It’s not always easy having dogs and a love of decorating (that borders on obsessive). Dogs are cute, the stuff they need, not always as much. I spend way too much a great deal of time trying to figure out how dog stuff can work for them and from a decorating perspective.
Here are some of our solutions…
Beds that are versatile enough for every room but nothing that screams HEY DOWN HERE, COULD I BE MORE UGLY. Above all things, beds and covers must be easy to wash.
Dog bowls that are minimal, metal (for raw feeding) and a rubber mat that allows for drippage.
Rugs that work double duty (pretty and comfortable). Hiding dog hair a HUGE bonus.
Storage for dog items (I don’t leave my stuff lying around, why should they?).
This houses sweaters and collars:
Diapers and pads, check:
Snoods and doggy bags:
Winter coats and training items:
Harnesses and leashes in garage for easier suiting up:
My goal, make so it some of the stuff, almost goes unnoticed. What are some of your tricks??
My trick is to just stare in awe at your pictures and for a brief moment, pretend it is my house I’m looking at.
hhahahah, thank you!
You are so organized! I love it. I have grand plans to be more organized but thus far haven’t quite achieved those grand plans. There is a box for toys…though I have yet to convince them putting toys back is just as fun as emptying the bin. Then I have a bin for collars and bandanas. I also bought a cute rack for their leashes and harnesses but have not yet hung it 😛
I’m a tad obsessed with organization. Others find it helpful, i find it (absolutely) necessary!
Look at all that organization, you’re awesome.
My OCD thanks you!
Love all your storage ideas! We’d especially love to see who the sock monkey sweater fits – we saw it on top in the sweater/collar trunk. 🙂
Jake is the sock monkey, of course!!!
I really LOVE your decorating style. Just beautiful!
Thank you, Wendy!!
Wow! Umm, I need some help with decorating/organizing! Ironically, I am very organized, but for a while now I can’t organize my house. Its been a bit of chaos 🙁
It’s def a chore to keep up with! Some days i give up!
please come organize and decorate our home?! you put me to shame!! (found this post while searching for dog bed suggestions- I am so stuck! why does it seem that there are no comfy/durable/washable options between $50 and $300??)
I will be right there! Have you checked http://www.petplay.com ? Those are my favorites – and there has been barf and crap and pee and they clean up nicely!