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 must-have flooring includes laminate, stone, marble, bamboo and cork. For homeowners leaning toward hardwood, bamboo or carpet, each will need to be properly pre-treated to protect from soiling. If you want to provide your pet with the ultimate in luxury, there is furry-friendly furniture that will make your dog sit— and stay— including chic, fur-lined chairs, cool cat trees and exercise or pop-up playpens. While pet pampering is all the rage for inside, it doesn’ t stop at the screen door. When it’ s time to gather the family outside for a backyard picnic, lemonade on the deck, or a dip in the pool, your dog or cat can stay cool
shaded under a pavilion pet gazebo, a way to keep pets close by without the worry of them getting away or having to be put in the doghouse.
INDOOR-OUTDOOR CONNECTIVITY
Decked Out Your living space doesn’ t have to be contained within the four corners of your home. Discover the flow of open-concept living that expands from beyond the kitchen and den and into the great outdoors. Creating an all-in-one space— where there is an indoor-outdoor connectivity— is more on trend than ever. From a design perspective, you can start at the door with a grand entrance. If you don’ t already have a suitable entryway, consider building French-style doors that lead onto your deck. You want the outdoor space in your home to transform into another living room with the addition of a few key pieces and accessories.
Start from the floor up and begin sectioning off areas to create more interest
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