Pets have a way of brightening up your home. They’re fun, affectionate and so stinking cute. Unfortunately, their crates can sometimes look like a medieval torture chamber sitting in the middle of your perfect home!
Not to fear, with a little bit of creativity, we can resolve your pet crate woes. And you won’t be the only one reaping the benefits – Your pets will love these cozy hideouts as well!
How To Hide Pet Crates At Home
1. Mask It With Beauty
Let’s be honest, while your pet is adorable, their metal pet crate is ugly. So let’s give them an equally perfect place to rest. There are a lot of great wooden crate options out there nowadays that actually look like they belong in your home. If you like, you can fix them up even further so they truly reflect your personal style and end up being something that you enjoy looking at.
2. Hidden in Entryway Furniture
For those of you who like to keep your four legged friend near an exterior door for functional reasons, hiding their crate within entryway furniture is the perfect solution. This piece will have a functional use for you as well as your pet. Keys and bones will never go missing again!
3. Burrowed Under The Stairs
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A major home trend that is happening right now is utilizing the usually wasted space underneath your staircase. So why not let your pet have a cool hideout under there? You might even forget that it’s there since it won’t take up any additional square footage in your home!
4. Tucked Away In The Bedroom
Some of us are just as attached to our furry friends as they are to us. By tucking their crate below a bench at the foot of your bed, you get the comfort of having them by your side, without having to sacrifice any space on your side of the bed.
5. Integrated Into Your Living Room
Every living room has a similar setup: Sofa, coffee table, lamps and end tables. Well, a nice wooden crate with a solid top can serve as the perfect end table to hold a lamp, a few coasters and magazines. And if you already need a table this size in your space, why not make it multi-functional to include every member of your family into the hub of your home.
6. Built Into Your Built-Ins
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Built-ins are the perfect place to integrate an attractive pet crate into your home. They’re usually customizable, so by swapping out a set of base cabinets you have the ideal nook for a crate that can be made the ideal size for your specific pet. You can do this in any room in your home, including the kitchen, laundry room and basement.
7. Unused Furniture Disguise
If you don’t want to go out and buy a new crate or build a custom one from scratch, you can always reuse an existing piece of furniture. An existing dresser that doesn’t see much use might be the perfect piece to work with. It will look like a normal dresser to the naked eye, but will function like no dresser you have ever had before.
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Feel like your home is designed around your pet crate? Then these cool and creative tips might be just what you need to make your pet crate work for you! Connect with a Havenly designer when you’re ready to take full control of your pet-friendly home.
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Jordan B.
These pet crate hacks are brought to you by Havenly designer Jordan B. – A self-proclaimed design junkie who is as fascinated with design function as she is with design aesthetic. To benefit from Jordan’s fun mix of function and aesthetic in your space, book Jordan to design your space today and get decorated!
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