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SPECIAL SECTION: HOME DESIGN TRENDS: INSPIRED UPGRADES redesign in the long run and make more space in your budget for a kitchen where you’ll want to eat, stay and love. PET AMENITIES Four-Legged Luxury A rising trend for homebuilders is pet amenities and a residential paradise built for man’s best friend. From step-in wash stations featuring handheld sprayers and designated drying area, to rooms dedicated to your dog or cat, pet considerations are one of the latest elements in home design. Your pet is a part of your family and pet-friendly design can accommodate up to 170 square feet of your home. For some homeowners this designated space for a pet can also be shared space in the mud, laundry or utility rooms. Using space as a goal from the kitchen redo, creating space in the laundry room for your pet can be easily attained by purchasing a stacked washer and dryer unit. This space saver can help expand the options for your furry friend’s tub or basin, toys and bed. Carpeting and flooring are also a top consideration—the more durable and easy to clean, the better. The list of musthave flooring includes laminate, stone, marble, bamboo and cork. For homeowners leaning toward hardwood, bamboo or carpet, each will need to be properly pre-treated 58 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Millcreek