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Pet Hacks for Small Apartments
Pet Hacks for Small Apartments
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May 7, 2024

Pet Hacks for Small Apartments

It’s a pet’s world, we’re just living in it. We’ve rounded up some pet hacks for small apartments that let you spoil your pets without sacrificing your aesthetic.

It’s a pet’s world, we’re just living in it. Pets don’t tend to get a lot of say when it comes to interior design, but the best designs account for their specific needs. These pet hacks will help you spoil your pets without sacrificing your aesthetic.

Kate Kolberg
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It’s a pet’s world, we’re just living in it. Cats and dogs don’t tend to get a lot of say when it comes to interior design, but they do have their own set of wants and needs that the best designs will account for. This planning is particularly necessary in small apartment design, where a litter box without a dedicated spot could really wind up cramping your style. Necessity isn’t the only thing at play, though; there’s also comfort and fun to be considered.

Creating designated spaces for feeding, sleeping, and play while designing your space will ensure the right routines are established from the jump. After the space has been set aside, the next big thing to consider is materials. Opting for durable and easy-to-clean materials like stain-resistant fabrics and scratch-resistant surfaces helps keep those zones low-maintenance and pet-friendly. The best design tricks marry these priorities with the overall design aesthetic that you’re hoping to achieve. Simple hacks to achieve this include cutting out a hole in a cupboard door and stashing their bed or litter box inside, affixing a cat scratch pad to the side of a shelf, or adding ledges in out-of-reach spaces for cats to climb.

For more on pet hacks, check out Multifunctional Pet Furniture for Small Space Living at Melbourne Design Week 2024. Presented by Never Too Small and Like Butter in collaboration with 11 designers from around the world.

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