If you can’t imagine life without a pet in tow, then you’re probably used to thinking about flyaway fur and muddy paws when planning home decor. Dark colors, durable materials, and pet-safe design are probably all well within your decorating MO. But have you ever perfected apartment living with a pet?
As house prices rise, apartments are becoming an ever-more tempting option for inner-city living. Many apartments are also broadening their appeal by actively encouraging pet owners via policies that allow for as many as three cats or dogs. But, if you thought multiple pets in a house was tricky, you ain’t seen nothing yet.
Bringing pets into your apartment can be an undeniably fantastic way to keep the whole family together. But you’ll also want to keep the whole family sane by incorporating the following pet-friendly decor tips as soon as possible.
# 1 – Design a Dedicated Pet Space
Even large luxury apartments tend to have limited space, and things will soon grow cluttered if you have an array of pet paraphernalia across rooms. Instead, try to design a dedicated pet space.
This could be an entire spare room, or a corner of your living room, but it pays to ensure that this is the only space with pet decor such as cat trees, dog beds, and litter trays. This may seem like a leap, but remember – one-level apartments really don’t need anything more than this.
Your pets will likely thrive in knowing that this is their domain, while your decor elsewhere is sure to thank you for this small but impactful effort.
# 2 – Storage is Still Key
Speaking of limited apartment space, you’ll also want to incorporate pet-centric storage in every conceivable way. Smart, sleek shelving units and cabinets can help you keep every sniff of pet food, leads, and toys neatly out of the way until you need them.
But you didn’t need us to tell you that. What you might not realize is that you can be even smarter with storage. For instance, it’s now possible to neatly store pet beds in everything from the base of your own bed to a chest of drawers, and more. Looking into these options means that you can invest in sleek furniture that always doubles up to keep your pet happy.
# 3 – Always Keep it Clean
Apartments tend to feel a lot messier, far more quickly than a home might, which is why you’ll also want to prioritize regular cleaning. Whether you have one dog or three living in your space, investing in a fur-friendly vacuum and giving your carpets a once-over daily is essential for keeping your apartment fur-free and fantastic.
Equally, you’re at risk of smelling litter trays more on one level, so regular cleaning with scented, pet-friendly products is a must. It may also pay to invest in professional apartment cleaning at least once every two weeks, as this will help you to avoid messy pet buildups that would otherwise entirely ruin the look of your apartment.