Creating A Pet Friendly Home

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Some people think that pets and a chic, stylish home simply do not go together. That is far from the truth.

No longer do home owners have to choose between keeping Fido and Fluffy indoors or having a beautiful home to be proud of, provided that they keep some basic pet friendly home decorating and home remodeling tips in mind.

Choose Hard Floor Coverings

Although there are a number of carpet choices available these days that are designed to be pet odor and stain resistant, a hard flooring surface is still the better choice for a home with pets. However, there is is no reason that bare has to be boring.

Hardwood floors are beautiful but, if you have a puppy or older pet who has a tendency to have the occasional accident, you should be aware that dog urine is almost impossible to remove from a solid hardwood floor without sanding and refinishing or in some cases replacing the affected boards altogether.

Laminate floors may be a better option for pet owners as liquid spills, provided they are wiped up promptly, rarely do any lasting damage. Modern laminates can be found in many different styles and can be made to look like hardwood, stone or even marble.
Have a Pet Mud Room Built

We all know how useful a mud room can be so a pet mud room makes a lot of sense. A good quality ceramic tile floor is best for this space as it is durable and super easy to clean up all those muddy footprints. Invest in durable wall coverings as well ceramic tile is also a good choice here. Installing a few extra shelves to store towels to wipe the dirt off your dog when they come inside from the garden is also very helpful to keep your home clean.
Upgrade Your Pets Toys

Cheap toys and half eaten bones and pigs ears not only look absolutely dreadful strewn all around the home but many of them are also coated with nitrates that can permanently discolor floors and furniture. Invest instead in one or two high quality pet toys and keep the bones outdoors.


About the Author:
Ursula K Rose - Renovation Experts USA
You can find lots of helpful information about finding a suitable home renovation contractor at Renovation Experts and read our home Renovation with Renovation Experts Blog, which is updated several times a week with helpful home renovation articles.



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