Doggy Decor: 10 Ways to Make Your Dog Feel Like Part of the Family
'Paw' over these interior design ideas that show off who's REALLY the boss
Most dog owners consider their canine companions one of the family, but real dog lovers go one step further – they put their pooches on display and make them part of the furniture. Before you scoff and snigger, read on. These homeowners have succeeded where many have failed – they’ve managed to incorporate their dogs into their home’s decor with style and grace … and with more than a little sense of humour.
2. Put your dog to work
Every dog likes to have a purpose, so put a fun twist on this idea by using some doggy accessories to help out in the kitchen.
Every dog likes to have a purpose, so put a fun twist on this idea by using some doggy accessories to help out in the kitchen.
3. Embrace every dog in the house
Playing favourites isn’t fair. This wallpaper prevents any noses being put out of joint both now and in the future. No matter what type of dogs are living with you, this wallpaper has them covered.
Playing favourites isn’t fair. This wallpaper prevents any noses being put out of joint both now and in the future. No matter what type of dogs are living with you, this wallpaper has them covered.
The wallpaper looks just as great in this black-and-white bedroom and from the adjacent monochrome sitting area.
4. Acknowledge your dog’s best friend
Is there anything more special than the friendship between a boy and his dog? This bedroom will keep both dog and boy happy.
Is there anything more special than the friendship between a boy and his dog? This bedroom will keep both dog and boy happy.
5. Make your dog part of the family
Displaying silhouettes of each family member is a popular decor decision, but why should the family dog miss out?
Displaying silhouettes of each family member is a popular decor decision, but why should the family dog miss out?
6. Invite your hound to sit on the couch
There’s nowhere your dog would rather be when you’re home than snuggled up with you while you watch TV. Canine-inspired cushions make it clear there are no boundaries when it comes to the couch. Your couch is my couch, compadre.
There’s nowhere your dog would rather be when you’re home than snuggled up with you while you watch TV. Canine-inspired cushions make it clear there are no boundaries when it comes to the couch. Your couch is my couch, compadre.
7. Give your dog a sense of pride
Anyone can have a picture of a dog on a cushion, but when it resembles your own dog exactly, that’s when it’s fun. Give your guests a laugh … even if your dog doesn’t share your sense of humour.
Anyone can have a picture of a dog on a cushion, but when it resembles your own dog exactly, that’s when it’s fun. Give your guests a laugh … even if your dog doesn’t share your sense of humour.
8. Let your dog preside over social gatherings
Why wouldn’t you frame a stylised print of your dog for family and friends to admire? Everyone knows your dog is just a little bit more superior than other dogs.
Why wouldn’t you frame a stylised print of your dog for family and friends to admire? Everyone knows your dog is just a little bit more superior than other dogs.
9. Let your dog into the inner-circle
If you have a special nook in the house reserved just for you, your dog should know the do-not-disturb rule doesn’t apply to him. A blown-up portrait will welcome him into your personal space.
If you have a special nook in the house reserved just for you, your dog should know the do-not-disturb rule doesn’t apply to him. A blown-up portrait will welcome him into your personal space.
10. Soften the blow of dog-free zones
The dog living in this house has her own leather bed but I get the feeling the other bed is a no-go part of the room. If you have laid down a similar law at your house, consider softening the blow to your dog’s ego by commissioning a painting or wall hanging in her likeness.
TELL US
Have you introduced doggy decor into your home? We’d like to see how you’ve done it. Attach a high-resolution photo in the comments section below.
The dog living in this house has her own leather bed but I get the feeling the other bed is a no-go part of the room. If you have laid down a similar law at your house, consider softening the blow to your dog’s ego by commissioning a painting or wall hanging in her likeness.
TELL US
Have you introduced doggy decor into your home? We’d like to see how you’ve done it. Attach a high-resolution photo in the comments section below.
If this doesn’t give your dog’s self-confidence a boost, I don’t know what will. A photo of Jake, the family dog, presides over this dining area – it’s simply been printed on canvas.