Delightful Dog (and Cat) Design MAKING YOUR HOME BOTH PET-FRIENDLY AND STYLISH JUST TAKES A LITTLE CREATIVE THINKING
THERE’S NO DOUBT that living with pets enhances our lives, but pet mess and pet stuff are not always as delightful as when Fluffy snuggles for the latest binge of Queer Eye. Fortunately, with a little creative thinking, you can find great products that combine form and function.
EAT UP There’s nothing more jarring to that new designer kitchen than brightly colored plastic—or kitschy paw-printed—pet bowls. Since the bowls are omnipresent (even when the kibble is not), it’s a sensible upgrade. Happily, you don’t have to stick to the pet aisle. Convivial Productions founder Chentell Shannon uses her Straight Dinnerware plates for her own two dogs. Sturdy, stylish, and dishwasher safe, these bowls feed Rover or Mr. Meow without hurting the eye. convivialproduction.com
SNUGGLE UP Chanee Vijay is devoted to her German shepherds. When she creates pieces with her hand-painted fabrics, she keeps the reality of the wear and tear of pets in mind. Skip the boring khaki round and give one of her poufs a try in lieu of a traditional dog or cat bed. Beautiful and durable, these beds can be filled with an insert or shredded newspaper. It’s a bonus for family room, bedroom, or wherever your pet may perch. chaneevijay.com
SMILE FOR THE ARTIST, COOKIE Can’t get enough of those fuzzy faces? Artist Lori Buntin of Hoop Dog Studios creates joyful, custom pet portraits. One—or more—of these cheerful portraits will make the chewed shoes or shredded curtains soon forgotten. Available through Stuff in Brookside.
MAY 2019
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