Written by Laura L. Benn Photography by Becky Valentine
Becky Valentine, founder of The Barkitect,
combines her love of interior design with her love of animals to create gorgeous pet-friendly living spaces.
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s a junior designer for a top-rated New Mexico architecture firm that specializes in animal care facilities, Becky Valentine knows that a great living space is not truly complete without a loving pet presence. Bringing together fantastic fabrics, easy-to-clean furniture and durable flooring options, she proves that with the right materials pet-friendly interior design can be pretty and practical.
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I think one of the best parts about living with dogs is being able to cuddle with them on your bed or couch while you’re relaxing at home,” says Valentine. “What some people don’t realize is that you can do just that without sacrificing a well decorated home. All you have to do is choose the right materials.
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