawl space beneath stairs into
your pet’s private refuge.
Pet-washing stations in laundry/
mudrooms can significantly improve
the cleanliness of your home. An
enclosed tiled area with an extended
faucet can be used to give your pet a
full bath or simply to clean paws after
a romp outdoors.
INSITE February 2020